What It Takes to Reinvent Your Leadership: Lessons in Resilience from Dr Jana Pittman

Spotlight: Dr Jana Pittman on the Courage to Pivot
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A Masterclass in Resilience and Adaptation
Jana’s story is a masterclass in resilience, determination and the courage to adapt. From becoming the first woman to represent Australia in both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games by swapping the athletics track for the bobsleigh, to conquering the intense challenges of SAS Australia, she has spent a lifetime performing when the stakes are absolute. Now a practicing doctor in women’s health and a mother of six, her journey proves what it means to thrive through triumph, defeat, and relentless reinvention.
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Public Sector Leadership in Brisbane
Across the public sector, leadership currently requires immense resilience and the agility to navigate shifting priorities and constant change. Taking the stage at the Voco Hotel, Brisbane on 18-19 August 2026, Jana will deliver a powerful keynote on “Beyond the track: Grit, grace & the courage to pivot”. She will illuminate what resilience really costs and the quiet courage it takes to back yourself when no one else yet sees the vision.
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This is more than a standard conference; it is a dedicated space for leaders to step out of the noise, sharpen their judgement under pressure, and return ready to lead with grounded courage.
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