Women in Trades Workshop Series
Workshop 3: Overcoming Perfectionism
The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM™) is pleased to present the Women in Trades Workshop Series, delivered as part of our Women in Projects Network initiative.
When you’re one of the few women in a team or on a site, it can sometimes feel like you’re carrying the reputation of all women with you.
That pressure can lead to setting impossibly high standards for yourself, second-guessing your decisions and feeling that you need to get everything right—all the time.
Perfectionism can become a barrier to taking opportunities, backing yourself and moving in the direction you want to go.
In this practical and empowering session, Louise Azzopardi will explore how to recognise and dismantle perfectionist thinking, let go of unrealistic expectations and give yourself permission to learn, grow and take the next step without the fear of letting others down.
Participants Will Learn:
- Why perfectionism can be particularly challenging for women working in male-dominated environments
- How the pressure to “prove yourself” can influence your decisions and confidence
- Practical strategies to recognise and challenge perfectionist thinking
- How to set more realistic expectations without compromising high standards
- Ways to back yourself and pursue the opportunities and direction you want with greater freedom
Event Details
Date: 24 February 2027
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Canberra time)
Format: Online
Delivered by the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) as part of the Women in Projects Network, supporting women to build capability, confidence and connection across the project profession.
To register for an AIPM event, you’ll need to login to your AIPM account. If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create an account with AIPM before you register.
Who is this event for?
Whether you’re working in trades, projects, or aspiring to take the next step in your career, this session is an opportunity to let go of the pressure to be perfect and focus on progress, confidence and the career you want to build.
Price
- Members: $55 (including GST)
- Non-members: $99 (including GST)
- Registration closes: 22/02/2027, 11:59 PM (Canberra time)
Speakers
Louise Azzopardi is a heavy vehicle mechanic turned coach and speaker, supporting tradeswomen and tradespeople to thrive in male-dominated industries. A former WorldSkills Australia representative, Louise combines lived trade experience with practical coaching tools to help individuals build confidence, navigate challenges and create real change, without burning out or “toughing it out.”