LeadHers

Ventures LeadHers is a confidence-building program for women and gender diverse students, staff, and alumni across all disciplines at UQ.

Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities, build connections and gain the confidence to take your first steps in your entrepreneurial and leadership journey.

Applications for Ventures LeadHers are now closed.

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As part of the Ventures LeadHers in-person program you will:

increase your self-awareness and reflection skills
understand elements that undermine your confidence and how to combat them
hear from inspiring speakers
build your skills through practical workshop sessions
learn strategies and actions to increase your confidence to lead
have access to resources and networks to support your development after the program finishes.

Throughout five weeks, the Ventures LeadHers program will be delivered face-to-face only, including self-paced activities and peer mentoring.

Program: 12-1:30pm, Tuesday 8 August to Tuesday 5 September 2023

Session 1. Tuesday 8 August, 12-1:30pm, Being you with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their insights to find your own confidence.
Session 2. Tuesday 15 August, 12-1:30pm, Communicate with confidence
In this interactive workshop we will explore how we can become more persuasive, clear and confident communicators.
Session 3. Tuesday 22 August, 12-1:30pm, Connect with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their insights to build stronger relationships and connect with confidence.
Session 4. Tuesday 29 August, 12-1:30pm, Innovate with confidence
The ability to solve complex problems and innovate are key skills for leaders in a rapidly changing world. In this practical session, we'll explore how to confidently foster innovation individually and in the teams we lead.
Session 5. Tuesday 5 September, 12-1:30pm, Step up with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their experience of stepping into a leadership role and how you can take the next step in your own career.

All resources used throughout the program will be shared with the Ventures LeadHers community.

As part of the Ventures LeadHers online program you will:

increase your self-awareness and reflection skills
understand elements that undermine your confidence and how to combat them
hear from inspiring speakers
build your skills through practical workshop sessions
learn strategies and actions to increase your confidence to lead
have access to resources and networks to support your development after the program finishes.

Throughout five weeks, the Ventures LeadHers program will be delivered online only, including self-paced activities and peer mentoring.

Program: 12-1:30pm, Thursday 5 October to Thursday 2 November 2023

Session 1. Thursday 5 October, 12-1:30pm, Being you with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their insights to find your own confidence.
Session 2. Thursday 12 October, 12-1:30pm, Communicate with confidence
In this interactive workshop we will explore how we can become more persuasive, clear and confident communicators.
Session 3. Thursday 19 October, 12-1:30pm, Connect with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their insights to build stronger relationships and connect with confidence.
Session 4. Thursday 26 October, 12-1:30pm,3-5pm, Innovate with confidence
The ability to solve complex problems and innovate are key skills for leaders in a rapidly changing world. In this practical session, we'll explore how to confidently foster innovation individually and in the teams we lead.
Session 5. Thursday 2 November, 12-1:30pm, Step up with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their experience of stepping into a leadership role and how you can take the next step in your own career.

All resources used throughout the program will be shared with the Ventures LeadHers community.

Join us for a one-day LeadHers program for PhD candidates and graduates.

The day will feature interactive workshops, guest speakers and co-current sessions on topical issues for women leaders.

As part of the Ventures LeadHers PhD program you will:

increase your self-awareness and reflection skills
be part of a community of researchers supporting each other beyond the program
discover alternative career paths beyond academia
network and learn from leading researchers
gain tools to understand how to overcome confidence related challenges

Program: Thursday 13 July 2023, 9am-3pm

In-person program
Program starts Tuesday 8 August 2023, 12-1:30pm
Program ends Tuesday 5 September 2023, 12-1:30pm
Applications close Monday 31 July 2023, 12pm

Online program
Program starts Thursday 5 October 2023, 12-1:30pm
Program ends Thursday 2 November 2023, 12-1:30pm
Applications close Friday 29 September 2023, 12pm

PhD program
One day program Thursday 13 July, 9am-3pm

In-person and online program

Ventures LeadHers is open to women and gender diverse students, staff, and recent alumni from all backgrounds and levels at UQ. To be eligible to apply, you must be:

a current UQ student, staff member or young alumni (graduated in the last 10 years)
be ready to build your knowledge and skills
commit to attending all five weekly workshops

PhD program

Ventures LeadHers is open to women UQ PhD candidates and PhD alumni from all backgrounds. To be eligible to apply, you must be:

a current UQ PhD or PhD alumnus
be ready to build your knowledge and skills
commit to attending the one-day workshop

In-person program

Applications close Monday 31 July 2023, 12pm

Online program

Applications close Friday 29 September 2023, 12pm

PhD Program

Applications are closed for LeadHers PhD.

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