"Kobiety, Polki w Australii łączmy się!" - mówi założycielka Polish Professional Women in Melbourne

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Agnieszka Berton explains why she founded Polish Professional Women in Melbourne after moving from the Netherlands.

This episode of SBS Polish features an interview with Agnieszka Berton, founder of Polish Professional Women in Melbourne. Berton explains that she started the group three years ago after moving from the Netherlands, inspired by similar initiatives there that helped women grow in confidence and career. She describes the group as open to all Polish women seeking professional or business development, including artists and creatives. The meetings take two main forms: live workshops with experts followed by Q&A sessions, and thematic brunches for peer discussions. Examples of past workshops include sessions on networking, social media promotion, and Australian inheritance law, the latter being particularly popular across age groups. Berton notes that brunch topics have included artificial intelligence and its impact on work, with participants bringing diverse technical and life wisdom. She addresses the inclusion of mothers, stating the group helps those feeling isolated at home reconnect with the professional world. When asked about challenges, Berton highlights the common issue of employers requiring Australian experience, which creates a 'catch-22' for new arrivals. She also mentions the difficulty of building a local professional network and cultural adjustments, such as Australians disliking boastful behavior. Berton advises turning Polish accents and perspectives into business advantages, emphasizing Australia's receptive market. Her key advice to new arrivals is to ignore difficulties and persistently pursue plans, noting Australia's supportive business environment with simple administration. The episode concludes with a promotion for an upcoming family law workshop on April 12, led by an experienced lawyer from a CBD firm. Berton reflects on the group's community-building success, citing new businesses and friendships formed. The host encourages listeners to join and promotes the 'Work in Progress' podcast for skilled migrants.

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