Career Mentoring Sydney

Resume Speed Dating

## Overview A peer-led, interactive resume workshop for early–mid career women in tech to exchange feedback, improve resumes and connect. ### Resume Speed Dating Your resume shouldn’t only make sense to you. It needs to make sense to the person reading it. **Resume Speed Dating is a peer-led, interactive session designed for early–mid career women working across tech, digital, data, AI and product.** **Instead of sitting through another presentation about what makes a “good” resume, you’ll learn by doing.** You’ll be paired with other participants to swap resumes, review each other’s work and exchange structured feedback. By seeing how someone else interprets your experience — and by reviewing resumes yourself — you’ll get a clearer sense of what works, what doesn’t, and what you might want to change. The aim isn’t to leave with a “perfect” resume. It’s to leave with fresh perspectives, practical feedback and concrete improvements you can make. Along the way, you’ll also meet other women navigating similar stages of their careers and have the opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences. What to expect: a relaxed, participatory session with guided resume exchanges, peer feedback, time to reflect on improvements, and space to connect with others. What to bring: your current resume, either digitally on a laptop/tablet or as a printed copy. It doesn’t need to be polished — bring the version you have now. **Get real feedback. Make real** **improvements. Build real connections.** ### 🎟️ Registration ### **This is a free event. Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/resume-speed-dating-tickets-1998657576614** ###

Working with Systemic Coaching & Constellation - an experiential workshop

**Calling Sydney coaches, supervisors, OD people and anyone who gets slightly excited when somebody says, “Maybe there’s more going on here than meets the eye…”** The Association for Coaching has a terrific **in-person experiential workshop** coming up on **24 September** exploring **Systemic Coaching and Constellations**. Ingrid van der Aa and Amy Miszalski will take us beyond talking *about* systemic coaching and give participants an opportunity to actually experience some of the stance and practice behind it. And this, for me, is where systemic work gets interesting. A client may arrive talking about confidence, conflict, career choices or leadership — but sitting behind that presenting issue can be a whole network of relationships, expectations, loyalties and organisational dynamics. Sometimes we need to widen the lens. This workshop will introduce that broader perspective and give participants one or two practical ways to start bringing systemic thinking into everyday coaching conversations. **Thursday 24 September** 5\.30pm arrival \| 6\.00–7\.30pm Randstad, Level 9, 83 Clarence Street, Sydney Open to AC members and non-members, with CPD certification for attendance. Come along — and feel free to tag a coach or colleague who might enjoy exploring this space with us. [https://www.associationforcoaching.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2075117&group=](https://www.associationforcoaching.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2075117&group=) #AssociationForCoaching #ACAPAC #SydneyCoaches #SystemicCoaching #CoachingCommunity #ExecutiveCoaching #SystemsThinking #CoachDevelopment

TechWalking - Sydney - Networking Event for Tech Professionals

**TechWalking is here to stay in Sydney!** 🌊🚶‍♂️A huge thank you to our co-hosts — Nitta, Pragnya, Felix, Sujata and Akhil — for making it happen! Are you a tech professional looking to network beyond the screen? Join us for a refreshing **#TechWalking** event along the stunning Royal Botanic Garden! It’s the perfect chance to connect with industry peers while getting in some steps! Whether you're in software development, cybersecurity, data science, or any tech-related field, this is the perfect opportunity to expand your network in a relaxed setting. 🌅 **Meeting Point:** Archibald Memorial Fountain, Hyde Park 🏖 **Route:** 4 km walk through the Botanical Garden to the Sydney Opera House 🕙 **Start Time:** 10 AM sharp—don’t be late, or you might have to sprint to catch up! Check out the photos from the last event in Sydney: https://www.meetup.com/it-career-in-australia/photos/35710580/ And video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/H6_-ZET00I8 **Please note:** unfortunately, dogs aren’t allowed in the Botanical Gardens. A bit sad, we know 🐶💔 Looking forward to meeting you all in real life! **TechWalking Community page: [https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/](https://tech-walking.yanamartens.com/)** *** Join the TechWalking group on LinkedIn! [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14477058/) Just moved to Australia? Grab your FREE guide to landing your tech job! [https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/](https://yanamartens.com/first-tech-job-in-australia/) Follow me on LinkedIn for more information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-martens/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ITCareerinAustralia

WIPA presents - Pouring Change: Women, Wine & Welcome with Amelia Birch

This month we will hear from Amelia Birch and her experience working in a male dominated field, and how our decisions may have been influenced. Amelia Birch is the Owner and Sommelier of Famelia Wine Bar & Bottle Shop on Enmore Road, Newtown - a hybrid venue dedicated exclusively to wines made by women. With more than 20 years’ experience spanning hospitality, wine, business operations, marketing, events and communications, Amelia brings an intuitive, customer-focused and deeply human approach to wine service. Her career has been shaped by a belief that wine should feel welcoming rather than intimidating, grounded in listening, connection and exploration. Early formative years at Sydney’s Glass Brasserie sparked her love of wine through daily tastings and mentorship from industry leaders, where she learned that great wine service isn’t about knowing everything... It's about curiosity and matching the right wine to the right person. Famelia was born from Amelia’s desire to create a safe, inclusive space for learning and discovery, while actively addressing the gender imbalance within the wine industry, where women make up just 16% of winemakers globally. Through curated wine flights, education-led events and a thoughtfully selected bottle shop, Amelia champions women winemakers, women-led wineries and woman+ teams who are too often overlooked. Her work sits at the intersection of advocacy and hospitality: supporting women makers, challenging industry norms, and proving that exceptional wine experiences can be both accessible and values-driven. Above all, Amelia is passionate about creating environments where people feel confident asking questions, expanding their palates, and finding joy in wine on their own terms. Please ensure your RSVP is up to date as there will be limited spaces available in this location, and no shows will be unfair on other attendees.

Honest Feedback - Say It, For Real

How often do you really say what you think? We all have opinions. About someone's work. Someone's outfit. A friend's behaviour. A business. A restaurant. Even ourselves. But how often do we actually say what we mean? Instead, we soften the truth, say what we think people want to hear, avoid awkward conversations, give five-star reviews we don't really mean - or keep our thoughts entirely to ourselves. And when someone finally gives us honest feedback we become defensive, dismissive or defeated. What if we got better at both sides of the equation? "**Honest Feedback**" is an evening of playful simulations designed to help you become better at giving, receiving and using honest feedback. We'll explore what happens inside us when we're asked to tell the truth - the desire to look good, avoid looking bad, protect someone's feelings, protect ourselves, or simply keep the peace. Because honest feedback isn't about being brutally honest for the sake of it. It's about creating enough awareness, courage and trust to discover what is actually useful, and then deciding what to do with it. Imagine having the confidence to ask, "What do you really think?" and the ability to hear the answer. Imagine being able to tell someone what they genuinely need to hear without tearing them down. Imagine how much improvement in our careers, relationships, businesses and everyday lives if we could do both at will. **WHO THIS IS FOR** * people who want to become better at communicating what they really think and feel. * people who struggle to give feedback because they don't want to offend, upset or disappoint others. * entrepreneurs and professionals who want better feedback from customers, colleagues, clients or the people around them. * and anyone who wants to just be more honest! 🎟️ Register to attend: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1634825 Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. **ABOUT** **Utopia Rising** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food.

Shifting Governance to Deliver Better Outcomes

**A portfolio can be on plan and still not be delivering value.** When governance conversations are dominated by project status, activity and keeping work on track, it can be difficult to keep the focus on the outcomes the work was intended to create. In this session, Narmada Natarajaperumal from Standard Chartered Bank will share their practical journey towards shifting portfolio governance from controlling activity to stewarding value. We’ll explore: * What changes when governance is focused on outcomes rather than outputs * How governance can be designed to support faster, clearer decision-making * What measures and signals will help us move sooner and safer towards value * Practical lessons from making the shift in a large, complex organisation If you’re involved in how organisations prioritise, govern and steer work, particularly across portfolio, PMO, strategy, transformation and product, this session is for you. There’ll be time after the presentation for Q&A – bring your colleagues and your questions. Speakers: **Narmada Natarajaperumal** \- Head\, Portfolio Strategy and Transformation for Cybersecurity and Financial Crime Portfolio\, Standard Chartered Bank\. Hosted by: **Ruma Dak** \- Senior Consultant\, BVSSH APAC

Escape the Rat Race

You’ve done everything right. Built the career. Earned the title. Carried the responsibility. Kept going. From the outside, your life looks successful. From the inside, however, it feels exhausting. The money is good. The title looks impressive. But deep down, you know this cannot be it. You cannot keep doing this for another 10 years. But walking away feels reckless. There is a mortgage. A family. A reputation. People depending on you. So you stay - not because it is right, but because it feels safer than change. If this resonated with you, let's catch up for a coffee and explore the possibilities to escape the Rat Race to live the life on our own terms.

Self-Leadership in Action – 1 Day Training for Personal Growth in Sydney

Want to lead with confidence in uncertain times? Start with Self-Leadership and inner resilience. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/14A3cv1DQ32K55ufyA2oF02) **About the course:** **Duration:** 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode:** Classroom (In-Person) **Language:** English **Credits:** 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification:** Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments:** Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session **If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at [info@mangates.com](mailto:info@mangates.com) for availability and scheduling.** **Course Overview:** **Self-Leadership** is about taking ownership of your growth, performance, and mindset. This course helps you **set clear goals, manage priorities effectively, and build resilience** to thrive in demanding situations. You will explore ways to **stay motivated, practice self-awareness, and cultivate personal discipline**, ensuring you continuously improve your skills and behaviors. By the end, you will leave with actionable tools to lead yourself with confidence and clarity. **Learning Objectives:** By the end of this course, you will: * Gain practical tools to **set, manage, and achieve goals**. * Learn to **prioritize effectively** and manage your time wisely. * Build resilience to thrive under pressure and uncertainty. * Enhance **self-awareness and emotional intelligence**. * Develop strategies for continuous growth and self-improvement. * Understand how self-leadership positively influences others. **Target Audience:** This course is designed for professionals, managers, team leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to take greater responsibility for their own growth and success. **Why is it the right fit for you?** This course is the right fit if you’re looking to develop the **inner discipline and resilience** needed to thrive in today’s fast-changing world. We combine proven frameworks with hands-on activities, ensuring that learning translates into immediate practice. Our trainers bring **expertise in leadership development and personal effectiveness**, helping you uncover blind spots and strengthen your self-management skills. You will leave with the confidence to direct your own growth, influence your environment positively, and create sustainable habits that drive long-term success. **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Would your team benefit from stronger self-leadership skills?** We provide **in-house training programs** designed specifically for organizations. From customizing modules to addressing unique challenges faced by your team, our tailored approach ensures relevance and maximum impact. We help teams become more self-reliant, resilient, and motivated in achieving both individual and organizational goals. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com)** **Agenda:** **Module 1: Introduction to Self-Leadership** * Understanding the concept and importance of self-leadership * Linking personal responsibility to performance * Exploring traits of effective self-leaders * **Interactive activity** **Module 2: Goal Setting and Clarity** * Establishing SMART goals for personal and professional growth * Prioritizing meaningful outcomes * Aligning goals with long-term vision * **Case study** **Module 3: Time and Priority Management** * Identifying time-wasters and productivity traps * Tools and strategies for effective scheduling * Balancing urgency with importance * **Activity** **Module 4: Motivation and Drive** * Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation * Strategies for staying inspired through challenges * Creating sustainable habits for progress * **Role play** **Module 5: Building Resilience** * Understanding resilience in personal and work life * Developing coping strategies for stress * Transforming setbacks into growth opportunities * **Case study** **Module 6: Practicing Self-Awareness** * Exploring emotional intelligence and mindfulness * Recognizing strengths and areas for improvement * Tools for self-reflection and growth * **Activity** **Module 7: Continuous Improvement** * Embracing a growth mindset * Seeking and using constructive feedback * Adopting lifelong learning practices * **Practical exercise** **Module 8: Leading Yourself to Lead Others** * Connecting self-leadership to team leadership * Inspiring others through personal discipline * Building trust and accountability from within * **Group activity** **FAQs** **Q1. What is self-leadership and why is it important?** Self-leadership is taking ownership of your growth and performance. It is essential because it drives personal effectiveness and career success. **Q2. Do I need prior leadership experience to attend?** No, this course is suitable for anyone who wants to develop personal responsibility and growth strategies. **Q3. How practical is the course?** The course blends theory with **activities, role plays, and case studies** to ensure actionable learning. **Q4. Will I get tools I can use after the training?** Yes, you will receive frameworks and techniques that can be immediately applied in your professional and personal life. **Q5. Is this course useful for entrepreneurs?** Absolutely, entrepreneurs benefit greatly as self-leadership is key to resilience, time management, and motivation. **Q6. What certification will I receive?** You will receive a **Course Completion Certificate** acknowledging 8 PDUs / Training Hours. **Q7. Can this course help me manage stress better?** Yes, resilience-building and self-awareness modules focus on effective stress management. **Q8. Is group work included?** Yes, collaborative activities are part of the agenda to help apply concepts in real scenarios. **Q9. Do you provide lunch and refreshments?** Yes, lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session. **Q10. Can the training be tailored for our company?** Yes, we offer in-house and customized sessions designed for your team’s needs.

Once Were Actuaries

Location: Ryan's bar under Australia Square (If inclement weather then move to the Establishment) Time: 6pm-9pm Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 A community of smart people who have left the actuarial fold to pursue other interests and also their actuarial friends who are still in the actuarial field and their friends. A group for the networking and socialising of those people who were either: qualified Actuaries studied actuarial studies friends of those who are actuarial We also welcome those who are still actuaries or operating in the actuarial field. Or those who would like to hear stories from the older generation.

Drummoyne Toastmasters Meeting @ Club 5 Dock

Join us to Develop 'YOU'. Improving your confidence, leadership skills, public speaking and communication skills are all benefits that could have a great impact on your personal life and career. Members of Toastmasters find unlimited opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. Joining Toastmasters could change your life. Great time, great venue, great Club. Supporting you in: * Giving prepared speeches * Talking “off the cuff” * Giving evaluations * Telling jokes and stories * Chairing meetings * Meeting management skills * Handling props * Using audio-visual equipment This is a place where you will: Continue to grow; Enhance your social skills; Be entertained; Laugh...... and HAVE FUN! Our meetings are held at **Club Five Dock RSL**. To **confirm your attendance** please RSVP or email your details to **president.drummoyne@toastmastersD70.org**

Sydney Men's Dating Coach [Meet & Greet] with Coaches Karan & Michael

Women at the Podium: A One-Day Public Speaking Workshop in Sydney

**Overview** Build confidence, presence, and influence with practical public speaking, storytelling, and communication skills for women leaders. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/8x2bJ1aam1YGeG4aeg2oE43) **Program Details** **Duration**: 1 Full Day (8 Hours) **Delivery Mode**: Classroom (In-Person) **Language**: English **Credits**: 8 PDUs / Training Hours **Certification**: Course Completion Certificate **Refreshments**: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session. **Every Confident Speaker Has a Day One. This Could Be Yours.** For general enquiries or booking your slot, contact us at: [info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com) +61 (0) 2 80155605 **Course Overview:** **The Moment Before the Words Come Out** She'd rehearsed the pitch a dozen times in her head. But the moment the room went quiet and every eye turned to her, the words came out smaller than she meant them to. That moment is familiar to almost every woman who's ever had something important to say. What's less familiar is what happens after, when she learns exactly how to close that gap between what she knows and what the room actually hears. **A Day That Changes the Next Room You Walk Into** Picture this: a woman walks into a leadership meeting, opens with a real example instead of a disclaimer, holds the room's attention through a tough question, and closes with a message that actually moves people to act. That's not a natural gift. That's a set of specific, learnable skills, and it's exactly what this one-day program is built to teach. **How the Day Unfolds** * **Module 1: Communication Psychology** — She learns why her audience reacts the way it does, and how to read the room before she speaks a word. * **Module 2: Persuasive Messaging** — She restructures her message, layering logic, emotion, and credibility until it actually lands. * **Module 3: Storytelling for Influence** — She turns a personal experience into a message the room won't forget. * **Module 4: Voice and Body Language** — Her posture straightens. Her pace slows. Her voice carries differently. * **Module 5: Engagement and Attention** — She notices the room leaning in, not checking their phones. * **Module 6: Q&A and Pressure Situations** — A tough question comes. She doesn't flinch, she has a framework for exactly this. * **Module 7: Authentic Influence** — She stops performing confidence and starts speaking from what she actually believes. * **Module 8: The Master Speaker's Toolkit** — By the end of the day, she has more than a good feeling. She has a system she can use again and again. **What Changes By the End** Attendees leave able to: * Communicate with confidence, clarity, and professional authority * Design and deliver persuasive, authentic presentations * Demonstrate refined presence through voice, body language, and composure * Navigate tough questions and high-pressure moments with strategic calm * Use storytelling and psychology to inspire real action * Walk away with a personal framework for continued growth **Who Finds Themselves Here** * Women professionals ready to be seen and heard * Women entrepreneurs and business owners pitching ideas or services * Women leaders and managers guiding teams through uncertainty * Women returning to the workforce, rebuilding their voice * Women students, community leaders, and aspiring speakers finding theirs for the first time **This Isn't Watched from the Sidelines** Every attendee speaks, practices, and receives real feedback, live, in the room. She doesn't sit back and take notes while someone else models the skill, she's the one standing at the front, adjusting her pace, catching herself mid-sentence, trying it again until it feels right. What's described above isn't hypothetical, it's what happens to almost everyone who walks through the door. **Bring This to Your Organization** Picture an entire team of women walking into their next high-stakes meeting the same way, prepared, composed, and ready to be heard. This program is available as a customized in-house session, on-site or virtual, with group pricing for organizations ready to build that version of their team together. 📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](mailto:corporate@mangates.com) **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **FAQs** **1\. Do I need any prior public speaking experience to attend?** No, this program is designed for women at every stage, from those who feel anxious speaking up to those refining an already-strong voice. **2\. Will I actually get to practice speaking\, or is this mostly lecture\-based?** You'll speak, practice, and receive real feedback throughout the day. Every module includes guided speaking exercises, not passive listening. **3\. What if I freeze up or panic when asked a tough question?** Module 6 is built exactly for giving you strategic frameworks to stay composed and respond confidently under pressure. **4\. Is this only for senior leaders and executives?** Not at all, the program is designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, managers, students, community leaders, and anyone rebuilding or strengthening their voice. **5\. Will this help me if I need to pitch my business or ideas\, not just speak at work?** Yes, Module 2 and Module 3 focus specifically on persuasive messaging and storytelling, both directly applicable to pitching. **6\. What if my voice or body language undermines my message?** Module 4 addresses this directly covering vocal tone, pacing, posture, and gestures that convey confidence and command attention. **7\. Is this suitable for someone returning to the workforce after time away?** Yes, the program is specifically designed to help rebuild confidence and professional presence, regardless of how long you've been away. **8\. How is authenticity addressed\, since a lot of speaking training feels like "performing"?** Module 7 focuses specifically on aligning your communication with your real values, so your delivery feels genuine, not performed. **9\. Can this be customized for our organization's leadership team?** Yes, group sessions can be tailored to your organization's context and delivered on-site or virtually, with group pricing available. **10\. What do I actually leave with at the end of the day?** A practical framework covering all eight core speaking competencies, real feedback from live practice, and a personal speaking development plan you can build on going forward.