An Exclusive Mentorship Program for Ambitious Women
Learn proven strategies for navigating corporate, fast-tracking your career and boosting your income without burning out.
The mission...
More females in leadership roles.
Despite recent improvements, there remains a gap. Women make up only 37% of key management roles. And the gender pay gap remains over 20%.
This program upskills women quickly so they can navigate the corporate environment with ease, ascend to leadership & increase their pay.
BENEFITS
Designed For You
Weekly Live Teachings
Learn new skills weekly required to excel at work. From managing time & boundaries to stakeholders & mindset.
Build a Network
No one succeeds on their own. Meet 14 other ambitious women who will support you as you grow your career.
Active Participation
Weekly online workshops are designed to ensure you put into practice what you learn. It's the quickest way to form habits.
Monthly Guest Speakers
Hear from Senior Executives on influence, negotiation, commercial acumen & career stories.
Personalised Coaching
Weekly Q&A calls to deep dive into individual needs.
Hands on AI Tutorials
The world of AI is overwhelming. When needed, we will showcase AI tools you can use day-to-day.
What we will cover across 12 weeks:
Weeks 1-4: Manage Yourself
🔢Prioritise what's important & manage boundaries
🕰️Master planning & tools to take control of your time
⚙️Build systems (and use AI) to boost productivity
🔍Gain clarity on your strengths & how to lean into them
Weeks 5-7: Build Impact
📣Self advocate - be seen, be heard 🙊Communicate w impact (in writing and in presentations)
📖Structure your presentations so you land your point
Weeks 8-10: Build Influence
🫂Build a stakeholder network needed to get things done
🧲Influence outcomes and lead teams to decisions
⬆️Manage up, down and across
Weeks 11-12: Self Mastery
😏Build self confidence & belief
🧠Reframe your thoughts to change your reality
For those who need it, more details below.
TESTIMONIALS
What others have to say
No one has accelerated my career growth more than Ally. Under her guidance, I was promoted twice, gained the confidence to lead a cross-functional AI delivery team of 30+, and developed the communication skills to engage effectively with C-suite. She taught me to take up my space and own my expertise.
Imogen Muir - AI Project Lead
Ally has been a mentor for 6 years. She's helped me develop the skillset to push for what I want, learn when to say 'no' and how to identify career changing opportunities. She's supportive and always advocates for a better version of me. I've now built a work-life balance that I love.
Zara McGuffie - CEO
Ally is the ultimate career role model. Not only is she incredibly effective at her job, she is also very strategic when it comes to prioritisation. This allowed her to progress quickly, and still carve out time for hobbies, wellness and relationships. I'm grateful for everything she has taught me.
Megan Moser - Strategy Principal
Building the Career You Deserve Takes Support
Have you ever felt...
❓ Stuck in your role and unsure how to position yourself for the next opportunity.
❓ You’re working hard but not getting noticed or considered for leadership roles.
❓ Your network is limited, and you’re not sure where to find the right connections.
❓ Curious about stepping into the spotlight but need a clear plan to get there.
❓ You want the confidence to advocate for yourself but don’t know where to start.
Hi - I'm Ally Phillips
I founded Sage because I'm passionate about helping women grow into leadership positions. And doing so, by being their authentic selves - vs moulding to fit an outdated stereotype.
I've had an incredible, diverse career. I've worked with some of Australia's largest brands (incl. Sportsbet, MasterFoods, Heart Foundation, AFL); excelled in numerous business functions & have been exposed to transformative mentors who have contributed to my growth.
I've also had plenty of experience being the only woman in the room. I've sat on senior leadership teams of 9, and in meeting rooms of 25, being the only female representation.
Having had excellent growth in my career, I want to give back - distill everything I know to fast-track other women into leadership.
Why am I teaching this? Here's some of my proof points...
Senior Leader of a global organisation • Tripled my salary in < 5 years • Promoted to lead a team after 6 months in function • Managed marketing budget of $1bn • Consistent high performer within organisation • Consulted on 50+ Aussie household brands • Mentored & taught 100's of team members • Founded 2 businesses • PLUS I have fantastic work-life balance
FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sage's mentorship program?
A 12-week program for a cohort of 15 women, following a structured curriculum to upskill mentees in fundamental skills needed to thrive in Enterprise.
Every week, mentees will learn a new skill - from managing your time, boundaries and stakeholders to mastering your comms, influence skills and self-talk.
The program also integrates practical how-to's on using AI within the workplace, so you don't get left behind.
Why 15 women?
Something special happens when women get together. We support each other. We're open. We're vulnerable. It's important to have a network of like-minded others who will always have your back, boost your confidence and help you thrive.
How do I get accepted?
This program isn't for everyone. We're specifically seeking females with at least 5 years corporate experience. People who are ready to implement what they learn today, so they can see change at work tomorrow.
We also want to ensure the cohort is a great blend of people who can learn from each other. Therefore, if you're not accepted into this round, don't be disheartened - we're simply trying to find the right mix of cohort.
How much time will this take me?
Yes - everyone is busy! But you also need to put time into development to grow.
Each week, for maximum impact, you will need 2-3 hours of time.
How much $$$ do I need to invest?
$1,500 AUD.
This will be a tax deductible expense and should be considered an investment into your career. After completing this program, you will easily be able to push for a payrise of more than 10x the cost of the program.
It's also a great use of any development fund you may have access to.
Please note: This is an introductory price for the first round of Sage. As the program expands, the price will increase.
Additional Program Details
Week 1: 🔢Prioritise what's important & manage boundaries
You will learn... proven systems to prioritise your workload for maximum impact; how to push-back professionally & gracefully; the confidence to set & maintain boundaries.
Week 2: 🕰️Master planning & tools to take control of your time
You will learn... simple planning tools that ensure you never miss a deadline; calendar hacks so you never forget a task; focus tools used by high performers.
Week 3:⚙️Build systems (and use AI) to boost productivity
You will learn... how to implement systems into your workflow to streamline what you do; how to use the most relevant AI tools that speed up knowledge work.
Week 4: 🔍Gain clarity on your strengths & how to lean into them
You will learn... your strengths (hard and soft skills) that help you excel; the confidence to be proud to showcase them; how to creatively tap into them to grow at work
Weeks 5: 📣Self advocate - be seen, be heard
You will learn... to build your 'personal brand' at work; how to map stakeholders for influence; how to speak in Enterprise, so you're heard.
Week 6: 🙊Communicate w impact (in writing and in presentations)
You will learn... top habits of effective communicators; how people absorb information, and how you can tailor yours to suit; how to be clear, concise & impactful.
Week 7: 📖Structure your presentations so you land your point
You will learn...best practice information delivery; tips for structuring info so people understand you; design hacks so your slides are clean.
Week 8: 🫂Build a stakeholder network needed to get things done
You will learn... easy ways to build a network without anxiety; how to find a mentor and how to work with them; the different roles of stakeholders around you & how best to work with them.
Week 9: 🧲Influence outcomes and lead teams to decisions
You will learn... how top performers get groups of stakeholders to a decision; to position yourself as a leader in the business.
Week 10: ⬆️Manage up, down and across
You will learn... how to build a constructive relationship with your boss; how to identify and deal with 'toxicity' in the workplace; skills & confidence to manage crucial conversations
Week 11: 😏Build self confidence & belief
You will learn... tips from senior executives on tackling (& loving) your 'imposter'; new habits to build confidence every day.
Week 12: 🧠Reframe your thoughts to change your reality
You will learn... tools to identify your limiting beliefs and how to shift them; daily reframes to master your self-talk.
Supporting Australian families
20% of all profits will be donated to Roundabout Canberra - a charity who provide safe, high quality, essential baby and children’s items to families in need.
Having recently become a mother, this cause is very close to my heart. Not all families are in fortunate situations, but a little help can go a long way.
Ready to Accelerate Your Career?
Let's see if you're a fit for this next cohort. Starting 12th March 2025.