Empowering Women in Leadership Conference
CONFERENCE AIMS
Join us for the “Empowering Women in Leadership” conference, a dynamic event dedicated to addressing barriers and fostering empowerment for women in leadership roles. This conference offers invaluable insights and resources for current and aspiring female leaders, as well as anyone interested in supporting gender equality in the workplace. Explore crucial topics such as navigating menopause in the professional sphere, embracing your identity both as a leader and beyond, and fostering self-care strategies to support yourself and your team effectively. Featuring renowned speakers who are experts in their fields, this conference promises to motivate and educate attendees, regardless of gender or role. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a supportive community dedicated to advancing women in leadership.BENEFITS OF ATTENDING
- Gain invaluable insights into navigating challenges unique to women in leadership roles
- Learn practical strategies for self-care and supporting your team effectively
- Explore the transformative power of embracing your identity as a leader and beyond
- Network with renowned experts and fellow attendees passionate about gender equality in the workplace
- Acquire actionable takeaways to enhance your leadership skills and advance your career
- Access resources and support systems tailored to your needs
- Engage in discussions and workshops designed to foster personal and professional growth
Programme
9.55am
Rosie Hussain, Director of Teaching & Learning, Keynote Educational
10.00am
- Identification and analysis of the key barriers that hinder women’s progression into senior leadership roles.
- Exploration of systemic, cultural, and individual factors contributing to the underrepresentation of women in leadership positions.
- Strategies and interventions to mitigate these barriers and create more inclusive pathways for career advancement.
Nichole McGill-Higgins, Founder of Bee-Longing
10.40am
- Current representation of women in leadership roles within education.
- The progress made and the challenges for women in advancing to senior leadership positions.
- How far we have come and how far to go.
- The impact of allyship to support equity.
Meredith Grey, Growth and Impact Consultant
11.20am
11.30am
- To learn how to increase parental involvement and engagement when it comes to digital issues
- To gain a deeper understanding of how AI is being currently used to support pastoral care
- To take away practical whole-school strategies to address the issues related to the digital world.
Maria O’Neil, Director of Pastoral Support in Education
12.10pm
- How perimenopause and menopause can affect our health and wellbeing within schools and educational institutions.
- Creating a menopause aware culture and supporting staff through menopause and perimenopause
- Building a menopause strategy that works for your organisation.
Helen Clare, Menopause in Schools Expert
12.50pm
1.50pm
- How you view yourself as a leader and as a person
- Imposter syndrome and how to tackle it
- The masks we wear and how to take them off.
Nichole McGill-Higgins, Founder of Bee-Longing
2.30pm
- Gain a deeper understanding of how to approach various areas of wellbeing effectively, including emotional and social wellbeing.
- Apply an innovative five-dimension wellbeing model to establish and nurture the culture of wellbeing.
- Take away practical easily implemented strategies to support your own and your students’ wellbeing.
Maria O’Neil, Director of Pastoral Support in Education
3.10pm
- Setting boundaries which help and support your development as a leader
- Making the most of your experience to help you develop your team and inspire others
- Carrying responsibility lightly: ways to reduce stress in the workplace
Katharine Radice, Education Consultant
3.50pm
Leadership - Code: C0007
Empowering Women in Leadership Conference
London | Friday 21 March 2025
SPEAKERS
Nichole McGill-Higgins is an acclaimed leader, speaker, and advocate renowned for her transformative insights into human potential and empowerment. With a rich background and a fervent commitment to social justice, Nichole’s work resonates deeply across diverse audiences. Her pioneering research at the intersection of identity, resilience, and well-being has garnered widespread acclaim, earning her recognition as a trailblazer in her field. As a keynote speaker, Nichole captivates audiences with her compelling narratives and actionable strategies for personal and collective growth. Drawing from her experiences as a scholar, mentor, and changemaker, she inspires individuals to unlock their innate potential and create positive change in their lives and communities.
Helen Clare helps schools and teachers deal with challenges that arise due to perimenopause and menopause. She does this through talks, workshops, support groups, 1 to 1 sessions, courses, and policy support. An ex-biology teacher and life-long biology geek, she has also worked in schools as a poet and artist and as part of her work for Creative Partnerships and Arts Council England. Helen is also an ICF trained coach and an associate of the British Menopause Society. She’s also a textile artist on the quiet – and these days that’s about menopause too!
Maria O’Neill is a distinguished leader with a proven track record in driving social impact and organizational transformation. With extensive experience spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors, Maria has been at the forefront of driving positive change and innovation. Her expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and project management has been instrumental in delivering impactful initiatives that address complex societal challenges. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), Maria is recognized for her commitment to driving social progress and fostering inclusive communities.
Meredith Greey is a dynamic leader known for her passion for people and problem-solving. With extensive experience across the private and third sectors, she excels in strategy development, project management, and impact evaluation. Meredith is celebrated for her ability to leverage individual strengths and drive change through collaboration. She has been instrumental in launching initiatives such as a Canadian fund for rare paediatric cancers and developing strategies to enhance Amex’s customer service. Currently, Meredith supports underrepresented UK entrepreneurs and serves a a trustee for a Canadian organization helping grieving children through summer camps. Her dedication to fostering positive impact and innovation is evident throughout her career.
Katharine Radice is an education consultant specialising in dispositions which facilitate academic progress and personal growth. Katharine has a broad range of experience: she has taught in independent and maintained sector schools and at undergraduate university level. She has worked in mixed, single sex, boarding and day schools and studied adolescent development at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. She brings to the sessions her practical perspective on classroom teaching, middle and senior management roles. Previous attendees have described her training sessions as inspiring, thought-provoking, full of practical advice and engaging.
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