Inspiring tomorrow鈥檚 women leaders and entrepreneurs
Women business leaders will share their remarkable journeys to success when the 成人大片鈥檚 entrepreneurial leadership program ThincHer launches on 3 August.听
鈥淒esigned specifically for women by women, ThincHer is an intensive and transformative leadership program, that focuses on building the entrepreneurial mindset,鈥 said Zrinka Tokic, manager of ThincLab 鈥 the University's business incubator supporting students, alumni and staff.听
鈥淭he aim of the ThincHer program is to kickstart women students into realising their potential and amplifying their ambitions. It鈥檚 an initiative that鈥檚 very close to my heart. We want to empower women by providing the necessary skills, knowledge, and mindset to excel as entrepreneurs and leaders in their respective fields.鈥澨
Through a combination of interactive workshops, mentorship, experiential learning, and networking opportunities, ThincHer supports participants as they build on entrepreneurial endeavours and activate their ideas.听
ThincHer launches on Thursday 3 August at 11am and the program will be delivered to the first cohort throughout 2023.听
鈥淲e have over 900 women students registered to attend our program鈥檚 launch, where they鈥檒l hear from successful women in various industry sectors who鈥檒l share their inspiring journeys and provide invaluable insights and advice,鈥 said Ms Tokic.听
鈥淚t鈥檚 going to be an empowering beginning to this exciting initiative.鈥澨
鈥淧rograms like ThincHer are tremendously important, not only for the 成人大片 as we support and nurture the next generation of empowered women leaders in business, but also for wider Australia and the world."Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement at The 成人大片
Dr Jessica Gallagher, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, External Engagement at The 成人大片, will be leading the 鈥楻edefining Success鈥 panel.听
鈥淧rograms like ThincHer are tremendously important, not only for the 成人大片 as we support and nurture the next generation of empowered women leaders in business, but also for wider Australia and the world,鈥 Dr Gallagher said.听
鈥淲hen more women act in decision-making roles within business leadership, this greater diversity of power benefits communities, organisations and our economy. The 成人大片 is proud to be launching this initiative and I鈥檓 personally excited to meet the women students who will one day become tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.鈥澨
The 鈥楻edefining Success鈥 panel includes speakers Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk (Chief Information Officer at Department of the Premier and Cabinet), Dr Tiffany De Sousa Machado (Founder, The Village Foundation and Lecturer, Organisational Behaviour and Entrepreneurship at The 成人大片), Fiona Dorman (Chairperson at Premier's Council for Women), Sasha Baranikov (Managing Director at Steam Ventures鈥) and Kat Bidstrup (CEO at Think Digital Studios).听
These extraordinary businesswomen will share their remarkable journeys to success.听
As well as offering networking opportunities with businesses actively seeking to hire women, the ThincHer Launch will also deliver free professional headshots for attendees. The Female Founder Showcase will feature groundbreaking women entrepreneurs showcasing their innovative ventures and success stories.听
ThincHer welcomes and celebrates women students from all backgrounds, faculties, and stages of their academic journey at the 成人大片. It is an inclusive program that recognises and values the diverse experiences, talents, and aspirations of every participant.听听
鈥淎t ThincHer, we firmly believe that every woman has the potential to excel as an entrepreneur or leader. Our role is to empower and support each individual so they can unlock their full potential,鈥 said Ms Tokic.听
Media contacts听
Zrinka Tokic, Manager of ThincLab and eChallenge, Adelaide Business School, the 成人大片. Phone: +61 (0)401 976 207. Email: zrinka.tokic@adelaide.edu.au听听
Poppy Nwosu, Media Officer, the 成人大片. Phone: 08 8313 2532. Email: poppy.nwosu@adelaide.edu.au听