Book IWD Speaker: Patricia Seabright

Why are so many capable women still not being heard, recognised or influential enough in the workplace?

Why is positive visibility so vital for your career yet so hard to achieve for many women?

Patricia Seabright has spent much of her career exploring these questions. Drawing on extensive experience in sales leadership, consultancy, communication and influence, she challenges the subtle but deeply embedded biases, behaviours and organisational cultures that continue to silence women and limit their progression.

Patricia is the author of She Said!, a practical, research-based handbook for women who want to speak up, be heard and have greater influence. The book explores the hidden barriers women encounter, from unconscious bias and imposter syndrome to interruption, perfectionism and the double standards that shape how women are perceived.

Her work has attracted international recognition. Maggie Haberman, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and New York Times White House correspondent, said: “I finished She Said! a few days ago, and yesterday I found myself recommending it to two writer friends. That doesn’t happen often. ”She particularly praised its practical approach, describing it as a guide to ensuring women’s voices have the opportunity to influence the room.

Another review of the book in The Institute of Leadership magazine said,
”Have you ever read a book, hoping it would live up to its title and actually provide you with the insight you’re hoping to gain from it, only to be disappointed when you get to the end of it and you’re still no better off? Well, I’ve got good news for you – this isn’t one of those books.
Patricia Seabright has written an easy to read and research-based book with practical advice and tools to help women speak up and speak out in the workplace and beyond”

Patricia has also taken this work into the world of AI, developing an innovative AI powered coaching programme that combines personalised speaking diagnostics with practical development strategies to help women strengthen their confidence, communication and influence. The programme makes individualised coaching more accessible, helping women identify their particular challenges and develop a tailored action plan to become more visible, effective and influential.

With a master’s in executive Coaching, Patricia combines academic insight and coaching expertise with extensive commercial experience. Her approach recognises that women do not simply need to become more confident or assertive. They need to understand the dynamics around them, develop the skills to navigate them and recognise the value of their own contribution. She has spoken at numerous national conferences and worked with women’s networks across business, politics and financial services.

What audiences can expect:
A session that is a bespoke design for you, that could be a talk, a workshop or whatever mix you require.
The session will always be interactive, entertaining and thought-provoking. It will challenge conventional thinking, shine a light on the barriers women face and, most importantly, give them practical tools to make their voices count.

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