Upcoming Events

    • 7 Aug 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Behind Closed Doors Office, 10 Watson Avenue, ROSE PARK SA
    • 9
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    Find Your Trusted Network

    An Exclusive Introductory Session for
    Senior Female Leaders

    As a senior leader, you’re familiar with the challenges that come with navigating high-level roles.

    Whether it’s managing the complexities of being the only woman in the room, balancing a demanding career with personal responsibilities, or lacking a confidential sounding board to discuss your toughest decisions, leadership can sometimes feel isolating.

    That’s where behind closed doors comes in.

    Join us for an exclusive, 90-minute session tailored specifically for senior female leaders. It’s an opportunity to connect with peers who understand your journey, share your challenges, and support you as you continue to grow and evolve in your leadership.

    What to expect:

    • 30-minute presentation from BCD Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, where she’ll discuss strategies for creating the "Third Space" - freeing up time in your demanding days. 
    • group discussion where you can openly explore your current challenges, opportunities, and questions in a trusted, confidential environment.
    • A firsthand look at what it’s like to be part of a peer network designed to provide real-world advice, mutual support, and actionable insights.

    This complimentary introductory session is about giving you a taste of the kind of confidential support and connection that’s too often missing at the top.

    Find the sounding board you’ve been missing and connect with a community of women who are on the same path. Places are limited—secure yours today.

    Event Details:   
    Date: Thursday 7th August 2025
    Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (ACST) 
    Location: BCD office, 10 Watson Avenue, Rose Park SA

    We’d love to see you there. Places are limited, so don’t wait—secure yours today!

    • 8 Aug 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Behind Closed Doors Office, 10 Watson Avenue, ROSE PARK SA
    • 8
    Register


    Step Into Leadership with Confidence!

    A Complimentary Introductory Session for
    Emerging Female Leaders

    You’ve got big goals, but let’s be honest—navigating leadership can be tricky. Between the hustle, pressure, and self-doubt, it’s easy to lose track of what you really want from your career.

    That’s where behind closed doors comes in.

    We’re here to help you cut through the noise and move forward with clarity and confidence. Our no-obligation, 90-minute introductory session is designed for women who are ready to take the next step—whether it’s sharpening your leadership skills, deciding on your next move, or connecting with a network that truly gets you.

    What to Expect:

    • 30-minute presentation from BCD Founder and Managing Director, Donny Walford, where she’ll share valuable insights on building career relationships that will help propel your career forward.
    • group discussion where you’ll dive into the biggest challenges, opportunities, and questions you’re facing right now, in a supportive and open environment.
    • A chance to experience firsthand what it’s like to be part of behind closed doors’ community, and meet other Emerging Leaders who are on the same journey.

    This isn’t just another networking event—it’s a snapshot of what it’s like to be a BCD Member, offering real connections, actionable insights, and a strong support network to help you thrive.

    Event Details:   
    Date: Friday, 8 August 2025
    Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (ACST) 
    Location: BCD office, 10 Watson Avenue, Rose Park SA

    We’d love to see you there. Places are limited, so don’t wait—secure yours today!

    • 14 Aug 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    • BDO Perth, Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2, 5 Spring St, Perth WA 6000
    • 60
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    Come for the connections.
    Stay for the conversations.

    On Thursday 14 August, we’re bringing together the brilliant minds and generous hearts of our BCD community in Perth for an evening of real talk, shared wisdom, and new connections.

    You’ll hear from the extraordinary Rabia Siddique a woman whose story will stay with you - and spend time with like-minded businesswomen and female entrepreneurs over fabulous wine, canapés, and conversation.

    Date: Thursday, 14th of August 2025

    Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm

    Location: BDO Perth

    Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2,

    5 Spring St, Perth 

    Numbers are limited.
    Register now to secure your place! 

    About Rabia Siddique QCVS BA LLB GAICD FAIM CSP

    Rabia is an international criminal and human rights lawyer, former British Army officer, hostage and family, domestic and sexual violence survivor, global change-maker and trail blazer.  

    She was decorated by the late Queen Elizabeth II for her humanitarian work in the Middle East, and has also worked in Asia, South America and Europe, and became well known for having successfully sued the British Armed Forces and Government for discrimination in a landmark case in 2008.

    Rabia is the author of the best-selling book “Equal Justice - My Journey as a Woman, a Soldier and a Muslim” and more recently has become a multi-award winning storyteller, professional speaker, leadership, resilience and diversity consultant, non-executive board member, philanthropist, media commentator and advocate for women, children and our most marginalised communities.

    Through her lived experience as a trauma survivor and her professional experience as both an international lawyer and strategic leader, Rabia brings unique perspectives to her tireless advocacy for multi sector systemic and cultural change, to build trust in our leaders and organisations, and combat the growing scourge of human rights abuses in Australia and around the world.

    She is also a very proud mother of teenage triplet boys!

    We’re immensely grateful to BDO Perth for generously hosting this event, and supporting women in business through their ongoing partnership with behind closed doors.

     

Past Events

7 May 2025 7 Secrets to a Healthy Mind Workshop
4 Apr 2025 Emerging Leaders: Come and Try BCD!
20 Mar 2025 Executives: Come and Try BCD!
14 Feb 2025 Taking Care of Business: Come and Try our Mixed Peer Mentoring Group
30 Jan 2025 2025 Women in Business Advisory Program Scholarship Winners Event
28 Jan 2025 WIB Advisory Program New Member Online Welcome
21 Nov 2024 BCD Member Christmas Celebration
1 Nov 2024 Be Connected Day 2024
31 Oct 2024 Executives: Come and Try BCD!
25 Oct 2024 Emerging Leaders: Come and Try BCD!
3 Sep 2024 Melbourne Connexions Networking Event
1 Aug 2024 Perth Connexions Networking Event
23 Nov 2023 BCD Member Christmas Celebration
16 Nov 2023 Launch of Partnership between The University of Notre Dame and behind closed doors
3 Nov 2023 Be Connected Day 2023
11 Oct 2023 Sydney Connexions Networking Event
4 Oct 2023 Melbourne Connexions Networking Event
22 Jun 2023 Perth Connexions Networking Event with Kelly Reynolds
23 Feb 2023 Member Webinar: Business Succession Planning with Lisa Christo
10 Feb 2023 Workshop Invite: Learn how to give an Acknowledgement of Country and Embrace Aboriginal Culture
2 Feb 2023 Meet the Scholarship Winners of Women In Business Advisory Program
11 Nov 2022 Be Connected Day 2022
20 Oct 2022 BCD Member Christmas Celebration
20 Jul 2022 Sydney Connexions Networking Event
2 Jun 2022 Perth Connexions Networking Event
10 Dec 2021 behind closed doors Face-to-Face Perth Showcase
5 Nov 2021 Be Connected Day 2021
6 Oct 2021 Adelaide Connexions Networking Event
31 Aug 2021 behind closed doors Online Showcase
3 Aug 2021 How client focused are you? With Victoria Kardasis
28 Jul 2021 behind closed doors Online Showcase
29 Jun 2021 behind closed doors Online Showcase
29 Jun 2021 CEO Recruitment - What Happens Behind the Scenes during a CEO Recruitment Process
16 Jun 2021 behind closed doors Showcase
4 May 2021 behind closed doors Showcase
13 Apr 2021 How to position yourself for your next or first board role with Donny Walford
23 Mar 2021 behind closed doors Showcase
16 Mar 2021 Financial Education For Women Showcase
24 Feb 2021 How To Develop A Reflected Best Self-Portrait with Wendy Teasdale-Smith
18 Feb 2021 Executive Women's Dinner
16 Feb 2021 behind closed doors Showcase
5 Feb 2021 Understanding Financial Reporting Part 2 with Julie Humphrey
18 Nov 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase
6 Nov 2020 Be Connected Day 2020
2 Oct 2020 Developing and Sustaining a Digital-Ready Culture
1 Oct 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase
13 Aug 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase
7 Jul 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase For Executives
17 Jun 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase For Executives
19 May 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase For Executives
13 May 2020 Behind Closed Doors Connect Showcase For Executives
5 Mar 2020 Invitation Only Fringe Event 2020
27 Feb 2020 Back to Business Dinner at ORSO 27 February 2020, with special guest Daph Crowhurst
26 Feb 2020 Behind Closed Doors Perth Showcase
25 Feb 2020 Perth Connexions with Guest Speaker Professor Lyn Beazley AO
18 Feb 2020 Behind Closed Doors Showcase - Adelaide
5 Dec 2019 Your Invitation to an Intimate Cocktail Event
3 Dec 2019 Behind Closed Doors Perth Showcase
26 Nov 2019 Melbourne Connexions with Guest Speaker Gabrielle Dolan
1 Nov 2019 MasterClass with Joel Abraham
25 Oct 2019 Perth Introduction to Behind Closed Doors
24 Oct 2019 Perth Connexions with Guest Speaker Leonie Knipe
22 Oct 2019 Behind Closed Doors Showcase
8 Oct 2019 Sydney Connexions: Guest Speaker Carlii Lyons
18 Sep 2019 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Steven Marshall
13 Sep 2019 Be Connected Day 2019
29 Aug 2019 Adelaide Lunch and Learn with Robert Steers
6 Aug 2019 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Richard Turner
5 Aug 2019 By Invitation Only - Executive Business Leaders Dinner
26 Jul 2019 By Invitation Only - Executive Group 1 Dinner
18 Jul 2019 Melbourne Connexions: Guest Speaker Mike Rolls
18 Jul 2019 Melbourne Lunch and Learn with Pollyanna Lenkic
10 Jul 2019 Perth Lunch and Learn with Janelle Casey
9 Jul 2019 Perth Connexions with Marion Fulker
4 Jun 2019 Adelaide Lunch and Learn with Marissa Schulze June 4
29 May 2019 Sydney Workshop: Storytelling
29 May 2019 Sydney workshop: Leading With Humour
28 May 2019 Sydney Connexions: Guest Speaker Catherine Van Der Veen and Lucy Foster
24 May 2019 Adelaide High Tea Friday May 24
10 May 2019 Workshop: Presenting to Camera for Social Media Video
9 May 2019 Adelaide Lunch and Learn with Kathy Rhodes May 9
2 May 2019 By Invitation Only - Executive Business Leaders Dinner
2 Apr 2019 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Sandy Verschoor
28 Mar 2019 CEDA - SA Women and Leadership Series Launch
21 Mar 2019 Perth Connexions: Guest Speaker Kate Lamont
21 Mar 2019 Perth Lunch and Learn with Heather Warner
7 Mar 2019 Invitation Only Fringe Event 2019
20 Feb 2019 Melbourne Connexions: Guest Speaker John Harnden
20 Feb 2019 Melbourne Lunch and Learn with Bonnie Power
11 Dec 2018 Melbourne Connexions: Guest Speaker Michele Levine
29 Nov 2018 Perth Connexions: Guest Speaker Sue Murphy
29 Nov 2018 Perth Lunch and Learn with Gaye McMatch Nov 29
22 Nov 2018 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Linda Fellows
15 Nov 2018 Paracombe Wines Networking Dinner
8 Nov 2018 Sydney Connexions on the Harbour
8 Nov 2018 Sydney Lunch and Learn with Tania Watson
12 Oct 2018 Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham's Annual Business Lunch
2 Oct 2018 Adelaide Lunch and Learn with Vesna Cavic October 2
27 Sep 2018 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Hon Vickie Chapman MP
11 Sep 2018 Sydney Connexions: Guest Speaker Libby Lyons
11 Sep 2018 Sydney Lunch and Learn with Kathryn Sforcina
7 Sep 2018 Be Connected Day 2018
6 Sep 2018 Adelaide Storytelling Workshop Sept 6
6 Sep 2018 Adelaide Leading with Humour Workshop Sept 6
14 Aug 2018 Adelaide Lunch and Learn with Sheree Sullivan August 14
19 Jul 2018 behind closed doors, 10th Birthday Party
17 Jul 2018 Perth Lunch and Learn with Deanne Carter July 17
28 Jun 2018 Melbourne Connexions: Guest Speaker Carly Findlay
28 Jun 2018 Melbourne Lunch and Learn with Yamini Naidu
20 Jun 2018 Adelaide Introduction to Behind Closed Doors
19 Jun 2018 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Hon Peter Malinauskas MP
18 May 2018 Sydney Lunch and Learn with Donny Walford
17 May 2018 Sydney Connexions: Guest Speaker Emily Kucukalic
11 May 2018 Adelaide Lunch and Learn with Tracy Maxted May 11 2018
19 Apr 2018 Adelaide Connexions: Guest Speaker Kelly Jamieson
19 Apr 2018 Adelaide Introduction to Behind Closed Doors
18 Apr 2018 Adelaide Introduction to Behind Closed Doors
27 Mar 2018 Perth Member and Invited Guests Networking Evening
27 Mar 2018 Perth Lunch and Learn with Donny Walford
1 Mar 2018 Adelaide Come and Try Kundalini Yoga with Alexandra Laws
20 Feb 2018 Melbourne Connexions: Guest Speaker Prof Anne Lytle
16 Feb 2018 Adelaide Introduction to Behind Closed Doors

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