Testimonials

The 2019 Signature Leadership Program was an intense, insightful and inspiring experience that brought me into contact with a diverse range of people, learning experiences and situations. It provided a great framework to explore our sense of place and our responsibilities as leaders, at a personal and collective level.

Bringing together a wide range of perspectives and experiences, I now have an increased awareness of many frameworks, tools and techniques used to support individuals and organisations. The program provided an important overview of the West Australian context; a critical factor in understanding government, industry and social environments and priorities. The experiential learning process embedded in the program allowed me to gain insights that can be applied at both a strategic and practical level. 

During the Signature Leadership Program, I was able to build an extended network with program participants and the broader alumni network which I connect to regularly. Their insights and support are invaluable. 

As a scholarship recipient I was able to participate in a high-level leadership program that is hard for arts and culture sector professionals to access. I am grateful for this unique opportunity. 

The Signature Leadership Program not only taught me the importance of self-reflection, but through PRINT profiling I know what triggers me into shadow self and how to self-regulate, be accountable for my actions and remain focused on my cause. 

A victim of the dreaded imposter syndrome, I learnt the value of my authentic self, developed confidence and appreciate the platform afforded to me, to be a voice for marginalised groups. I have no hesitation in recommending this program. You will grow personally and professionally and be enriched by the lived experience and stories of your cohort and facilitators, all whilst giving back to community. 

The experience left footprints on my heart, gave me power to reclaim my truth and motivated me for a great future.

Leadership WA provides a strategic environment to drive gender equality, instilling in WA’s future leaders the attributes to challenge structural and systemic inequalities that exclude women from leadership roles. Simultaneously, Leadership WA provides a pathway for women to develop the skills and networks to advance their careers and pursue leadership opportunities.

The Leadership WA Signature Program has provided me with the opportunity to form invaluable relationships; meet, hear and discuss multiple topics and key issues surrounding our communities, economy and systems of WA with leaders from all walks of life; while also providing an exclusive insight into their leadership journey and styles of inspiring leaders. This has supported me in finding my best self as a Leader that allows me to lead my team, influence change, challenge systems and processes, and give myself-permission to fail while taking calculated risks to be innovative and provide a space for continued improvement and most importantly time for reflection. This opportunity has given me great belief in my ability and I have no doubt this experience has given me great tools and knowledge to continue along on my leadership journey and assist others along theirs.

The Signature Program was an amazing melting pot of people and ideas that still influences my way of working today.

The Signature Leadership Program is probably the best program I’ve ever done. It’s an opportunity to really both question your own views of things, and be challenged with new ideas and new thoughts. There was a great energy. I built some really strong relationships with my cohort.

Underpinning the value of program was the access to so many prominent leaders from a wide variety of industries. The honesty in the discussion prompted us to challenge our own values and beliefs about what ethical leadership means to each of us.

The Leadership WA Signature program helped me re-examine my beliefs about leadership, exposed me to real issues across Western Australia and facilitated connections that continue to broaden and deepen my network of leaders who truly care about this state and its people.

Participating in the Leadership WA Signature Program was a transforming experience. There was a great amount of personal learning in terms of understanding myself and learning to be more authentic and vulnerable. I would highly recommend this program and encourage companies and organisation to invest in their leaders and allow them to participate in this transformative experience. We all have a leadership role to play in shaping the current and future direction of our amazing state, Western Australia.

Every other course I’ve been on has an alumni network, but it just doesn’t compare to the Leadership WA Alumni.

The Rising Leadership Program was incredibly transformational for me, and perfect timing while I transitioned into my first manager role. I’ve spoken openly with colleagues about my Rising Leadership experiences, and have found myself subconsciously implementing my learnings at work; and only later realising I have done so. Above all, I’ve connected with many extraordinary people, and have learnt that I don’t need to change to be a good leader – I can be myself, and that’s okay.

Rising provided me with the opportunity to reflect on my professional and personal journey, both past and future, and helped me better understand how I could be more effective and impactful through my actions. Not only that, Rising also provided me with an incredible network of people that I can now call on for guidance.

When I was accepted on the Rising Leadership Program in 2017, I thought it was the worst timing. So much was going on personally and professionally, and I just didn't think I had the time. It was in fact, the perfect timing. I realised how taking the time out for yourself and developing your leadership skills, both at work and home is really important. The Rising Program makes you more effective, allows for the space and opportunity for reflection. You can give so much more as a leader.  

The Rising Program certainly exceeded all my expectations of a typical leadership course. It challenged my values, the way I lead both in my professional and personal life and it provided me with access to learn from some of WA's most successful leaders. The Program also allowed me to represent the NFP organisation I work for and raise its profile and our cause but most of all, it introduced me to a cohort of colleagues that will most definitely be a part of my professional life long after we graduated.