Professional Endorsements
“E-LEAD has been a launchpad that has enabled me to realise my potential, pursue my passions and go after the kind of career I’ve always aspired for. Attending the E-LEAD program was a pivotal moment for me in levelling up my career. It was here that I gained a window of insight into the mindsets of the most formidable leaders in APAC and had the realisation that the only difference between those great leaders and I was that they were simply further along in their career. That gave me the opportunity to see behind the veil as they revealed their challenges, vulnerabilities, how they took hold of opportunities and most of all, what it took to be an inclusive, dynamic and inspiring leader. I can’t recommend highly enough the E-LEAD programs!”
Meryn Willets
Co-founder & CEO, Umbrella and Business Advisor, Charge Incubator, Norway
“I have seen first-hand how Shahid Majeed leads and inspires young people. When he led a diverse and talented group of young people on a program that visited our offices in Norway, I was deeply moved by his passion and commitment. He combines serious professionalism with personal warmth and strength of character. I have no doubt that his inaugural millennium women’s leadership accelerator will change lives – and that the leaders it empowers will change the world. I wish I were young enough to participate!”
Christy Lorgen
Executive Director & Regional Head, Corporate Intelligence, Europe Middle East & Africa, KPMG Norway
“At the early stages of my career, it was a difficult journey navigating the workplace and understanding the office norms as well as defining what excellence is. I am thrilled that such a program is now made available for women across various industries to evolve their leadership skills whilst growing their network through the program. The workplace is where we spend most of our lives and having a network that supports, encourages, and enables you to do and be better is an opportunity not to be missed.”
Cynthia De Vera
BD Executive, American Express
“When I studied at UNSW, I participated in various E-LEAD’s programs which really enabled me to better understand myself, expand my network and build my leadership skills. These valuable lessons and experiences opened doors for me professionally and personally and I am passionate to lead with purpose and to help others to achieve their goals and objectives.”
Eva Li
Strategy Consultant, NBN & Co.
“I am convinced, the women participating in this program, will have a life changing experience. Shahid’s professionalism and his intrinsic motivation to make women the best professional version of themselves, will make this a true success”
Stephanie Furum
Customer Success Manager, Microsoft, Netherlands
I’ve personally seen the tangible impact made by previously run E-LEAD programs such as Step Up, Stand out and other leadership programs. Programs like this exist because we absolutely need to empower young women to take a proactive approach early on in their careers so that they can become tomorrow’s leaders
Sabrina Hossain
Senior Project Officer, Telstra
“High schools have always had leadership structures for their students but the selections of leaders have typically been made in a vacuum. The Step Up, Stand Out Program is an immersive and experiential leadership program that provides the essential training for young people to learn about themselves and to develop their capabilities as future leaders”
Professor Roger March
Executive Dean, Kent Institute
“I truly believe this program will equip you with the right skills, knowledge and mindset to be able to achieve success in your journey to leadership”
Maya Erovic
Brand Manager, Loreal Paris
“This is a truly unique opportunity for university students to be able to bridge the gap between what they learn at university and what they need in terms of developing emotional intelligence and leadership capabilities for success. The E-LEAD programs offer you the opportunity to work across global organisations, be exposed to different countries as well to network with men and women in leadership roles.”
Ban Weston
Founder & CEO, WM Consulting and Former Head of HR Accenture, Optus, Spark NZ and College of Law
“Step Up, Stand Out Program is a great opportunity for high school students to start developing their leadership skills and greater understanding of themselves and where their strengths lie. This program will help to build a strong foundation for students’ success in their future academic and career journey”
Maryia Babaryka
Deloitte Australia
“Through the Step Up, Stand Out program I’m confident we’re helping inspire new ways of approaching life’s challenges that will help keep a cohort of young adults ahead of the pack in leadership skills. It’s good for them, their families, their schools, the community and the country”
Justin Di Lollo
Deputy Chairman, Beyond Analysis, Executive Director, WPP ASNZ
“A powerful program that will enable students to gain important insights and start them on their leadership development journey”
Karen Mcfadzen
Former Vice President, Cisco Systems
“High schools have always had leadership structures for their students but the selections of leaders have typically been made in a vacuum. The Step Up, Stand Out Program is an immersive and experiential leadership program that provides the essential training for young people to learn about themselves and to develop their capabilities as future leaders”
Professor Roger March
Executive Dean, Kent Institute
“This leadership program aims to develop leadership potential in students through various challenges to encourage personal growth whilst taking an initiative in leadership. Through the program, participants are introduced to their strengths which allows for more effective engagement in team-building activities and reiterating their personal style of leadership”
Michelle Yeong
Grant Thornton Australia
“I had discovered the Step Up, Stand Out Leadership Development Program for high school students and found myself wishing that there had been something like this available for when I was attending high school. It empowers me to hear the positive impact the program can have on young women who are given the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in a safe environment”
Anna Samaras
PwC
“E-LEAD Step Up, Stand Out Program is designed to fill the gap between academic theory and the practical application. You will explore within yourself, re-discover and connect with your skill sets, test your ability to the edge and tap into the next level”
Tomo Kudrich
Group Director of Tax, Nine Entertainment Co.
“The Step up, Stand Out is an excellent initiative which really complements conventional education and extracurricular activities. The program provides young and aspiring leaders with the professional skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the future, both in their careers and lives more generally”
Julian Parise
Australian Treasury
“Leadership isn’t just a title. It’s about understanding who you are, your strengths, weaknesses and what you’re passionate about. Step Up, Stand Out program will help you achieve all of that and help you become the leader you were born to be”
Ronica Koey
Sydney Water
