The Sharing Shed

Welcome to the Sharing Shed!

We’re very excited to be launching our six-part webinar series. The calibre of our guest presenters is exceptional, and we’re fizzing to share these sessions with you.

Paddock to Powerhouse: Crushing Imposter Syndrome

Do you sometimes doubt your skills? Feel your confidence is shaky? If so, this webinar will provide practical tips and tricks on building your confidence and CRUSH YOUR IMPOSTER SYNDROME.

Tuesday 6 May 7.30-8.30pm

  • Trish Lui has significant experience and expertise as a learning and development consultant, facilitator and coach working with a wide range of organisations in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. She has developed her considerable learning and development skills for more than 15 years. 

Harvesting better deals: Negotiating a YES

Want to know how to approach difficult conversations, to get your point across effectively, to negotiate better pay or conditions? Help around the house? This practical webinar will provide tips and tricks for getting that YES. 

Tuesday 13 May 7.30-8.30pm

  • Jennifer is a senior leadership development practitioner, specialising in the Neuroscience of Leadership.  She works is primarily in the design and delivery of leadership programmes and using neuroscience to support leaders development.

Woolsheds and Toy Boxes: Balancing work and parenting 

Learn key strategies about balancing parenthood and career.  The juggle is real!

Tuesday 20 May 7.30-8.30pm

  • Emma Mclean, through her small business, Works for Everyone, provides coaching solutions for the challenges parents face when returning to work. Motivated by her own experiences and those of her peers, Emma set out to transform the return-to-work journey, ensuring it supports, rather than sidelines, career growth.

Fences and Finances:  Financial strategies for women 

Learn the key strategies for achieving your financial goals and planning for retirement. 

Please note, the webinar is for general information purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

Tuesday 27 May 7.30-8.30pm

  • Pippa Hogg joined Forsyth Barr Wellington as an Investment Adviser in 2023, having spent 25 years working in the areas of accountancy, business management and financial services, both as an employee and business owner.  She is passionate about empowering Kiwis at every stage of their financial journey and this interactive session will include setting financial goals, building a strong foundation, creating long term wealth and will touch on the extra challenges women face when planning for their financial future.

    Pippa is registered as a Financial Adviser and is accredited as an NZX Adviser. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and Graduate Diploma in Accountancy from Otago University (1999) and is a Chartered Management Accountant.  Outside of work, Pippa is a Wellesley College Foundation Board trustee and enjoys hiking, skiing and following her teenage children’s sporting endeavours. 

Barnyard to Boardroom: Grow your governance career  

Want to learn about more about governance and what it means to be on a board? And how to get a board role?  

Tuesday 3 June 7.30-8.30pm

  • Jo was the previous Chief Executive of the Ministry for Women and now, as well as several board roles, works as a consultant supporting not-for-profit organisations. She is a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors and feels privileged to acting as CE for Rural Women NZ. She owns a small vineyard, writes several wine columns and Chairs, Women in Wine

Hay Bales and Hot Flushes : Navigating menopause  

Join us for a breakfast chat and learn some tips and tricks about staying on top regardless of your stage of life.   

Tuesday 10 June 7.30-8.30am

Due to surgery commitments Dr Anju’s session will take place in the morning.

  • Anju is a New Zealand trained gynaecologist.