FitT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
WEDNESDAY, 10 MARCH 2021 | 3PM – 5PM AEDT | SYDNEY, MELBOURNE & ONLINE
At FitT, we’ve always championed women to be the best version of themselves. Given the year we’ve just had, and are continuing to experience the effects of, being ourselves has been that little bit harder to portray. Whether it's a (cringe worthy) zoom call, putting our hat in the ring for a job, or just having to see ourselves more through a screen, it can sometimes feel like it’s all too hard.
So let this International Women’s Day in 2021 be the one that focuses on you. Join us (and we really mean it) in person or online, as we take you through how to transition this somewhat ‘meh’ you energy into:
- You – in your best job application via video
- You – in your most put together face, and
- You – in launching that side hustle that’s been brewing all year.
If you join us in person, we’ll celebrate over canapés and a glass of sparkling. If you join us online, we’ll send you a gift bag of goodies to celebrate with, including:
- Ring light
- Skincare
- A link to hear our wonderful speakers.
Never has it been more important to invest in YOU. Happy International Women’s Day from the FitT team. #ChoosetoChalllenge and #BeLikeYou.
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THE SPEAKERS
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Paul SprouleCloudvision Videographer and DirectorPaul’s been videoing corporates and people for the last 15 years. His expertise, storytelling, and putting the wow into video will help us better understand the ins and outs as he takes us through how to create that compelling video CV or video cover letter. Finding work during a time of candidate saturation in a very small marketplace means it’s time we transitioned our paper CV and cover letter into that authentically ‘you’ video application. |
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Deepika RodrigoNibble Digital, DirectorDeepika will take us through the essential tools needed to launch your side hustle. Forced within the confines of our homes for work has given us some thinking time, and no doubt some of that was dedicated to doing our own thing. So if you were one of those with a creative flair for being your own boss one day and doing something different to your day job, this session is not to be missed. Deepika will share the essential tools to help you get set up and be the boss lady. |
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Caroline StanburySmitten Cosmetics CEODid you ever wonder (assuming you’re like most of the FitT crew and needing lots of help with makeup) ‘if I could only afford 5 minutes in total, what are the game changing makeup tips and tricks to survive looking at myself on video for the whole meeting?’ And, beyond this, ‘what’s going to help me look put together and ready for an amazing meeting that looks like I mean business and in the driver’s seat?’. This session is one not to miss because as we all know, appearances count. In a virtual setting, it’s the image that comes across before the person, and we are spending more time than ever showing ourselves through lens and on screen. |
FitT eWORKSHOPS
FitT host a range of Networking Events and eWorkshops. These events are themed around topics that provide education in the ICT industry, how to effectively manage your career and support women to thrive in the workplace.
PAST EVENTS
The Information Technology Girl - eWorkshop with Ann Moffatt, Founder of FitT
Tuesday 15th December 2020, 12pm - 1pm
I’ve worked in the Information Technology industry since 1959. From the first days I’ve loved every bit of it. Yes, there have been a few days I could have done without but overall I’ve been paid handsomely to have tremendous fun. It's enabled me to successfully raise 2 wonderful children and to indulge my passion for travel.
When I first came into the IT industry there were only about 300 computers in the world.
There are now many billions.
In this e-Workshop I will share what I and many other women have learned while working in our exciting and fast changing profession and we'll have some question time to answer any questions or learnings you've had for yourself or other women.
Get Job Ready with Phil Wilkinson eWorkshop sponsored by Paxus
Tuesday 17th November 2020, 12pm - 1pm
If you’ve found yourself unemployed as a result of the global pandemic, or you’re just looking for your next challenge - join us at this session where we’ll give you tips and tricks to securing that new role.
In this webinar, Phil will discuss how to improve your resume and online presence, as well as tips on how to successfully nail a virtual interview.
Navigation Your Career - Women’s career choices and crossroads with Renata Bernarde
Wednesday 4th November 2020, 12pm - 1pm
Women’s career choices and crossroads: The age-old dilemma affecting our advancement and wellbeing during COVID lockdown and beyond.
As your facilitator writes this in late June, the term “pink recession” has just been coined, and women (and men) struggle to keep up with the constant revolution that our workplace and homelife turned out to be in 2020. As we get closer to October, we will identify what is vintage career advice, which has survived and thrived in the pandemic, and what adaptations and innovations will be needed for women to make the best career choices in the future.
Thriving Through Change with Mindfulness with Alison Hutchens
Tuesday 13th October 2020, 12pm - 1pm
Would you like to learn how to deal with stress? Would you like to learn how to take responsibility for your own wellbeing and build the competence to face adversity and deal with times of rapid change?
In just one session we will teach you a variety of empowering tools to help you thrive through change.
Stepping up in the Corporate World with Maree Burgess
Tuesday 22nd September 2020, 12pm - 1pm
While we wait for our senior leaders to create more diversity, little changes – less that 35% of senior roles are held by women in Australia’s corporations. Why wait for our leaders to make the change – let’s look at what we can personally do!
During this interactive session, Maree will describe some tips about building your confidence to step into more senior roles. She focusses on key areas from her book: The XX Project – Giving Women the skills and confidence to step up in the corporate world.
Strategic Planning and Management with Rowena Morrow
Tuesday 1st of September 2020, 12pm - 1pm
Planning for Possible, Probable and Preferred Futures
The future is open and can be created by us. How do we create strategic thinking and planning processes that open us up to possibilities and ask us to choose a future?
Foresight is an adjunct to support strategic decision-making, this interactive eWorkshop will let you experience tools will assist you to think broadly about possible, probable and preferred futures.
Six Secrets of the World's Highest Performing Achievers with Stephanie Barros
Tuesday 11th August 2020, 12pm - 1pm
"No doubt it’s been a turbulent time in the world. But the one thing I know from my experience of coaching and mentoring individuals and teams is that if we keep managing our attitudes and moving things forward, no matter where we are, at home or out, we continue to achieve."
During this upcoming eWorkshop, Stephanie Barros, Certified High Performance Coach will be sharing how to use your full personal power and potential to reshape your attitudes and habits in this new world, to those that make you happy, fulfilled and exceptional. Let's reclaim 2020. There's still time.
It's Not What You Know, Its How You Influence with Michelle Gibbings
Tuesday 21st July 2020, 12pm - 1pm
Career success today isn’t just about what you know. Much depends on who you know and how you influence.
To cut through the noise, be noticed and make progress you need to move beyond a technical approach to your role. It requires having the skills to motivate change, influence stakeholders and negotiate decisions.
Free Wellbeing eWorkshop
Managing your and others’ emotional wellbeing with Barry Bloch
In these difficult times it is essential that each and every one of us look after our own and others’ wellbeing.
Join us to find out how to manage your and others’ emotional wellbeing now and beyond the pandemic. In this practical session, based on global, mental health research, we'll identify:
- 7 steps to look after our own and others emotional wellbeing
- burnout and signs of secondary traumatic stress in yourself and others
- creating a support network
- importance of looking our for others.
Barry Bloch is the Head of Organisational Transformation for Monash Health and has been working with Board and Executive leadership teams around the globe to drive strategic change in organisations, including BCG's Winning and High Performance Culture strategic initiatives.
Barry is also an Industrial and Organisational Psychologist in the UK, South Africa and Australia.
FitT INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY
Come celebrate IWD with us this year over a glass of wine and lunch as we open our minds and hearts to understanding modern slavery.
2020 IWD Luncheon SYDNEY
Friday 6th March
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Fullerton Sydney
No 1 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000
Hear Dr Belinda Ramirez; a passionate advocate for action to end human trafficking in the Philippines and is soon to publish her book, Wildflowers, detailing the stories of survivors of human trafficking photographically and through narrative.
Belinda will share her story, the plight of women who have been victims of human trafficking, the vital work that is being done through Philippines-based organisation Voice of the Free and how each of us can make a difference.
Following this, we’ll hear from a panel of different perspectives on how we can bring our authentic selves to work.
2020 IWD Luncheon MELBOURNE
Friday 13th March
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hear Cecilia Oebanda; an internationally acclaimed Freedom fighter and founder and CEO of Voice of the Free, a Philippines based NGO tackling modern slavery. Cecilia through her leadership, the VF Foundation rescues, heals and reintegrates survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. In her work she has protected more than 30,000 at risk and exploited young girls.
Following this, we’ll hear from a panel of different perspectives on how we can bring our authentic selves to work.
Cecilia will talk about her life and work and how each of us can help in the fight to end modern slavery.
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