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Unleashing the Power of Leadership; Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change

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Conference Timetable

07:45 - 08:45

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

08:55 - 09:05

Opening Address

09:05 - 09:50

Perfectionism in Leadership - Panel Event

09:50 - 10:20

Break

10:20 - 11:05

Magnetic Confidence!

11:10 - 12:00

Men as Allies: Partnering for Inclusion

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch

13:00 - 13:10

Coming Soon to WED

13:10 - 13:50

Fostering Psychological Safety: Building Foundations for Change

13:55 - 14:40

Nailing Your Narrative

14:40 - 15:40

Break

15:10 - 15:50

Why Being a Conscious Leader Matters!

15:55 - 16:40

The Art of Leadership: Unleashing Superpowers

16:40 - 16:45

Closing Remarks

16:45 - 17:30

Networking & Expo

Session Descriptions

09:05-09:50 – Perfectionism in Leadership

Effective leadership requires alternating between broad perspective and detailed execution, demanding mental flexibility. However, cognitive tendencies often hinder this agility. Overcoming distraction requires practicing transitions between concentration and awareness. Conquering ego challenges involves cultivating selflessness. While empathy can impede action, fostering constructive compassion empowers leaders to assist others beyond personal boundaries.

10:20-11:05 – Magnetic Confidence!

Whether you’re beginning or advancing in your leadership journey, this session will help you command space, exude confidence, and become the leader you aspire to be. It’s not just educational; it’s a journey to embrace your potential, lead other women, and establish a leadership legacy that shatters barriers and surpasses expectations.

11:10-12:00 – Men as Allies: Partnering for Inclusion

Men occupy about 70-80% of executive roles and over 60% of people manager positions, giving them significant influence in shaping an inclusive workplace culture. They can play a pivotal role in supporting women professionally. The panel will explore how men can become allies, collaborating with and backing women to foster an inclusive environment that maximises organisational performance.

13:10-13:50 – Fostering Psychological Safety: Building Foundations for Change

Exploring the crucial elements of psychological safety within team dynamics provides a comprehensive understanding of its significance and influence on team effectiveness. This session enables participants to acknowledge the essential role psychological safety plays in fostering creativity, innovation, and empowerment among team members.

13:55-14:40 – Nailing Your Narrative

This session explores the influence of storytelling and communication in leadership. Attendees will learn to create captivating narratives that connect, engage, and motivate action. Drawing from personal and industry experiences, the session provides actionable advice and techniques for crafting impactful, lasting stories.

15:10-15:50 – Why Being a Conscious Leader Matters!

Leadership shapes organisational culture and performance. Conscious leaders empower excellence and prioritise wellbeing, blending soft and hard skills. They lead with mindfulness, empathy, and integrity, aligning decisions with values and team wellbeing. These leaders foster growth, creating environments where individuals thrive, not just survive.

15:55-16:40 – The Art of Leadership: Unleashing Superpowers

This session will offer an insightful overview on the importance of identifying and unleashing your team’s superpowers to achieve high performance. Essential techniques will be discussed, along with an outline of the three key elements of optimising potential using the award- winning C.O.M model.

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2. Oracle

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4. Boxxe
5. Mastek

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12. Mott MacDonald

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8. Itsus Consulting
9. Investigo
10. Centrica
11. Sanderson Government & Defence
12. Pega
13. Leidos
14. CGI

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16. Avantis Performance
17. Code First Girls

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