McKinsey & Company are dedicated to developing female leaders at every stage of your career. At university, there are amazing opportunities to inspire and lead, be it in student clubs, community groups, or at work. Based on our Centred Leadership research, we have custom designed the Women in Leadership Forum to help you bring your best and truest self to your leadership roles. What is the Forum?Over three sessions, you will join a community of like-minded women to explore:
  • Meaning: Finding your purpose and leading with your strengths
  • Framing: Expanding your world view and overcoming setbacks
  • Connecting: Building a mutually supportive community
  • Engaging: Finding your voice and seizing opportunities
  • Energising: Recognising when and how to recharge your batteries

Who is the program designed for?

This program is ideal for you if:

  • You are a female university student in any discipline
  • Enjoy solving complex problems and thinking creatively
  • Wish to develop your leadership skills to make a greater impact your community

Where and when is it?The three sessions will take place in various locations across Australia & New Zealand. Please use the links below to view the forum dates for each location:


How to apply?

Using the above links, please submit your application by 11.59PM, Friday 19 July 2019.

Your application should be a single PDF which includes:

  • CV with ATAR (or equivalent)
  • University transcripts
  • A motivational letter of 200 words describing how you aspire to grow as a leader, and why this is important to you.

We look forward to learning more about you and hope to share in your leadership journey!