Cultivate Sponsorship
Cultivate Sponsorship Social Impact Evaluation Report
VISIBILITY. CLARITY. CONNECTION. The Ripple Effect of Sponsorship.
How Cultivate’s structured sponsorship model is transforming leadership pathways and wellbeing for women across industries.
Grounded in Indigenous wisdom, this sponsorship model is co-created with First Nations and leaders to elevate culturally significant leadership. Sponsorship that respects identity, legacy, and lived experience. Built with the community, not just delivered to it.
VISIT WARRA
Support senior women and underrepresented talent to gain visibility, strategic insight, and influence across the business. Grow your next GMs and execs from inside. No more hoping people “step up.” Now they rise, backed.
VISIT WILLOWMeasurable Results
We track and report on what actually moves leadership forward:
- Leadership Visibility
How often key talent is seen, heard, and considered for opportunity. - Role Progression
Movement into strategic roles and increased leadership responsibility. - Retention Rates
Staying power of sponsored talent within the organisation. - Sponsorship Longevity
How long and how well the sponsor–sponsee relationship delivers outcomes. - Readiness for Strategic Leadership
Observable, promotable behaviours aligned to executive-level decision-making.
Cultivate installs strategic leadership infrastructure inside organisations to unlock high-potential talent, embed inclusive culture, and prepare future leaders.
Cultivate Monthly | December 2025
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Cultivate Monthly | November 2025
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Cultivate Monthly | October 2025
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