Cultivate Sponsorship

We believe that leadership doesn’t emerge on its own.
It grows when the right people are seen, supported, and sponsored.

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Cultivate SPONSORSHIP

A structured leadership development and sponsorship program trusted by organisations across Australia’s public, private, and purpose-led sectors. It activates visibility, advocacy, and advancement for underrepresented and high-potential talent, empowering organisations to retain and promote leaders from within. With proven results in sectors like utilities, infrastructure, government, and engineering, Cultivate Sponsorship shifts organisational culture and accelerates real leadership outcomes.

The Cultivate Sponsorship Timeline

The Four Ps

Pinpoint → Plan → Perform → Prove

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PINPOINT

Identify leadership bottlenecks, visibility gaps, and cultural barriers with a Pinpoint Session.

PLAN

Tailor sponsorship pathways aligned to talent goals and business objectives.

PERFORM

Deliver embedded learning, monthly sponsor/sponsee sessions, and leadership development.

PROVE

Measure growth, retention, mobility, and cultural impact with real data.

Career Acceleration & Cultural Visibility

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Grounded in Indigenous wisdom, this sponsorship model is co-created with First Nations and leaders to elevate culturally significant leadership. Sponsorship that respects identity, legacy, and lived experience. Built with the community, not just delivered to it.

VISIT WARRA

Support senior women and underrepresented talent to gain visibility, strategic insight, and influence across the business. Grow your next GMs and execs from inside. No more hoping people “step up.” Now they rise, backed.

VISIT WILLOW

Measurable Results

We track and report on what actually moves leadership forward:

Leadership Visibility
How often key talent is seen, heard, and considered for opportunity.
Role Progression
Movement into strategic roles and increased leadership responsibility.
Retention Rates
Staying power of sponsored talent within the organisation.
Sponsorship Longevity
How long and how well the sponsor–sponsee relationship delivers outcomes.
Readiness for Strategic Leadership
Observable, promotable behaviours aligned to executive-level decision-making.

CULTIVATE EXPERIENCES

“43% of women cite unclear career options as a key barrier to promotion“

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EXPERIENCES

Six Ways To Build Leaders Without Burnout Or Breakdown

Most leadership programs overcomplicate it. Too many frameworks, not enough traction.

At Cultivate, we focus on six powerful ways to help people lead better, right where they are.

This isn’t about potential on paper.

It’s about building real momentum inside your business.

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Workshops

Quick shifts in thinking, clarity on roles, and practical takeaways that boost team cohesion, shared language, and accountability.

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Training

Targeted capability development with tools people can use immediately. Builds confidence, performance, and forward career momentum in critical growth areas.

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Career Coaching

Focused identity and mindset work that improves career clarity, leadership presence, and decision-making in key transition points.

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Career Mentoring

Strategic 1:1 and small group support for potential-rich employees. Builds belief, focus, and practical momentum toward next-step roles.

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Executive Mentoring

High-trust mentoring to align personal legacy, business impact, and future succession. A clear space to think and lead with intention.

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Executive Team Labs

Team-based sessions that surface blind spots, improve cohesion, and strengthen influence across leadership groups. Designed to shift how teams function.

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Cultivate installs strategic leadership infrastructure inside organisations to unlock high-potential talent, embed inclusive culture, and prepare future leaders.

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Cultivate Monthly | October 2025

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Legacy in Action: How Leaders Create Culture That Stays

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