What does it take to build a strong pipeline of female leaders in industries where women remain underrepresented? In this engaging session, Felicity Furey, founder of Power of Engineering and WeAspire, shares her personal journey and practical insights into gender equity, leadership, and career development.

From sparking interest in STEM during girlhood to navigating career transitions, personal life changes, and stepping into leadership, Felicity explores the turning points that shape a woman’s path. She’ll unpack how language, role models, and leadership support can open doors, and how organisations can support women strategically and personally.

Key takeaways include:

• How early interventions ignite curiosity and confidence
• Bridging the gap from technical roles to leadership
• The power of inclusive language and relevant role models
• A framework for leading with both strategy and empathy
• Reframing barriers in male-dominated industries

This session is a must-attend for NAWO members committed to building a future where talented women thrive – from classrooms to control rooms, and every step in between.

About Felicity Furey

An award-winning business leader, engineer and entrepreneur, Felicity Furey has made a career out of making the ‘impossible’, possible.

Named one of AFR’s 100 Women of Influence by age 26 and Boss Magazine’s Young Executive of The Year, Felicity has led multi-million dollar engineering projects across Australia, founded several successful businesses including WeAspire and Power of Engineering and secured partnerships with the likes of Qantas, Toyota and Energy Australia to bring her vision to life.

Felicity helps find hidden leadership talent, mentors high-performing teams and equips current and first time leaders in construction and infrastructure with the skills they need to make an impact and drive meaningful change. Felicity is the CEO of WeAspire, host of podcast “Promoted” and “Emerging Excellence”.