Accentuated You - Leadership Programme for Ethnically Diverse Women

Accentuated is a six-month leadership programme designed for ethnically diverse women to step into their authentic leadership identity and power.

What is the Accentuated programme?

Accentuated spans over five or six months with four in-person workshops (Thursday 14th March, Friday 26th April, Friday 7th June and Friday 19th July) and three online group coaching sessions (dates and times to be confirmed.)

In this programme, you will:

Define your authentic leadership and purpose, explore what makes you unique as a leader, and understand how your cultural background is an asset.
Cultivate a confident mindset so that you are no longer battling with imposter syndrome or any minimising self-talk and work habits.
Shine brighter by learning to communicate your value clearly, influence fearlessly and handle stereotyping and racism.
Expand your network and lead by example to build up the next generation of diverse leaders.

Rātā Foundation is heavily subsidising up to eight places on this programme. Participants are expected to make a contribution of $250 plus GST.

What is the criteria to apply for a Rātā-funded place on the programme?

The criteria for one of these funded places is as follows:

You would have immigrated to New Zealand or have been born in New Zealand with an indigenous or ethnic cultural background. You have been recognised by your organisation or your community as having leadership potential or as being likely to influence and impact at a wider or more senior level.

One or more of the following statements would apply to you:

I am actively involved in volunteering in my community.
I am actively helping in my community and/or championing diversity by working with a minority or disadvantaged group.
My organisation is a not-for-profit.
If you are interested in applying for one of the Rātā-funded places, please submit this form as soon as you can, but no later than 5pm on Sunday 3rd March.
You will also need to email suki@asyou.org a support letter from a leader in your organisation or community, who can verify your community/volunteering work and show you have been recognised as having leadership potential.
If you have any questions about this application, please contact programme coach Suki Xiao at suki@asyou.org or book her in for a free 30min chat.

If successful, you will present or write a one-page report to Rātā Foundation at the end of the programme, sharing your learning outcomes and achievements.