Description
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
Addressing The Barriers For Progression
10.0 – 10.45am
- 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
Break
10.45 – 11.00am
The Current Landscape
11.00 – 11.45pm
- 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.
Reena Bhogal-Welsh
Breakout Strand 1
11.45 – 12.30pm
1A: How Can Parents And Schools Work Together To Support Students’ Digital Wellbeing?
- 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
1B: Menopause In Education
- 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
Lunch
12.30 1.30pm
Breakout Strand 2
1.30 – 2.15pm
2A: The Science Of Wellbeing
- Understanding and managing the physical, mental and emotional pressures of school leadership.
- Explore the behaviours that scientifically affect our health and strategies to improve this.
- Wellbeing – Creating the environment for lasting change.
Collette Clifford
2B: Your Identity In Leadership
By the end of this session, you will be able to:
- How you view yourself as a leader and as a person
- Imposter syndrome
- The masks we wear and how to take them off.
Nichole McGill-Higgins
Break
2.15pm – 2.30pm
Breakout Strand 3
2.30pm – 3.15pm
3A: Transform Your Team: Unleash The Power Of Female Leadership
- Being an agent of change
- Leading flourishing and effective teams
- Cultivating purpose-led organisations
Collette Clifford
3B: Supporting Yourself, Supporting Your Students
- 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’Neill