Women Leading Locally
Explore political mentoring for increased confidence and resilience in your role. Gain wisdom and real-life experience to better serve your electorate.
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Masterclass #10: April 19th 2023 Time for Lift Off! With Licia Heath CEO Women for Election and Ruth McGowan OAM
Reflections on our Fellowship topics Wednesday 24 August 2022: Masterclass 1 - Power Up Your Community Thursday 8 September 2022: Masterclass 2 - Governance for Local Government Leadership Wednesday 14 September 2022 & Wednesday 12 October 2022: Masterclass 3 Successful election campaigning for Local Government in Victoria, Part 1 and 2 Wednesday 5 October 2022 & Wednesday 19 October 2022: Masterclass 4 (Politics in Colour: Successful election campaigning for Local Government in Victoria, part 1 and 2) Wednesday 2 November 2022: Masterclass 5 - Navigating difficult conversations
Reflections on our Fellowship topics (cont) Wednesday 23 November 2022: Masterclass 6 - Halfway mark and mentoring Wednesday 8 February 2023: Masterclass 7 - Traditional and Social Media Upskilling Wednesday 1 March 2023: Masterclass 8 - Self-advocacy Wednesday 29 March 2023: Masterclass 9 - Politics in Colour: Candid Conversations Wednesday 19 April 2023: Masterclass 10 - Time for Lift Off! May 2023: Mentoring Circles begin
Some words about mentoring Mentoring goes beyond just 'information' ... it is the transfer of wisdom and real-life experience from someone who has walked the path before. Political mentoring is significantly different from traditional mentoring: as elected representatives you must decide how to serve the needs of your electorate. There is no management-defined way to perform your roles and, although you need to know certain rules and procedures, guidance from experienced mentors is often needed. WFE believes that political mentoring will enhance your Masterclass training and provide benefits such as increased confidence and resilience.
Stay afraid but do it anyway. What s important is the action. You don t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow Accountability is the glue that binds the commitment to the result. Bob Proctor I always I always wondered why wondered why somebody somebody doesn t do doesn t do something something about that. about that. Then I realized I Then I realized I was somebody. was somebody. Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin Carrier Fisher If not you then WHO? If not now, then WHEN? Hillel the Elder Change takes courage... Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you. Pericles I am experienced enough to do this. I am knowledgeable enough to do this. I am prepared enough to do this. I am mature enough to do this. I am brave enough to do this. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Some words about Accountability Accountability is the glue that binds the commitment to the result. There are two primary options in life: to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them. It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.
Breakout room in groups of 3 Considering this is our last Masterclass for this cohort it s time to share your actions that will help your campaign for office. What have you done since August 2022 to help with your campaign? What are you doing this month to help with your campaign? What do you intend to do over the next few months, before graduation in August, to help with your campaign?
A motivation matrix that will help you to manage feelings of overwhelm Stuff that needs to get done and by when Needs to happen right now (over the next week or fortnight) Can be done soon (over the next month or so) Can be done later (within the next 4-6 months) By myself Me with others Others to do
A motivation matrix that will help you to manage feelings of overwhelm Stuff that needs to get done and by when Needs to happen right now (over the next week or fortnight) Can be done soon (over the next month or so) By myself Me with others Others to do Purchase my URL Set up my Facebook page - with help from Jaz, my social media person Ask Darren if he can set up a Twitter and Instagram page for me that is ready to go Work on my draft 3x4 message so it is good enough and will be ready to go by the launch Set up my website, ready to launch - with help from Jaz Ask Sally if she can organise a professional photographer to take photos of me in the ward in 6 weeks. Organise candidate outfits for when I have to appear at media events. Do a video to announce my candidacy and soft launch - with communications support help Ben Ask Raj if he can help me with ordering t-shirts and caps with my name and slogan on them. Can be done later (within the next 4-6 months)
LETS REVISIT YOUR RUN UP TO E-DAY!
Countdown to election day Use your 100-day countdown plan to make the most of your last months before the election 1. Launch! 2. Complete the VEC candidate training and get ready to nominate 3. Promote you and your message via online posts and traditional media (radio, newspaper etc.) 4. Meet people: Door knock, attend events across your municipality, distribute your flyers (letterbox drop, supermarkets, noticeboards)
Countdown to election day 5. Advertise through social media and platforms 6. Comply with your obligations and follow the rules in the Candidate Handbook 7. Practice self-care. Schedule rest. Eat well. Hydrate. Be safe 8. Meet regularly with your team and volunteers 9. Consider if you will preference and how you will let voters know perhaps through flyers or mail 10. Prepare for E-Day; Nominate scrutineers, prepare your speech, press release and celebration traditional
POWER LIKE YOUVE NEVER SEEN Feminism isn t about making women stronger, women are already strong it s about changing the way the world perceives that strength. G.D. Anderson, Founder The Cova Project You are the ones we ve been waiting for!
Next steps Break down your actions to small steps that will move your campaign forward. Aim to do one thing every week for the next 12 months. Then, from April 2024, do one thing every day Stay focused on your purpose, WHY you are standing Stay connected WLL Facebook group ASK for support to reach your goals If you are not running (or not now) support other women to stand. Share your experience and knowledge and build your skills
