Ask anyone who’s built a successful career, and they’ll tell you that having the right mentor is the difference between being good, and being great. That’s even more true for women, who can often find it challenging to realise their full potential in a business landscape traditionally dominated by men; there’s huge value in learning from those women who have gone before us.
With this in mind, STW’s Women in Leadership Committee has developed a world-class mentoring program exclusively for the women of STW Group.
So who is this mentoring program for?
The program’s focus is to provide support for emerging female leaders within the STW group as they manage key transitions in their careers. Perhaps it’s going for that big promotion, or delivering on it once you’ve got the gig. Maybe it’s stepping up into a leadership role for the first time, or getting back in the driver’s seat following maternity leave. Whatever the ‘leap’ you’re trying to make, this program will provide the resources, networks and support you need to do it fearlessly and brilliantly!
It doesn’t matter what role you have, how old you are, or what level you are at in your organisation – this program is open to all women across the STW Group.
What will you get out of the program?
In addition to the powerful relationship you’ll build with your mentor, you will get a lot more out of the experience, including:
- Access to world-class personal development training and resources.
- The opportunity to build strong, supportive relationships with your fellow mentees throughout the year – 19 other emerging leaders.
- The chance to raise your profile across the STW Group, by your participation in the program.
Sounds great, what’s involved?
In order to ensure the quality and success of the program, we have limited the group to just 20 places per year. Each successful applicant will be matched with one of the top female leaders in the group, taking care to find the best possible fit in terms of capabilities, values and personality style.
The program will then kick off with a group event in March, followed by two further events (July and December). In between these group events, you’ll meet with your mentor for a one-hour session each month, as well as ad hoc conversations throughout the year.
There is a cost of $1,000 for each mentee to compete the program, which will be covered by the mentee’s company.
So, are you in?
If you’re up for it, please email the committee at WIL@stwgroup.com.au. They’ll send you some more information about what to do next.
We really hope you’ll get involved. We’re truly excited about the potential this group has to create the next generation of fearless women leaders.
Learn more about STW’s Women in Leadership Committee in this post: Having it all is having what you want. The creative powerhouse mentor and mentee illustrating this post are Tavi Gevinson of Rookie Mag and filmmaker, artist and writer Miranda July.