WiBF’s Workplace Wellbeing & Flourishing Leadership Program – Virtual Information Session

We are delighted to invite you to our WiBF’s Workplace Wellbeing & Flourishing Leadership Program Virtual Information Session on Wednesday, 21st February from 12:00-1:00pm AEDT.

We will be joined by the program’s facilitator, Andrew Rooke and a past participant from its 2023 cohort to share their experience and feedback from the program.

During this session, we will cover the course duration, session dates, module overview and participant suitability. We will also be offering Q&A to give you an opportunity to ask the facilitator any queries you may have.

To find out more information on the program, visit the program’s webpage.

Register your interest to attend this informative session below.

Mentoring for Success Program – Virtual Organisational Representative Information Session

We are delighted to invite you to our WiBF Mentoring for Success Program – Organisational Representative Information Session on Monday 12th February from 10:00-11:00am AEDT.

This session is designed to help support your participant experience and your role in the lead up to the Program Kick-Off Session on Thursday 4th April. Our program partners Serendis, will lead this session focusing on the program overview, key dates, participant suitability, application process and next steps. We will also hear from a guest mentee and mentor from the 2023 program who will share their insights and experiences from the program and their mentoring relationship.

On the day of the session, you will receive an email with relevant information to submit your participants for the 2024 program and there will be time to answer any questions you may have.

Feel free to invite other team members to join you. To learn more about the program, click here to learn more.

Communicate with Confidence and Build Trust with Dr Mahler

Workplaces of today are complex for leaders to influence and lead change. The ancient Greeks and Romans knew it all, so let’s not recreate the wheel. Dr Louise Mahler introduces the concept of Gravitas – the manner of trust and respect – and shows you how to find those skills in yourself with integrity.

Let’s go back in time where no one has gone, offering relatable scenarios, such as a crisis-stricken executive seeking guidance on speaking too fast, too soft or too high and the incredible difference having gravitas can make. Louise emphasises that confidence and gravitas cannot be bought or psychoanalysed for an immediate fix. Instead, the solutions lie in action.

Join us for this unmissable webinar with Dr Mahler to discuss how to communicate with confidence and building trust in your personal and professional lives!

WiBF 2024 National Industry Awards

Overview

WiBF 2024 National Industry Awards celebrate the talented individuals leading by example across Australia’s banking and finance industry, as well as those organisations working to improve the gender diversity across the sector. Our mission at WiBF is to make a tangible impact on gender diversity in the banking and finance sector, with an emphasis on increasing the representation of women in key leadership positions. We are delighted to share the exciting news that the eagerly awaited WiBF 2024 National Industry Awards will take place in the prestigious Grand Ballroom at the ICC, Sydney this year.

Important dates:

  • Finalists announced August 2024
  • Awards announced 5th, September 2024
  • Ticket Sales Closed – Tickets have now sold out with over 750 guests, please contact Hayley Graham at events@wibf.org.au to join the in-person waitlist or join the live-feed.

 

    Environmental Sustainability & The Imperative of Inclusion – Hosted by WiBF & ANZ

    To celebrate international Women’s Day, WiBF and ANZ are delighted to invite you to a special lunch on Thursday 14th March, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. As many events have been organised for International Women’s Day in 2024 among our members, we are thrilled to extend the celebrations!

    The lunchtime session will include a panel discussion about the importance of gender inclusion and biodiversity in sustaining and uplifting environmental practices. Worldwide, individuals are increasingly recognising the significance of nature and its interconnectedness with the economy. Our panel have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of how our world is evolving and how gender inclusion aids in uplifting climate longevity.

    Please join us for this thought providing discussion on the importance of preserving our natural environment and how your organisation can support sustainable initiatives.

    Full panellist line-up to be released shortly so stay tuned.

     

    EVENT DETAILS:

    Date: Thursday, 14th March 2024

    Timings: 12:00pm-2:00pm AEDT

    Location: Meers Hall, North Building Lower Level 2, Art Gallery of NSW

     

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note this event is now sold out. Please reach out to Rosie from the WiBF Team if you would like to join the waitlist: rosie@wibf.org.au

    Diversity in Markets: Breaking Barriers – Hosted by WiBF & CBA

    Attention university students & recent graduates!

    Join us for a special panel discussion with WiBF and CBA about Diversity in Markets, to celebrate International Women’s Day. Recognizing the importance of diversity in the Financial Markets has gained traction recently as financial institutions in Dealing Rooms across the globe seek to foster a more inclusive and Diverse workplace.

    With the UN releasing their IWD 2024 theme: Count Her In: Accelerating gender equality through economic empowerment; it is crucial financial institutions become the leaders in gender diversity specifically in a traditionally male dominated environments such as Dealing Rooms.

    Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and get ahead in your future career! Full panellist line up to be released shortly so stay tuned.

    EVENT DETAILS:

    Date: Thursday, 7th March 2024

    Timings: 4:30pm arrival for a 5:00pm start – concluding at 7:00pm

     

    Event tickets are available on an expression of interest basis.

    For ticket enquiries – please reach out to Rosie Arnautovic (rosie@wibf.org.au) from the WiBF team to express your interest in attending.

    Masterclass – Nature and Biodiversity Risk Reporting

    The fourth most severe global risk in the next decade is biodiversity loss. Businesses and financial institutions are actively seeking data intelligence to comprehend, address, and disclose the risks associated with nature.

    You will receive practical takeaways – ideas, strategies and tools you can use immediately, to help measure nature-related risks and how it could affect your organisation.

    Date: Thursday 7th November 2024
    Time: 9:00am to 11:30am AEDT
    Location: Zoom Meeting

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