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Creating Her Way Season 2 is HERE!

And to kick off this new series with a bang, we’re asking a spicy question - when it comes to parenting in adland, why are mums the ones doing all the work? 

We’ll be joined by Alex Watts, Executive Director of Strategy at Poem, to talk about the good and bad of being a Dad in Ads, why the industry struggles to embrace parenthood of all kinds, and the desperate need for some bravery at the top. 

We learnt after Season 1 that we need to invite the men of this industry into the conversation of equality in order to truly make sustainable and progressive change, and we’re excited to have Alex on board. 

Mikhaila asked Alex why he was so passionate about sharing his views on parenthood and advertising and he said, “one of the quietest male voice in advertising is that of the parent - and it’s time we started sharing some of the load.”


Where are all the Dads in Ads?

Maximising Potential for Leaders with ADHD

With Ani Møller, AuDHD Leadership Coach

ADHD rates have doubled in Australia since the start of the pandemic. Many of us finally had a moment to pause and reflect, and with that came the realisation that we had ADHD all along, even if most of us didn’t know much about ADHD. We commonly hear about ADHD in children - but what if you’re a senior leader, just now realising that you have ADHD too?

People with ADHD struggle with cognitive processes called “Executive Functions”. Executive functions are the skills in our brains that help us achieve things and relate to people. They include short-term memory, attention, time management, and so on. People with ADHD often have rare skills in particular areas, but will also have difficulty managing certain executive functions.

People with ADHD are known for certain strengths - hyperfocus, creative thinking, and high performance under pressure. These are sought-after qualities, especially in a leader. However, someone with these strengths might be held back by how they perceive time, distractions, emotional regulation or what they hyperfocus on.

This webinar will talk about the challenges leaders with ADHD face, and some tips to help you maximise your strategic potential as a leader with ADHD.


Maximising Potential for Leaders with ADHD

Join Steph and Camey - your resident Account Management Agony Aunts, as we host a monthly Q\&A delving into all things Suiting. 

This month’s Question: How do I go about managing a particularly challenging client?

Join us for an easy lunch & learn to talk tips on dealing with a difficult client.


Dealing with a Difficult Client

Pitching for work can be costly, time consuming and mentally draining for so many agencies and is often considered a necessary evil, but does it need to be this way?

I'm going to be sitting down with Darren Woolley, the founder and CEO of Trinity P3 to explore " What Makes a successful Pitch in 2024"

We will be looking at:

\- What Clients are looking for in a partner agency.

\- Common mistakes that agencies make in the pitch process.

\- What is the magic sauce when it comes to a pitch.

\- How Indie agencies can compete with the larger agencies.

\- How agencies can put themselves on the radar of opportunities.


What Makes a Winning Pitch in 2024

Regardless of the size of the business that you are currently running, consistent themes keep popping up. Business owners are finding themselves more stressed with less free time than when they worked for somebody else.

If this sounds familiar then you'll want to join our next webinar with Sam Wood (Fractional COO) . We will break down step by step actions required to grow a business sustainably whilst allowing you to not be involved day to day.

We will explore :

\- Key hires needed for growth and when to hire

\- The art of delegating and outsourcing

\- How to get the best out of your finance team

\- Setting up world-class systems and processes

\- Benefits of hiring fractional C-suite talent

\- Making sure your offering is market fit

\- What makes an agency desirable for sale?


Regaining Control: A practical workshop for agency and business owners looking to take a step back from running their business day to day

About

Speaker

Sam Wood

Founder at OTTESU

Replays

Where are all the Dads in Ads?

Maximising Potential for Leaders with ADHD

Dealing with a Difficult Client