VIC | HR DAY 2026; HR at the Crossroads

Soozey Johnstone

Director at Method9

Soozey Johnstone is a researcher, executive dynamics facilitator, author and diversity champion.

Soozey’s work focuses on the gap between what people want for themselves, what their organisation wants from them, and how to bring those two things into alignment – in the process releasing a gale of productivity for the organisation and vastly improved personal satisfaction for the individuals concerned. She is the brains behind dramatic turnarounds in organisation’s performances solely by focusing on their people.

For over 20 years Soozey has been analysing behavioural themes in hundreds of businesses, from global corporates to start-ups across a variety of industries including manufacturing, health, banking, IT, legal, risk, accounting, logistics, education and environment.

Founding Director, Method9

Director, Patienteer

Founder, Director, TechDiversity

Author, I Am The Problem

Professional Doctorate DProf (Transdisciplinary) Middlesex University

Sharon Henderson

Legal Recruitment Specialist at Legal People

Sharon is one of the leading, most respected specialist legal recruiters in Australia having successfully recruited Lawyers, Management & HR staff to the legal industry for over 20 years. She is also the Director & Owner of Legal People.

Sharon Kilmartin

Meet Sharon Kilmartin – Facilitator & Coach

Sharon Kilmartin is a passionate and highly skilled facilitator who joined The Great Recharge team in 2021. She has delivered programmes with clients across corporate and not-for-profit sectors in Australia — and is now leading our specialised focus on supporting the legal profession. Her work is grounded in a strong commitment to helping legal professionals thrive in high-pressure environments, without compromising on well-being or purpose.

Sharon thrives on building supportive learning environments and creating space for positive cultural shifts. Bringing The Great Recharge to Australia was a natural decision — and her facilitation consistently receives glowing feedback for her professionalism, deep care, and practical approach.

She delivers the full suite of The Great Recharge programs:

• Quick Charge
• Fully Charged
• Lead the Charge

With a background in corporate learning, coaching, and consulting, Sharon designs and delivers meaningful, evidence-based learning experiences. She holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, a Diploma of Frontline Management, is a certified Coach, an accredited Strengths Profile practitioner, and is Mental Health First Aid trained.

Sharon offers:
One-to-One Leadership Coaching, where individuals are at the heart of the discussion exploring things like:

• Vision – Where am I now, and where am I going?
• Getting to work with Goals – Bringing my vision to life
• Values and Strengths – Setting myself up for success

Group Facilitation, where bringing people together creates learning and growth, in areas like:

• Navigating Conflict
• Workplace Culture
• The Leader in Me

Clients describe her sessions as “empowering,” “eye-opening,” and “a pivotal point in my life.”

Some highlights from participant feedback include:

“Just enrol! Changes your thinking.”
“Sharon was great — I felt immediately comfortable with her.”
“Really well delivered and practical content that can be easily applied in bite-size pieces.”
“This is an incredible program… benefitting me at both a personal and professional level.”

Through her work, Sharon brings our commitment to the legal profession to life — helping individuals and firms build resilience, grow leadership capability, and create cultures where people and performance can thrive together.

Emma Elliott

Chief Executive Officer at ALPMA

Liz Aitken

Partner, National Head of Workplace Relations & Safety at SLF Lawyers

Liz is an award-winning workplace relations lawyer bringing knowledge, experience and passion to her work.

With a track record of delivering strong client-focused results, Liz’s drive and dynamism make her sought-after as an HR business partner and legal advisor. Her talent is turning workforce challenges into opportunities for positive cultural change, increased productivity and advancement of business goals.

Liz was previously a partner at a national mid-tier law firm. She has held a range of executive and board positions for professional associations, including Victorian Women Lawyers and the Law Institute of Victoria’s Workplace Relations Section.

In 2015, Liz was named Young Gun of the Year at the Australian Women in Law Awards.

In 2018, she was recognised by the Australian Financial Review as the youngest partner appointed among participating Australian law firms.

Liz regularly speaks at professional conferences and events – headlining alongside business, political and government leaders like Lord Mayor Sally Capp, Lee Lin Chin and Commissioner Kate Jenkins – as well as featuring in major news publications.

Luisa Gonzaga

Principal at Madgwicks Lawyers