Event agendas
Please find the agendas for the upcoming WiL events in London (first tab), Manchester (second tab) and Cardiff (third tab) below!
The full agenda for the 2020 Birmingham event will be added shortly.
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London | 29 October
08.30 | Registration opens | |
09.20 | Chair’s welcome and introduction CHAIR: Fiona Eadie, President, FDA | |
09.30 | Permanent Secretary opening address Inspiring positive change: creating a culture of ownership and inclusion SPEAKER: Antonia Romeo, Permanent Secretary, Department for International Trade | |
10.10 | Breakout session A Menopause in the workplace: seeking support and opening up the conversation SPEAKER: Sarah Davies, Co-Founder & Director, Talking Menopause | Breakout session B How to build great relationships: managing difficult conversations and building rapport SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd |
Breakout session C Social mobility in the workplace: breaking down barriers and identifying tools for success SPEAKER: Drew Morris, Head of Social Mobility, Ministry of Justice SPEAKER: Gerri Clement, Deputy Director, EU Exit Implementation Capability Unit, Cabinet Office & Co-chair, Cross Government Social Mobility Network | Breakout session D Communicating with confidence: gaining credibility and influence SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | |
Breakout session E Leading from the middle: developing presence and impact at any grade SPEAKER: Keela Shackell-Smith MBE, Evidence Advisor, Environment Agency and Founder, Cross-Government Women's Network | Breakout session F Resilience and mental wellbeing: enhancing your wellbeing to manage stress effectively SPEAKER: Lucy Gower, Founder & Director, Lucidity and Author, The Innovation Workout | |
11.10 | Networking & refreshments | |
11.40 | Tackling gendered cultures: challenging discrimination and promoting equality SPEAKER: Jason Ghaboos, Co-Chair, Home Office Gender Equality Network & Head of Sponsorship, Visas & Citizenship Operations, Home Office | |
12.20 | Breakout session G Introversion in leadership: unlocking the true value of the quiet leader SPEAKER: Emma Taggart, Executive Leadership Coach for Introverts | Breakout session H Finding your full voice: a toolkit for presenting with maximum impact SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Breakout session I Imposter syndrome: separating the fears from the facts to own your accomplishments SPEAKER: Fiona Buckland, Professional Life Coach, Fiona Buckland Coaching | Breakout session J Networking with confidence: strategies and tools for effective and enjoyable networking SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd | |
Breakout session K Embracing flexible working: when, why & how? SPEAKER: Professor Rosie Campbell, Director, Global Institute for Women’s Leadership SPEAKER: Victoria Taylor, National Officer and Women's Lead, FDA | Breakout session L Sponsorship as the new mentorship: why you need a sponsor, and how to get one | |
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.20 | A lesson in confidence: operating on the edge of your comfort zone SPEAKER: Alison Pritchard, Director General, Government Digital Service | |
15.00 | Closing Address Never the less, she persisted: embracing change and squaring up to failure SPEAKER: Harriet Minter, Journalist, Broadcaster and Founder, Guardian's Women in Leadership section | |
15.45 | Chair's closing remarks | |
16.00 - 17.00 | Informal networking drinks | |
Manchester | 20 November
08.30 | Registration opens | |
09.20 | Chair’s welcome and introduction CHAIR: Fiona Eadie, President, FDA | |
09.30 | Permanent Secretary opening address Inspiring positive change: creating a culture of ownership and inclusion SPEAKER: Melanie Dawes, Permanent Secretary, MHCLG | |
10.10 | Breakout session A Menopause in the workplace: seeking support and opening up the conversation | Breakout session B Resilience and mental wellbeing: enhancing your wellbeing to manage stress effectively SPEAKER: Dr Carole Pemberton, Resilience expert and Managing Director, Coaching to Solutions
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Breakout session C Communicating with confidence: gaining credibility and influence SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | Breakout session D How to build great relationships: managing difficult conversations and building rapport SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd | |
11.10 | Networking break | |
11.40 | Authentic Leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically SPEAKER: Kathy Barnes, Chief Executive Officer, Defence Business Services, MOD | |
12.20 | Breakout session E Introversion in leadership: unlocking the true value of the quiet leader | Breakout session F Imposter syndrome: separating the fears from the facts to own your accomplishments SPEAKER: Anna Parker- Naples, Visibility Coach
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Breakout session G Finding your full voice: a toolkit for presenting with maximum impact SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | Breakout session H Networking with confidence: strategies and tools for effective and enjoyable networking SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd | |
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.20 | Leading from the middle: developing presence and impact at any grade SPEAKER: Keela Shackell-Smith MBE, Evidence Advisor, Environment Agency and Founder, Cross-Government Women's Network | |
15.00 | Closing Address Never the less, she persisted: embracing change and squaring up to failure | |
15.40 | Chair's closing remarks followed by networking drinks | |
Cardiff | 6 February
08.30 | Registration opens | |
09.20 | Chair’s welcome and introduction CHAIR: Fiona Eadie, President, FDA | |
09.30 | Permanent Secretary opening address Inspiring positive change: creating a culture of ownership and inclusion SPEAKER: Bernadette Kelly, Permanent Secretary, Department of Transport | |
10.10 | Breakout session A Menopause in the workplace: seeking support and opening up the conversation | Breakout session B Resilience and mental wellbeing: enhancing your wellbeing to manage stress effectively |
Breakout session C Communicating with confidence: gaining credibility and influence SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | Breakout session D How to build great relationships: managing difficult conversations and building rapport SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd | |
11.10 | Networking break | |
11.40 | Authentic Leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically | |
12.20 | Breakout session E Introversion in leadership: unlocking the true value of the quiet leader SPEAKER: Fiona Buckland, Professional Life Coach, Fiona Buckland Coaching | Breakout session F Imposter syndrome: separating the fears from the facts to own your accomplishments |
Breakout session G Finding your full voice: a toolkit for presenting with maximum impact SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | Breakout session H Networking with confidence: strategies and tools for effective and enjoyable networking SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd | |
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.20 | Leading from the middle: developing presence and impact at any grade SPEAKER: Keela Shackell-Smith MBE, Evidence Advisor, Environment Agency and Founder, Cross-Government Women's Network | |
15.00 | Closing Address Never the less, she persisted: embracing change and squaring up to failure SPEAKER: Harriet Minter, Journalist, Broadcaster and Founder, Guardian's Women in Leadership section | |
15.40 | Chair's closing remarks followed by networking drinks | |