Career Toolkit Series: Goal setting for success
Set yourself up for career success with effective goal setting strategies. Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Gabriela Guiu-Sorsa who will share practical frameworks and real-world examples of how to set, track, and achieve meaningful professional goals in the technology sector.
Virtual
CPD Hours: 1
Skills Level: Influence -> Level 3
About this event
Whether you're a current student, recent graduate or looking to advance to the next level, having clear and actionable goals is crucial for career development. This webinar will provide you with practical tools and strategies to define and achieve your professional objectives. Join us to hear from Gabriela Guiu-Sorsa, Cyber Security Advisor, who will share their expertise on goal setting and career progression in both study and after joining the workforce.
The session will cover essential topics including:
You will be able to ask questions and engage with the speaker during the webinar, so make sure to bring your burning questions with you and we'll do our best to address them during the session. The session will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording along with additional resources and templates for goal setting.
The session will cover essential topics including:
- Creating goals that align with your career aspirations and industry demands
- Developing both short-term and long-term career objectives by following passion over profit
- Building effective action plans to achieve your goals and aligning your career goals to your personal values
- Visualizing big goals and aspirations, and breaking them down in to actionable plans with clear milestones
- How to habit-stack and optimize your work environment
- Time management, SMART goals, and the Pareto principle to make effective use of your valuable time
- Managing stress and maintaining your mental health.
You will be able to ask questions and engage with the speaker during the webinar, so make sure to bring your burning questions with you and we'll do our best to address them during the session. The session will be recorded, and registrants will receive access to the recording along with additional resources and templates for goal setting.
Speakers
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Alannah Grech
Partner Success Manager - Communities, ACS
Alannah's career encompasses a diverse background in marketing, stakeholder management, and event management, spanning over a decade of experience across the technology, music entertainment, and law industries. As the Partner Success Manager - Communities for the ACS, she demonstrates a passion for supporting the future of tech and facilitating opportunities for students and graduates to connect with industry contacts and resources to advance their careers. Alannah created and leads the first ACS QLD Emerging Professionals Committee which has attracted members from across Queensland and has created a voice for the emerging professional’s cohort. Alannah's efforts in creating a safe space for emerging professionals around Australia to connect and collaborate can help to nurture a new generation of industry leaders and contribute to the growth and development of the technology sector in Australia.
Speaker
Gabriela Guiu-Sorsa
Information Security Principal Advisor for Queensland Fire Department
Having survived the sea of COVID redundancies in the maritime industry, Gabriela made a courageous decision to reskill and shift her career entirely to the field of cyber security. Before embarking on this new path, she personally experienced the devastating impact of a sophisticated cyber-attack.
Today, Gabriela is more than a cyber security professional - she is a diversity ambassador, mentor, and advocate for transformative leadership.
Gabriela’s career began in maritime operations, where she gained extensive experience in large-scale security exercises and disaster response efforts. This foundation shaped her ability to manage risk, think strategically, and lead effectively in high-pressure environments.
Gabriela Guiu-Sorsa brings a strategic and multifaceted perspective to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with deep expertise in ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), and the development of forward-thinking cyber security strategies. She has played a pivotal role in advancing organisational resilience and aligning security initiatives with strategic business objectives.
As the founder of Cyber Security Champions of Tomorrow, Gabriela has established a global platform dedicated to mentoring and empowering aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Her initiatives have impacted over 2,200 individuals across 19 countries, promoting leadership, technical expertise, and inclusivity.
With a deep understanding of the complexities in this field, Gabriela is committed to guiding others through their journeys while advocating for diversity and inclusion. Her own path reflects resilience, adaptability, and the transformative potential of reskilling to achieve a purposeful career.
Today, Gabriela is more than a cyber security professional - she is a diversity ambassador, mentor, and advocate for transformative leadership.
Gabriela’s career began in maritime operations, where she gained extensive experience in large-scale security exercises and disaster response efforts. This foundation shaped her ability to manage risk, think strategically, and lead effectively in high-pressure environments.
Gabriela Guiu-Sorsa brings a strategic and multifaceted perspective to Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), with deep expertise in ISO 27001 and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), and the development of forward-thinking cyber security strategies. She has played a pivotal role in advancing organisational resilience and aligning security initiatives with strategic business objectives.
As the founder of Cyber Security Champions of Tomorrow, Gabriela has established a global platform dedicated to mentoring and empowering aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Her initiatives have impacted over 2,200 individuals across 19 countries, promoting leadership, technical expertise, and inclusivity.
With a deep understanding of the complexities in this field, Gabriela is committed to guiding others through their journeys while advocating for diversity and inclusion. Her own path reflects resilience, adaptability, and the transformative potential of reskilling to achieve a purposeful career.
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