From allyship to action: Empowering leaders of colour

Join us for an event hosted by Careers in Colour (CiC) and Deloitte focused on exploring ways to transform allyship into action that actively supports and empowers First Nations and racially and culturally diverse people in the workplace.

Everyone can be an active ally. To be an active ally, it takes everyday action during moments that matter. We will be exploring the difference between sponsorship and mentorship, and the practical steps leaders can take to enable success for First Nations and racially and culturally diverse talent.

There is often misunderstanding about what it means to be a mentor vs being a sponsor. Mentors are an important part of a workplace. But sponsors are crucial in actively supporting career advancement for First Nations and culturally and racially diverse people who face systemic barriers in the workplace. Mentors can provide valuable guidance and advice, but being an active champion to a sponsee during important decision-making moments can make a huge difference in progressing their career.

This panel will feature senior leaders in Australia, and advocates for racial and cultural inclusion, who will speak to their successes, challenges and the key role that active allies should play in actively advancing First Nations and racially and culturally diverse people in their careers. Walk away with a guide to being an active ally and hear real life examples from the panel, plus the opportunity to connect and network with other attendees.

This is an in-person event jointly hosted by Careers in Colour and Deloitte on Tuesday 20 August, 5:30pm - 7:30pm (AEST) at Deloitte offices in Melbourne.

Nibbles and drinks will be provided.

What the event will be covering

Storytelling from senior leaders about their leadership journey, challenges and successes
What does active allyship look like in inclusive workplaces?
Learning about ways to be an effective active ally to support and progress careers for First Nations and racially and culturally diverse people.

Everyone is welcome

This event is for everyone. If you come from a racially and culturally diverse background, we encourage you to bring along an active ally or sponsor to this event. If you are a leader in a workplace, please bring along a peer or a sponsee. We encourage anyone who might curious about what it means to be an active ally to come along.

Moderated by Careers in Colour member and Manager at EY, Adi Rai (He/Him), we will be joined by some fantastic panellists on the night, and we will be releasing more information about them on our socials:

Paul Rehder (He/Him) - Chief Growth Officer, Deloitte
Tharani Jegatheeswaran (She/Her) - Partner, National Client Relationships Leader, Deloitte
Katie Wyatt (She/Her) - Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity, BHP
Frances Feenstra (She/Her) - Associate Director, People Measure

This event will not be recorded or live-streamed. If you have any accessibility requirements or any other suggestions, please reach us at careersincolour@gmail.com.

About Race and Culture at Deloitte

At Deloitte Australia, we are committed to our vision to have our leadership team and workforce to reflect diverse Australia. To create an environment where everyone can succeed as their authentic selves. To deepen our understanding of the relevant issues and accelerate systemic change in partnership with our clients and business community. This is why the voices and experiences of our diverse community are at the heart of Deloitte Australia's Race and Culture Action Plan.

Explore Deloitte’s Race and Culture Action Plan, outlining our commitment and pillars of impact.

About Careers in Colour

Careers in Colour emerged as a grass roots response to the continued, and well-documented under-representation of people of colour and cultural diversity in Australia’s senior leadership. Our purpose is to support people of colour by running community initiatives that provide pathways to effect positive change in their careers, workplaces, and beyond - focusing on industries and sectors of influence in Australia. We aim to contribute to a future where Australian workplaces reflect the diversity of the broader Australian community, provide equitable opportunities, and maximise the potential of our multicultural workforce.

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