THE WOMEN’S CIRCLE
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Thu, 05/02/2019 – 16:16
The Women’s Circle is a Gilbert + Tobin initiative aimed at enriching and supporting the career and professional development of enterprising Australian women. The forum was established to give women executives the opportunity to develop their leadership skills, share experiences, and network with a peer group of senior women across corporate sectors, government and the arts. Delegates are selected by their CEO’s and Chair as people with significant potential to be future leaders in their business and in the community.
The Women’s Circle was founded by Janet Whiting, head of the firm’s disputes and investigations practice in Melbourne. In Sydney, technology and digital partner Sheila McGregor leads the program, and Perth partners Sarah Turner, Claire Boyd and Julie Athanasoff co-lead.
The Circle has four key areas of focus which are talent, opportunity, inspiration and networking. Each delegate is provided with opportunities, inspiration and connections which have the potential to sustain and nurture them through their careers.
The monthly sessions cycle through three components; Peer engagement presentations, industry sector insight “bites” and keynote speaker addresses.
Particular highlights are hearing from high-profile and influential female leaders, who are forging a path before them.
A selection of these speakers include: Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, Joanna Murray-Smith, Elizabeth Proust AO, Ann Sherry AO, Alison Watkins, Diane Smith-Gander, Janet Holmes à Court AC, Hon. Cheryl Edwardes AM, Ilana Atlas, Anna Bligh AC, Elizabeth Bryan AM, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE. Each of the women who make up our program of speakers play an important role in shaping current policy and decision-making across the spectrum of businesses and organisations they represent. Their credentials span across sectors, including administration, aviation, digital media, energy, financial services, government, investment management, politics, private equity, real estate, sport, sustainability, the arts and transport. Participants will gain rare access to, and understanding of, the critical factors that have led to their individual successes and current positions of influence in their respective fields.
The Women’s Circle is an investment in future leaders and a stepping stone towards professional success and advancement. As such, this unique professional development and women’s networking initiative has been designed to extend, challenge and support the next era of leadership in Australia.
Melbourne
Pictured (L-R): G+T partner Janet Whiting with Kate Torney and Helen Silver AO
Sydney
Pictured (L-R): G+T partner Sheila McGregor with Alexandra Smart, Kellie Hush, Liz Ann Macgregor
Perth
Pictured (L-R): G+T partner Julie Athanasoff with Dr Fiona Wood and G+T partners Sarah Turner, Claire Boyd