SheSpeaks Security stands as a transformative pillar, meticulously designed to empower women in the cybersecurity industry, enhancing their public speaking skills and providing them with the platform to amplify their voices. The pillar addresses the critical issue of underrepresentation of women in speaking engagements, conferences, and media, striving for equal gender representation in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.
SheSpeaks Security targets women in the security industry, aiming to empower them with enhanced public speaking skills. This program is designed for women who seek to confidently communicate their ideas and experiences, contributing to a more inclusive and dynamic security community.
1. Empowering Through Public Speaking: SheSpeaks Security is designed to be a transformative experience, aiming to empower participants to not only find their voice but to use it with confidence and impact. Through tailored training and workshops, participants learn the art and science of effective public speaking. The objective is not just to teach them to convey information but to inspire, influence, and captivate their audience, ensuring that their ideas resonate in the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity.
2. Promoting Gender Equality: One of the central missions of SheSpeaks Security is to actively contribute to breaking down gender barriers within the cybersecurity industry. By fostering an environment where women are not only encouraged but celebrated as speakers and thought leaders, the pillar promotes equal representation. This objective aligns with the broader goal of creating a cybersecurity sector that reflects the diversity of talent and perspectives, ultimately contributing to a more robust and innovative industry.
3. Confidence and Expertise Building: Beyond the mechanics of public speaking, SheSpeaks Security recognises the need for participants to develop both confidence and expertise. Confidence is cultivated through a supportive learning environment, constructive feedback, and practical experience.
The AWSN Powerful Presenter program is designed to offer women within the security industry the skills to deliver impactful presentations and enhance audience engagement. Techniques taught throughout the program empower participants to exhibit exceptional public-speaking abilities which they can then utilise throughout all aspects of their career. This program is designed to bring women within the security industry together in a supportive environment and fine tune their abilities to deliver impactful and powerful presentations. Participants will gain invaluable skills empowering them to communicate with clarity, impact and confidence which will enable them to further progress their career within the industry and attract more opportunities.
This is a program that aims to support women in the cybersecurity industry in Australia by providing professional public speaking coaching and assistance. The program focuses on women who have never presented at a security conference before and have been working in a security role for at least three years. The program’s primary goal is to address the underrepresentation of women in the cybersecurity industry especially in conferences and media platforms. By creating a supportive environment, the program will help women develop their public speaking skills and deliver impactful presentations. Through training sessions, individual coaching and group rehearsals, participants will gain confidence and refine their presentation content.
By nurturing diverse perspectives and voices, SheSpeaks Security contributes significantly to breaking the cycle of unconscious bias. The result is a more inclusive and dynamic security community where the insights and expertise of women are not only heard but valued by a wider audience. AWSN Academy is deeply committed to supporting women in their speaking journeys, ensuring that their valuable contributions play a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the Australian security landscape.
