Women In Banking and Finance Fortnightly Newsletter
Have you Submitted your Nomination?
The 2023 WiBF National Industry Awards are just around the corner, there's only ONE WEEK left to submit your nominations!
This is your chance to be recognised as an exceptional individual or organisation in the banking and finance industry.
Nominate yourself, nominate your colleagues or your entire team and ?celebrate success, break barriers, embrace diversity and inclusion together.
Nominations close on June 1st.
Nominating someone has the potential to transform their life in remarkable ways. A nomination can open doors, create valuable connections, and provide access to life-changing opportunities.
Last year this event sold out quickly -Make sure to book your table today!
WiBF 2023 Annual General Meeting
WiBF held it’s AGM on Monday 22nd May, 2023. The meeting was led by independent Chair Diana D’Ambra. WiBF’s President Sangeeta Venkatesan spoke about the impressive growth of the organisation over the last 12 months and significant increase in the number new programs and corporate members. Congratulations to Adrienne Bloom, who was re-elected as a Director of WiBF and to Rebecca Crabb, who was filling a casual vacancy since January 2023, and who was elected as a Director of WiBF.
Thank you to all our WiBF members and directors for your on-going support and dedication to helping us create a tangible, positive impact in the Australian banking and financial services sector that will lead to improved gender diversity and inclusive leadership practices across the sector.
Our Mentoring for Success Program’s Secret Sauce
WiBF’s 2023 Mentoring for Success Program, was successfully launched ?in-person in Sydney and Melbourne!
Lots of great tips were shared for our new mentors and new mentees during the sessions last week, which kicked off with the Mentor Masterclass, followed by the official launch. We are thrilled to have a total of 110 participants this year.
It was an exceptional event where mentors and mentees were invited to meet for the first time face-to-face and establish meaningful connections.
With a focus on cultivating strong mentor-mentee relationships, this program, delivered in partnership with Serendis Leadership , sets itself apart from traditional mentoring approaches.
Members Corner
Masterclass: How to Build your Personal and Professional Brand
We welcomed 80 individuals virtually to our Masterclass with Ricky Nowak, Executive Coach, Speaker and MC Nowak.
This week’s masterclass provided attendees with a deep dive into?how?to build your personal and professional brand. Covering critical tips to establish your unique brand and authenticity and learning how to understand the difference between a business brand and a personal brand.
“Thanks to all those who attended and were willing to make a bold contribution to the session. Well done!” - Ricky Nowak
Missed the Masterclass?
Check out Ricky’s article below.
How to Build A Strong and Professional Brand
Ricky Nowak, Executive Coach, Speaker and MC shares some tips on how to build a better personal brand.
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Building a strong network is an essential part of establishing a successful personal brand. In today's world it is no longer enough to have a great product or service or be part of a strong. You need to have the right connections, right sponsorship, and support to establish your own value that defines you and your purpose.
Programs You Can’t Miss…
Introduction to Workplace Wellbeing, Flourishing & Leadership with Andrew Rooke , this July.
In this 10-week program, you’ll be introduced to foundational and profound tools and strategies for mental health, emotional resilience, and workplace wellbeing.
Join Dr Louise Mahler Adjunct Professor PhD CSP 's Masterclass, Applied Confidence, live in-person in Melbourne this November.
Learn how to analyse, plan and review through the lens of Body/Voice and Frameworks of Communication, tailored specifically for those in leadership roles.
Submit your name now to join the August cohort!
Participants learn enhanced self-awareness and adaptive communication skills required for best practice leadership, whilst further developing their management and leadership skills.
Catch up on our latest webinar - Financial Modelling 101: tips for building robust and resilient financial models with Danielle Stein Fairhurst .
Click below to watch the snippet, or log into your dashboard to view the full recording.
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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.