what can you expect from the 2026 forum?
Skills. Strategy. Confidence. Community.
The FiSHEr Leadership Forum is more than a two-day event — it’s a launchpad for the next wave of women leading change in recreational fishing.
Across the forum, participants will take part in immersive sessions designed to build practical skills, grow personal influence, and strengthen the leadership needed to grow inclusive, resilient fishing communities.
What You’ll Learn
Event Planning & Coordination
How to organise clinics, comps, and workshops
Hands-on logistics: permits, safety, risk management
Tournament readiness — for competitors and organisers
Public Presence & Branding
Build your digital identity and personal brand
Speaking with confidence — on stage or on camera
Media engagement and storytelling that inspires
Sponsorship & Stakeholder Engagement
Understanding what sponsors value
Building win-win partnerships
Communicating your value with clarity
Social Licence & Stewardship
Understanding what sponsors value
Building win-win partnerships
Communicating your value with clarity
Responsible Fishing Practices
Best-practice fish handling and species care
Habitat protection and waterway respect
Role-modelling ethical fishing behaviour
Inclusive Coaching & Mentoring
Creating welcoming spaces for women
Coaching techniques that build confidence
Becoming a mentor — or finding one
Confidence, Assertiveness & Influence
Reframing fear and self-doubt
Setting boundaries and leading with integrity
Owning your space — and helping others do the same
Interactive & Hands-On
Sessions are a mix of:
Practical workshops
Guided group activities
Real-world role play
Peer coaching and expert mentoring
You won’t just sit and listen. You’ll get up, speak up, and build skills you can use the very next day.
Walk Away With:
A toolkit of real-world leadership strategies
A network of supportive, like-minded women
A clearer vision of your role in shaping the future of fishing
Ready to Learn, Lead and Cast a Wider Net?
Applications are open now for the 2026 FiSHEr Leadership Forum.
Attendance is FREE, but only 50 spots are available. Register your interest now to avoid disappointment.
