““ How has your LIFE CHANGED as a result of being an LBWR Graduate?
How has your LIFE CHANGED as a result of being an LBWR Graduate?
”I applied for LBWR because I wanted to start giving back to a community that has given so much to me. And, through Eureka Mums, I am now finally doing this.” “I now feel an obligation (in a good way) to get involved in the world and not just be a spectator. It’s about getting informed and getting involved.“
“Significantly - now working casual, in a different field (from promotions and marketing to fitness - but still do a lot of promotional and marketing stuff there too) and had 2 children.“
“I am on the board of two community organisations - Ballarat Arts Foundation (BAF) and the Ballarat White Ribbon Day Committee (BWRDC) - and I am proud of what both of them do.“ “I’m more aware of what it means to lead and manage and that continuously listening and learning are crucial to good leadership.“ “LBWR has definitely changed me for the better!”
“I am much more aware of the difference that one person can make, and that a small contribution can have a significant impact.“ “Greater involvement in community and confidence to achieve aspirational career goals, despite set backs along the way“
“Connections - the people I have met and have contact with. Confidence - knowledge I don’t think I would have acquired elsewhere. Rounded thinking - I feel like I have a better grasp on general community | business stuff. Leadership - a good understanding and better knowledge [helps me to identify when effective leadership is not happening in day to day life]”
“Since undertaking the Leaders Forum I made a decision to cease working for myself and enter parttime paid employment. This has enabled me to have more time to commit to community projects independently, as well as created the opportunity to impact the community through my new role at LBWR. “
“In the past I have acted quite impulsively and made decisions that I perhaps wouldn’t have made had I thought more before making them.“
“Since completing LBWR I am more open to listening and empathising with others’ opinions. Sometimes this reinforces my initial feelings and sometimes it challenges them. In both cases I feel I am better equipped and able to make more informed decisions. It doesn’t necessarily mean I will always make the right decision but I feel more comfortable with my decision making process.“ “More reflective/less dismissive regarding other peoples plights“ “I’m busier“
“I have a broader appreciation of the challenges facing community groups and the various leadership approaches that can be applied to different situations.“ “I feel more connected to my community and also formed strong friendships with the people I shared this experience with.“ “The skills I have developed in terms of practical leadership and community involvement have been fantastic. I have learned lots of theory through formal study, but the hands on development through LBWR has contextualized the learnings and given me a richer learning“ “My eyes were opened to the larger community around me rather than my bubble. I am able to be an advocate for the more vulnerable people in our community and I take much more interest in all community events going on.“
“As a reult of this I have increased my earnings significantly, creating a greater sense of financial security for my family. I have also had the opportunity to greatly develop my skills in terms of future projects and employment.“ “I feel much more connected to the greater Ballarat community, particularly the business community and more ‘established’ communities outside my influence previously.”
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