Stepping into Leadership
WoTL’s Stepping into Leadership Program transforms the lives of women in agriculture and rural communities through the offering of quality professional development, coaching, networking and mentoring support.
Specifically designed for emerging leaders in agriculture and agribusiness looking for training and support to step into leadership roles in industry, community or business, the program enables women to build personal leadership skills through participation in face-to-face professional development and the ongoing support provided through individual coaching, mentoring and webinars.
Applications for the 2026 Stepping Into Leadership Program are now closed. The 2027 program will be open for applications, mid-September, 2026. Please check back to this page, and keep an eye on our Facebook.
This group has helped me find myself again and rediscover my strengths to help me, my community and my family. I’m very grateful, my mentor was a perfect fit for me.
The personal growth during the Stepping into Leadership program was amazing, and with the skills and tools I learnt, I was able to apply these to both my consulting business and our farming business. The coaching during the program built my confidence and taught me how to make better decisions.
Program benefits:
- Understand your personal skills and strengths.
- Identify your core values.
- Develop your personal and leadership vision.
- Build a supportive network from across industries.
- Join the Stepping into Leadership alumni.
Key program dates:
The Stepping into Leadership program runs over 8 months and includes:
- 2-day leadership workshop (17 – 18 February 2026)
- Mentor and Leaders workshop (18 June 2026) with a dinner the evening before.
- Workshop and networking graduation event (17 September 2026)
- Individual coaching
- Individual mentoring
- 3 online discussion groups
*All face to face activities will take place in Adelaide in 2026.
Application Period:
Applications for the 2026 program are now closed. To register your interest for future programs, contact WoTL Executive Officer, Kim Blenkiron, on eo@wotl.com.au.
WoTL does not wish for finances to be a barrier to participation. We are able to offer payment plans, or provide letters of support for grant and bursary applications that may be relevant to you.
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2026 Delivery Partners:
2023 Stepping into Leadership graduates with WoTL Chairperson, Susie Green, and SA Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development and Minister for Forest Industries, Clare Scriven.