Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program

The Women in Defence Industry Leadership Accelerator Program is specifically tailored for early-career formal and informal female STEM leaders in the defence industry who are transitioning from technical expert to technical leader. The program is designed to rapidly unlock confidence and accelerate growth in leading self and others, supporting participants to reach their potential as experts and leaders.

Over 4 group workshops, the 4-month program (virtual or face-to-face) explores the following themes:
LEADING SELF
• Leadership strengths, mindset and presence
• Taking a strengths-based approach to leadership, including a Strengths Profile assessment + coaching
• Emotional intelligence, including an emotional intelligence assessment + coaching
• Resilience
• Individual performance, networks and career development
• Goal setting for success

LEADING OTHERS
• Impactful communication, feedback and difficult conversations
• Leadership influence
• Coaching strategies
• Team performance and resilience
• Working with neurodivergence
• Leveraging resources networks and mentoring relationships
• Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Upcoming Events Submit an Event

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.