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The Annual Online Women in Leadership Conference 2026

Whole-Self Leadership - Balancing Wellbeing and Ambition

Online 30 April 2026, 9:30am - 12:30pm

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
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


Speakers:

  • Amy Kohl, Founder of The Female Founder, Mentor, Women in Business Advocate
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 organisational cultures that prioritise 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
12:30pm
Chair’s Closing Remarks and Conference Close
Emma Underwood, EDI Practitioner and Community Organiser

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