@ Microsoft
05 Sep 2025
8AM-1PM
Some companies are replacing managers and junior staff with AI, streamlining support functions, and even experimenting with cutting their C-suite.
But what if the future of work isn’t only about AI?
At EZRAfest Sydney, we’ll challenge outdated development models and dive into what’s truly working in coaching, transformation, and career acceleration.
Discover how future-focused organisations can empower leaders and employees to unlock career growth, elevate talent performance, and drive business success with AI as a powerful ally, not the only answer.
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How is AI reshaping
Australia and its leaders?
Meet your speakers
Sanaz
Kalantari
Global Lead for Coaching Services
Microsoft
Jonathan
Passmore
SVP and Chair of EZRA’s Science Board
EZRA
Sydney
Jane Grant
Global Director, Talent Development, Inclusion & Diversity
WSP
Raj Verma
Chief Culture, Inclusion & Employee Exp Officer Sanofi
Agenda
Registration + Welcome
8:00AM
Keynote by Prof. Jonathan Passmore
9:00AM
Fireside Chat
9:30AM
Panel Discussion
10:15AM
EZRA Keynote
11:00AM
Networking + Lunch Bites
12:00PM
Microsoft - Sydney
05 Sep, 2025
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SPEAKERS
Simon Sinek Leadership expert
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Simon Sinek Leadership expert
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Simon Sinek Leadership expert
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Simon Sinek Leadership expert
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Simon Sinek Leadership expert
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Simon Sinek Leadership expert
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Simon Sinek Unshakable Optimist and Best-Selling author
Zoe Houston Learning & Development Manager, APAC
at Clyde & Co
Marie Millar Group Manager Leadership at Learning & Development
Metcash
Tim MacCartney Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific at EZRA
Sanaz Kalantari Coach | Learning & Enablement Leader
Jonathan Passmore Senior Vice President and Chair of EZRA’s Science Board at EZRA
Tim Allen AI National Skills Director - ANZ at Microsoft
Tim MacCartney
Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific at EZRA
Tim MacCartney leads the expansion of EZRA Coaching, the digital development arm of Adecco & LHH, across the Asia-Pacific region. Tim is a business builder and transformation leader having been responsible for general management and commercial outcomes at large multinational firms including Korn Ferry and CEB, now Gartner; as well as hyper scale-ups like GlobalData and CoachHub. He has lived and worked in the UK and EMEA, Australia and currently Singapore. Connecting with people, customers, processes and business change fuels Tim's interest in business hours. Outside of work, Tim is a coffee, running and travel-with-kids enthusiast.
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Sanaz Kalantari
Leadership & Organisational Coach | Learning & Enablement Leader
Sanaz Kalantari is a seasoned coaching and learning professional with over 20 years of experience in the technology sector. At Microsoft, she led the global coaching services within the Customer & Partner Solutions organization, designing and scaling an integrated model that combined internal coaching with external partnerships like EZRA, reaching more than 60,000 employees globally.
She is passionate about making coaching more accessible, inclusive, and impactful. With deep expertise in leadership development, career growth, and behaviour change, Sanaz brings a thoughtful, systems-informed approach to building learning cultures that help people and organisations thrive.
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Jonathan Passmore
Senior Vice President and Chair of EZRA’s Science Board at EZRA
Jonathan is a chartered psychologist, holds five degrees including an MBA and doctorate in psychology and is a qualified executive coach, team coach and supervisor.
Before joining EZRA, he has worked in a variety of leadership roles including with PWC, IBM and OPM, and was managing director for a UK psychology business.He has published widely with 40 books on topics including leadership, change management and coaching and with over 250 scientific papers and book chapters making him one of the most published researchers in the field of coaching and behavioural change. In addition to his role at EZRA, he also holds a Full Professorship at Henley Business School.
Tim Allen
AI National Skills Director - ANZ at Microsoft
Tim Allen leads national initiatives to build future-ready capabilities across Australia’s workforce. As AI National Skills Director across Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, Tim works closely with government, industry, and education partners to design and deliver scalable AI skilling programs Tim also plays a key role in shaping policy and strategy, contributing to the NSW Government’s 20% Alternative Pathways Pledge and the NSW Digital Skills and Workforce Compact. With a background in digital transformation and a passion for inclusive innovation, Tim brings a systems-level perspective to the challenge of preparing Australians for the opportunities and disruptions of AI.
Networking + Lunch Bites What's a festival without great food & time to connect?
12:00
EZRA Keynote Learn more about EZRA's solutions to unlock career growth, elevate talent performance, and drive business success with AI.
11:00
Panel Discussion
Leaders from Australia's top organisations will discuss how they are driving performance amidst transformation & with AI.
10:15
Fireside Chat
Hear from Microsoft's AI National Skills Director - ANZ about how they aim to help over a million people begin their AI journey.
09:30
Keynote Prof. Jonathan Passmore, SVP & Chair of EZRA's Science Board will dive into the future of coaching.
09:00
Registration & Welcome Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee and tea.
08:00
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Machine leading, Human learning
How is AI reshaping Australia and its leaders?
Some companies are replacing managers and junior staff with AI, streamlining support functions, and even experimenting with cutting their C-suite.
But what the future of work isn't only about AI? At EZRA Fest Sydney, we'll challenge outdated development models and dive into what's truly working in coaching, transformation, and career acceleration.
Discover how future-focused organisations can empower leaders and employees to unlock career growth, elevate talent performance, and drive businss success with AI as a powerful ally, not the only answer.
Explore the venue
Come and join us at our live, in-person event at Microsoft
Explore the venue
Come and join us at our live, in-person event at Microsoft
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Be inspired by global executive leaders in AI and D&I
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Marie Millar
Group Manager Leadership Learning & Development
Marie Millar is a results-driven Learning & Organisational Development leader with 20+ years experience in complex, fast-paced sectors. With a proven track record in designing and delivering impactful learning strategies that lift performance, strengthen leadership capability, and drive organisational transformation.
Recognised as a trusted partner, Marie builds strong cross-functional relationships and influences decision-making at all levels to achieve measurable business outcomes.
With a passion for unlocking potential in people and organisations, Marie combines strategic insight with a practical, results driven approach, helping businesses and leaders thrive in fast pace changing environments.
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Zoe Houston
Learning & Development Manager, APAC
Zoe is a Learning & Talent Development professional with over 15 years’ global experience in the legal industry. An Aussie who, like many others, spent five years in the UK before returning home, she has built her career in HR and learning roles with international remit across leading law firms. Now overseeing Learning & Development for the Asia Pacific region and contributing to global projects for Clyde & Co, Zoe brings a broad perspective on how professional services firms develop talent and navigate leadership, culture and career growth challenges in complex, high-performing environments.
Recognised for bringing people together to share experiences and foster collaboration, Zoe partners with leaders to create impactful development opportunities that unlock potential and enable people to thrive in an evolving workplace. She also draws on her experience as an organisational coach and uses psychometric tools for teams and individuals to deepen self-awareness, strengthen team connection and keep people at the centre of transformation.
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