Ready to RISE

A 2-day leadership program for aspiring women leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers

Stepping out from the crowd and owning your place as a leader takes courage, vision and self-belief. Ready to RISE is a leadership program for women ready to take this next big step.

October 17 & 18, 2024
Brisbane, Queensland
$1499 +gst

This program is for women who:

  • Lead within organisations

  • Lead their own business

  • Thought leaders in their specialty or industry; or

  • Leading the charge for an important cause.

There is great untapped potential for women at work.

67% of women say their career is not progressing as quickly as they would like

Statistic from the Voice of Women at Work Report 2023

It’s time to change that.

  • Step into leadership positions with greater responsibility and influence.

  • Lead teams or programs that align with your vision and leverage your skills.

  • Feel greater fulfulment and satisfaction at work and build a lasting legacy.

  • Build a stronger platform to amplify your message, influence opinions, policy decisions, or industry practices more effectively.

  • Become a trusted and respected voice, not just within your organisation, but across your industry or community. Be seen as a credible leader who makes a difference.

  • Build networks and grow valuable partnerships and collaborations with peers, thought leaders, organisations, or influencers which will allow you to amplifying your impact.

  • Inspire others. Be a role model.

  • Make change happen.

  • Live a more balance and aligned life by shaping your career in line with your personal values and goals

Why send one your team to Ready to Rise?

Womens leadership development programs do deliver results. These investments leads to higher promotion rates, increased retention, expanded networks and greater sponsorship of women.

Women are born leaders. Many of the essental traits needed to lead people and organisations, like empathy, communication, collaboration and impact are naturally feminine skills.

Ready to Rise is a program designed for women and facilitated in a way that allows participants to connect in with these talents, and to lead in ways that are authentic and powerful. It addresses the challenges that your women leaders face in the workplace and shares tools and strategies to navigate them.

Accelorate development

Support your aspiring women leaders to essential skills and confidence for advancement. This program enhances self-awareness, leadership presence, and strategic vision, preparing them to assume significant roles and drive success within your organisation.

Increase engagment

Demonstrating commitment to professional development boosts morale and job satisfaction. Investing in their growth fosters loyalty, resulting in higher engagement and reduced turnover.

Enhance performance

Empowered women leaders with a deep understanding of their strengths and leadership styles will improve team dynamics and productivity. The program provides practical tools for effective leadership, resulting in impactful contributions to your organisational goals.

Strengthen leadership pipeline

Build a robust and diverse leadership pipeline by investing in women’s development. The program helps participants build a strong personal brand and leadership presence, ensuring a diverse talent pool ready to meet your organisation’s needs.

Lead real diversity

Pragmatically, offering this a program like this to your teams also showcases your dedication to gender diversity in leadership. It’s a clear way to align with best practices for gender equity and demonstrate your commitment to fostering an inclusive leadership environment.

What we cover

  • Learn how self-awareness connects to leadership and how to use this to create meaningful impact.

  • Understanding your strengths, values, and what motivates you.

  • Analyse your positionality and personal story, recognising their influence on your approach to leadership style.

  • Discover different styles of leadership and advocacy, and how everyone can lead in a way that aligns with their personal values.

  • Understand why having a clear vision and mission is essential for guiding your life and leadership.

  • Define your thought leadership or core impact statements and clarify your leadership purpose.

  • Learn the importance of leadership presence and how it contributes to your influence.

  • Gain a better understanding of your audience—who they are and what they need from you as a leader.

  • Identify your leadership brand and learn how to use it to build trust and make a positive impact.

  • Develop clear and consistent messages that represent your core leadership brand.

  • Learn practical techniques to increase your visibility as a leader.

  • Create a personal action plan to grow your leadership presence and visibility.

Ready to RISE is for women who are ready to share the potential they know is within them.

About the experience

Self-assessments and pre-work: 

To get the maximum impact of this program you will be sent some pre-work prior the workshop. This will include some self-assessment and personality profile tools, along with some preparation reflection.

2-day in-person workshop

In a relaxed, retreat-like setting we will connect as a small group. There is a lot of self-reflection and sharing in this program, so the environment is intentionally set to be safe, inclusive and supportive.

Online support and resources

All participants will be invited into the online SupportHer platform. A place where you can continue to connect, hold each other accountable for progress and share wins.

What others have said…

I have walked away from my program knowing who I am, who I want to help, and how I am going to do it!
— Suzanne (workshop participant)
Since I started this coaching journey I am learning so much more about myself. My confidence has improved, I trust myself and my ideas more. I feel like I have something to offer.
— Kani (workshop participant)

A bit about me

I am a lot of things. A coach, educator, speaker and colour lover. But at my core, I am someone who is dedicated to empowering women to become influential leaders for our future.

I specialise in leadership development and personal branding. I believe that big change in organisations and systems starts with people in it. So while the impact is transformative, the work is deeply personal. These two tools are a channel for this personal, life-changing work.

I have 20 years of experience delivering impactful programs for private and public sector organisations. I hold a Masters in Human Resource Management, a degree in Sociology, Life Coaching certification and a bucket load of life experience that helps inform and shape who I am and what I deliver.