Cultivate Purpose:
Cultivate Sponsorship: Activating visibility, advocacy, and advancement for underrepresented and high-potential talent to empower organisations to retain and promote leaders from within.
From the Desk of Katriina Takha, Founder & CEO
September in Australia is the beginning of spring, and a perfect moment to reawaken strategic thinking. At Cultivate, we’re seeing organisations shift from short-term fixes to longer-term growth strategies. This month’s focus is on succession, sponsorship, and preparing now for who leads next.
Feature Topic/This Month’s Focus
Spring into Strategy: Planting Seeds for 2026
Great leadership isn’t reactive, it’s cultivated. September is the month to start future-proofing your culture and people strategy. Whether you’re designing a succession plan or identifying your next generation of leaders, it begins by asking: who’s ready, and what support will get them there?
Organisational Training, Workshops & Coaching
Springboard Strategy: Planting Seeds for 2026
Perfect for: HR leaders, senior executives, and DEI champions ready to shape their future workforce.
What’s covered:
- Identify the roles and relationships your organisation can’t afford to overlook.
- Map talent gaps with an eye on influence networks and long-term readiness.
- Align sponsorship with measurable business outcomes, so growth feels intentional, not accidental.
Follow-up: Strategic coaching and tailored program design that helps your seeds take root, turning planning into progress.
Book your Pinpoint Strategy Session Here
Quick Reads: Articles You’ll Want to Share
- Mentorship vs Sponsorship: Why HR Must Do Both
If you’re still defaulting to mentoring, you’re missing half the strategy. - 5 Signals a Woman Is Ready for Sponsorship
Spot potential early and act before another organisation does.
Coming Up Next Month…
October’s Theme: The Final Quarter; Leadership that Finishes Strong
We’ll dive into courageous conversations, high-stakes decision-making, and how leaders can hold performance and wellbeing in balance. It’s about finishing strong and building loyalty before the year closes.