Own your presence and open doors behind you: a Networking and Professional Development event hosted by Girls Who Boss
Event description
Join us for an afternoon of professional, personal development and networking! This event will equip you with the tools and confidence to assert your presence and pave the way for others. With a guest speaker, confidence workshop, panel Q&A, and time to mingle and celebrate, this is curated for women, by women.
Our guest speaker, Dr. Anastasiya Ovechkin, will talk us through practical self care and why adding self care to your daily routine is important for building our self confidence.
Workshop facilitator Ashleigh Paholek will guide us through a fabulous session to cultivate internal and external confidence. Focusing on building a solid foundation of confidence, teaching us how to successfully network, the strategy behind any conversation or interaction and how to radiate confidence, whether you're feeling it or not.
Our panel Q&A includes inspirational women such as Elyse Adams, partner at Allens, and Rhiannon Tucker, founder and director at YDN, discussing their journey as women learning to embrace their confidence and create inclusive workplace environments. More panelists to be announced soon!
While we welcome attendees of all genders, please note that the speakers and workshop content will be tailored towards female experiences. This event will be alcohol-free, and your ticket includes nibblies provided by Hap Cafe.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined on our website.
PROGRAM
1-1.30 pm Arrive at Roxy's
2 pm Introductions
2.15 pm Unleashing the Power of Women talk by Dr. Anastasiya Ovechkin
An osteopath and businesswoman, Dr. Anastasiya Ovechkin shares her experience of embracing feminine power as strength, using that to build community and create opportunities for women.
- Embracing your femininity as power
- Explore the importance of community in creating opportunities for other women
- Become a strong advocate for yourself
- Practical self-care for serving our community
2.45 pm Stepping into your Confidence Workshop by Tier Society, presented by Founder and Director Ashleigh Paholek
Tier Society’s founder Ashleigh Paholek will take you through a super fun and interactive confidence workshop covering confidence foundations, how to show up as your most confident self, speaking up for yourself at work and in life, and succeeding in a male-dominated world.
- Confidence as a mindset and practice
- Inner confidence/questioning thoughts
- Exuding confidence during times you don’t feel it at all
- The strategy behind tough conversations
4.30 pm Panel discussion hosted by Ashleigh Paholek
Panelists:
- Elyse Adams - Partner, Allens
- Rhiannon Tucker - Founder and Director, YDN
- More panelists to be announced soon!
5.30 pm Network, nibblies, and boogie time
Use your new found confidence to network, have a boogie, and leave the event with real relationships that inspire confidence and can champion inclusion. Enjoy the beautifully crafted spread provided by Hap Cafe. Hap can cater to most dietary requirements - please inform us upon purchasing your ticket.
DRESS CODE
You know that outfit in your wardrobe that you LOVE and makes you feel AMAZING but never get to wear? That's your outfit for this event! Dress up in your favourite fit that gives you that extra kick of confidence. Nothing is too out there.
SPONSORS
Our amazing sponsors will be announced shortly! If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please get in touch.
ABOUT THE THEME
The theme for this event is inspire inclusion, recognising the importance of embracing diversity in all its forms. This entails welcoming individuals of different races, abilities, sexual orientations, faiths, sizes, beliefs, socio-economic statuses, careers, lifestyles, and class backgrounds.
To inspire inclusion means keeping doors open for all, advocating for welcoming environments, actively listening to diverse voices, and embracing people's unique identities. It involves fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves. Additionally, it means investing in the training and development of all individuals within the organisation, sharing knowledge generously, and uplifting others who may not yet possess certain skills.
In essence, inspiring inclusion extends beyond mere representation—it's about fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment for all.
CONCESSIONS
A discount is available to eligible concession, student, and pension card holders. You may be asked for proof of concession upon registration on the day of the event.
A discount is also available for women travelling from regional and rural areas for the event.
WHAT DOES MY TICKET INCLUDE?
Your ticket includes entry to the venue on the day with a snack on arrival, guest speaker, workshop, and panel sessions, dinner, and the chance to let your hair down and celebrate with us.
This is our biggest ever event, with our biggest ever budget! Your ticket goes toward covering the costs of this event such as venue hire, catering, speaker fees, marketing and photography.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS EVENT
We're more than happy to answer your questions about this event! Please contact us via our website if there's something we can help you with.