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19may18:0020:30The Future of Fairness in Leadership and Business | WBS

Time

19/05/2025 18:00 - 20:30(GMT+01:00)

Location

WBS at the Shard

London, SE1 9SG

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This is your chance to engage in powerful dialogue and spark meaningful change in your professional sphere.

After the panel discussion, network with peers from across industries over drinks and canapés, against the vibrant backdrop of London.

This event is held annually in collaboration with our partners We are the City, Women Engineering Society, Forte, City Women Network and 30% Chair; We are delighted to welcome a distinguished line-up of keynote speakers:

Dr Dawn Eubanks – Associate Professor of Behavioural Science & EI and Panel Chair

Rukasana Bhaijee – Global Head of DEI at the Financial Times. A DEI leader with over 13 years of experience across media, technology, professional services, and higher education. Formerly led DEI for Google’s EMEA tech division and consulted at EY, Rukasana brings deep expertise in strategy, race equity, and inclusive culture change.

Geraldine Gallacher – CEO of the Executive Coaching Consultancy, author of Coaching Women: Changing the System, Not the Person, and City Women Network Board member.

Mark Swain – WBS Client Director & Executive Coach, and Fellow of The Learning and Performance Institute. With over 20 years experience in leadership development Mark has developed a framework supporting Women in Strategy.

Ben Evans – New Business Director, AtkinsRéalis, ED&I Advocate and Warwick MBA Alumnus (2013)

Together, they’ll share their invaluable insights, strategies, and real-world experiences in fostering fairness and driving success in today’s dynamic and changing corporate landscape.

Key Topics Include:

Building inclusive workplaces that celebrate diversity and empower all voices.
Embracing ethical leadership practices to fuel innovation.
Creating equitable opportunities in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Whether you’re a mid-career professional, an established leader, or an entrepreneur passionate about shaping the future of fairness, this event will leave you inspired and equipped to make a lasting impact.

Reserve your spot here

Ticket Price:

Free

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21may12:0013:00Master the Art of Incredible Interviews | WeAreTheCity & City CV

Time

21/05/2025 12:00 - 13:00(GMT+01:00)

Event Details

WeAreTheCity & City CV are thrilled to present a dynamic series of three online masterclasses, designed to help you shine in today’s competitive job market. Join us for these insightful 1-hour masterclasses and take the next step toward career success!

Do interviews leave you feeling uneasy, underprepared or unsure of how to showcase your best self? Are you stuck in a loop of missed opportunities, wondering how to stand out and seal the deal? You’re not the only one. On average, people apply for 27 roles before they land just one interview.

But don’t worry – you’re in the right place. Whether it’s been years since your last interview, you’re chasing a promotion or new role, or simply trying to stay sharp, this free one-hour masterclass will give you the edge to win your next role. Your interview isn’t just a conversation – it’s a marketing pitch where you’re the product. Discover how to demonstrate your value, convince employers you’re the best investment they can make, and leave them thinking, “We’d be foolish not to hire you.”

In this jam-packed session, Victoria McLean, Founder & CEO of City CV, guides you through the art of wowing interviewers. With a proven track record of helping people at all career levels secure their dream roles, Victoria brings decades of expertise, countless success stories and award-winning career strategies to the table.

What you’ll learn:

Sell your story, own the room. Craft a compelling narrative that aligns your unique value with what the interviewer wants most.
Master the hidden agenda. Build a strategy that keeps you on the front foot, turning every question into a chance to spotlight your key selling points.
Prove you’re worth every penny of investment. Frame your achievements to meet employer expectations and showcase your worth.
Know the pitfalls. From waffling to poor body language to “push” factors, learn how to avoid the common mistakes that cost 95% of candidates the job.
Conquer anxiety. Overcome nerves with practical techniques, body language tips and the knowledge that interviewers actually want you to succeed.

Reserve your spot here

Online Masterclass Dates

April 23, 2025 @ 12pm | The Perfect CV – Reserve your spot here
May 7, 2025 @ 12pm | Harness the Power of LinkedIn – Reserve your spot here
May 21, 2025 @ 12pm |From Stress to Success – Master the Art of Incredible Interviews – Reserve your spot here

Looking for more career support? Explore our Career Resources page. Ready to take the next step? Browse the latest opportunities on our Job Board and find your perfect role today!

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23may10:0012:00Online* Pelvic Floor Recovery Workshop FREE | Karen Ellis - Postnatal Recovery Expert

Time

23/05/2025 10:00 - 12:00(GMT+01:00)

Event Details

**With former Midwife, Karen Ellis. *Available on replay. Exactly how to rebuild strength in your pelvic floor after pregnancy.**

All the information you should have got from your midwife about how to recover your pelvic floor PROPERLY after having a baby and how to exercise SAFELY so you can smile with excitement and enjoy the moment when your toddler takes your hand and pulls you towards the bouncy castle instead of the feeling of dread taking over as you decline their invitation.

This workshop is for you if……..

You are a mum who;

Wants dry knickers!
Feels like the pelvic floor information you got in your postnatal period was lacking.
Knows your pelvic floor isn’t quite right but doesn’t really understand what is going on with it.
Wants to feel connected to your Pelvic Floor again and confidently jump on a trampoline with your children.
Wants to strengthen your pelvic floor but doesn’t know where to start.
Is ready to start exercise again in the near future but doesn’t know how to whilst considering your pelvic floor.
Is doing the pelvic floor squeezes the midwife gave you but doesn’t really know if you are doing them right, when you can stop doing them or what to do next.
Wants to learn about your pelvic floor so you can understand what is happening for yourself.

And so you can have dry knickers!

What to expect

I will be there LIVE on zoom in actual person to spend time with you and other mums learning about your body and how to get it strong after having a baby.
This is not a workout class. This is me empowering you will all of the information you need to recovery your body properly and exercise safely. If you would like to try an exercise class – head here.
You will get a link sent to your email address so you can join the workshop live.
There will be a replay sent to you after the workshop encase you can’t make it live or encase you have to deal with a poonarmi mid workshop.
Expect to have your MIND BLOWN with information you wished you’d had years ago.

By the end of the workshop you will….

Feel super confident that you are doing the pelvic floor squeezes (kegels) the midwife gave you correctly and know what the next steps are to making your pelvic floor strong so you don’t end up having to kegel for the rest of your life.
Learn that there are two sets of muscles in your pelvic floor (One set at the back of your pelvic floor and one at the front) and learn how to use both sets of muscles. It is common that women do not connect with the muscles around their urethra (where you pee from) during pelvic floor connection. Don’t let this be you.
Know how and why to engage your pelvic floor on your out breath so you can exercise without worrying about your pelvic floor.
Feel confident about what you need to do whilst you exercise to look after your pelvic floor. So you can stop worrying about exercise and start to look forward to building your pelvic floor and your body strong.
Have a plan of what to do next time you cough, laugh, sneeze to help your pelvic floor manage the pressure and stop letting pee out.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE

Ticket Price:

Free

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