ICON Mentoring

Mentoring is strong within the ICON community and this facilitated program actively connects mentors and mentees in the same geographic region.

ICON’s most senior members take pride in giving back to the profession via mentoring relationships and mentees benefit from the significant experience and networks of these leaders.

ICON’s mentoring program, run via the Next Step program, encourages mentees to take ownership of their own goals and aspirations and actively seek advice from their mentors. Mentors encourage mentees to identify current and future challenges, helping them to become prepared and resilient professionals.

Mentors also benefit from the program by polishing their leadership skills and getting fresh perspectives from younger professionals.


The program encourages mentees to:

Identify goals and create strategies to achieve these goals

Receive advice and networking opportunities

Confront and discuss existing challenges

Identify their next challenge

Mentors will benefit from:

Developing their own leadership skills while helping others to develop theirs

Learning from mentees’ innovative ideas and concepts

Developing creative solutions to challenges presented by the mentee

Helping to shape the careers of marketers within professional services

Giving back to the professional services sector  which they have been part of for many years    

There are both immediate and long term benefits for mentees:

Strategies and tools for achieving career aspirations

A stronger sense of professional self

Increased self esteem and confidence

Improvement in existing skills and development of new skills

An insight into leadership and management roles

Increased networking opportunities    

ICON is looking for senior professionals in our member firms who are interested in giving back to our profession by mentoring participants in this year’s Next Step program. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, please get in touch.


Mentoring Events

Upcoming events

    • 21 March 2023
    • 12:30
    • 14 June 2023
    • 14:00
    • In-person and online. Register for the full program here or individual sessions through the events page.
    Register

    ICON is pleased to announce our upcoming 2023 development program for those on the cusp of leadership roles.

    Fast Track will take BD & Marketing professionals with 7-10 years’ experience on a six-part program; assisting them to become trusted advisors, team leaders, managers and mentors.

    If this sounds like a program for you, or one of your team members, please register your interest today, or to get further information, email info@iconapac.com

    PROGRAM DETAILS:

    Each session has been designed to develop a particular skillset and will run fortnightly between March and May 2023. You will receive take-aways and recordings from each session as well as networking and contact development opportunities throughout.

    View the full program here.

    Session 1: 21-24 March - 2 hour Networking In-Person 

    21 March - Sydney | 22 March - Brisbane | 23 March - Melbourne | 23 March - Singapore | 24 March - Online

    Join your local chapters for our opening session IN PERSON. A great opportunity to network with speakers and other Fast Track participants, we'll also be leading a discussion on "What is the role of BD & Marketing in Professional Services firms?"

    Full programs will be shared with participants, and an online event is also available. 

    Session 2: Monday, 27 March - 1.5 hrs Influence Skills Workshop with Keith Dugdale, The Business of Trust (Webinar)

    Keith Dugdale is Founder of the Business of Trust and Co-Author of Smarter Selling, after a 25+ year career with PWC in Europe, Asia and Australia, he now helps firms in building trust internally and to grow sales. He will share how to better INFLUENCE leaders in the business through:

    • Adapting your behaviour to different types of people
    • Asking questions which help you engage with leaders
    • Being seen as a critical person for the business strategy

    Speaker: Keith Dugdale, The Business of Trust


    Session 3:  Tuesday, 18 April - 1.5 hrs Opportunity Skills Leadership Panel including Warwick Absolon, PwC (Webinar) Amanda Fong, Build Apps (Webinar) and Danielle De Amicis, SAS (Webinar)

    In this panel session and workshop, participants will hear from industry leaders on how to identify, develop and pitch OPPORTUNITIES. They'll share how they've done so in their own careers, and what they look for in the people in their teams.

    Speaker: Warwick Absolon, PwC

    Speaker: Amanda Fong, Build Apps

    Speaker: Danielle De Amicis, SAS


    Session 4: Thursday, 11 May - 1.5 hrs Collaboration Skills Workshop with Clifford Morgan, Author of the Coaching Leader + Fireside Chat Guest Cheryl Lee, Herbert Smith Freehills (Webinar)

    Clifford Morgan is an Organisational Psychologist, Leadership Coach and Author. In this fireside chat with Cheryl Lee from HSF on COLLABORATION, they’ll use frameworks from Clifford’s book The Coaching Leader to share the essential skills to enhance your leadership and develop your people every day. Giving you the key skills to manage your team members.

    Speaker: Clifford Morgan, Lumian Consulting

    Speaker: Cheryl Lee, Herbert Smith Freehills



    Session 5:
     Wednesday24 May - 1.5 hrs Networking Skills Workshop with Janine Scott, The Gap Collective (Webinar)

    Janine is a B2B marketing and communication specialist with more than 25 years’ experience working as a strategic business partner and executive leader in national and international organisations. She will share key insights from her 3 Pillars of Influence program about how to create impact and demonstrate value using your NETWORK and those who are important to your success.


    Speaker: Janine Scott, The Gap Collective


    ** BONUS** Session 6: Wednesday, 14 June - 1 hr CMO panel with ICON Fast Track Sponsors, Dalton Handley (Webinar)

    Our sponsors Dalton Handley are pleased to present an exclusive CMO panel as a bonus session for Fast Track participants. The CMOs will share insights and tips on how individuals can fast track their career to the next level with real-life examples on what they look for when hiring and promoting their team. They might even share some personal tips on how they made it to the top! Our panel includes:

    • Halina Kochanowicz, Chief Commercial Officer at IPH Limited, former BD Director at Corrs and Head of BD KWM.
    • Belinda ColesHead of Business Development and Marketing Australia at DLA Piper
    • Daniel QuinnCo-Chief Marketing Officer at Gilbert + Tobin
    • Rory GrantCo-Chief Marketing Officer at Gilbert + Tobin

    Don't miss this session hosted and presented by Dalton Handley.

    Fast Track pricing:

    ICON members: AU$350

    Non Members:  AU$450

    Single sessions can also be purchased at AU$100 for ICON members or AU$120 for non-members via the individual event pages, or register for the full series above.


    *SGD and HKD price estimates for the program: SGD ~315 and HKD ~1,730 for members, and for non-members SGD ~402 and HKD ~2,222. Prices are based on current exchange rates and may vary depending on exchange rate and banking institution.

    Members who complete the full program will be eligible for the ICON Fast Track 2023 badge.


     


    ICON Fast Track 2023 is proudly sponsored by Dalton Handley



    • 27 March 2023
    • 13:30 - 15:00
    • Online
    Register

    ICON is pleased to announce our upcoming 2023 development program for those on the cusp of leadership roles.

    Fast Track will take BD & Marketing professionals with 7-10 years’ experience on a five-part program; assisting them to become trusted advisors, team leaders, managers and mentors.

    Session 2: 27 March 2023 - 1.5 hrs Influence Skills Workshop with Keith Dugdale, The Business of Trust (Webinar)

    Presenter Details:

    Keith Dugdale, The Business of Trust

    Keith Dugdale is Founder of the Business of Trust and Co-Author of Smarter Selling, after a 25+ year career with PWC in Europe, Asia and Australia, he now helps firms in building trust internally and to grow sales. He will share how to better INFLUENCE leaders in the business through:

    • Adapting your behaviour to different types of people
    • Asking questions which help you engage with leaders
    • Being seen as a critical person for the business strategy

    Event Details:

    Monday, 27 March 2023
    Sydney / Melbourne - 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
    ICON members: AU$100
    Non Members:  AU$120

    Webinar login details will be sent to the registrant upon registration.


    • 18 April 2023
    • 12:30 - 14:00
    • Online, webinar links will be sent closer to event date.
    Register

    ICON is pleased to announce our upcoming 2023 development program for those on the cusp of leadership roles.

    Fast Track will take BD & Marketing professionals with 7-10 years’ experience on a five-part program; assisting them to become trusted advisors, team leaders, managers and mentors.

    Session 3: 18 April - 1.5 hrs Opportunity Skills Leadership Panel including Warwick Absolon, PwC (Webinar) Amanda Fong, Build Apps (Webinar) and Danielle De Amicis, SAS (Webinar)

    In this panel session and workshop, participants will hear from industry leaders on how to identify, develop and pitch OPPORTUNITIES. They'll share how they've done so in their own careers, and what they look for in the people in their teams.

    Presenter Details:

    Warwick Absolon, PwC

    Speaker: Amanda Fong, Build Apps


    Speaker: Danielle De Amicis, SAS



    Event Details:

    Tuesday, 18 April 2023
    Sydney / Melbourne - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    ICON members: AU$100
    Non Members:  AU$120

    Webinar login details will be sent to the registrant upon registration.

              
    • 11 May 2023
    • 12:30 - 14:00
    • Online
    Register

    Session 4: 11 May- 1.5 hrs Opportunity Skills Leadership Panel including Warwick Absolon, PwC (Webinar) Amanda Fong, Build Apps (Webinar) and Danielle De Amicis, SAS (Webinar)

    In this panel session and workshop, participants will hear from industry leaders on how to identify, develop and pitch OPPORTUNITIES. They'll share how they've done so in their own careers, and what they look for in the people in their teams.

    Presenter Details:


    Speaker: Clifford Morgan, Lumian Consulting



    Speaker: Cheryl Lee, Herbert Smith Freehills


    Event Details:

    Tuesday, 11 May 2023
    Sydney / Melbourne - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    ICON members: AU$100
    Non Members:  AU$120

    Webinar login details will be sent to the registrant upon registration.

              
    • 24 May 2023
    • 12:30 - 14:00
    • Online
    Register

    Session 5: 24 May - 1.5 hrs Networking Skills Workshop with Janine Scott, The Gap Collective (Webinar)

    Janine will share key insights from her 3 Pillars of Influence program about how to create impact and demonstrate value using your NETWORK and those who are important to your success.

    Presenter Details:


    Speaker:  Janine Scott, The Gap Collective


    Event Details:

    Wednesday, 24 May 2023
    Sydney / Melbourne - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    ICON members: AU$100
    Non Members:  AU$120

    Webinar login details will be sent to the registrant upon registration.

              
    • 14 June 2023
    • 12:00 - 13:00
    • Online
    Register

    Session 6 (Bonus session) : 14 June - 1 hour CMO Panel with ICON Fast Track Sponsors, Dalton Handley (Webinar)

    Our sponsors Dalton Handley are pleased to present an exclusive CMO panel as a bonus session for Fast Track participants. The CMOs will share insights and tips on how individuals can fast track their career to the next level with real-life examples on what they look for when hiring and promoting their team. They might even share some personal tips on how they made it to the top! Our panel includes:

    • Halina Kochanowicz, Chief Commercial Officer at IPH Limited, former BD Director at Corrs and Head of BD KWM.
    • Belina Coles, Head of Business Development and Marketing Australia at DLA Piper
    • Daniel Quinn, Co-Chief Marketing Officer at Gilbert + Tobin
    • Rory Grant, Co-Chief Marketing Officer at Gilbert + Tobin

    Don't miss this session hosted and presented by Dalton Handley.

    Event Details:

    Wednesday, 14 June 2023
    Sydney / Melbourne - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    ICON members: AU$100
    Non Members:  AU$120

    Webinar login details will be sent to the registrant upon registration.

              
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