Ventures LeadHers Staff Day

31 October 2024, 9am-1:30pm

Supporting emerging women leaders in the university to reach their potential. 

During the half-day program, you will network and learn from those leading in their fields and develop the skills needed to take your first steps in your entrepreneurial and leadership journey.

The Ventures LeadHers Staff Day has been designed specially to foster a tighter network of women UQ professionals. You'll be a part of a community of UQ staff that lift each other beyond the program and support each other through peer mentoring. Open to all UQ staff.

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What to expect

At the end of this program, participants can expect to have: 

  • increased self-awareness and reflection skills 
  • increased your understanding of the elements undermining confidence 
  • obtained a set of tools to support and overcome confidence-related challenges 
  • networked and learnt from leading women guest speakers

Schedule

  • 9-9:30am Arrive

  • 9:30-10:30am LeadHers Stories: Overcoming Professional Challenges
    Hear from inspirational leaders from industry and UQ followed by Q&A.

  • 10:30-10:50am Financial Literacy Mini Session
    UniSuper will deliver a session on empowering you through financial confidence and leadership.

  • 10:50-11:30am Morning Tea Break 

    11:30am-12:30pm Public Speaking and Presentation Workshop 
    In this practical session, we'll explore how to build the skills necessary for confident public speaking and presenting for career and business.

  • 12:30-1pm Dawn Osborne - Gender Equality at UQ

  • 1-1:30pm Event debrief and consolidation of learning 

Have a question?

For more information about the LeadHers Staff Day, contact the Ventures team