LeadHers

Ventures LeadHers is a confidence-building program for women 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.

Apply for LeadHers (In-person) Apply for LeadHers (Online)

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, this program will be delivered in-person only, including self-paced activities and peer mentoring.

Session 1. Tuesday 6 August, 12-1:30pm. Introduction to LeadHers
Learn more about the program and listen to the panel of leaders.
Session 2. Tuesday 13 August, 12-1:30pm. Leading with confidence
In this session, we'll cover strategies to help you lead with confidence.
Session 3. Tuesday 20 August, 12-1:30pm. Communicating with confidence
In this interactive workshop we will explore how we can become more persuasive, clear and confident communicators.
Session 4. Tuesday 27 August, 12-1:30pm. Innovating 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 3 September, 12-1:30pm. Stepping 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, this program will be delivered online only, including self-paced activities and peer mentoring.

Session 1. Tuesday 1 October, 12-1:30pm. Being you with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their insights to find your own confidence.
Session 2. Tuesday 8 October, 12-1:30pm. Connecting with confidence
Join a guest speaker as they share their insights to build stronger relationships and connect with confidence.
Session 3. Tuesday 15 October, 12-1:30pm. Communicating with confidence
In this interactive workshop we will explore how we can become more persuasive, clear and confident communicators.
Session 4. Tuesday 22 October, 12-1:30pm. Innovating 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 29 October, 12-1:30pm. Stepping 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 June 2024, 9am-1pm

In-person and online program

Ventures LeadHers is open to women 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

Apply for LeadHers (In-person)

Applications for Ventures LeadHers close 12pm Monday 5 August 2024

Online program

Apply to LeadHers (Online)

Applications for Ventures LeadHers (Online) close 12pm Friday September 2024

PhD Program

Applications are now closed

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