Women in circles are creating change
What are Peer Circles?
When women get together in circles, the wisdom exchange is powerful.
Circles are a safe space where you can give voice to your dreams, goals and challenges - unapologetically.
Let's be real: women still face bias and other systemic barriers. Your circle is a place to share your experiences, give and get advice, be encouraged to reach goals, and celebrate each others wins. Most of all, circle members help each other elevate to be our very best selves, and collectively work towards creating a more gender equal world.
Whatever your goal—whether you’re working toward a promotion or building your confidence, changing careers or starting a business, wanting to drive change in your community and leave a legacy — your Circle will ignite your power to get there.
How Circles Work ...
Circles are small groups of (<12) women who commit to meet regularly to support each other, share openly and learn from each other, in an atmosphere of confidentiality and trust. Circles can be made up of friends, co-workers, industry peers, or for a shared purpose or theme.
Monthly Meetings. Circles work best when they meet regularly, on a set day / time of each month. Meetings can be in-person or virtually, with many circles now meeting online. You can set an agenda of monthly topics, or simply connect casually to share experiences.
Build your skills. We provide online mentoring support, links to free resources, tips and tools, videos and meeting guides. Rotating the circle facilitator role ensures everyone get's to lead a discussion topic.
Grab a pack of Connection Cards for great conversation starters.
Why Start a Circle?
Whether your Circle is made up of friends, like-minded peers, women in your community, across your company or industry sector, or women with shared interests in working together to influence change, you'll soon discover:
-> the benefit of discussing issues, and working on solutions together
-> the value of learning new skills through explored options and shared experiences
-> the strength boost of having a tight-knit 'A-Team' support group in your life.
ElevateHER has been facilitating womens circles since 2014 and now provides mentoring support and resources for Circle Leaders across Australia, through our National Circle Leaders Alliance club.
LEAN IN Network - Queensland
A Licensed LeanIn.Org network since November 2019, this network's core purpose is to encourage women in Queensland to start circles, and support Circle Leaders through regular contact, online Q&A sessions, and networking events where Circle Leaders can come together to ...
CONNECT + CO-ELEVATE + COLLABORATE
LEAN IN Network - Queensland
Official Launch Event - March 2020
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LEAN IN Network - Sydney
Originally registered as Lean In New South Wales, this LeanIn.Org network has been licensed since July 2020. It's core purpose is to build a strong network of circles across Sydney, and support Circle Leaders through regular contact, online Q&A sessions, and combined networking events where circle leaders and their members can ...
CONNECT + CO-ELEVATE + COLLABORATE
ElevateHER Australia is the auspicing NFP company providing support to both
Lean In Network - Queensland and
Lean In Network - Sydney.
We welcome all LeanIn.Org affillitated community and company networks and circles to
join our national alliance.
- "I love the power of female community. Ambition and connectivity drives empowerment and challenges inequality. Leaning in has made me more successful, more resilient and energised as a part of a growing movement"Kayla - Founder / Leader - Lean In New South Wales + ElevateHER Australia Board Member
- "I want to enable women to sit in the drivers seat and take control of their own destiny."Jacinta - ElevateHER Circle Alumni + Inaugural Lean In QLD - Lead Team Member
- "Closing the gender leadership gap is an imperative for organisations that want to perform at the highest level."Hurriyet - Gender Equality Ambassador, JCU Cairns
- "Females have an innate ability to deliver strong leadership with compassion. I'm ready to lead positive change for a sustainable future."Jules - ElevateHER Network Supporter, Queensland