connect 2017 • 107 March, 2017 Guests were treated to a one of a kind evening with the Mundy on a Tuesday event at Ludlow Bar and Dining where guests indulged with a fabulous menu inspired by the evening’s VIPs, Mundy and Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan. MC Catherine Murphy welcomed Mundy and Sonia to the stage to talk about their careers and share hilari- ous anecdotes about the recent experiences on Ireland’s Celebrity MasterChef. It’s obvious that Sonia’s competitive streak isn’t limited to the running track, but a handful of scallops proved a trifle too much for this sporting legend. And whilst Mundy’s artistic prowess extends well beyond the recording studio, guests were left scratching their heads why three types of cabbage couldn’t bring him home the bacon on Celebrity MasterChef. The highlight of the evening was an intimate set performed up by Mundy, which included his legendary hits July, Galway Girl and To You I Bestow. May, 2017 The Sydney Young Leaders were privileged to hear from Qantas CEO and Managing Director, leader of Australia’s most desirable workplace and the overseer of one of the most impressive turnaround stories in global avia- tion – Tallaght man Alan Joyce. Alan gave his time, his expertise and his advice generously, keeping the audience captive with an account of his path to his current position, elaborating on lessons he had learned, and his leadership philosophy. Yvonne Le Bas, Chair of The Ireland Funds Australia, gave a warm welcome to Alan and expressed her thanks and appreciation for both his support and the role of the Young Leaders. The session was run by the new Sydney Young Leader Chair John Gallagher. A huge thanks to sponsors Clyde and Co for hosting, and Tourism Ireland for their generous sponsorship. Melbourne Young Leaders Mundy on a Tuesday Sydney Lessons in Leadership Breakfast with Alan Joyce 1 1 2 3 2 3 1 Melbourne Young Leader Committee, Ted Johnson 2 Mundy, Sonia O’Sullivan, Catherine Murphy 3 Laura O’Sullivan, Aisling Smith 1 Donna Campbell, Melissa Fisher, Teresa Keating, Andrea McElhinney, John Gallagher, Alan Joyce, Louise Kelly, Niamh Cunningham, Hazel McDwyer 2 Yvonne Le Bas 3 John Gallagher, Alan Joyce, Dean Carrigan AUSTRALIA AROUND THE WORLD