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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2026 Networking Event with Nicole Bateman (Keynote) [In-Person]
International Women's Day 2026 - former elite athlete Nicole Bateman
SPECIAL EVENT | OPEN TO PUBLIC FOR BUSINESS NETWORKING
Once a year we celebrate International Women's Day with an inspiring keynote speaker. This event is open to public and other BNI Global Members. We have an amazing membership group of men and women who connect weekly to support, share and grow their businesses together. Our feedback by visitors is often that we are warm, open and fun making the early morning wake up worth the effort, but that's what they say... Come along and see for yourself what an engaging start to a Friday can do for you.
As part of International Women's Day, we welcome our Keynote speaker Nicole Bateman - creator of The Deeply Satisfied Woman.
This event includes catering of: Tea, Coffee & Pastries.
NICOLE BATEMAN - KEYNOTE
| SPEAKER BIO for Nicole Bateman; Nicole Bateman is a leadership advisor, keynote speaker and creator of The Deeply Satisfied Woman. She specialises in working with high-performing women in leadership, law, medicine, business and elite sport - particularly those succeeding on paper while quietly carrying the cost.
With over 15 years of experience coaching ambitious women, Nicole helps her clients recalibrate how they live, love and lead - without sacrificing performance. Her work integrates nervous system science, embodied leadership and high-performance thinking to challenge endurance-based cultures that mistake self-sacrifice for strength.
Known for sessions that are deeply relevant, carefully constructed and immediately applicable, Nicole equips leaders with language, tools and insight that translate directly into clearer thinking, more sustainable success, and leadership that integrates head and heart.
A former elite athlete and trusted advisor to senior professionals, Nicole brings rigour, irreverence and humanity to every room she speaks in. |
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The Way of the Deeply Satisfied Woman A new model of success for ambitious women In this thought-provoking keynote, leadership advisor Nicole Bateman introduces a fresh perspective on ambition and achievement - one that integrates success with self-trust, leadership with inner authority, and performance without chronic self-override. Designed for driven women and other leaders navigating full careers and full lives, this session invites a powerful reframe: what if success didn’t have to cost you your aliveness? Expect insight, reflection and a new lens on what sustainable success can look like. |
FRIDAY BUSINESS NETWORKING
Are you trying to GROW your business, looking for resources to expend your business offering or want to be part of a community of likeminded supportive business professionals.
Are you in Business Development, Company Director, Business Partner, CxO?
If you answered YES you need to STOP and ask what's the cost of not attending this event, now, in a week, month or year. Members will tell you that although most are looking to grow business, it is a lonely place to be without the support of likeminded people experiencing the same challenges, both personal and business.
We have three professional and fun networking events, access is as easy as clicking 1,2,3..
We start the month with;
1. Virtual Networking opening up to a global stage, followed by;
2. In-person networking for the rest of the month. Once every few months we hold a popular skit;
3. Messed Up Murray, with everyone from our members to attendee's working together to solve personal and business issues, it's a SELL OUT so book in advance today!
We have a range of webinars, public networking and social events that we run though out the year:
CLICK TO SEE ALL EVENTS - INCLUDING PUBLIC NETWORKING EVENTS
Can you afford not to turn up? The event is designed for SMB and SME business directors, partners, CxOs and those in Business Development, to engage in business networking, growth, and success over a coffee and great breakfast. The event aims to create a structured, professional, fun, and friendly environment that guarantees new connections with ~40% of visitors transacting with new referrals to grow businesses.
Do you want to grow your Business and network, bring business cards and be ready to present a 20-second elevator pitch. The event features a rapidly growing group of like-minded business professionals who meet weekly to pass referrals across various industries. Special events include unique presentations and guest speakers to keep things interesting and social events are regularly open for building on growing trusted professional networks.
Come along to find out more...
WHEN AND WHERE
Time: | 6:45am (pre-networking) 7:00am (start) 8.30am (finish - optional post-networking) |
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NEW VENUE The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne - 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | |
What to Bring: | A stack of business cards (~30) to hand out to people you connect with on the day. Be ready to tell us about you with a 20 second infomercial (elevator pitch) based on who you are, what you do and what you would like to get out of the morning |
Cut-off Times: | We have a team that prepare to welcome you on the morning along with event deadlines with our venue. Event registration must be made before 12:00 PM on the Wednesday before this event. If you miss this cut off registration our next event will be available for you to book, and we look forward to welcoming you then. This events website is setup to allow auto cancelations and auto refunds no later than 3 days prior to the start of this event, after this there are no refunds or transfers will be provided. |
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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President | Mike Jones | Vice President | Dianna Phan | Secretary Treasurer | Tom Au |
OVERVIEW
NEW VENUE | The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne | PARKING & TRANSPORT TIPS with Hyperlinks
FREE Travel Options:
Free Tram Zone: Free to travel on Trams within this zone (don't tap your Myki in this zone...)
Early bird train travel: Free Metro Train Travel (Tap On/Off before 7am Weekdays)
Reference: https://transport.vic.gov.au/tickets-and-myki/myki/cheaper-travel-with-myki
BY TRAIN | Southern Cross Station, Spencer Street exit, it is a 150 meter (3 minute) walk across from Spencer Street Station to the corner of Spencer Street and Little Collins Street. |
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BY TRAM | Exit Tram Stop: Spencer St/Collins St OR Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St OR Spencer St/Bourke St |
BY CAR | First Parking | 558 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | 1.2km (18-minute walk OR 12-minutes by tram & walk) | ~$14 Pre-register Online (Flexible Parking) - 6:36am: Tram#12 down Collins Street to Spencer St/Collins St - 6:40am: 3-minute walk to Savoy Hotel. - 6:43am Arrival to Venue OR - 6:22am - Opposite the carpark go to the Flinders Street Station Tram Stop 4 (towards Southern Cross) - 6:24am Tram#75 (Central Pier Docklands) to Spencer St/Flinders St #1 - 6:28am Walk to Savoy (350 meters) 5 minutes. - 6:33am Arrival to venue. First Parking | 558 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000 | 550 meters (8-minute walk) | ~$24 Pre-register Online (Flexible Parking) Queen Victoria Market + EV Charging (Friday Rate FREE 6am - 9am, $7 from 9am-11am) (Great Short-Term Parking) Southern Cross Station (Click to pre-book) ~$22 Pre-book Online (Restrictive Early Bird Conditions) Crown Casino Multilevel Parking | 26/10 Haig St, Southbank VIC 3006 0 – 5 hours: $10.00 5 – 7 hours: $15.00 7 – 24 hours: $25.00 Public Parking on the street may also be an option which can be an advantage starting early, be careful to read the sign. The council will tow cars within seconds of the expiry time, and the costs can be more than an uber to Sydney. The tram and walk from Crown Casino or Queen Victoria Market is without a doubt the cheapest and BEST option to allow you to relax and have another coffee. |
** Prices are the last best known to try and help those attending the event, please check signs, costs and entry conditions before parking.
* The information in this email is based on when we looked up the details as a guide to help assist you on the morning. Any prices may change without notice. Please ensure that you check with the suppliers directly before using their services / parking.
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