WGMP

Who are we?

Erin & Alice

Group and Individual Objectives

Logo, T-shirts & Blogging

Owner/Event Planner

Coffee-WISE & Synergy Experiences

WISE = Women In Synergy Experience

Better able to communicate success and performance

“this activity enabled us to grow closer as a group and contribute to a good cause”

"Oratile was very interesting and it was great hearing from someone with such diverse experience."

“always wear nice shoes”

“A great chance to reflect on how to achieve a better work/life balance”

Develop self-confidence

Sally Nimon

"Glenys was very lovely and provided good insight into the challenge of juggling career and home life."

Glenys London

Oratile Khama

“A great ice-breaker and opportunity to give to those in need”

"Don’t need to rush to things, walk back one step and see better."

“the art of work-life balance”

Establish networks

“It’s possible to achieve much in your career without a strict plan”

“it was interesting to hear from someone who had started working from such a young age and then decided that they weren’t on the right career path. This just goes to show that it’s never too late to switch to something that you’re passionate about”

“was great to lend a hand to a good cause”

"A lifetime career can be fun."

"At a time where people are changing jobs as often as they change shoes, it was refreshing to hear from someone who has made it work in the one industry."

Karen Pennell

Continue relationships post-program

Outline a career direction

“Jane was hilarious which tied in well with keeping a sense of humour through whatever challenges you may face”

Jane Tullis

"You can have it all, just maybe not at the same time."

Synergy Experience

(do something together as a group)

"A bit of humour can change your world."

http://wiseuc.wordpress.com/

Realise own potential

"Some great advice about building a career, I especially liked the idea of having a ‘brand’."

Faith Maddalena

Coffee-WISE

(invite someone to share their experiences)

“be intentional about your personal brand”

"Jane was very engaging and humorous in her talk. I found her very inspirational."

“I learned so much about the value of not taking yourself too seriously.”

Ability to face and resolve conflicts

"keep our eyes open for the next opportunity that comes at the right time and then give it our all."

Michele Fleming

"A great chance to do something fun and proactive for a fantastic charity."

"Family always goes first, stand up for yourself, fight for fair."

Get to know each other better

"Work is like a game of tennis, in order to win you always need to push yourself to the very edge of the lines."

“This was a great way to get involved in the wider UC community”

"You don't always have to plan your career, rather, along your career journey just grasp the next suitable opportunity as it became available."

Self exploration

“keep doors of opportunity open with your toe in the door”

Jennie Scarvell

Anna Pino

“Follow your passion and be true to yourself”

Movember bake sale

“Faith’s story made me think about the value of considering unexpected career opportunities when they arise.”

“Michele gave some very insightful advice about seizing opportunities when they arise, and not being afraid to stand up for oneself."

"Women are more powerful than whey they think."

"It was lovely to see someone who was so honest and open about her own struggles and how to turn them around."

"Anna's talk about entrepreneurship was very interesting and a topic that I had not considered much before."

Objective: To network and learn from the experience of others

“What is your definition of success?”

"It was great to raise so much money for another fantastic charity! Also a great opportunity for us to wear our wise T-shirts."

See group members progress their careers

“ the importance of using every opportunity to network”

Women's Group Mentoring Program 2013/14