The Second National Women in Leadership Conference 2024
Progressing Women into Leadership Roles
15Hatfields, London 16 October 2024, 9:00am - 4:30pm
8:30am
Delegate Registration and Networking
9:40am
Chair’s Welcome Address
Claire Cannon, School Leadership Coach and a Women in Leadership Advocate
9:50am
Building a Business Case for Gender Balanced Leadership Teams
- What is the available data regarding women in leadership showing us about the UK leadership landscape?
- Building a case for gender balanced leadership teams
- What are the priorities moving forward?
Vivienne Artz OBE, Chief Executive, FTSE Women Leaders Review
10:10am
Supporting Social Mobility - Dismantling Barriers for Women
- What are the barriers that women from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds are facing?
- The importance of employers recognising these barriers, and taking an active approach in supporting women
- Addressing challenges around social mobility in early stages of women’s careers
Laura-Jane Rawlings MBE DL, Founder & CEO, Youth Employment UK
10:30am
Mastering Leadership: Leading self and others through self-discovery
- Empower individuals to embark on a journey of self-discovery, fostering a deep understanding of their strengths, values, and leadership style for enhanced self-awareness
- Explore strategies to lead others effectively by integrating self-awareness, emphasizing collaboration, and nurturing team dynamics for collective success
Rita Chowdhry, CEO, Savran and Leah Chowdhry, COO, Scale & Growth Advisor, Coach, International Speaker, Author, English Channel Swimmer
11:00am
Questions And Answers Session
11:15am
Break and Networking
11:45am
Advancing Gender Equality in The Workplace Through Mentorship
- How mentorship can break down barriers and provide opportunities for women?
- Common challenges faced in implementing mentorship programs that promote gender equality
- The importance of providing training and support for mentors to effectively engage with mentees from diverse backgrounds
Dr. Iris Palmer PhD., Founder, Iris Leadership Insights
12:05pm
Recognising and Tackling Male Privilege in the Workplace – Personal Story
- Defining male privilege – and how it manifests in the workplace
- Tate’s unique experiences and personal accounts of male privilege
- How can you recognise and tackle unconscious bias in your workplace that comes from a place or privilege?
Tate Smith, Trans Activist and Founder at Tate Smith Consulting
12:25pm
The Power of Male Allyship in Advancing Women’s Careers
- Why is male allyship important in achieving gender balanced leadership teams?
- Promoting active male allyship in your workplace
- Practical strategies that you can take to develop effective allyship in your organisation
Lee Chambers, Director at Male Allies UK Gender Equity and Menopause Advocate, UN Women Changemaker Awardee, Board Member at CMI Women's Institute
12:45pm
Questions And Answers Session
1:00pm
Lunch And Networking
2:00pm
The Impact of Menopause on Women’s Career Progression
- What do we know about the impact that menopause has on women and their career progression?
- Listening to women’s voices and responding to their needs accordingly, retaining their valuable contribution
- Normalising menopause in the workplace and advocating for positive changes to the working culture and environment
Helen Tomlinson, Governments First Menopause Employment Champion and Head of Talent & Inclusion, Adecco Group
2:20pm
Women Are Not Broken: They Don’t Need Fixing
- The Power Paradox: Dive deep into the disconnect between the potential women hold and the reality of their leadership roles today.
- Six Limiting Beliefs: Uncover the six core beliefs that keep women from stepping fully into their power and claiming their rightful place in leadership.
- From Self-Awareness to Self-Actualization: Go beyond traditional coaching techniques and discover the path to real, lasting transformation.
- Why Traditional Coaching Misses the Mark: Understand why current coaching models often fall short in developing women’s leadership and what needs to change.
- The Road to Remarkable Results: Learn the strategies that break through limitations and unlock a new level of success, helping women step confidently into leadership excellence.
Saj Zafar, CEO and Founder, LeadHERship Academy™
2:40pm
Special Keynote: Why Do Women Leave?
- Understanding the reasons behind women leaving the workforce
- Implementing an inclusive culture and working practices that stop talented women from leaving your organisation
- How inclusive leadership can help women’s career advancement
Joy Burnford, Founder and CEO of Encompass Equality, and the author of 'Don't Fix Women'
3:00pm
Questions And Answers Session
3:10pm
Break and Networking
3:40pm
Case Study: Advancing Women's Careers in a Male-Dominated Industry
- Addressing gender stereotypes in heavily male-dominated industries
- Advancing women's careers in construction
- Leveraging male allyship
Chloe Xidhas, Independent Contract Consultant, London Fit out market
4:00pm
Flexible Working – Does It Help or Hinder Women’s Career Progression?
- Why are women’s careers particularly susceptible to the impact of flexible working practices?
- The evidence of the impact of part-time work on progression opportunities for women
- How can your organisation ensure that flexible and remote working does not hinder women’s progression opportunities?
Dr. Maria Adamson, Associate Professor of Organisation Studies and Director of the Centre for Research in Equality and Diversity (CRED)
4:20pm
Questions And Answers Session
4:30pm
Chair’s Summary And Close
Claire Cannon, School Leadership Coach and a Women in Leadership Advocate