We are thrilled to announce the latest addition to Sunrise Australia 2024 – the Foundations Stage.
Foundations is all about personal growth, featuring a series of practical workshops designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Whether you're a founder, operator, or investor, we've crafted sessions to inspire and empower you.
Expect hands-on, tactical sessions led by inspiring figures from our community, alongside open-ended workshops aimed at unlocking new facets of your potential.
Here's a taste of what you can look forward to:
You Need a Career Strategy
Career strategy is the art of continuously choosing your next steps throughout your professional journey. Join Lucy Wark, co-founder of sexual wellness brand Normal and career skills platform Fuzzy, as she guides you through the fundamentals of career strategy. This session will help you answer critical questions like "What skills should I invest in? What will truly bring career fulfillment? How can I navigate a career transition if I'm not satisfied with my current path? Should I optimize for learning, culture, colleagues, money, personal brand, credentials, lifestyle – or aim for a balance of all?"
Flow State Breathwork: The Consciousness of Creativity
Explore the transformative power of breathwork with Dave Murphy, a renowned flow state coach and breathwork expert. This immersive workshop will take you on a deep breathwork journey to enhance creativity, unlock peak performance, and access the optimal state of consciousness: flow. Learn practical techniques to enhance mindfulness, sharpen focus, and eliminate distractions, propelling you into a state of effortless excellence. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or athlete, this session is your gateway to mastering flow through the power of your breath.
Sales Principles for Accelerating Your Career
Sales skills are essential, not just for salespeople but for driving your career forward in interviews, projects, and promotions. Dan Brockwell from Earlywork (Australia’s first tech sales bootcamp) will deliver a practical talk on how to accelerate your career using sales principles.
Thriving in Transition: From Individual Contributor to Exceptional Leader
Join Lauren Humphrey, Co-Founder of Tandem and The Mintible, for a transformative workshop designed for those stepping into managerial roles. Discover your unique leadership style, master the art of feedback, and communicate with confidence to build a cohesive, high-performing team. Learn practical strategies for time management, goal setting, and task prioritization to set yourself up for success as a leader. This session is your key to unlocking your full potential and advancing your career as an exceptional manager.
Angel Investing 101 with Airtree’s Explorers Program
Learn the essentials of angel investing in this interactive workshop with Elicia McDonald from Airtree. She will cover why you might consider angel investing (and why you might not!), understanding the risk/reward trade-off, the importance of Power Law Distribution, portfolio diversification, and how to think about your investment budget.
These sessions are just the beginning. Keep an eye out for more program announcements as we approach Sunrise Australia 2024. In the meantime, tell a friend, grab your tickets from the Sunrise page, and come ready to learn with an open mind and heart.
We can’t wait to see you at Sunrise, fellow Travellers!