Strategic Presence & Self-Advocacy – 1 Day Course, Wollongong

Schedule

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Regus Burelli Street | Wollongong, NS

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Learn how to communicate your value, build visibility, and confidently advocate for growth, recognition, and professional advancement.
About this Event

Bring your team and save:

1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs/Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session


Course Overview:

This workshop empowers professionals to advocate for themselves effectively and confidently in the workplace. Through interactive exercises and structured learning, participants will learn how to communicate their value, gain visibility, handle difficult conversations, and position themselves strategically for growth and recognition. The session emphasizes building presence, influence, and assertive professional communication.


Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Communicate their strengths and professional value with confidence
  • Build a visible and respected presence in their organization
  • Influence decisions and gain support without authority
  • Navigate workplace politics positively and professionally
  • Respond to challenges assertively and constructively
  • Apply a personalized self-advocacy strategy for growth and recognition

Who can Attend?
  • Mid-level professionals
  • Women professionals and emerging leaders
  • Team leads & project coordinators
  • Professionals seeking promotion or role advancement
  • Anyone who wants to improve their influence and visibility in the workplace

Why Choose this Course?

Most professionals work hard but do not always get recognized. This program teaches how to confidently communicate your contributions, build strategic visibility, and advocate for opportunities that align with your growth goals. It focuses on developing a strong professional voice that is respected and influential.

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Want to train your entire team together?
In-house workshops can be customized to match your organization’s culture, leadership expectations, and development frameworks. This ensures your team learns consistent communication standards and applies the same practical advocacy strategies across departments.

Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session:


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Agenda
Module 1: Understanding Self Advocacy

Info: • What self-advocacy means in professional settings
• Identifying behaviors that limit recognition
• Clarifying your value and strengths
• Icebreaker Activity


Module 2: Communicating Value with Clarity & Confidence

Info: • Articulating achievements and contributions
• Assertive communication frameworks
• Delivering messages with presence and confidence
• Activity


Module 3: Influencing Without Authority

Info: • Navigating hierarchy and informal power networks
• Adapting communication styles for different stakeholders
• Building trust and credibility
• Role Play


Module 4: Building Professional Visibility

Info: • Strategic relationship building
• Participation, leadership, and showcasing work effectively
• Managing self-promotion without overstepping
• Case Study


Module 5: Handling Pushback & Workplace Challenges

Info: • Staying composed in difficult conversations
• Responding to rejection and resistance
• Creating psychological resilience
• Simulation Exercise


Module 6: Creating a Strategic Growth Network

Info: • Identifying mentors, sponsors, and allies
• Mapping internal influence pathways
• Expanding cross-functional visibility
• Group Brainstorm Activity


Module 7: Personal Self Advocacy Action Plan

Info: • Setting clear goals for visibility and recognition
• Building consistency and follow-through
• Tracking progress and reinforcing habits
• Action Plan Review


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Where is it happening?

Regus Burelli Street, Burelli Street Level 1 1 Burelli, Wollongong, Australia

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