Women`s Day Conference 2016

International
Women’s Day Conference 2016
Melbourne 8th March
Sydney
10th March
Brisbane
15th March
ACCELERATE CHANGE
Young Professional Women Australia is
a community for the next generation of
female senior executives and boardroom
leaders - professional women under the
age of 40.
It is a place to connect, collaborate
and explore opportunities that educate,
inspire, empower and grow individuals
and leaders.
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31% of women are not clear about what they actually want in context of career goals whilst
24% don’t have the confidence to apply for career progression opportunities.
70% of women believed that career/life sacrifices are necessary in order to achieve their career
goals and 25% are not willing to compromise these areas of life in order to achieve their
desired career progression.
Whilst 70% of women are confident in their ability to do well with all that is required at work only
39% are confident to ask for what they want when it comes to their career.
Only 13% of women believe that there are no barriers hindering their career progression.
Source: YPWA Barriers to Career Progression Study 2015
The Community - Who?
• Young Women, who are in the early
stages of their career.
• High Potential Women who have just
commenced or aspire to a leadership
role.
• Organisations who are wanting to
provide specialised support to their
young female professionals.
The 3rd Annual YPWA International Women’s Day Conference is the premier professional
development and networking opportunity designed to address current issues, challenges and provide
practical solutions for existing and emerging leaders.
The Goals - What?
• Increase the confidence, resilience
and empowerment of young
professional women.
• Increase the number of female
leaders transitioning from emerging
(5-10 years experience) to
experienced executive leaders
(10-15+ years).
• Provide career clarity and build 3-5
year career plans.
• Reduce the attrition rate of young
women as they progress through the
leadership pipeline.
• Provide young female leaders
access to external mentoring and
support.
• Provide a platform for young
corporate females to build a powerful
network to support their personal
and professional growth.
8:00am Hear valuable insights from industry leaders and intrapeneurs, that will inspire and empower
confidence to act and “Accelerate Change” in 2016. With a mix of interactive presentations and
hands-on workshops, this 1-day conference is a chance to gain practical and effective skills to apply
in the workplace.
9:10am Registration
Welcome
Kate Boorer, Founder & CEO YPWA
Keynote Address | Living your Legacy - Making a Difference in Life
9:25am Brooke Alexander, Brand Strategist & Founder of Your Legacy Project 10:05am
10:45am
11:15am Panel Discussion | Accelerating Change in 2016 - Insights from Senior Business Leaders
Facilitated by Kate Boorer
Morning Tea
Working Session | Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
Kate Boorer & Mark LeBusque, Founder of the Human Manager & Former Director of Sales Performance & Development, Australia Post.
Living Your Legacy - Making a Difference in Life | Brooke Alexander, Brand Strategist & Founder of
Your Legacy Project
Living a life that leaves a legacy is the new definition of success. Discover how you can live a more meaningful and
purpose filled life both personally and professionally in this powerful, thought provoking session as you explore what is
really important to you and the contribution only you can make - to your organisation, society and self.
Keynote Address | Catherine Fox, Journalist & Author
Catherine Fox is one of Australia’s leading commentators on women and the workforce. She is the former Corporate
Woman columnist for the Financial Review, where she had a long career as a reporter and editor, including several
years as deputy editor of Boss magazine. She now works as a freelance writer and speaks regularly at forums around
the country.
Attend & learn about:
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The invisible barriers to your career progression and develop strategies to eliminate the
impact on your success.
What some of Australia’s Senior Leaders believe are the crucial steps towards progressing
your career.
Simple techniques to leverage your personal brand, profile & network.
Who should attend:
Relevant to professionals and managers across all industry sectors with a desire to grow and
succeed. Both male and female delegates are encouraged to attend.
12:45pm
Lunch
Redefining Success on Your Own
Terms | Kate Boorer, Founder & CEO
YPWA
How do you know what you want when it
comes to career and life and on what terms
are you willing to pursue success? In this
thought provoking working session, Kate will
help you build your own success formula:
By focusing on what you really want in your
career and life goals and the terms of that
success.
Joined by her colleague Mark LeBusque,
they will then explore the reasons we ‘self
sabotage’ ourselves and share strategies that
you can leverage to influence and accelerate
change in your life and organisation.
Inspirational Keynote Address
1.45pm Catherine Fox, Journalist & Author
2:45pm
Keynote Address | Building Your Brand, Profile & Network
Sami Lukis, Journalist, Television & Radio Presenter, Travel Professional 3:45pm
Action Planning & Program Close
Kate Boorer
4:00pm
Networking Drinks (till 5.00pm)
Mark LeBusque, Founder of the
Human Manager & Former Director of
Sales Performance & Development,
Australia Post
What past attendess have said.....
“This conference had me leaving with many powerful insights and being challenged
personally to think about myself as a professional female. The positive and encouraging
atmosphere of the presenters and attendees helps you to leave motivated and inspired.
Thank you for creating a safe and encouraging environment for professional women to
connect and help each other.”
Bec Elphinstone - Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand
“What an impressive day of high calibre, relevant topics and amazing speakers. The
day exceeded my expectations.”
Sharon Green - Sanitarium
“Thoroughly enjoyed attending this event which exceeded my expectations! Very
fortunate to hear from such talented and inspiring individuals!”
Rozanne Willenberg - National Risk Advisor Grant Thornton
Building Your Brand, Profile &
Network | Sami Lukis, Journalist,
Television & Radio Presenter, Travel
Professional
Sami has spent 20 years working in
Australian radio and television and is best
know for the “Sami Lukis & Yumi Stynes”
Breakfast show on Mix 106.5 Sydney Sydney’s first female breakfast duo and her 4
years as the Weather Presenter on the Today
Show on Channel Nine. In this inspiring
session we will learn from a professional who
has spent years focusing on brand & network
in an industry where it is crucial to survival
and success.
VENUES
Tuesday 8th March, Melbourne | Maia
Shed 14, Central Pier
161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008
W www.atlanticgroup.com.au
Thursday 10th March, Sydney | Doltone House
Jones Bay Wharf - Pyrmont Piers 19-21
Upper Deck, 26-32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont NSW 2009
W www.doltonehouse.com.au
Tuesday 15th March, Brisbane | Rydges Southbank
Level 12,
9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane QLD 4101
W www.rydges.com BOOKING FORM
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REGISTRATION FEE
The conference fee: $2,497 (inc GST) includes conference
materials, presentations, catering and drinks for a Table of 8
Delegates. Single Delegate tickets are available.
REGISTER BEFORE 29 JANUARY 2016 AND RECEIVE THE
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL RATE: $2,197 (inc GST)
BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Payment will be debited by Employerbility within 7 days of
booking date from the nominated credit card on this form.
2. Full names of additional delegates are requested no later than
7 days prior to the event.
3. Any cancellations will incur a 100% cancellation fee. A
substitute participant is welcome and in this instance a
cancellation fee will not apply. All requests for cancellations or
substitutions for attendance can be made in writing up to two
(2) days prior to the event. All substitution afterwards must be
made in person on the day of the event. Please ensure your
guests know who they are replacing, to avoid confusion and
delay.
4. Failure to attend the event will result in forfeit of the full cost
and no credit is available.
5. Intellectual property. All material relating to the event cannot
be filmed, recorded, used or reproduced without written
consent from copy write owner.
The information contained in this brochure was correct at the time
of printing (Dec 2015), however, it may be subject to change in
the event of unforeseen circumstances.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact:
Kate Boorer (Founder & CEO YPWA)
T 0412 813 329
E Kate@ypwa.com.au
W www.ypwa.com.au