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• Managing Stress in the Workplace

  • When
    24 Jul 2019
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    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    UQ AIBN, Building 75, Level 1, Cnr College Rd & Cooper Rd, The University of Queensland, St Lucia
  • Spaces left
    2

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    Managing Stress in the Workplace

  
  

  Explore the concept of stress and learn practical strategies to minimise its effects. We will explore the types of workplace stressors commonly experienced and the effects these can have on your personal health and the health of your workplace

  Together, we will explore a range of strategies to add to your toolkit – including ways to problem-solve identified stressors and enhance your coping skills and resources in order to minimise the effects of stress on your personal health and wellbeing.

  This workshop will look at:

  • six core factors associated with stress at work
  • the relationship between stress and individual performance
  • three core strategies to address external stressors
  • proactive and preventative strategies to minimise the impacts of stress
  • coping strategies to enhance your resilience to stress

  Facilitated by:

  Dr Lorraine Stokes is an endorsed organisational psychologist and Director of Russell Professional Group. For the past 14 years, she has provided organisational psychology services to public and private sector organisations across Queensland – including individual coaching and counselling, conflict resolution services, team reviews and development, and early intervention for psychological injury in the workplace. Her doctoral research involved an in-depth exploration of large-scale change in a Queensland hospital, and demonstrated how individual and organisational identities can strongly influence how employees perceive and respond to organisational change.

  Jasmin Shewell is a provisionally registered psychologist who works as an intern consultant for the Work and Organisational Resilience Centre at Griffith University, where she provides organisational psychology services to organisations across Queensland.  Jasmin is a Master of Organisational Psychology candidate in Griffith’s School of Applied Psychology with a keen interest in positive psychology and staff wellbeing in the workplace. With 12 years working for the Department of Education, her thesis research hopes to explore the effects of experienced mentor teachers on beginning teachers as a strategy to reduce burnout.

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• Women in Technology Mentoring Progam Session Two - Mentor Workshop

  • When
    25 Jul 2019
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    7:30 AM - 11:30 AM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Microsoft, Level 28, 400 George Street, Brisbane, 4000
  • Spaces left
    0

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    WiT Mentoring Program - Mentor Workshop
  

  
  

  How can we develop individuals’ mindsets and capabilities to unlock, create and capture value so they can apply it to their life and career?
  

  
  

  We know you have the ambition and focus to achieve success and tap into a network of amazing people who are, founders, managers, students, executives to advance, empower and connect. 

  It is through your lived experience that you will be able to provide support along the 12-week interactive journey to help your Mentee unpack their greatest asset – themselves!

  We have created a Community of Practice with weekly activities to keep you and your Mentee engaged throughout the process and connect with the greater cohort through shared learning and reflective practice.

  What will be covered in the workshop:

  • Introduction to the program
  • Roles & responsibilities of Mentors
  • Mental models – enablers and blockers
  • Guiding and supporting mentees
  • Business model you canvas
  • Goals for program

  The success of this program is built with your passion, generosity of time and spirit. In addition to helping individuals develop and succeed, you will also have a great time connecting with like-minded professionals who are passionate about fostering and developing others.

  After completion of the workshop, there will be moments to come together and connect as well as share your stories and journey with a concluding breakfast event.

  Note: Signing up for the Workshop means you agree to participate as a mentor in the program either this session or future sessions.  You cannot take part in the program unless you complete this workshop.  Once you have registered an email will be sent to you with a link to complete a simple Questionnaire to assist us in the matching process.

  See further details of program outline and commitment here.
  

  Your program facilitators
  

  Michael Eales, Partner - is an experienced strategy designer with 15+ years experience applying strategic foresight and business model design at the front end of complex innovation projects.  Michael draws on a background in economics, information technology, banking, investment and insurance services.
  

  As a strategy designer and Stanford Certified Project Manager, his interests in design thinking and systems thinking have been applied to complex client projects in public policy, financial services, legal services, consumer goods, media, tourism, telecom, manufacturing, healthcare and education. He regularly works with venture-backed startups through leading accelerators and incubators.  Complimenting this work, Michael is a regular key note speaker on potential futures, and has taught courses, facilitated workshops, and judged competitions at a number of institutions and organisations.

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• Women in Technology Mentoring Progam Session Two - Mentee Workshop

  • When
    25 Jul 2019
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    12:30 PM - 4:30 PM (UTC+10:00)
  • Location
    Microsoft, Level 28, 400 George Street, Brisbane, 4000
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    WiT Mentoring Program - Mentee Workshop
  

  
  

  Join us and unlock, create and capture value and apply it to your life and career
  

  
  

  Embark on a 12-week interactive journey where you will build upon your skills with a carefully matched Mentor who will guide and help unpack your greatest asset – you!

  Connect with your purpose – the intersection of your passion, mission, profession and vocation in order to unlock, create and capture value and apply it to your life and your career.

  We have created a Community of Practice with weekly activities to keep you and your Mentor engaged throughout the process and connect with the greater cohort through shared learning and reflective practice.

  What will be covered in the workshop:

  • Introduction to the program
  • What to expect
  • Role of Mentee
  • Goals, Vision & Aspiration
  • Complete a Business Model Canvas
    

  After completion of the workshop, there will be moments to come together and connect as well as share your stories and journey with a concluding breakfast event.

  Note: you cannot take part in the program unless you complete this workshop.  Once booked and paid an email will be sent to you with a link to complete an Application Questionnaire.
  

  See further details of program outline and commitment here.

  Your program facilitators
  

  Michael Eales, Partner - is an experienced strategy designer with 15+ years experience applying strategic foresight and business model design at the front end of complex innovation projects.  Michael draws on a background in economics, information technology, banking, investment and insurance services.
  

  As a strategy designer and Stanford Certified Project Manager, his interests in design thinking and systems thinking have been applied to complex client projects in public policy, financial services, legal services, consumer goods, media, tourism, telecom, manufacturing, healthcare and education. He regularly works with venture-backed startups through leading accelerators and incubators.  Complimenting this work, Michael is a regular key note speaker on potential futures, and has taught courses, facilitated workshops, and judged competitions at a number of institutions and organisations.

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• 22nd Annual WiT Awards - Make Your Mark!

  • When
    30 Aug 2019
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    6:00 PM - 11:30 PM
  • Location
    Brisbane City Hall, 64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane

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  You are invited to attend the 22nd Annual WiT Awards Gala Dinner for 2019.  Please join us as we celebrate the achievements of amazing women working in technology and life sciences.

  
  

  Dress: Black Tie
  
  Theme:
  "Make Your Mark"
  

  Ticket inclusions: 

  Entry, drinks on arrival, delicious three-course meal, beverages (beer, wine & soft drink, juices, tea and coffee)
  
  Entertainment:

  Dance the night away with "Savvy" 

  
  

  Your MC

  Dr Joel Gilmore is a physicist and energy expert, providing advice to industry and government on transitioning Australia to a low emissions future.  He's also a passionate science communicator and performer, including co-host of Food Lab on SBS where he talks about the science and technology of cooking.  In his spare time, he teaches swing dancing, learns musical instruments and travels the world - 54 countries so far!

  Your Keynote for the evening
  

  

  Leanne Kemp is Founder & CEO of Everledger. Using her extensive background in emerging technologies, business, jewellery and insurance, through Everledger Leanne is pushing boundaries to address real-world challenges.

  Using blockchain technology, Everledger is driving transparency and trust along global supply chains to ensure the provenance of valuable assets. With a rich history in innovation, Leanne previously founded three Australian startups including Absoft Queensland, Fastcards Pty Ltd and the Great Australian Survey Company. Through these companies Leanne introduced and patented transformational technology ideas. 

  Leanne's entrepreneurial success has led to her appointment as the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur for 2019 and 2020, a role to further develop the startup ecosystem, attract investment and support job creation throughout the State of Queensland. She is the first female entrepreneur to hold the position and the first person to be appointed for a 2 year tenure.

  Leanne is an appointed member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Blockchain Business Council and Co-Chair for the World Trade Board's Sustainable Trade Action Group. She is also on the IBM Blockchain Platform Board of Advisors and was the only Australian to co-chair sessions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, in January 2019. Leanne's leadership role in technology has been recognised, winning awards including:
  

  • Innovator of the Year 2018 at the Women in IT Awards (London); and
  • the Advance Global Australian Awards 2018 for Technology Innovation.

  
  

  Parking & Accommodation Information:

  Closest parking to the venue is at King George Square Carpark, 11 Ann Street, Brisbane.  The Pullman King George Square and Mercure King George Square have offered a special rate for the evening for details and to book call the reservations team on 3222 1125 or em h8784-re1@accor.com and quote Women in Technology.
  

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  Our WiT Awards 2019 Charity is StandbyU. $10 from every booking will be donated to this Brisbane tech based NFP harnessing the power of wearable technology to change lives for vulnerable children and women experiencing domestic violence. Giving a tool of protection against Family Violence, Child Abuse and neglect through enabling connections. Their philosophy is that the most vulnerable women and children should never have to pay for safety – they’ve already paid a high enough price. Your support will support this mission, keeping them safe. https://standbyu.org.au/
  

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• WiT Connectworks Networking

  • When
    17 Sep 2019
  •  
    5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Stock Exchange Hotel - Roof Top Bar, 131 Edward Street, Brisbane
  • Spaces left
    142

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  Come along to our quarterly networking and meet other like minded women working in technology industries.  Networking events are a truly great way to make connections, get new ideas and create new opportunities.
  

  We pride ourselves on our inclusivity and community feel and our ability to provide a safe environment for you to maximise your potential.

  "I am thrilled to have shared the time and space with such positive and supportive women, where I felt very welcomed and a strong sense of belonging. Thankyou. This is a rare and special thing to have fostered." - Event attendee
  

  This is a FREE event for members (a small fee payable for non-members) includes canapes.  A cash bar is available for drinks.
  

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