Women in Defence Industry Emerging Leaders Program

The Women in Defence Industry Emerging Leaders Program supports early career women and emerging female leaders in the defence industry to build a strong foundation for enduring leadership by developing their leadership motivations, mindset and skills, so they can effectively engage, influence and lead others.

Program Learning Principles
Over 4 workshops, the 2-month program explores the following themes through theory, practical strategies and tools, social and experiential learning, and coaching:
• Leadership Mindset: individual leadership motivations, foundations of a strong leadership mindset, building Confidence
• Leadership Communication
• Impactful Influence
• Maximising Performance: maximising individual performance, resilience, mentoring and networking
• Emotional Intelligence assessment and coaching

The Emerging Leaders Program is Strengthened Through:
One-on-one coaching - 1 tailored session to support individual development and learning opportunities.
Experiential Learning activities - Weekly tasks to apply and cement learning.
Peer connection, coaching & mentoring - Experience the program with like-minded women. Receive support to develop confidence and accelerate practical application of learning through peer mentoring and accountability.
Networking event - An in-person experiential leadership networking event with industry professionals to allow participants to refine their networking skills.

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October

Events for the spouses/partners of current- and former-serving ADF members.

December

Adelaide has been confirmed as the host city for Undersea Defence Technology in 2026.