ACS Victoria presents the August 2018 Young Professionals Half-Day Conference
Targeted towards but not limited to students currently completing their studies, this special event will allow participants to keep abreast with their professional development through the facilitation of three separate sessions, highlighting ways in which you can stand out and succeed as a skilled professional.
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About this event
The morning will consist of three workshops, each facilitated by a different industry professional and topic. Each session will allow participants to keep abreast with their professional development and provide further insight into what steps they can take to help build a successful career within IT.
This Young Professionals Half-Day Conference will aim to help improve your awareness and understanding of the IT sector, and develop your overall skills in preparation of entering the workforce.
Continued professional development can deliver a deeper understanding of what it means to be a professional, and ensures that your knowledge stays relevant and up to date within the industry. Don't miss this special event.
Session 1 - "Making English the Language of your Heart: Using Passion and Emotion in your Speaking Style"
Presented by Amy Rashap
“It ain’t what you do, but the way that you do it . . . that’s what gets results.”
This 1939 tune carries a very wise message for the job seeker and public speaker. There is some truth to a slight alteration of this song’s message:
“It ain’t what you say, it’s the way that you say it . . . that’s what gets results.”
In order to connect with others, of course you must have a great story to tell — with fabulous, audience-focused content — but it is equally important to know how to use your voice to carry your story forward. What good is a great story that will draw people to you if your voice itself doesn’t attract others to you?
Many of you speak English as a second, or third (or fourth!) language. Some of you may view English as a utilitarian language—one that is spoken primarily for school and work. Perhaps some of you go home at the end of the day, and with relief speak to your family and friends in your mother tongue. You may not view English as a source of joy. That attitude can actually be a disadvantage as you hit the streets looking for a job, or hoping to advance your career in an English-speaking environment.
In this talk, I hope to give you copious examples of how speaking with passion in English can change your attitude towards this language and make you a more confident communicator. I’ll be talking about the vocal tools you need to be able to speak eloquently and clearly, and I’ll show lots of examples from amazing speakers who speak English as a second language. You will receive handouts with exercises that you can do at home in order to practice speaking English with passion and—perhaps—joy?
It can make a difference.
Session 2 - "Tools and tips for moving your cyber security career forward"
Presented by Claire Pales
While landing a job in security is an exciting and challenging process, with the right tools you can find and secure a great role.
In this presentation, Claire Pales, author of ‘The Secure CIO’ will discuss key areas to consider when joining or planning your next step in the cyber security industry. From the value of networking to targeted interview questions, this talk will provide you with actions to take to move your career forward.
Session 3 - "How watching Disney movies on Netflix leads to career success"
Presented by Dayle Stevens
Did you know that watching Disney movies on Netflix was essential for your career? Are you ready to master the number one leadership skill for the next decade? This workshop is an invitation for you to dramatically increase your presence and ability to influence. You will learn how to use storytelling to connect, engage and inspire, for unprecedented personal and business success.
The workshop format is split into three sections aimed at leading the participants through understanding business storytelling, understanding how to craft business stories, then creating and delivering their first story.
This workshop is intended for anyone who is ready for the challenge of being able to truly move others through the power of storytelling at work. It is suitable for students, professionals at any stage of their career, and for entrepreneurs. Less experienced participants will learn to use storytelling to increase their ability to communicate and influence others. More experienced participants will learn to use storytelling to dramatically increase their leadership presence.
Professional Year students - Attending the half-day conference will count for all 6 CPD hours required to complete your studies. All three sessions must be attended in order for your enrollment to be processed.
Speakers
For more than 15 years, Claire gained experience establishing teams and leading award-winning security strategies throughout Australia and Asia including Hong Kong, China and India.
Claire’s focus is to grow and coach information security professionals and help businesses to establish exceptional information security practices.
Based in Melbourne, Claire is a mum to four children, a sought after speaker, an industry writer and advocate for women in cyber.
Dayle is a GM at AGL Energy Ltd where she is helping AGL amplify the potential of their people through technology. Dayle is also an ambassador at Girl Geek Academy, a Non-Executive Director at Robogals, and a Tutor at Cambridge University’s Queens’ Young Leaders Programme.
Previously she was a CIO at National Australia Bank and has over 25 years experience in the technology industry with roles all over the globe.
Dayle is an award winning leader, being named in the CIO50 list of the top CIOs in Australia, twice winning Australian Computer Society Digital Disruptor Awards, twice a finalist in Australia’s premier business women’s awards & a winner of Australia’sTechDiversity award. Dayle credits her storytelling skills for part of her success and has shared this workshop with hundreds across Australia.
Amy Rashap, Ph.D. is owner of the coaching service Eloquent English (www.eloquentenglish.com). Her tagline tells it all: “It’s your story. Get it right.” Dr Rashap has coached communication primarily to non-native English speakers, helping them refine their stories, whether that story be a job interview, annual report or business presentation.
Dr Rashap worked in Singapore for ten years, where she coached public speaking, business English and accent reduction to senior Singapore officials and business managers and executives; her clients have included Johnson & Johnson, MARIS Navigation and the Singapore Housing Board. She also taught communication at National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and established an English-language program at the Earth Observatory of Singapore (of NTU). Since moving to Australia, Amy has worked as a chief storyteller for Diaspora Action Australia, and has led communication workshops with the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, the Centre for Multicultural Youth and the Royal Society of Victoria (among others). Presently she is working as an international student adviser for Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne.
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- Online registration ends at the time stated on the event registration page.
Cancellation and Refund
All cancellations must be processed through the website, a refund will only be considered if it is at least 3 working days prior to the event.
Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
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