Don’t Call Me Busy!
As women in this room, we wear several hats: professional, leader, advocate, volunteer, parent, carer, friend….
Somewhere along the way, “busy” became the word used to describe us.
In this engaging and reflective session, Jo Leveritt unpacks the hidden implications of that single word. While “busy” may appear harmless (even complimentary) it often signals something unintended: overwhelm, lack of control, scattered focus or unavailability. In leadership and professional contexts, language shapes perception and perception influences opportunity.
Drawing on her experience as a lawyer and social justice advocate, Jo explores the power of language in positioning, persuasion and leadership. She invites the audience to consider not only how others describe them, but the words they allow to define them.
If you’re ready to accelerate your impact now and be deliberate about the words that position you for opportunity, then this is for you.
ABOUT JO:
Jo Leveritt is a social justice advocate and human rights lawyer with a long-standing commitment to improving access to justice for vulnerable and marginalised communities. She is the Principal of Nova Law, her private practice, where she represents clients in appeals before the Administrative Review Tribunal.
Jo is the Chief Executive Officer of Wide Bay Advocacy, a registered charity dedicated to systemic advocacy and the promotion and protection of human rights. She is also the Founder of Bundaberg Street Law, which she established to deliver free, accessible legal assistance to people experiencing homelessness.
Jo is a weekly columnist, writing Advocacy in Action for Bundaberg Today and Justice Journal for Gladstone Today, using these platforms to raise awareness of legal rights and social justice issues. She is most known for her advocacy through the Zonta 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which she has led in the Bundaberg region for the past three years, including most recently coordinating a public demonstration across the Burnett Bridge and a community rally.
Her contribution to the community has been recognised through multiple honours, including being named 2026 Citizen of the Year in the Bundaberg Regional Council Australia Day Awards, and she is CQ University’s Outstanding Alumnus 2026.
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Time 6:30am – 8:00am - H20 Restaurant & Bar
BUFFET BREAKFAST
Bacon, Poached & Scrambled Eggs, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Panini & GF Bread
Dietary requirements can be catered for. Please advise at time of registration
Self-serve juice & tea/coffee station
Barista Coffee can be purchased at Cruz N Brew Coffee Van out front
Registrations close at 10pm MONDAY 25th May 2025
Please note: NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED