Agenda
Please find the event agendas for our upcoming Women into Leadership events below!
The agendas for the London, Manchester, Cardiff and Birmingham Women into Leadership conferences will be announced shortly.
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Day One | 23rd February 2021
09.15 | Chair's welcome and introduction SPEAKER: Vicky Johnson, President, FDA | |
09.25 | Permanent Secretary's opening address: Leading the charge: creating a culture of inclusivity & inspiring positive change SPEAKER: Susan Acland-Hood, Permanent Secretary, Department for Education | |
10.00 | Comfort break | |
10.15 | Breakout session A Working parents: banishing guilt to manage wellbeing and power success SPEAKER: Gifty Enright, Author & International Speaker | Breakout session B Maximising your impact in online communications SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Breakout session C The power of a network: building your support system and finding your tribe SPEAKER: Rasheed Ogunlaru, Business Coach, Speaker & Author, Rasheed Ogunlaru | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Plenary address Discovering your authentic self: purpose, passion and value-led leadership SPEAKER: Clare Moriarty, Leader of Transformation and Former Permanent Secretary of the Department for Exiting the European Union | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session D Protecting your mental health during uncertain times: key lessons to take forward from COVID-19 SPEAKER: Alison Lowe, Chief Executive, Touchstone | Breakout session E Thinking on the spot: responding with coherence under pressure SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts |
Breakout session F Cultural Intelligence: empowering yourself and engaging innovatively SPEAKER: Jennifer Izekor, Executive Director, Above Difference | ||
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Plenary address Exploring the Confidence Conundrum: a lesson in knowing and demonstrating your worth SPEAKER: Helen MacNamara, Deputy Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Office | |
15.00 | Comfort break | |
15.15 | Closing address Failing forward: the necessity of risk-taking for success SPEAKER: Harriet Green, Global Business Leader, Board Exec Chair & Director, Former Chairman & CEO at IBM Asia Pacific | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks SPEAKER: Vicky Johnson, President, FDA | |
Day Two | 24th February 2021
09.15 | Chair's welcome and introduction SPEAKER: Vicky Johnson, President, FDA | |
09.25 | Permanent Secretary's opening address Leading the charge: creating a culture of inclusivity & inspiring positive change SPEAKER: Sarah Healey, Permanent Secretary, Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport | |
10.00 | Comfort break | |
10.15 | Breakout session G Transforming your stress into resilience: bouncing back from adversity SPEAKER: Carole Spiers, CEO, Carole Spiers Group and Founder of Stress Awareness Week | Breakout session H Preparing for the SCS: are you ready for a promotion? SPEAKER: Richard Hillsdon, Dods Trainer |
Breakout session I Succeeding remotely: detangling remote challenges and learning new skills SPEAKER: Kirsten Clacey, Remote Agile Coach, eyeo SPEAKER: Jay-Allen Morris, Remote Agile Coach, eyeo | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Plenary address Discovering your authentic self: purpose, passion and value-led leadership SPEAKER: Sherin Aminossehe, Director of Infrastructure, Ministry of Defence | |
12.10 | Comfort break | |
12.20 | Breakout session J Menopause in the workplace: seeking support and opening up the conversations SPEAKER: Julie Dennis, Menopause at Work Trainer | Breakout session K Managing challenging situations at work: transforming the destructive energy of conflict SPEAKER: Ishreen Bradley, Chief Inspiration Officer, Equality Pioneers |
Breakout session L Tackling imposter syndrome head-on: facing up to fears and owning your accomplishments SPEAKER: Susie Ramroop, Mindset Coach and Author | ||
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.15 | Plenary address Exploring the Confidence Conundrum: a lesson in knowing and demonstrating your worth SPEAKER: Zamila Bunglawala, Director, International Education Directorate, Department for Education | |
15.00 | Comfort break | |
15.15 | Closing address Failing forward: the necessity of risk-taking for success SPEAKER: Rachel Pendered, Managing Director, Co-Founder, Co-owner at Media Zoo Group | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks SPEAKER: Vicky Johnson, President, FDA | |
Edinburgh | 13 May 2021
09.15 | Chair’s welcome and introduction | |
09.25 | Permanent Secretary's Opening Address Leading the charge: creating a culture of inclusivity & inspiring positive change SPEAKER: Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary, Scottish Government | |
10.00 | Comfort Break | |
10.15 | Breakout session A Working Parents: banishing guilt to manage wellbeing and power success SPEAKER: Gifty Enright, Author & International Speaker | Breakout session B Transforming your stress into resilience: bouncing back from adversity SPEAKER: Carole Spiers, CEO, Carole Spiers Group and Founder of Stress Awareness Week |
Breakout session C Maximising your impact in online communications SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | ||
11.15 | Comfort break | |
11.40 | Morning Plenary Address Culture change and your leadership: how we create conditions where diverse women can succeed SPEAKER: Talat Yaqoob FRSE, Independent Consultant; First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women and Girls; Co-Founder, Women 5050 and Pass the Mic | |
12.10 | Comfort Break | |
12.20 | Breakout session D Managing challenging situations at work: transforming the destructive energy of conflict SPEAKER: Ishreen Bradley, Chief Inspiration Officer, Equality Pioneers | Breakout session E Tackling imposter syndrome head-on: facing up to fears and owning your accomplishments SPEAKER: Susie Ramroop, Mindset Coach and Author |
Breakout session F Thinking on the spot: responding with coherence under pressure SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | ||
13.20 | Break for lunch | |
14.15 | Afternoon Plenary Address Exploring the Confidence Conundrum: a lesson in knowing and demonstrating your worth | |
15.00 | Comfort Break | |
15.15 | Closing address Failing forward: the necessity of risk taking for success | |
16.00 | Chair's closing remarks | |