Event agendas
Please find the agendas for the upcoming WiL events in Belfast (first tab) & London (second tab) below!
The full agendas for Manchester, Cardiff & Birmingham events will be added shortly.
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Belfast | 4 September
09.00 | Registration opens | |
09.50 | Chair's welcoming address CHAIR: Fiona Eadie, President, FDA | |
10.00 | Opening Address Inspiring positive change: creating a culture of ownership and inclusion SPEAKER: Evelyn Collins, Chief Executive, Equality Commission | |
10.30 | Breakout session A Presenting with impact: building confidence with communicating SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | Breakout session B How to build great relationships: overcoming the behaviours holding you back SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd |
11.30 | Networking and refreshment break | |
12.00 | Authentic Leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically SPEAKER: Louise Warde Hunter, Head of Housing, Urban Regeneration & Local Government, Department for Communities NI and Gender Champion for NICS | |
12.30 | Breakout session C Mastering vocal impact: finding your full voice SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Coach & Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts | Breakout session D Networking with confidence: creating rapport, respect and relationships SPEAKER: Elaine Powell, Peak Performance & Communication Expert, SWC Training & Consultancy Ltd |
13.30 | Lunch | |
14.30 | Panel Discussion Amplifying diverse voices: leveraging our differences to drive success SPEAKER: ACC Barbara Gray, Crime Operations, Police Service of Northern Ireland SPEAKER: Claire Archbold, Deputy Departmental Solicitor, Department of Finance SPEAKER: Carmel McKinney OBE, Chairperson, Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service | |
15.30 | Closing Address Never the less, she persisted: embracing change and squaring up to failure SPEAKER: Gina McIntyre, Chief Executive, Special EU Programmes Body | |
16.00 | Chair’s closing remarks followed by informal networking drinks CHAIR: Fiona Eadie, President, FDA | |
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 What kind of leader are you? Recognising your personal leadership style and playing to your strengths | Breakout session B Menopause in the workplace: seeking support and opening up the conversation |
Breakout session C Sponsorship as the new mentorship: why you need a sponsor, and how to get one | Breakout session D Resilience and mental wellbeing: enhancing your wellbeing to manage stress effectively | |
Breakout session E Communicating with confidence: gaining credibility and influence | Breakout session F How to build great relationships: managing difficult conversations and building rapport | |
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 Social mobility in the workplace: breaking down barriers and identifying tools for success | Breakout session H Finding your full voice: a toolkit for presenting with maximum impact |
Breakout session I Introversion in leadership: unlocking the true value of the quiet leader | Breakout session J Embracing flexible working: when, why & how? | |
Breakout session K Imposter syndrome: separating the fears from the facts to own your accomplishments | Breakout session L Networking with confidence: strategies and tools for effective and enjoyable networking | |
13.20 | Lunch | |
14.20 | A lesson in confidence: knowing and demonstrating your worth SPEAKER: Alison Pritchard, Director, EU Exit & Transformation, Cabinet Office | |
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 | |