A Women’s Leadership Experience Built for Impact
Lead with Confidence. Influence with Clarity. Rise with Strength
Step Up is a leadership development program created by women, for women — designed to help you rise, lead and succeed in the real world of business.
Delivered by a team of powerhouse female facilitators, Step Up builds the clarity, courage and commercial confidence needed to lead authentically, strategically and visibly.
This is more than development — it’s elevation.
Core Focus Areas
- Overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome
- Building strategic influence and executive presence
- Leading authentically — with confidence, not conformity
- Setting boundaries and communicating with impact
- Career mapping, negotiation and sponsorship
- Networking and connection within a trusted leadership community
How We Deliver
- Flagship 4-month group experience
- Custom internal programs for female cohorts
- Leadership retreats, keynote presentations and events
- One-off workshops or full leadership journeys
- Available in-person or online
Who It's For
- Aspiring and emerging female leaders
- Current women leaders seeking to rise further
- High-potential women ready for their next leadership opportunity
Business Impact
- More confident, visible and strategic female leaders
- Increased retention of emerging female talent
- Stronger diversity of thought and leadership pipeline
- Greater organisational resilience and innovation
Led by Experience. Fuelled by Connection. Built for Women Ready to Rise.
Meet the team of female facilitators delivering Step Up — leaders who walk the talk and know how to lift others with them.
It's Time To Step Up
Our Speakers
Kate Lalak
Kate is an experienced business leader, consultant and coach with over 24 years across corporate and entrepreneurial environments. After 17 years leading sales and commercial growth at brands like TEG, Sydney FC and Foxtel, she launched a consulting business in 2018, helping organisations like Salesforce, H&R Block and Genea strengthen sales strategies, develop confident leaders, and build internal capability.
Kate brings real-world leadership experience, sharp commercial acumen, and a passion for empowering women to lead with clarity, confidence and impact.
Kim Anderson
Kim is a creative and strategic force behind some of Australasia’s most iconic sporting and cultural moments — from winning World Cup bids to elevating the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Currently Managing Director of Octagon Australia, Kim blends bold vision with practical leadership. Whether inspiring audiences or delivering leadership masterclasses, her insights drive people to think bigger, achieve more, and evolve into the best version of themselves.
Wendy Gower
Wendy brings global leadership experience across London, Sydney and Melbourne, working with leading brands to build high-performing teams. Renowned for empowering emerging female leaders, Wendy combines challenge and support to foster innovation and exceptional performance. Today, she develops the next generation of marketing trailblazers through large-scale workshops and tailored leadership programs for organisations like Nova and SBS.
Suzi Petrozzi
Suzi is a dynamic speaker, trainer and facilitator specialising in female empowerment and leadership. She has inspired countless women to lead with confidence and impact, partnering with organisations like Chubb, American Express, Foxtel and Allianz. Through keynote presentations and panel leadership, Suzi champions gender diversity, resilience, and breaking barriers in leadership.
Kyah Simon
Kyah, Matilda #17, was the first Indigenous Australian to score at a FIFA Women’s World Cup. She has represented Australia 111 times internationally, playing in both the A-League Women and the U.S. National Women’s Soccer League. Now an engaging speaker and presenter, Kyah shares insights on leadership, team culture, resilience, and high performance with corporate audiences across Australia.