SydDT #119: Identify Your Superpower & Tell Your Story with Jacalin Ding


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You've done the work. You've built great products. You've led teams. Now it's time to tell your story.
You are equipped with superpowers that make you unique, yet these often get hidden behind your job title. Being able to tell your impactful story in its full glory puts you in a completely different light.
When done right, your story builds visibility, trust, value alignment, and career momentum, especially in interviews and first impressions.
Join us for a LIVE IN-PERSON interactive workshop to reframe your unique story with Jacalin Ding.
Key Takeaways:
- Re-evaluate your life journey and identify your unique superpowers
- Learn a simple, powerful storytelling framework
- Create a clear, confident personal story you can start sharing immediately
Live, practical, and zero fluff. Let's make your superpowers visible.
Sign up to this event and opt-in for the following learning series on "Communication" with Jacalin Ding. This is first of three "communication" workshops designed to elevate your professional presence:
- Communicating Your Value - In person, 9 October, Sydney
- Pitch with Purpose - Virtual, Date TBC
- Your Voice is Your Brand - Virtual, Date TBC
SPEAKERS
Jacalin Ding
Jacalin Ding is a seasoned product design leader and business
strategist with over 15 years of experience in building and
leading design teams and products. She has collaborated with
startups, enterprises, and agencies across New York, Vancouver,
Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney.
As a strategic business designer, Jacalin has worked directly
with CEOs and founders, helping to raise millions in funding for
their businesses. She has also successfully built a side business
that generates multiple six figures in annual revenue.
Since 2018, Jacalin's courses have empowered over 10,000
designers to connect design with business success. She has
coached designers from leading companies including Google,
DoorDash, LinkedIn, Visa and Atlassian.
Jac will be supported by Kylie Mageropoulos, a seasoned Design & Product recruitment and talent specialist with years of experience helping professionals showcase their skills, experience and impact in ways that open doors.
Kylie has recruited for some of Australia’s most prominent organisations from Big 4 banks and government institutions to fast-moving Series A startups, giving her a unique perspective on the different landscapes, cultures and communication styles that thrive in each.
Her career has given her a front row seat to what makes candidates stand out in competitive markets and she now shares those insights through practical frameworks.
EVENT SPONSORS
This event is brought to you by Thoughtworks, Lanson Partners, Sh8peshifters, and Dynamic4.
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Every 2nd Thursday of the month until December 4, 2025
SydDT #119: Identify Your Superpower & Tell Your Story with Jacalin Ding