WiBF Fortnightly Newsletter

Welcome to 2025, WiBF Members!

As we step into a brand-new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible journey 2024 has been.

Now, with the New Year upon us, we're excited to celebrate our 25th anniversary year, with a special gala dinner for the WiBF 2025 National Industry Awards and introduce a fresh calendar of Masterclasses, Programs, and Webinars designed to inspire, empower, and connect our community.

We encourage you to log into the WiBF Member Dashboard today to explore our offerings and register your interest. If you have any questions about your WiBF Membership or are considering joining our vibrant community, our team is here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out!

Here’s to an exciting 2025 filled with growth, collaboration, and success!

Warm regards,

The WiBF Team

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• Masterclasses
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Discover the Future of Work in Queensland - Free in person event for WiBF Members.

Join us on Tuesday, 18th February 2025, from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm AEST at Brisbane’s iconic Customs House for an engaging cocktail event hosted by WiBF, 澳新银行 , and UQ.

This exclusive evening will feature a panel of experts discussing key trends shaping the future of work, including:

• The most in-demand skills for the years ahead.
• The transformative impact of AI on the workforce.
• Practical strategies for navigating career pivots.
• Enjoy drinks, canapés, and the opportunity to network with professionals from the banking and finance sector, all in a relaxed, business-casual setting.

?? Venue: Customs House, 399 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD

?? For group registrations or enquiries, contact Hayley Binet at [email protected].

Tickets are limited, don’t miss this chance to secure your spot today!

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New WiBF 2025 Program - WiBF’s AI & Digital Academy

Stay ahead in the digital revolution and earn CPD points while gaining critical leadership and AI skills tailored for banking and finance professionals.

The WiBF AI & Digital Academy is designed to equip professionals in banking and finance with the skills and insights necessary to lead in an increasingly digital world and better serve their clients.

Learn how to:

• Understand the evolving role of AI and digital technology in banking and finance.
• Develop critical leadership skills for driving digital transformation and client-centered strategies.
• Gain practical insights into AI-driven solutions for optimising processes and improving customer experiences.
• Choose between a streamlined 4-month program or an in-depth 8-month leadership track, based on your goals and schedule.
• Be better equipped to understand and support your clients’ changing needs in a digital-first world.

Stay informed. Lead with confidence. Transform your career and elevate client support with the AI & Digital Academy.

Ideal for individuals or teams, with group discounts available.

Don’t miss out—register your interest today and make this part of your 2025 growth strategy!

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EARN CPD POINTS WITH THIS PROGRAM:

WiBF’s Workplace Wellbeing & Flourishing Leadership Program

Elevate your leadership with this 10-week program designed to equip growth-oriented leaders with cutting-edge strategies for personal wellbeing, emotional resilience, and building high-performance cultures.

Program Highlights:

• Weekly 1.5-hour live Zoom sessions with facilitator Andrew Rooke.
• Access on-demand modules, a mobile app, and an online community for flexible learning.
• Gain insights into mindset mastery, integral leadership, and personal flourishing.
• Earn CPD points upon program completion.

Program Dates:

• Cohort 1: Starts 1st May 2025
• Cohort 2: Starts 24th September 2025

Transform your leadership and thrive—register your interest today!

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WiBF Mentoring Program

Inclusion and agility are at the core of successful leadership today. In a world that requires constant innovation to solve new and complex problems, the WiBF Mentoring for Success Program aims to provide an opportunity across the Banking and Finance sector for participants to accelerate their career and develop inclusive leadership awareness.

In 2025, this flagship WiBF initiative, will continue to be open for participants of any gender. This important evolution provides a broader representation of emerging leaders the opportunity to develop inclusive leadership skills and experience the benefit of this impactful program. Given the original intent of the program to increase the female leadership pipeline, we will continue to expect a strong representation of female mentees.

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Discover What’s Ahead: 2025 WiBF Masterclasses

Overcoming Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome

• 6th March
• 9:00 am - 11:30 am AEDT
• Virtual Event

Thriving Teams in Tricky Times – Cultivating Resilience & Psychological Safety

• 10th April
• 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm AEST
• Virtual Event

Financial Wellness: Navigating Superannuation and Investments

• 8th May
• 9:00 am - 11:30 am AEST
• Virtual Event

Join us for a series of engaging virtual masterclasses designed to elevate your personal and professional success:

Don’t miss these opportunities to grow and thrive!

Learn More and Register Now

Kickstart 2025 with WiBF’s Exciting Webinar Line-Up!

AVAILABLE AT NO FEE THANKS TO YOUR WIBF MEMBERSHIP!

WiBF’s 2025 webinar series is off to an incredible start, with the first session launching on February 4th.

Don’t miss this chance to set the tone for a successful year, click the links below to register now.

February Topics:

• Feb 4: Setting and Achieving Your Vision with Sheila Vijeyarasa
• Feb 11: Flexible Working Success with Belinda Morgan
• Feb 18: Unlock Your Potential – Master values, vision, and self-leadership
• Feb 25: Cut Through Stress Like a Productivity Ninja with Julie Jones

March Topics:

• March 4: WiBF 25th Anniversary – Distinguished Leaders Series: Zo? Leonard - Chief Executive Officer at Turks
• March 11: Awaken Your Leadership with Andrew Rooke
• March 18: WiBF 25th Anniversary – Distinguished Leaders Series: Blair Wark - CFO, RBC Asia Pacific | COO, RBC Capital Markets Asia Pacific | Chief Country Officer, Australia Branch
• March 25: Fine Tune Your Presentation Skills with Ricky Nowak

Each webinar runs from 12:15 pm to 1:00 pm AEDT.

Sign up now and make 2025 your year to thrive!

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WiBF is a not-for-profit membership association aimed at increasing the representation of female leaders in the banking and finance sector. WiBF is immensely grateful for the unwavering support of its Corporate Members, without whom our work would not be possible.