Opening (5 minutes)

• Welcome and Introductions: Warmly welcome everyone to the panel discussion and express appreciation for their participation. Briefly introduce the topic of career advancement and highlight the importance of gaining insights and building a strong network.
• Introduce Panellists: Introduce each panellist, highlighting their accomplishments, career paths, and experiences navigating the workplace as diverse professionals.

Panel Discussion (25 minutes)

• Facilitator: Guide the panellists through a discussion about the following topics:
  • Navigating Career Transitions: Ask panellists about their experiences with career transitions, challenges they faced, and strategies they employed for success.
    • How did they identify new opportunities?
    • What were some of the obstacles they encountered?
    • How did they build their confidence and overcome self-doubt?
  • Building a Strong Network: Discuss the importance of networking and ask panellists to share their strategies for building and leveraging their professional networks.
    • How did they identify and connect with mentors and sponsors?
    • How did they use their networks to gain insights and opportunities?
    • What advice would they give to others for building their networks?
  • Leveraging Mentorship and Sponsorship: Ask panellists about the impact of mentorship and sponsorship on their careers.
    • How did they identify mentors and sponsors?
    • What qualities did they look for in a mentor or sponsor?
    • What are the key benefits of having a mentor or sponsor?

Q&A Session (15 minutes)

• Open the Floor: Encourage participants to ask questions to the panellists about navigating career transitions, building networks, seeking mentorship, or any other career-related topics.
• Facilitate Interaction: Engage the panellists in answering questions and providing insightful advice.

Closing (5 minutes)

• Key Takeaways: Summarize the key insights and advice shared by the panellists, emphasizing the importance of networking, seeking mentorship, and developing a proactive approach to career advancement.
• Call to Action: Encourage participants to reflect on the panel discussion and identify one or two actionable steps they can take to advance their careers.