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WOMEN RISING PROGRAM

REVIEWS

Unlocking Women's Potential

400+ testimonials from Women Rising Program participants

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“A fantastic program that brings awareness to different issues - while I have been exposed to lots of the content before, this program does a deep dive and makes you really think and question things.

You need to manage and dedicate time to program, you drive it - you get out what you put in!”

Emma Clayton

People Manager, Contino

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“This program has been an incredible experience for me in terms of my personal and professional growth. I have shared all my lessons with my team and colleagues, and look forward to sending more people from my organisation on this program.

Lauren Clark

Head of People, MMT Inland (Pty) Ltd

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“The program has literally changed my outlook on life! It has made me realise that I am not alone in my feelings of imposer syndrome and how I can manage these feelings to improve both my personal and professional life.

Morag Forrest

Senior Project Manager, Fusion5

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"Thank you Megan for all the help and guidance over the last 6 months. It has been a life-changing career-defining experience and I am a better person and a better leader for having done this."

Archana Chintapalli

Technical Program Manager, Canva

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“Women Rising was a wonderful program that has show up every day with confidence to the work place, meetings, even private events. I am now confident about my brand and who I am as a person, mentor, co worker and friend. I feel more in control of my life and have managed to put together a 3 year plan with goals and aspirations so thank you to all involved. Great success achieved.

Angelique Kalman

Executive Assistant, Catholic Education Office

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“Women Rising is like an essential body check that has helped me get understanding and clarity on where I am at and where I should be going. I loved the fact that learning happened and was reinforced consistently through a combination of individual work (ie. playsheets), small group discussion, and large group Q&A. It's a unique yet intimate experience. I am very thankful for the journey.

Tina Tsui

Head of Regional and Channel Marketing, Megaport

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“This course really makes you take a look at yourself and can take you out of your comfort zone; but this is a good thing! You will learn how you can really make a positive change not only in the workplace, but also in your personal life.

Lesa McLean

IT Service Enablement Specialist, Data#3

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“Women Rising program is simply delightful. The Intentional Wellbeing module has had a profound impact on me, and I know I will always have unflappable resilience no matter what is going on around me.”

Amal Al-Zahab

Senior Principal Customer Success Account Manager, Microsoft

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“To take a multifaceted audit of one's career, life, purpose and vision is invaluable. To have a guided framework to trigger and spark inspiration is wonderful, and is very empowering.”

Faye Mehl

Strategic Partner Lead ANZ | Cloud Technology, WPP

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“This program provides the necessary skills and mindset needed for the foundation to build the career, skills and personal goals you want and can achieve.”

Melaney Olwagen

Service Delivery Manager, Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited

“I would recommend this program to women starting a career and, or in an established career. The program will give you strength and confidence to extend yourself, or renew lagging confidence and encourage both growth and change. The coaching and mentoring sessions are a perfect opportunity for sharing experience or asking questions, resulting in an understanding that 'you are not alone', and here are your 'new tools'. You will leave the program feeling empowered.

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Helen Kelly

Project Manager, Kyndryl

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“This program opened my eyes to the possibilities in front of me, it gave me many tools to understand how to get the things I want out of life and if I am not perfect that is ok. I still have lots to work on and I will definitely becoming back to all the content again.

Simone Connor

Insurance Enablement Manager, QSuper Group

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“In our busy lives we often live, day to day and get stuck in a cycle of not knowing what next. I had no expectations for the Women Rising course, I was just hoping to learn more about leadership. The course was great on so many levels, it not only met my expectations, I identified areas I can develop including; well being, leading authentically and understanding biases, both in and out of the workplace. Since completing the course I have more clarity.

Kirsty Crook

Finance Solutions Business Development Specialist, Dicker Data Financial Services

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“Thank you, thank you, thank you! This program was so good and thorough, it has helped me tremendously. To Megan, my boss who put my name up for this program and my organisation who sponsored me for this program, a million thanks.

I am definitely more confident and hopeful about my future growth. I can't list all the benefits and insights I have got from participating in this program but the key one is the realisation that 'I am enough', 'I can be what I want to be, I can get there.' Don't give up.

Neeha George

Process Lead, Capgemini NZ (fromerly Intergen)

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“This program has thoroughly instilled leadership skills, confidence and authenticity into me. With the unbelievable change in mindset, I am more emotionally intelligent, I am more aware, and I acknowledge my strength, voice and power. I now know that I am enough just as I am. I exist and I have my story.

Shelly Sharma

National Business Development Manager, Dicker Data Limited

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“Women Rising is a well balanced program addressing all aspects around career development and personal growth, very informative and inspiring. It has helped to improve my confidence and clarity of my strengths and purpose. Throughout the program I loved the warm, welcoming, accepting community of women, sharing their experiences and knowledge. It feels great to be a part of this."

Annett Reitmann

Platform Architect - IE Operations, AGL Energy

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“What a journey! There is so much to this programme. So many layers. And I think we will all agree, that when something give you that "ick ouch that's uncomfortable" feeling - THAT's the best module to dig into! There were some real AH HA! moments. The supporting Ted Talks and videos etc (I am going to go back and watch them all when I need some inspiration!)

For me, the course gave me structure, formality, statistics and supporting information around a lot of what I had come to know.  I will promote this as often and as loud as I can, particularly via TechWomen NZ membership community."

Amanda Watson

Business Account Manager, Cognizant

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“I have loved this training as it has taught me so much about who I am now and made me question what I thought I wanted to do. It has given me the courage to stand up for what I believe in and have a voice. I strongly encourage managers who have women in their team to go through this program and then we can all lead by example. Thank you again."

Michelle Laybutt

General Manager Finance and Operations D365, Datacom

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“This program is a resource I will continue to take value from for years to come. The research based approach has created a new way of looking at aspects in both my career and personal life."

Molly Patterson

Senior Security Analyst, Kordia (SecOps)

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“While I was confident in my career and skills I didn't have the confidence to create my perfect role and ask for that role. This program gave me the tools to understand that it's okay to ask for what you want and it's okay to have a work- life balance. Thank you!"

Nicole Aitchison

Principal Consultant ERP Product, DXC Technology

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“Thank you for a comprehensive course, the best part about this course was the networking with my cohort. I met some amazing women with similar experiences and challenges and its good to lift my head and realise that we all go through some common themes.”

Ruki Kurukulasuriya

Business Development Manager, XAM Consulting

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“I didn't want this to end... to invest in yourself, health and wellbeing and being confident in the workplace is so important. Women rock, now more than ever!”

Corle Fourie

Office Operations Manager BeNeNord Region, AvePoint

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“This program does not describe what is right or wrong, but it helps become a much better version of yourself, and use your own individual traits for betterment. Its still me but an evolved version. Loved it and highly recommend. Thanks team.”

Ankita Jain

Business Analyst, Australian Taxation Office

“The program layout had a great flow and the module content was fantastic. I loved the added insights the Cohort provided as well and found it interesting the thoughts shared in the Coaching calls. I can confirm that this program definitely enhanced my life in little ways across many aspects. What I found most captivating was the mind-space it provided and the thoughts I was able to identify and work through, which somehow lightened me soul to the world a bit.

My takes from this course would be; I'll ensure more space in my life to think about where I am, where I am going and where I would want to be. Then trying to align that with reality using the tools I've gained from this course.

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Ronelle Eckard Raath

Dynamics CRM Senior Functional Consultant, Fusion5

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“I have done several female leadership and diversity training courses in the past, so some of the material was familiar, but I still found this course very helpful as the extended nature of the program gives participants the time to think and reflect between the modules. I also appreciated that specific frameworks and tools were provided, which enabled participants to have a clear idea on their immediate next steps.”

Mars Dela Pena

Senior Data Engineer, Telstra

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“Striving for excellence 100% of the time is unachievable without this impacting your life. Boundary setting and bringing wellness - physical and mental is critical for us to continue to drive personal and business goals short and long term and enjoy the journey.”

Christine Ewin

SR PDM Manager, Microsoft

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“I was at a point in my career where I wanted and needed change in my role and even perhaps my current employer. This program helped me get the clarity I needed to plan my life ahead, not entirely, but also assuring me that it's okay to not get it right straight away, and that I have my entire life to work on my plan and even make changes multiple times. I am much confident and kinder to myself because of this, thank you for this program!”

Samantha Lai

Sales Enablement & Communications Lead, DXC Technology

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“The program was so well structured and flowed in such a way that fostered continual improvement and questioned how content applied to my professional career and experience.”

Hannah Cable

PMO Practice Lead, Eighty20 Solutions

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“I loved the practical advice and learning but mostly the sharing with other women. I really looked forward to the coaching calls and will miss them. The value of sharing, listening and supporting can not be overstated.”

Jasmine Johnson

Account Executive, Microsoft

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“Women Rising Program is an eye opening and targeted Program that focusses on all aspects of life, career, wellbeing, interpersonal skills and so much more. It was well invested time that I have spent. It made me to stop and think about how to do things better than before. I love that the participants have lifetime access to the learnings as I do have plan to revise some of the lessons which I believe I need more time to invest. I also love the fact that most of the participants have similar experience and sharing those experience during the Program assures that you are not alone in the journey to improve and be a better version of yourself!”

Suraiza Senin

Operations Manager, DXC Technology

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“I feel empowered and more knowledgeable now about my own abilities. I loved the self reflection ability this program gave me, and I'm really grateful I was given the opportunity to participate - thank you!”

Victoria Venning

Operations Manager - Commercial Operations, Optus

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“The Women Rising Program has been such been such a formidable learning experience and definitely would be a program I recommend to all women. It helped me to focus on re-writing the rules, this program has helped me realise that Confidence is a skill you can build on! Being a Gallup Strengths Coach, I always valued focusing on strengths and what we do well, it is all about finding the right balance to help you feel more engaged & energised at work!”

Rehani Mather

Senior Manager, Human Resources, DXC Technology

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“I have received a lot more clarity of how I can be successful in my professional life. As the modules are available to access for a life time I will definitely be going through over again. I'm also pretty confident that I will be applying these techniques in my personal life too. I'm looking forward to living a holistic lifestyle.”

Marylyn Pandit

Senior Consultant / Specialist, Insight Enterprises Australia

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“I see a bright future at Microsoft and I look forward to sharing what I have learned with others.”

Susan Churcher

Sr. CSA Manager, Microsoft

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“Thanks for the course. It was helpful and supplied a lot of information that can be used in my current role.”

Rachel Atkinson

Practice Lead - Project Management, Datacom NZ

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“I now have a stronger believe in myself, more confidence, more tools and a clear vision and purpose.”

Jeanne Viljoen

Practice Manager, Fusion5

“I believe that doing the Women Rising program has changed my trajectory. This has resulted in a promotion, and I have been nominated for the Australian women in security award. I have the ear of the leadership team; I now have a plan to focus on my brand, my character and my career. I mastered the technical delivery side of my role years ago but forgot to work on myself; just by focusing and making me more aware, I feel that I'm a better manager, more inclusive and understand responses from my interactions.I can't wait to see what will happen over the next few years. Thank you.

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Karla McGrellis

Manager Resiliency DRaaS, Kyndryl

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“At times I do doubt my capabilities, despite being in the industry for more than a decade and leading big program of works. Participating in this program is a leap change and it happened at the right moment in my career where I felt most vulnerable. I am glad I was given the opportunity to participate and find my inner strength to be successful both in career and personal wellbeing.”

Siti Hawa Evans

Customer Success Account Manager, Microsoft

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“You need to start working on yourself instead of waiting for someone to create a path for you. This program gives you the tools, understanding and extra knowledge to start that path, own your space and believe in yourself. The videos and content is brilliant and the people you are amazing and the sharing strengthens the learning.”

Yvonne Dias

Group CFO. Mint Group

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“Women Rising is a program that guides me to conduct deep talk to myself, discovering own thoughts and feelings which have been neglected or put aside due to day-to-day routines and responsibilities. We deserve time for our growth and advancement. They are not one-off lectures, but one of the bread crumbs that I pick up which accompanies me through my journey ahead.”

Annie Cheng

Senior Manager, EY

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“This program is great way to take a moment to understand how you contribute to your work (and personal) environment. It lets you take stock of what's important gives you an opportunity to really acknowledge what you do well and in a positive way provide a guide to where you can still improve.”

Julia Griffiths

Solution Specialist - Azure, Microsoft

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“This programme really made me reflect and be honest with myself in a caring and proactive way. It gave me some really useful ideas and strategies to incorporate into both my personal and professional career and the tools I need to actively take steps in the right direction. It was really empowering, thank you.”

Stacy Blackford

Project Delivery Manager, Fusion5

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“This course came at a great time for me. It pushed me to move to a different business unit in order to push my career forward. I also experienced bullying at work during this period and it came during the conflict module and I'm so grateful for it at the time.”

Sue McDonnell

Senior Change Manager, Telstra

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“I thought at first this programme would only be for younger women, with decades of their career still ahead of them. But it is also for women in my situation, with decades of work behind me. I found it informative and useful, and I have applied some of the lessons already - for example, speaking up more and approaching with curiosity different viewpoints in an effort to understand.

Kaye Batchelor

Quality Assurance Manager, Datacom Systems Limited

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“I came from China, my big challenge is English, at the very beginning lots of time I don't understand my colleague and they also don't understand my English, this really bother me too much, it make me not confidence always. My manager told me don't worry, just try to explain yourself and learn from others. From this program, I learn and try to build my confidence.
Thank you!”

Nancy Xu

Finance Manager, Crayon

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“Invest in yourself is a key message throughout this programme. And we deserve to have some time invested in ourselves.”

Tina Wilkerson

Product Owner/Manager, Vodafone NZ

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"Taking this course with other women from different organization has helped me understand I am not alone and everyone faces some or most of the challenges I am facing.”

Hardeep Sandhu

Global Client Director, Financial Services, Red Hat Inc

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“The Women Rising program was a great way to learn to take stock of my personal and working life. The additional resources presented in the way of Ted Talks were excellent.”

Debbie Cutts

Manager Enterprise Information Management, Synergy

“I would recommend this program to women starting a career and, or in an established career. The program will give you strength and confidence to extend yourself, or renew lagging confidence and encourage both growth and change. The coaching and mentoring sessions are a perfect opportunity for sharing experience or asking questions, resulting in an understanding that 'you are not alone', and here are your 'new tools'. You will leave the program feeling empowered.

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Helen Kelly

Project Manager, Kyndryl

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“I have loved all aspects of this course; I now have the tools to bring back the confidence I had at the start of my career. In my first manager role I was told I was being belligerent; I realize now it was just me holding my own. That was following me around for years. I have leant to bring my authentic self to the table; Honest, to the point and getting things done.”

Megan Caire

PMO General Manager, Datacom

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“This program has built up my confidence and strength to accept new challenges in life with positive change. Like before starting this program, I had no confidence in driving a car. And now I’m driving by myself. Although still on a learner’s license, I’m confident that if I go with the same momentum, I will soon have a full driving license. After completing this program, I feel more confident in raising my point of view in the team sessions.

The grit framework I learned through this program works best for me as I’m a grittier person who can consistently work hard and show perseverance in spite of setbacks. The last couple of years have made me feel happy as I achieved my priority goals – thanks to Stef, my mentor helped me set my priority goals. I will apply the grit map I learned from this program to endure more happiness in my professional and personal life. Physical and mental wellbeing is crucial. I will try to follow the tips shared through this program to keep moving and meditating so I can take up challenges to have a smooth and positive change in my personal and professional life. 100% recommended to all women.”

Heena Shaikh

Project Manager, Theta

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“I think this program is extremely valuable to all women at all stages of their lives, but even more so for younger women who are in the early stages of their careers. There is so much wisdom to gain from it, which prepares you very well for how to navigate your career (and life in general!).”

Naomi du Plessis

Tribe Lead Operational Performance, Synergy

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“This is really good program, don't give up, make some time for you, set boundaries, visit again and again, you and people around you will see the benefits.”

Erandi Samarasinghe

Senior Consultant, Theta Systems Limited

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“This course has helped grow my self-confidence, self-compassion, self-belief and self-awareness. I have been challenged to think honestly about myself and my perspective of others, and how I can be a change-maker in my organisation. I feel like I am moving out of a position of being stuck and invisible to a place where I will once again feel the drive and energy I used to feel early in my career. Thank you.”

Amy Stannard

PLG Leader - Reporting for Learning, Roseville College

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“This program is just what I needed, I realised that whilst I felt like I wasted many years worrying about so many irrelevant work related things, and being lead down paths I didn't really want to go, I know have more clarify and more confidence to stand up for myself.

This has been a wonderful journey, and whilst its not too late for me, I can at least enough my teenage girls and give them the tools to lead a courageous and fulfilling life.
Thank you Megan.”

Stefanie Weedon

Digital Services and Project Manager, Newcrest Mining

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“This program really shone a spotlight on how important perspective is and has given me more tools to enable really positive changes in my career and personal life. Taking this time to reflect has been so beneficial for me and I'm looking forward to implementing more of the valuable strategies I've learnt. I will definitely continue to revisit the course regularly as my mindset grows and evolves. Thank you Megan for creating this amazing community of women.

Natalie Goan

Senior Consultant, Eighty20 Solutions

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“This course was a great way to stop and think about myself. How far I have come and what I still need to work on. I love the collaboration with other women on their experiences and advice. This course also allowed me to discover the positive future my 2 teenage girls have with work & personal opportunities which I didn't have. There is still a significant gap in gender diversity and I am hoping these types of courses and support from other women will reduce for future women.

Michelle Mattock

PMO Lead, Fusion5

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“Women Rising has been pivotal in helping shape my future with strategies to excel in my personal & professional life. The modules are insightful and give real world practical tools, which are combined with excellent support through hands on coaching calls with Megan and an in-depth cohort circle for active mentoring and group connection”

ANU SUBBA

Head of Customer Success, Archistar

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“Do take this program. This program will allow you to learn more about yourself and areas you can improve on. You will be supported with all tools and techniques you need to do that.”

Anupama Natarajan

Principal Consultant/Director, Pearl Innovations Limited

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"I found the course well paced and practical. For me, my lack of confidence stems from my own voice. I feel the course has helped me to change the narrative.”

Fiona Mavros

Senior Account Executive, Education, Microsoft

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“Thank you. It was great to see that a lot of us share the same experiences and are able to share tools and tricks to overcome any challenges.”

Serena Reid

Innovation & Partnerships Manager, Optus Enterprise & Business

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“The program layout had a great flow and the module content was fantastic. I loved the added insights the Cohort provided as well and found it interesting the thoughts shared in the Coaching calls. I can confirm that this program definitely enhanced my life in little ways across many aspects. What I found most captivating was the mind-space it provided and the thoughts I was able to identify and work through, which somehow lightened me soul to the world a bit.

My takes from this course would be; I'll ensure more space in my life to think about where I am, where I am going and where I would want to be. Then trying to align that with reality using the tools I've gained from this course.

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Ronelle Eckard Raath

Dynamics CRM Senior Functional Consultant, Fusion5

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“Women Rising asked the hard questions and lead me down the right paths to self discovery and higher self confidence to where I'm going. Success is subjective and everyone has a different version of what that looks like to them.

Nancy Carter

Quality Assurance Manager, Valocity

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“This program is amazing. Not only do you spend time with women from all walks of life with a huge wealth of knowledge and experience, but the simple tricks and changes you can make from Megan's teachings are really life-changing. I'm usually a bit of a skeptic, but this program brought me clarity on what I want from my life and career and provided me with a set of tools that I can use to make those plans into reality. I cannot recommend it enough and I think all women - and the men supporting women in the workplace - should do this course.”

CAROLINE ANGEL

Director of Post-Merger Integration, Moxion/Autodesk

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“The Program clearly communicates expectations and steps to be taken for the deliverables. The program is well structured and thorough instructions avoid confusion and allows the participants to adapt the process and enjoy the journey."

Monika Dewi

Recruitment/HR Specialist, Theta

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“I have never done a self-development program before so this was an eye-opening journey for me. I liked how the modules all linked and built off one another and had really great frameworks and tips. The cohorts allowed us to be vulnerable with each other and allowed us to hear other stories and insights of how we were going. I always left my cohort discussions feeling inspired! I recommend this course for other women, especially those at the beginning of their career (like me!) as it helps you to grow both personally and professionally.”

AILEEN TANG

Business Sales Analyst, Vodafone NZ

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“I was not sure what to expect when my company enrolled me in this course as I had not heard of it before. I was pleasantly surprised to find how useful it was and how many of the scenarios and topics I was learning about resonated with my work and personal life. It was also great to be in a forum where I could share my experiences with others who had been in a similar situation or frame of mind and know that I am not alone!”

JOANNE TIZZONI

Team Manager, Datacom

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“It was lovely doing this course live with a cohort of women, as opposed to having to complete solo modules of study alone. Some of the best information came out of coaching call discussions.”

NATALIE FUHRMANN

PSP Technology

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“Anyone considering this program who is a little unsure I would say jump in and give it your all. I've learnt so much about me and what I really want from life (not just my career). The other women in this program are all amazing and super supportive. Sharing life experiences is eye opening and made me feel that I'm not alone. This is not a 'once and done' program but something I will take with me and revisit regularly over the coming months and years. No matter where you are in your career this is a program for you.”

Mandy Richards

Associate Director, KMPG

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“The program is definitely intended to empower women and to identify their current professional and personal needs. I am more than happy to be a part of this program."

Reshmi Nair

Senior Security Consultant, DXC Technology

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“A program well worth doing. There are a lot of issues and complexities that women face in the workforce and it's great to gain some insight and tools to help deal with those. It's also fantastic to be exposed to other women, particularly in IT and to be able to converse and share each other's stories.”

NATALIE WEINEL

SAP Consultant, SoftwareONE

“I believe that doing the Women Rising program has changed my trajectory. This has resulted in a promotion, and I have been nominated for the Australian women in security award. I have the ear of the leadership team; I now have a plan to focus on my brand, my character and my career. I mastered the technical delivery side of my role years ago but forgot to work on myself; just by focusing and making me more aware, I feel that I'm a better manager, more inclusive and understand responses from my interactions.I can't wait to see what will happen over the next few years. Thank you.

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Karla McGrellis

Manager Resiliency DRaaS, Kyndryl

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“This program has been a great eye opener for me considering my transition from home country to becoming an Australian Citizen. Although I have faced these challenges, never realised what these really mean and this program has made my thoughts more clearer. Proudly presenting my vision statement - In whatever I do, in word or deed, do everything in creating a positive impact and be grateful for the life that I have."

Keerthana Gowri Shankar

Senior Customer Success Account Manager, Microsoft

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“As an early-in-career female, I feel privileged to be surrounded by so many incredible women. Learning from the coaching calls was valuable in the sense that the same struggles I face as an early in career, many experienced women faced too. Women rising equipped me with the tools to extend my career and lead with confidence.”

CLAUDIA HOWLETT

Channel Manager, Microsoft

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“I have really enjoyed the Women Rising program. It has been a journey of self discovery that has enabled me to discover new ways of approaching challenges in all aspects of my life. It has changed how I judge myself and the value that I offer in both my personal and professional life. I would highly recommend taking this course.”

SHERYN SINCLAIR

Procure to Order Product Owner, Fonterra Co-Operative

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“This program brought me on a journey of great self-reflection and showed me that 1) I am not alone in my struggles faced 2) I can't change others but I can certainly change myself and become my own advocate.”

Amanda Tai

Client Executive, DXC Technology

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“This program is life changing and I highly recommend it for all women, irrespective of the position they hold in the company. It challenged me in many ways and I believe that this program will allow women to lead with authenticity. The program has provided me with great tools to build my confidence, find my strengths and build my brand. Thank you Megan very much as this has transformed my thinking. Lifetime access to the program will allow me to keep going back and reminding myself of all the learnings.”

Megha Kanth

Chief Technology Officer, Fusion5

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“The program has boosted my confidence level, alleviated any self doubt of my capabilities and allowed me to be my authentic self without compromising my well being.”

RUPAL SHASHANK MUDHOLKAR

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

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“This program is a mix of thoughts, ideas and concepts which we generally take for granted. Coupled with real life examples, this program becomes more relatable. The playsheets questions help you know yourself better. Wonderful community!"

Madhu Khiani

Network and Product Engineering - IOT Lead, Telstra

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“This program took me deep within myself and gave me clarity on many aspects of my thought process, career and personal approach that I had not had previously. I feel that I approach things with a more positive and confident attitude and have the tools to re centre when things that may have put me off before now happen. There is something for everyone at any age or stage in their career and meeting a range of other women from many different locations and backgrounds was a truly empowering experience."

Bree Day

Chapter Type Lead Product and Technology, Telstra

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“This course has been my "happy place" for the past 6 months and I have looked forward to each lesson."

SARAH WEAVERS

Senior Project Manager and Team Lead, Enlighten Designs

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“I was assigned to an incredible cohort support group that cared deeply about our merry band of female leaders. The monthly calls with our group were enlightening and frequently extraordinary.”

Marie O'Riordan

Global Director of Public Relations, EML

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“I have come to understand all the little bits of me that make me tick, and have embraced who I am wholeheartedly.”

HELEN WARD

Consultant, Accenture

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“This is great program to consider personal life and own Career. I speak up my opinion to my manager (Japan GM) with no fears every day!.”

Sakiko Ikeda

Financial Analyst, DXC Technology Japan

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