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2006 Functions
All functions are held at The American Club, Level 15, 131 Macquarie Street, Sydney unless otherwise advised. The Club enjoys spectacular panoramic views across Sydney and the harbour with an elegant and relaxed ambience. Further details www.amclub.com.au

Members, please refer to 'Member Benefits' for Member Only and other events.
For Women's Network Australia events, please visit www.womensnetwork.com.au

February, Tuesday 21st Breakfast Seminar
7.00am for 7.15-9.00am
Carolyn Stafford "Relationship Marketing - effective marketing for financial services professionals"
Carolyn will outline the most effective relationship marketing practices you can use to win more clients. Carolyn Stafford is the Director of Connect Marketing Professionals, a highly respected professional in the world of marketing, and a popular speaker with a refreshingly honest approach to get people to think differently about marketing. Click here for more details and registration.


March, Tuesday 21st Breakfast Seminar
7.00am for 7.15-9.00am
Margaret Parkinson "Authentic Leadership"
In this session, you will be challenged to think about yourself as a leader and the steps you can take to build your authenticity with others, whether you are in a formal or informal leadership role. Discover the secrets of effective leadership and how you can inspire others. Click here for more details and registration.


April, Tuesday 11th Breakfast Seminar
7.00am breakfast service commences;7.30 presentation,concluding by 9.00am
"Mentoring for Success" sponsored by Citigroup
In conjunction with the launch of its fourth mentoring program for women in the finance industry, Women in Finance (NSW) is proud to host a panel discussion with four highly successful individuals. Learn how mentoring has played a key role in their careers, both at a personal and professional level. Facilitated by high profile fund manager Roger Montgomery, Chairman of Clime Asset Management. Click here for more details and registration.


May, Friday 12th Luncheon
12.30pm Lunch for 1pm Presentation
"Australian Lunch Week" with Dr. John Tickell
As part of the inaugural Australian Lunch Week sponsored by Sanitarium and supported by Nutrition Australia and Fitness Australia, Women in Finance (NSW) and The American Club present best-selling author of The Great Australian Diet, star of Channel 9's Celebrity Overhaul and highly sought after motivational speaker - Dr John Tickell. Click here for more details and registration.

May, Tuesday 16th Breakfast Seminar
7.00am - 9.00am
Susie Elelman "Media Magic - how to attract the right media attention, handle it like a pro, and be invited back!"
Whether you want to become a media star or just get the promotion you need for your business, it is vital that you learn how to attract the media and achieve free and positive publicity. Susie has spent over three decades in television, radio and print media and shares some of her interesting, amusing anecdotal stories that help you understand how the media works. Click here for more details and registration.


June, Tuesday 20th Breakfast Seminar
7.00am - 9.00am
Candy Tymson "Growing for a Change"
Are you equipped for the constant changes in your life and in business today? Learn how to handle the day-to-day pressures with confidence and ease in this special presentation. Increase your PP (personal power); learn the three things that will future proof your career; get a proven six-step formula for success; discover why most goals fail; discover a simple process to change unacceptable behaviour. Click here for more details and registration.


July, Tuesday 18th 'Xmas in July' Luncheon
12.15pm for 12.30-2.00pm
Wendy McCarthy AO "Don't fence me in"
Wendy McCarthy is passionate about the power of education and for four decades she has been a teacher, educator and change agent in Australian life. Her advocacy and leadership have been recognised nationally and in 1989 she was appointed an officer of the Order of Australia for outstanding contributions to community affairs, women's affairs and the Bicentennial celebrations. She has held many high-profile public and private sector positions and graced boardrooms across the country. It is this eclectic combination which gives her a unique profile and network nationally and internationally. Author of many articles and five books including her memoirs, Don't Fence Me In, Wendy McCarthy shares her experiences with the next generation of enterprising women. Click here for more details and registration.


August, Tuesday 15th Breakfast Seminar
7.00am - 9.00am
Jennifer Jefferies "Cracking the Balance Myth - how to have it all without losing your sanity along the way!"
Jennifer is one of Australia's best-known authors and speakers. She is a qualified health practitioner, but also a real person that has ridden the crest of a corporate boom, had it all and then had it all come crashing down around her. She's travelled the road to corporate burnout where she decided to change her life. Jennifer's simple, practical and proven 7 Steps to Sanity can bring balance to anyone living a busy life. Find out how you can have it all without sacrificing your health, sanity or sense of humour along the way. Click here for more details and registration.


September, Tuesday 19th Breakfast Seminar
7.00am - 9.00am
Robyn Henderson "The Art of Accidental Networking"
Global Networking Specialist, Robyn Henderson, will share 3 major clues why master networkers will create more business and social opportunities. Discover the big difference between males and females networking; how to organise innovative, low-cost, time-saving networking opportunities; how to get maximum return at every networking event; plus much more! Author of a number of best-selling books, Robyn promises to have some new publications hot off the presses at this breakfast event to put your career into top gear. Robyn has spoken in over 10 countries, presents over 150 times each year and has never advertised. All her work comes from networking, referrals and her website. Click here for more details and registration.


October, Tuesday 17th Breakfast Seminar
7.00am - 9.00am
Yvonne Collier (RH photo) & Jane Seymour (LH photo) "Get what you really want and know what you're entitled to!"- effective communication, people skills & workplace-related issues. Both in personal and professional life, our ability to communicate with others sincerely and effectively is the key to letting them know what we really want. Learn some simple and practical techniques that you can use to guarantee your desired results with Yvonne Collier, Director of Maddison Training. Workplace lawyer and accredited trainer and mediator, Jane Seymour, Partner at Australian Business Lawyers, specialises in employment and industrial relations law. Jane particularly assists clients to deal with workplace grievances, by investigation, facilitation and mediation. Her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of employee-related management and commercial issues will provide you with a greater understanding of your entitlements and responsibilities. Click here for more details and registration.


November, Tuesday 21st Breakfast Seminar
7.00am - 9.00am
Peter Baines "No time, no money, no staff....& no worries!"
One of Australia's most experienced disaster management specialists, Peter is a Detective Inspector of Operations within the Forensic Services Group of the NSW Police Force, and offers a rare insight into what it takes to lead powerfully, with integrity and compassion, in the most extraordinary of circumstances. He is a compelling speaker whose stories make audiences laugh and cry - and realise that with an inspirational leader and purpose, anything can be achieved. Peter demonstrates that within disaster management there are many valuable lessons for business and individuals alike. You will be moved, inspired and leave knowing that you can achieve a whole lot more with a whole lot less. Click here for more details and registration.