Advancing Women in Leadership: Balancing Ambition, Wellbeing and Impact
Online 7 October 2026, 9:00am - 12:45pm
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9:30am
Chair's Opening Remarks
Emma Underwood, EDI Practitioner and Community Organiser
9:40am
Opening Keynote: You Don’t Have to Break to Break Through
- The value of building leadership skills that integrate health, clarity, and ambition
- Moving from burnout-driven success to sustainable impact
- Strategies to maintain mental and physical well-being while leading with ambition
Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE DL, CEO, Youth Employment UK
10:00am
Practical Workshop: Leading Under Load
Neuroscience strategies for energy, focus, and boundary intelligence
Saj Zafar, CEO & Founder, LeadHERship Academy™
11:00am
Comfort Break
11:20am
Panel Discussion: Success Without Sacrifice
- Exploring how top leaders set boundaries while maintaining influence and impact
- Real-world strategies to prevent burnout in demanding roles
- Balancing ambition and personal life: lessons from experienced businesswomen
- Practical approaches to managing energy, focus, and priorities
11:45am
Interactive Session: Redefining Success on Your Own Terms
Participants reflect on ambition, values, and personal leadership metrics
12:10pm
Closing Keynote: Thriving Together - Ambition, Balance, and Boundaries at Work
- Creating an organisational culture that prioritises long-term health and performance
- Practical approaches to supporting employee wellbeing while driving results
- Leadership strategies that model balance, clarity, and sustainable ambition
- Tools for fostering understanding, inclusion, and resilience across teams
Pam Burrows, Author, Keynote Speaker, Wellbeing Specialist
12:30pm
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Conference Close
Emma Underwood, EDI Practitioner and Community Organiser