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FW Presents: What to do when

Thursday 28 May, 2026
12:30 - 1:30pm AEST

Join us for "What to do when...", a webinar designed to help you turn words into action. This one-hour session moves from the scripts to the steps, providing a clear roadmap for navigating the complexities of workplace leadership and dismantling unfair structures from the inside out.

Free webinar

Mini Masterclass: Networking skills

Thursday 11 June, 2026
12:00pm - 12:45pm AEST

Join FW's Helen McCabe and Jamila Rizvi as they share their advice on networking. In this fireside chat, they will explore how to approach any room with confidence, strategically build a diverse professional network and establish a personal brand that attracts new opportunities.

Practical people management offers hands-on strategies for effectively leading diverse teams, enhancing communication, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Participants will engage in interactive activities and real-world scenarios to develop skills in conflict resolution, motivation, and performance management.

This session will cover:

From mate to manager
Relationship management
Meaningful feedback
Resolving disputes
Difficult conversations
Diverse teams

This masterclass is delivered live, online and runs for 3.5 hours.

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Melbourne Social Club

Thursday 11 June, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm AEST

How could you say no to an evening with Jamila Rizvi and special guests at Work Club Olderfleet? Drinks and canapés. Fellow members. Show up, meet some new people, and leave with conversations and connections that make you wonder why you don't do this more often. More details dropping soon.

Member-only event

Sydney Social Club

Thursday 18 June, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm AEST

Join fellow members for an evening at The Shangri-La. Helen McCabe. Special guests. Drinks and canapés. Show up, meet some new people and take in that Harbour Bridge view that makes you wonder why you don't do this more often. More details dropping soon.

Member-only event

Masterclass: Under Pressure: Building psychological safety to prevent burnout

Thursday 25 June, 2026
11:00am - 1:30pm AEST

Burnout isn’t a personal failure, it’s a structural flaw. This workshop equips people leaders with the tactical tools to spot burnout before it hits the red zone and dismantle the risk factors baked into our workdays. We dive beneath the surface to focus on psychological safety: the ultimate shield against this form of chronic stress.

Bonus extended masterclass

Peer Learning Session: Navigating visibility at work

Tuesday 7 July, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST

Visibility can be a double-edged sword: it celebrates our wins, but it can also magnify our mistakes. This focused session gives you dedicated time to reflect on how visibility shapes confidence, performance and well-being. We'll move into small breakout rooms where you can explore how to reclaim visibility on your own terms.

This session will cover:

- From mate to manager

- Relationship management

- Meaningful feedback

- Resolving disputes

- Difficult conversations

- Diverse teams

This masterclass is delivered live, online and runs for 3.5 hours.

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Peer Learning Session: Energy economics

Tuesday 11 August, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm AEST

Whether you're navigating evolving priorities, fluctuating energy levels or new caring responsibilities, your career calls for smart systems and strategic choices. We'll move into small breakout rooms where you can develop your approach. Think of it as your personal board of directors for the hour, designed to turn reflection into action in a supportive environment.

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FW Leadership Summit 2027: Save the date

March 2027

Experience two days of high-impact keynotes, panels and networking alongside a community that actually backs you. Join us in person or become an FW member for $149/year and receive a virtual ticket valued at $450.

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Two days, countless connections

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