Ventures LeadHers

Ventures LeadHers is a confidence-building program for all female-identifying 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.

During the program, you will network and learn from women leading in their fields and explore the common challenges most professional female leaders face in their careers.

All female-identifying students, staff and alumni are welcome to apply.

Applications to the Ventures LeadHers program are now closed.

As part of the Ventures LeadHers program you will:

increase your self-awareness and reflection skills
understand elements that undermine your confidence and how to combat them
network and learn from leading female speakers
learn strategies and actions to become a confident leader
have access to resources and networks to support your development after the program finishes.

Throughout five weeks, the Ventures LeadHers program will be delivered in a hybrid model including self-paced activities, peer mentoring, face-to-face and online.

Program commences: Tuesday, 2 March from 4-6pm

Tuesday 2 March. Being you with confidence
This face-to-face workshop will run from 4-6pm.
In the first week, we'll let you know how to make the most of the Ventures LeadHers program. You'll hear from an inspirational speaker, followed by a Q&A and a chance to connect with each other.
Tuesday 9 March. #choosetochallenge (International Women's Day 2021 celebration)
This face-to-face workshop will run from 4-6pm.
You'll hear from a panel of three leaders working in academia, corporate and startups as they discuss how to challenge spaces and individuals to promote and support women. This session will be followed by a Q&A and networking session.
Tuesday 16 March. Persuading with confidence
This live Zoom session will run from 4-5.30pm
In this workshop, you will hear from an inspirational speaker and learn the art of storytelling, pitching and persuasion. This session will be followed by a Q&A and networking.
Tuesday 23 March. Pivoting and progressing with confidence
This face-to-face workshop will run from 4-6pm.
In this session, we will talk about and workshop how to plan for career changes and progressions.
Tuesday 30 March. Creating a community and personal branding with confidence
This live Zoom session will run from 4-5.30pm
Hear from two experts on how to build a community of like-minded individuals to help to support each other. Learn how to ask for help and to be vulnerable with others.

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

The Ventures LeadHers program will be a blended delivery model of self-paced activities, peer mentoring, face-to-face and online sessions.

Program: Tuesday 2 March - Tuesday 30 March
Time: 4-6pm

Ventures LeadHers is open to all female-identifying 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

Program commences Tuesday, 2 March from 4-6pm
Applications close 22 February at 12pm

Applications are now closed

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