Innovate Communicate

14/08/2023

Come and hear from these incredible speakers at the Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM workshop **TOMORROW** Introducing: Mat Franklin and Dr Susan McGinty.

Mat Franklin is passionate about creating a safe, inclusive and kind organisation that allows people to bring their full selves to work. His company is ~65% women in cyber, ~30% LGBTIA+ and ~30% people with a disability. MF & Associates works with clients across management, technology and cyber security consulting and aims to be Canberra’s most trusted, ethical consulting firm, doing good work for our clients and doing right by their people.

Mat has held senior executive roles in defence, government, minerals, consulting and telecommunications and sits on not for profit, government and corporate boards. He has led two small businesses, rolls his eyes at start-up buzzwords, enjoys walking his Pomeranian named Darth, and is an alumnus of Harvard Business School.

Dr Susan McGinty is a global STEM leadership development expert, speaker and author and Director of . She's inspired to transform the profile of leadership for women in STEM- and security-related organisations across the world.

Susan is an award-winning scientist and highly regarded leader and leadership coach, with 25 years’ experience in STEM, Defence and National Security. She's also JUST BEEN (like on the weekend!) awarded the Women in STEM Leadership 2023 Leader of the Year Award. Congratulations Susan.

Join both Mat, Susan + other speakers + other incredible workshop participants. Register now! https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture

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14/08/2023

Come and hear from these incredible speakers at the Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM workshop **TOMORROW** Introducing: Alana Lundy and Hala Batainah.

Alana Lundy is a career Public Servant with nearly 30 years’ service across both the Commonwealth Government and the ACT Government. Having joined as a trainee, Alana has literally worked her way from the ground up through to senior and executive management positions. As a people focussed leader, she is a specialist in driving teams to achieve key deliverables through respect, mentoring, support, development and motivation.

Alana has spent the majority of her career in male-dominated departments where she has forged her leadership and management style around honesty and integrity. Frequently regarded as the “go to” person in whichever section she supports, Alana works at a fast pace with high energy to empower her staff to be part of their achievements. Having completed the YWCA Canberra She Leads Diploma of Leadership and Management in 2017, Alana compliments her extensive on-the-job experience with formal qualifications.

Hala Batainah has held senior executive roles in the Information Technology industry and is the Chair of the Canberra Innovation Network, an organisation creating impact for Canberra by accelerating start-ups, innovation and entrepreneurship.

She is the lead Principal Coach at Humanosity, a coaching practice focused on supporting leaders and teams who want to be human-centred in their personal and professional leadership. She was named WICked Woman of the Year (twice) by the Women in Information and Communication (WIC) for contributing to the IT industry and mentoring women in IT. Hala is originally from Jordan and loves calling Canberra home.

Join both Alana and Hala + other speakers + other incredible workshop participants on Tuesday. Register now! https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture

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12/08/2023

Communication is a fundamental human need. In most things we do we need to communicate with others, in some way. In research and innovation communication skills are critical.

Some people with a strong focus on using their STEM skills undervalue connection and communication. This is perilous.

Many organisations we've been engaging with are in flux. They're undergoing structural, funding and priority changes. This understandably means far less attention on non-urgent projects. But investing in communication and marketing is always important because organisations that are quiet get forgotten. When you prioritise engagement with stakeholders, real change is possible, far faster.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you connect with your customers and stakeholders

11/08/2023

Come and hear from these incredible speakers at the Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM workshop on Tuesday... Introducing: Dr Merryn McKinnon and Dr Chloe Lim.

Dr Merryn McKinnon is an Associate Professor at The Australian National University. Merryn's research contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between science, media and publics. She has done pivotal work exploring gender diversity in STEM and the representation of women in the media.

Dr Chloe Lim is an executive in the Australian Public Service. She has a PhD in medical science and worked in academia for over 14 years. She's also a career coach for women in STEM and an incredible science educator and entertainer. She's also an author and a reality TV star! As a balloon artist and entrepreneur she launched Giggly Wiggly Balloons in 2019. Her talent in balloon artistry propelled her to become a finalist on Channel 7’s Blow Up Australia featuring the best balloon artists in Australia.

Join both Merryn and Chloe + other speakers + other incredible workshop participants on Tuesday. Register now! https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture

11/08/2023

** Our top picks for National Science Week 2023** We’ve selected 23 awesome events and activities happening around the country, online, and in multiple locations. And want to share them with you!

Wherever you are around the country, check out what you can enjoy for . It starts tomorrow and goes until Sunday 20th August (with a few events happening over following weeks.)

👀 Did you know that National Science Week is one of the largest and longest running science festivals in the world? This year there’s more than 1,700 listings! 🤩



National Museum of Australia, City of Sydney, City of Wanneroo, Engineers Australia, Adelaide City Libraries, National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia, Science Gallery Melbourne, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Mornington Peninsula Astronomical Society - MPAS, National Science Quiz, Shepherdson College, Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, Darwin Festival, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Sapphire Coast Regional Science Hub and Sustainability Education Network, Shirty Science, Powerhouse Museum Inspiring Australia - National Networks National Science Week Australian Science Communicators (ASC) Science in Public

National Science Week 2023 is one of Australia’s biggest festivals. Here's Innovate Communicate's wrap-up of our top picks around the country.

10/08/2023

Honoured that Anna-Maria Arabia, the Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science, will be speaking at our workshop next week.

Anna-Maria has over 20 years’ experience in the science sector and is a champion for diversity in STEM.

The Australian Academy of Science is an independent not for profit organisation that provides authoritative and influential scientific advice, represents Australia on key international scientific bodies, builds public awareness and understanding of science, and champions and supports excellence in Australian science.

Anna-Maria has led significant reform in global science engagement, in science policy matters, and in improving diversity and inclusion in science.

** REGISTER NOW ** to hear from Anna-Maria & other incredible speakers AND contribute your ideas for making STEM more diverse. Register for the Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM Workshop https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture

Workshop details: 10am-12pm Tuesday 15 August at the Canberra Innovation Network!.

supported by YWCA Canberra and CBRIN.

09/08/2023

Chuffed to have the gender equity in STEM Workshop (on next Tuesday) featured in HerCanberra today. Such a fantastic outlet, sharing about all Canberra people and the local lifestyle.

STEM has a diversity issue. Lots of enthusiastic people are working to change the trajectory. Who's leading and what else needs to be done?

Come to the workshop next week: https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture

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The Advancing the Future: Gender Equity in STEM Workshop is for sharing ideas, getting inspired and helping document what’s working to achieve diversity.

31/07/2023

Hi there, we might not have met 👋🏼 I'm Claire, the Founder of Innovate Communicate.

Why did I start this business? Because I've always been passionate about innovation and solving problems. And I see how my communication and marketing expertise can benefit my first career choice: science. I also wanted a business that allowed me to work with clients wherever they were (or we were)... as a Defence partner/family.

Why a business related to STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths)? I started my career in science and see how much value it can add to us all. But that doesn't mean I think science has all the answers (more on that another time 😉). Our world has a lot of problems AND opportunities to solve these problems. We need evidence-based information and accessible knowledge from people with their hearts in the right place, working together.

I see a lot of potential for STEM folks to better communicate their ideas, passion and the knowledge they've uncovered. To inspire, connect and move innovation forward. AND, most importantly really, to work with people outside of STEM to design their research and projects.

More about me...
👩🏼 If you're into personality typing, I'm pretty solidly an ENFP, the 'campaigner' (check out 16personalities.com for a fun activity).
🐈 I feel grateful every day for my family, including my husband (who's very different to me in soooo many ways, including in business) and daughter & our cats and guinea pigs.
🌳 Nature is my happy place & where I go to recharge my batteries and creativity.
🦉 I am naturally a night owl but I now love 6am fast-paced gym classes.

What can clients expect from me in Innovate Communicate? That I'll bring all my interest, enthusiasm & diverse experience to the table. I always try to genuinely understand the problem (and system/contexts) and deliver something that solves the problem or at least takes us a step further in the intended direction. I'm also incredibly curious about what makes people tick & what gets them excited.

So, tell me, are you into personality/strengths tests or are you a night owl or not?

Hat tip to for the pic.

28/07/2023

Woohoo!! These incredible speakers, and awesome humans, said 'yes!' to speaking & participating in the Advancing the Future Workshop.

If you're in Canberra, come along and contribute your ideas to make a better science, tech, engineering, maths (STEM) future. We're exploring gender equity & diversity and why it's so powerful. People of all gender identities are invited!

🤩 Anna-Maria Arabia, Chief Executive of the Australian Academy of Science.
🤩 Merryn McKinnon, Associate Professor at The Australian National University, ANU Centre for the Public Awareness of Science CPAS.
🤩 Hala Batainah, Principal Coach at Humanosity (and Chair of CBRIN).
🤩 Mat Franklin, Managing Director at MF & Associates.
🤩 Susan McGinty, Dr, Director at Aya Leadership.
🤩 Dr Chloe Lim, Science Storyteller at Twisty Science... Over coming days I'll tell you a little more about our featured speakers...

WHEN? 15 Aug, 10am-12pm (includes coffee, snacks, networking).

Register for the FREE workshop - https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture & share with your networks 🙏

Thanks to Canberra Innovation Network! and YWCA Canberra for supporting this event & Belinda Newham for co-facilitating.

11/07/2023

What if you could help advance the future of Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths (STEM)? Here's your chance. Join the workshop!

Share your wisdom and ideas.

We're exploring gender equity in STEM. What's working? Who's leading?

Join us for a Workshop in .

When? Tuesday 15 Aug
Where? Canberra Innovation Network
How? Book https://bit.ly/AdvancingFuture

**It's National Science Week too!**

Thanks to our supporters YWCA Canberra and Canberra Innovation Network!

11/07/2023

What if you could help advance the future of Science, Tech, Engineering & Maths (STEM)? Here's your chance. Join the workshop!

Share your wisdom and ideas.

We're exploring gender equity in STEM. What's working? Who's leading?

Join us for a Workshop in .

When? Tuesday 15 Aug
Where? Canberra Innovation Network

**It's National Science Week too!**

Thanks to our supporters and

04/05/2023

Very interesting to watch this snippet from .

Students don't choose a course based on price. They choose it based on what'll set them up for life, what they're passionate about and what they're good at.

I'd challenge STEM organisations to think about how they're making working in STEM attractive (including leading with supportive, inclusive cultures) and sharing the positives, so young children and people can be attracted.

What do you think?

https://fb.watch/kjPFjvoUar/?mibextid=Nif5oz [link in bio].

-- Claire

[Image of the story from ABC News.]