The National Women in Leadership Conference 2025
15Hatfields, London 16 October 2025, 9:00am - 4:00pm
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8:30am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:30am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Emma Underwood, EDI Practitioner and Community Organiser
9:40am
Opening Keynote: Women’s Position in Leadership Roles in 2025
- What does the leadership landscape look like for women in 2025?
- The dangers of tokenism and the impact on women’s careers
- Progress made so far, and priorities for the near future
10:00am
What is the ‘glass ceiling’ made of today?
- Evolution of women’s career blockers in recent years
- Taking a closer look at the glass ceiling – what does it look like for you?
- Painting a collective picture of the barriers faced by women in 2025
10:20am
Tackling Unhelpful Beliefs – And Releasing Your Full Potential
Thinking Through
10:40am
Questions and Answers Session
10:55am
Break and Networking
11:25am
Helping Every Conversation Count through micro coaching and personalised development
Wellbeing Collective
11:45am
Tackling Motherhood Penalty in Leadership
- The impact of motherhood on women’s career opportunities
- What is motherhood penalty and how does it apply in leadership contexts?
- Is flexible working the answer?
Dr Emma Harvey, Co-Founder of Five Hour Club, Data Business Analyst and Flexible Working Advocate
12:05pm
Passing the elevator back down once you reach the top
- Empowering and mentoring the next generation
- How to be a real sponsor in the workplace
- How to support others to address their fears, whilst dealing with imposter syndrome
- Why it’s important to set professional boundaries in the workspace
Mandy Sanghera OBE International Human Rights, British Human Rights Activist, Philanthropist, Innovator and Change Maker
12:25pm
Interactive Panel: Tackling Bias and Microaggressions and the Impact of Allyship
- What are the most common microaggressions in the workplace and who is most likely to be the active contributor to them?
- What are the most effective strategies to tackle microaggressions in the workplace?
- The impact of allyship as a tool to remove workplace bias
- Q&A
Speakers:
- Mandy Sanghera OBE International Human Rights, British Human Rights Activist, Philanthropist, Innovator and Change Maker
12:50pm
Lunch And Networking
1:50pm
Tackling Assumptions: Supporting Neurodivergent Female Leaders
- Defining neurodivergence and its context in a workplace
- How does neurodivergence intersect with gender, and why is it crucial to discuss the experiences of neurodivergent women in leadership roles?
- Challenging societal expectation around ‘ideal’ leadership behaviours that disadvantage neurodivergence
Hayley Brackley, Neuroinclusion Consultant
2:10pm
Special Keynote: Be Seen, Be Heard - Make an Impact for Women in Leadership
- Women do not need 'fixing' - but there are ways everyone could make more impact
- Essential communication skills to be aware of to make the maximum impact
- The performance of speaking - top tips
Susan Heaton-Wright, Multi-award winning Businesswoman, Author, Podcaster and Communication Expert
2:30pm
Interactive Panel: Defining Privilege In Women’s Career Advancement
- Can you identify your own privilege, as well as the lack of one? Understanding how it impacts your career
- The impact of role models and representation
- How can women with certain privileges use them to advocate for others without speaking over them?
- Questions and Answers
Speakers:
- Hayley Brackley, Neuroinclusion Consultant
- Susan Heaton-Wright, Multi-award winning Businesswoman, Author, Podcaster and Communication Expert
2:50pm
Break and Networking
3:20pm
Prioritising Women’s Health: Menopause and Menstrual Health
- Understanding gender-specific health issues that impact women’s career progression and leadership potential
- The importance of health-centric workplace policies
- How can female leaders prioritise tailored self-care?
3:40pm
Closing Keynote: The Magnificence of Humanity
Michelle Mills-Porter, National President of Professional Speaking Association, Neurodiversity Advocate and a Lived Experience Expert
4:00pm
Chair's Closing Remarks
Emma Underwood, EDI Practitioner and Community Organiser