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RESOURCES FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Resources for Women in Business

We have an extensive catalogue of resources primarily focused for women in business.  We have helped and supported over 8,000 business women in our virtual events and conferences alone and have put a spotlight on some of the most amazing female entrepreneurs and business leaders to be able to provide essential content and ideas for anyone starting their business, side hustle or promotion.

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Thinking differently | How to boost your innovation skills

We often hear the word innovation thrown around in meetings, job adverts and business meetings, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, how can we improve it?  The truth is, innovation isn’t just about tech or billion-pound startups. It’s about problem solving. It’s about finding new ways to do old things or discovering new...

Essential skills for leadership roles

Women are reshaping the meaning of success. They are stepping into leadership roles, launching their own ventures and making an impact in industries where they have been historically underrepresented. Yet, navigating the business landscape comes with its own set of challenges. From battling self-doubt to facing gender biases, women often have to push harder to...

Supporting ADHD employees | Thriving in the workplace and remote work

When we think about creating inclusive workplaces, we often focus on policies around diversity, fairness and ensuring everyone feels valued. However, there’s a growing recognition of the importance of supporting neurodiverse employees, particularly those with ADHD. ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects people in different ways. For some, it’s about staying focused. For others,...

Is it bad to leave my job before being a year?

Leaving a job before hitting the one year mark can feel like breaking an unwritten rule. Many people worry it will raise eyebrows with future employers or hint at being unreliable.  The truth is, career paths are rarely smooth and sometimes a role simply does not work out. Why people move on quickly There are...

Latest Events

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WeAreTheCity Celebrates Its 2025 Rising Stars

On Thursday 15 July 2025, WeAreTheCity had the immense honour of hosting our 2025 Rising Star Awards at the stunning Londoner Hotel. It was a night to remember — filled with celebration, inspiration, and a powerful sense of community. This year’s awards recognised phenomenal individuals across 20 different industries, including women and men who are...
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WeAreTech Festival 2025 | An Incredible Day for Women in Tech

On 27 June 2025, hundreds of women in tech came together both online and in person at Etc. Venues in London for WeAreTech Festival 2025.  From the very first session, the day was driven by honest conversation, shared experience and meaningful connection. Real stories, real impact Speakers opened up about leadership, self-doubt, career changes and...

WeAreTheCity and Visa celebrate the 2024 Visa Everywhere Pioneer 20

In a world often marked by adversity and displacement, stories of strength, perseverance, and hope emerge, reminding us of the indomitable spirit of humanity. This week, Visa and WeAreTheCity held their Visa Everywhere Pioneer 20 celebration ceremony on World Refugee Day to celebrate twenty incredible refugee women in business. Refugee women frequently endure unimaginable hardships...

WeAreTechWomen to launch Women in Tech Week 7-11 Oct

WeAreTechWomen is thrilled to announce the launch of the first-ever nationwide Women in Tech Week, set to take place from 7 October to 11 October 2024. We have specifically chosen to coincide with Ada Lovelace Day on 8 October, celebrating the legacy of one of the world’s first computer programmers and putting the spotlight on...

Inspirational Women in Business Series

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Inspirational Woman: Mae Reddaway | Managing Director, SEEN Connects

Mae is Managing Director of SEEN Connects, a social and influencer marketing agency. A former influencer herself, she blends creative strategy with measurable results, drawing on experience in traditional media, partnerships and her time at WPP’s Goat. Mae champions authentic creator collaborations, data-led impact, and speaks openly about modern leadership, being a working mum and...

Mental Toughness with Heart | Sarah Furness on Building High-Performance Teams

Based in the UK, Sarah Furness draws on her lived experience as a former RAF helicopter pilot and squadron leader to help others perform under pressure. Her leadership journey began in the Royal Air Force and continues today through her powerful mental fitness coaching and speaking engagements. Now a renowned expert in resilience and high-performance...

Inspirational Woman: Dr Liz Murray BCA(h) | Doctor, Artist, Health Advocate & Public Speaker

Dr Liz Murray BCA(h) is a multi-award winning doctor, artist, health advocate and public speaker. Liz is a medical doctor by profession with over 10 years clinical experience having worked as a middle grade in A&E during the Covid pandemic. After facing multiple complex health issues meaning she could no longer continue a career clinically...

Inspirational Woman: Jane Knight | Founder, Successful Mums Career Academy 

Jane Knight is a leader in the education and employment sector, who founded multiple-award-winning Successful Mums Career Academy and has supported thousands of mums back to work. Winner of the 2024 Mayor of London Adult Learning Award for Inspirational Professional in Adult Education, Jane’s mission is for every woman to have equal access to employment,...

On Demand Videos

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LinkedIn Live: ADHD, Not Just For Boys | Vanessa Vallely OBE

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This panel discussion, hosted by Vanessa Vallely OBE brings together experts and lived experience on the topic of ADHD in Women. In this session Vanessa is joined by Dr Nancy Doyle, Founder, Genius Within and Co-Director Centre for Neurodiversity at Work; Kate Omonigho Pearson, Head of Partnership Development at Genius Within CIC; Samantha Hiew PhD, […]

VIDEO: Authentic Personal Branding | Jaz Broughton

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Taking an inside-out approach to being intentional with a personal brand is a powerful career shift; both inside an organisation, in the industry and online. Standing out for all the right reasons starts from within. Outcomes include: Understanding what a personal brand is and isn’t Exploring online and offline applications of personal brand Exploring values […]

VIDEO: Be a SuperStar Communicator | Susan Heaton-Wright

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Being able to make a positive impact; influence; develop credibility and have confidence when you communicate with others is an essential skill for any emerging leader. In this virtual workshop, Susan shares tips and techniques on how achieve this. Outcomes include: * Understanding the purpose of your communication * Straight forward ways to structure your […]

VIDEO: Defining and Combatting Imposter Syndrome | Mary Agbesanwa

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This session is titled Defining and Combatting Imposter Syndrome. This interactive and reflective workshop involves defining Imposter Syndrome, showcasing examples and case studies as well as conducting practical exercises to focus on combatting and tackling it. We will end the workshop with time for reflections and Q&A. See you there! About Mary: Mary Agbesanwa is passionate […]

VIDEO: Networking like a pro and how to improve your visibility | Mary McGuire

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How good are you at networking?  Do you get into a cold-sweat at the thought of having to explain what you do to senior leaders? Do you hope that your work will be recognised if you work hard enough? Have you seen others recognised for work you have done? All of these are symptoms of not […]

VIDEO: Be Your Own HERo with Caroline Pankhurst

Heroes coming to the rescue plagued fairytales that little girls were brought up on for centuries and set women up as the people pleasers who needed to be rescued from the brave courageous male hero of the story. In reality, the only HERo you will ever need is the one that resides in you. Caroline […]

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