Stand Out for Success: Boosting your visibility and impact
Location: Online
Date: Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Time: 10:00-12:30
Price: Free and exclusively open to AHEP ‘Associate’, ‘Member’, ‘Accredited’ and ‘Fellow’
About this session
The workshop aims to empower professionals with the skills and insights needed to identify and pursue growth opportunities. By focusing on proactive self-development and applying transferable skills, participants will learn how to make meaningful contributions, positioning themselves for advancement within the sector.
Why attend?
This workshop is for higher education professionals who feel stuck in their current roles or are eager to advance to higher-level positions. Attendees will gain actionable tools and strategies to proactively shape their careers, build confidence in their leadership potential, and stand out as valuable contributors to their institutions.
What you will do:
Participants will be actively involved through a mix of self-reflective exercises, scenario-based discussions, and group activities. These engagements will encourage attendees to assess their current roles, identify areas for growth, and explore how their skills can be leveraged in new ways. Practical examples and peer-sharing moments will foster collaboration and provide a supportive environment to apply the insights gained directly.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Discover how to take initiative, seek out opportunities for growth, and continuously develop your skills and knowledge.
2. Learn how to identify and showcase your leadership qualities through active involvement in projects, team leadership, and taking on new responsibilities.
3. Understand how to apply your transferable skills, such as problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, to various roles and responsibilities within higher education.
Is this workshop series right for you?
This workshop is free and open to AHEP members at ‘associate’ level and above, particularly those feeling stuck in their current role, and those looking to progress to a higher grade role.
If you are not yet a member of AHEP, please refer to guidance on our membership levels to determine if this workshop is right for you.
This workshop session most closely aligns to Empowering Professional Development, as this session encouraging proactive growth, self-awareness, and transferable skills to empower professionals in their own development. It highlights leadership through actions and attitudes, helping attendees make a positive impact within their institutions, regardless of position.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
Speaker
Rachel Reeds
Senior Admissions Manager, Anglia Ruskin University
Author, Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services: A Guide to Success
Founder, The Bold Collective
About Rachel
Rachel Reeds is an experienced higher education professional and the author of Surviving and Thriving in Higher Education Professional Services: A Guide to Success. Rachel has held diverse roles, from quality assurance to admissions, bringing a wealth of insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by higher education professionals. Known for her candid and empowering approach, Rachel is dedicated to helping individuals build confidence, navigate complex institutional landscapes, and develop the skills necessary to advance their careers.
Rachel champions proactive self-development, focusing on transferable skills, self-awareness, and strategic thinking. Her workshops blend practical tools with reflection, equipping attendees to take charge of their growth and become impactful contributors within their institutions. With a deep understanding of the sector’s demands and a passion for fostering leadership at every level, Rachel inspires professionals to maximise their potential and embrace a mindset of continuous improvement, regardless of their role or title.