The Conference Collective Podcast Series 5
Welcome to the ‘The Conference Collective’ Podcast, celebrating the best in innovation and leadership from those who are creating a positive change in the business events industry. A podcast brought to you by the Professional Conference Organisers Association Inc. and hosted by Libbie Ray from Connected Event Group. This podcast provides listeners with behind the scenes access to some of the key innovators in our industry as they share their honest and raw insights. It highlights how collaboration, innovation and resilience are at the core of the events industry and the reasons we have managed to survive through the most challenging time our industry has faced. Get ready to learn more about the brave new world of the business events industry.
This season of ‘The Conference Collective’ Podcast was primarily recorded live at the PCOA25 conference, in Connected Event Group’s portable recording studio. We will be back recording new episodes at PCOA26, so please reach out to The PCOA if you are interested in starring as a guest for next season!
Episode 3
Response-Ability: The Secret to Powerful Leadership with Lisa O'Neill
Known for delivering hard truths with humour, Lisa shares her powerful perspective on responsibility, energy and what it truly means to lead. She unpacks the idea of “response-ability”, the importance of setting clear boundaries, and why leadership is less about what you do and more about who you choose to be.
Practical, honest and energising, this conversation is a reminder that in high-pressure industries like events, your energy isn’t optional. It’s your job.
About Lisa O’Neill
For over two decades, Lisa O’Neill has been electrifying audiences with her unique ability to deliver profound messages through side-splitting humour. After watching countless people struggle with energy, leadership and personal growth, Lisa discovered that transformation happens when hard truths are delivered with lightness and laughter. She’s authored seven books, spoken to audiences of 5000+, and works with major organisations like Ray White, Foodstuffs and L’Oreal.
With infectious energy and practical wisdom, Lisa helps people and organisations get out of their own way to create magnificent lives and exceptional results.
Lisa’s Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/lisaonz
Lisa’s Website: https://www.lisaoneill.co.nz/
Thank you to our webinar and podcast partner for 2026 – Connected Event Group