Presentation from the Women in AV event on 8 November 2018, highlighting the benefits of applying for the WAVE mentoring programme aimed at women working in the UK's AV industry.

1. Why you should consider applying to our
Mentoring Scheme
Prepared by Abi Brown @ Openingz.com / Women in AV Lead South & UK
07720 097 478
AbigailB@openingz.com
8 November 2018
www.womeninavuk.com

2. Key benefits for you:
• Building a valuable network among like-minded peers across the
industry
• Gaining confidence – speaking up; pay rise; presenting at events;
managing staff
• Understanding the wider sector and where future career paths may lie
• Having a circle of trust with your Mentees – sharing
issues/problems/getting advice
• Enjoying the dedicated support of a Mentor for 6 months
• Access to industry events and activities
• Gaining new skills (i.e. presenting/negotiation/interviews)

3. Moving forward:
• Do you have the support from your company/manager?
• Are you prepared to commit to the program?
• Are you prepared to drive your journey?
• Will you embrace the opportunity?
• Listen/Share/Support – your peer network is vital

4. To conclude:
Any questions or concerns that we can address for you?
 We will hear from a couple of mentees who will share their
experience
 What are your motivations?
 Have you considered what goals will drive you?

5. WAVE Team:
• Abi Brown, MD @ Openingz.com @OpeningzByAbi / @WomenInAV
07720 097 478 AbigailB@Openingz.com
• Carrie Wootten, Programme Director @CMCW16 /
WAVEMentoring@gmail.com 07789 260 456
• Sadie Groom, MD @ Bubble Agency
• Toni Moss, MD & Owner @ CDEC Limited

6. Our Gold sponsors:

7. Our Silver sponsors:

8. Our Bronze sponsors: