Why?
When we created the Mentoring Alumni Network in partnership with Amazon Australia, we promised our community a range of great benefits including unique speaking opportunities.
One of those is NAWOxTalks!
Our NAWOxTalks initiative coaches candidates from within our Mentoring Alumni Network to tell their stories with passion, purpose and confidence and gives them a platform to share those stories to an audience of their peers.
This is not only an exceptional opportunity to frame and boost your personal brand, but to upskill in a widely sought after (and relatively rare) talent.
We launched the program in 2023, and our first NAWOxTalks winner, Divya Pasupuleti, spoke at our End of Year Mentoring Celebration, hosted by Amazon Australia at their Sydney Offices. You can watch Divya’s incredible speech here (skip to the 35 minute mark to go straight to her presentation).
What's involved
We’re giving one mentor or mentee the chance to be 1:1 coached by Rachael West (The Strategic Speaking Coach: https://rachaelwest.com.au/) in how to present their story ‘TEDxStyle’ with impact to a live and highly engaged audience.
You’ll then be the keynote speaker at our end of year Mentoring Program graduation and celebration in Melbourne, presenting to approximately 50 people at Amazon’s theatrette and a livestreamed national audience.
This opportunity to work with Rachael West is only available to ONE mentor or mentee from our network. Included are economy flights and transfers to and from Melbourne, plus accommodation, valued at up to $6,000.
Up to ten finalists will also be offered an exclusive professional development course with Sharon Ferrier on presentation and communication skills.
Where
The training will be conducted online – we will share details with the successful mentor/mentee.
The presentation takes place in person in Melbourne, at Amazon Australia’s offices in the CBD.
When
The training will consist of 3-4 online sessions before the live presentation in Melbourne on November 14.
How Can I Apply
This opportunity is open to past participants of the NAWO Mentoring Program, both mentees and mentors – particularly those who are active NAWO Mentoring Alumni Network Members (people who engage in our social media and events, and are a NAWO current member).
We want to hear your story in relation to your work, life, or community and how it has brought about your passion for women in operations. Please apply by Monday 16 September.
Apply to be our next NAWOxTalks speakerGeneral FAQs
Q: What's the time investment for participants?
The training will consist of 3-4 online sessions before the live presentation in Melbourne on November 14.
Q: What costs are covered by this opportunity?
Our NAWOxTalks coaching covers the cost of the coaching itself, as well as travel expenses (airfares to Melbourne and transfers) and overnight accommodation, if required.
Any other additional costs incurred during the stay in Melbourne will be covered by the winner.
Q: How many Alumni Members can take up this opportunity?
This opportunity is only available to ONE mentor or mentee from our network.
The opportunity is for active NAWO Mentoring Alumni Network Members who engage in our social media and events, and are a NAWO current member.
Strong applicants will also be considered for an online coaching program focused on persuasive presentations.