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• FEI Workshop Series: Your Hidden Advantage - How to become immensely valuable through advocacy (Melbourne)

  • Start
    19 Mar 2025
  •  
  • End
    20 Aug 2025
  •  
  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    EY, 8 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

  Registration is closed

  

  FEI is pleased to invite you to our special 3-part workshop:
  

  YOUR HIDDEN ADVANTAGE: HOW TO BECOME IMMENSELY VALUABLE THROUGH ADVOCACY

  
  

  Workshop #1 In-Person | Melbourne | 19 March 2025

  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM AEDT

  
  

  Workshop #2: Online - Wednesday, 7 May 2025

  Workshop #3: Online - Wednesday, 20 August 2025

  
  

  * * FREE PROGRAM FOR ALUMNI MEMBERS; OPEN TO ALL FEI MEMBERS * * 

  
  

  In a world defined by speed and scale, relationships—and advocacy—are both a blind spot and a

  transformative opportunity for individuals and businesses.  

  
  

  Do you know:

  Who is important to your or your organisation's success, and why they matter?

  What matters to them?

  How to stay relevant and top of mind?

  
  

  WE SPEND A LOT OF DEVELOPMENT TIME EQUIPPING OURSELVES TO ANSWER "WHAT DO I KNOW THAT COULD HELP?" WHEN IT COMES TO PROBLEM-SOLVING.

  
  

  WHAT IF WE COULD ADD THE SAME (OR MORE) VALUE TO OUR ORGANISATIONS BY ASKING "WHO DO I KNOW WHO MIGHT HELP?" WHEN FACED WITH A PROBLEM.  ISN'T THAT WORTH INVESTING IN? 

  
  

  This three-module program will equip you with the know-how and confidence to efficiently and effectively build and systematically maintain meaningful connections that add-value to you and the people around you.  Kwan's high-thought, low touch framework empowers you to build trust and influence with purpose. 

  
  

  Join Jon Burgess, advocacy expert and founder of international management consultancy Kwan, to learn:

  * Foundational behaviours that foster genuine connection and cohesive teamwork

  * How to design a professional network based on mutual consideration and understanding

  * How to foster cohesion and alignment among customers, employees and stakeholders, and create systems of collaboration

  * How to use advocacy to empower teams and build loyalty, trust and impact

  * How to embed advocacy into your or your organisation's operating rhythm -- to achieve the advantages at scale

  
  

  Connected individuals and collaborative teams inspire confidence, drive engagement,

  and cultivate a culture of cohesion - take advantage of FEI's partnership with Kwan to participate in this unique program that has been presented at Harvard Business School.

  
  

  This event is:

  • Free for FEI Alumni Members
  • FEI Members can participate at a cost of $199
  • Non-members can purchase tickets for $499

  FEI events typically meet the requirements for CPD for professional bodies. This workshop series would be regarded as 4.5 hours of CPD.

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• FEI Workshop Series: Your Hidden Advantage - How to become immensely valuable through advocacy (Brisbane)

  • Start
    26 Mar 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    20 Aug 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    EY, 111 Eagle Street, Brisbane

  Registration is closed

  

  FEI is pleased to invite you to our special 3-part workshop:
  

  YOUR HIDDEN ADVANTAGE: HOW TO BECOME IMMENSELY VALUABLE THROUGH ADVOCACY

  
  

  Workshop #1 In-Person | Brisbane | 26 March 2025

  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM AEDT

  
  

  Workshop #2: Online - Wednesday, 7 May 2025

  Workshop #3: Online - Wednesday, 20 August 2025

  
  

  * * FREE PROGRAM FOR ALUMNI MEMBERS; OPEN TO ALL FEI MEMBERS * * 

  
  

  In a world defined by speed and scale, relationships—and advocacy—are both a blind spot and a

  transformative opportunity for individuals and businesses.  

  
  

  Do you know:

  Who is important to your or your organisation's success, and why they matter?

  What matters to them?

  How to stay relevant and top of mind?

  
  

  WE SPEND A LOT OF DEVELOPMENT TIME EQUIPPING OURSELVES TO ANSWER "WHAT DO I KNOW THAT COULD HELP?" WHEN IT COMES TO PROBLEM-SOLVING.

  
  

  WHAT IF WE COULD ADD THE SAME (OR MORE) VALUE TO OUR ORGANISATIONS BY ASKING "WHO DO I KNOW WHO MIGHT HELP?" WHEN FACED WITH A PROBLEM.  ISN'T THAT WORTH INVESTING IN? 

  
  

  This three-module program will equip you with the know-how and confidence to efficiently and effectively build and systematically maintain meaningful connections that add-value to you and the people around you.  Kwan's high-thought, low touch framework empowers you to build trust and influence with purpose. 

  
  

  Join Jon Burgess, advocacy expert and founder of international management consultancy Kwan, to learn:

  * Foundational behaviours that foster genuine connection and cohesive teamwork

  * How to design a professional network based on mutual consideration and understanding

  * How to foster cohesion and alignment among customers, employees and stakeholders, and create systems of collaboration

  * How to use advocacy to empower teams and build loyalty, trust and impact

  * How to embed advocacy into your or your organisation's operating rhythm -- to achieve the advantages at scale

  
  

  Connected individuals and collaborative teams inspire confidence, drive engagement,

  and cultivate a culture of cohesion - take advantage of FEI's partnership with Kwan to participate in this unique program that has been presented at Harvard Business School.

  
  

  This event is:

  • Free for FEI Alumni Members
  • FEI Members can participate at a cost of $199
  • Non-members can purchase tickets for $499

  FEI events typically meet the requirements for CPD for professional bodies. This workshop series would be regarded as 4.5 hours of CPD.

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• FEI Workshop Series: Your Hidden Advantage - How to become immensely valuable through advocacy (Sydney)

  • Start
    9 Apr 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    20 Aug 2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    EY, 200 George Street, Sydney

  Registration is closed

  

  FEI is pleased to invite you to our special 3-part workshop:
  

  YOUR HIDDEN ADVANTAGE: HOW TO BECOME IMMENSELY VALUABLE THROUGH ADVOCACY

  
  

  Workshop #1 In-Person | Sydney | 9 April 2025

  3:00 PM - 4:30 PM AEST

  
  

  Workshop #2: Online - Wednesday, 7 May 2025

  Workshop #3: Online - Wednesday, 20 August 2025

  
  

  * * FREE PROGRAM FOR ALUMNI MEMBERS; OPEN TO ALL FEI MEMBERS * * 

  
  

  In a world defined by speed and scale, relationships—and advocacy—are both a blind spot and a

  transformative opportunity for individuals and businesses.  

  
  

  Do you know:

  Who is important to your or your organisation's success, and why they matter?

  What matters to them?

  How to stay relevant and top of mind?

  
  

  WE SPEND A LOT OF DEVELOPMENT TIME EQUIPPING OURSELVES TO ANSWER "WHAT DO I KNOW THAT COULD HELP?" WHEN IT COMES TO PROBLEM-SOLVING.

  
  

  WHAT IF WE COULD ADD THE SAME (OR MORE) VALUE TO OUR ORGANISATIONS BY ASKING "WHO DO I KNOW WHO MIGHT HELP?" WHEN FACED WITH A PROBLEM.  ISN'T THAT WORTH INVESTING IN? 

  
  

  This three-module program will equip you with the know-how and confidence to efficiently and effectively build and systematically maintain meaningful connections that add-value to you and the people around you.  Kwan's high-thought, low touch framework empowers you to build trust and influence with purpose. 

  
  

  Join Jon Burgess, advocacy expert and founder of international management consultancy Kwan, to learn:

  * Foundational behaviours that foster genuine connection and cohesive teamwork

  * How to design a professional network based on mutual consideration and understanding

  * How to foster cohesion and alignment among customers, employees and stakeholders, and create systems of collaboration

  * How to use advocacy to empower teams and build loyalty, trust and impact

  * How to embed advocacy into your or your organisation's operating rhythm -- to achieve the advantages at scale

  
  

  Connected individuals and collaborative teams inspire confidence, drive engagement,

  and cultivate a culture of cohesion - take advantage of FEI's partnership with Kwan to participate in this unique program that has been presented at Harvard Business School.

  
  

  This event is:

  • Free for FEI Alumni Members
  • FEI Members can participate at a cost of $199
  • Non-members can purchase tickets for $499

  FEI events typically meet the requirements for CPD for professional bodies. This workshop series would be regarded as 4.5 hours of CPD.

  Show details
• Brisbane's FEI Mentoring Program Launch with Susan Forrester AM

  • When
    3 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Paterson Room, Amora Brisbane, 200 Creek Street, Brisbane

  Register

  
  

  TAKE PART IN FEI'S FAVOURITE EVENT OF THE YEAR:

  OUR ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MENTORING

  
  

  In-person  |  Lunch  |  Guest Presenter

  
  

  3 June 2025 | 12 noon for 12:30pm - 2:00pm

  
  

  Please join us to celebrate another season of mentoring at FEI, and welcome a new cohort for their career-building experience. 

  Take this wonderful opportunity to not only re-connect with your peers, but to recognise the significant impact of our FEI Mentors who are the lifeblood of our organisation. 

    This year we are delighted to be joined by guest speaker 

  Susan Forrester AM.

  Susan Forrester is an experienced company director and corporate advisor with a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years in the professional services and finance industries.

  Beginning her career as a corporate lawyer, Susan transitioned into executive general management roles before becoming a respected figure in Australia’s governance landscape with an extensive portfolio of Board appointments.  Currently Chair of the boards of Jumbo Interactive Limited and South Bank Limited, Susan also sits on the Board of IRESS and has recently been appointed a Panel Member of the Australian government’s Takeovers Panel.

  With a track record of leading complex corporate transactions, and an interest in fast-growing technology companies, Susan brings a focus on leading growth and innovation.  We look forward to her insights.

  
  

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• Melbourne's FEI Mentoring Program Launch with Adam Watson - CEO, APA Group

  • When
    19 Jun 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Ballroom 1, Sheraton Melbourne Hotel, 27 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

  Register

  
  

  TAKE PART IN FEI’S FAVOURITE EVENT OF THE YEAR: OUR ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF MENTORING

  In-person  |  Lunch  |  Guest Presenter

  19 June 2025 | 12 noon for 12:30pm - 2:00pm

  Please join us to celebrate another season of mentoring at FEI, and welcome a new cohort for their career-building experience.

  Take this wonderful opportunity to not only re-connect with your peers, but to recognise the significant impact of our FEI Mentors who are the lifeblood of our organisation.

  This year we are delighted to be joined by guest speaker

  Adam Watson – Chief Executive Officer, APA Group

  Adam Watson joined APA Group as CFO in November 2020 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director in December 2022. 

  Adam has deep local and international experience in the industrial and manufacturing sectors and in the development, delivery and operation of critical infrastructure.  His senior leadership roles have spanned finance, commercial, strategy, corporate development and operations. Previously the CFO of Transurban, Adam also held senior executive roles at Melbourne Airport and BlueScope Steel.

  We are thrilled that Adam, a former FEI Mentor and Mentee, will join us for this important event in our program year.  We look forward to Adam’s perspectives on finance, career, leadership, mentoring and the journey from CFO to CEO.

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