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Katy Leeson United Kingdom

Co-Founder of Blank Space Content Studios, Former UK MD of Social Chain & Former CEO of Relentless Group

Jacqui Barrett United Kingdom

Keynote speaker for IWD. BBC ”Woman’s Hour” guest. Podcast interviewee. Uses her voice to raise others. Energetic. Footage available.

Dr. Lynda Gratton United Kingdom

Director of the Program Human Resource Strategy in Transforming Companies & Considered the World's Leading Program of Human Resources

Paula Reid, Adventurer United Kingdom

From Skiing to the South Pole to Yacht Racing round-the-world, Paula Reid has learned to develop the mindset to thrive & perform in the toughest of conditions

Niharika Gautam United Kingdom

Multiple award-winning Founder | G100 Regional Chair, Circular Economy Scotland | ESG, Sustainability, Climate Finance and Net Zero Strategy business leader

Cecilia Harvey United Kingdom

Delivering rousing talks on how to navigate inequality to shape a booming career

Janie Frampton United Kingdom

Trailblazing football referee and one of eight Women FIFA Referee Instructors globally

Priya Brown United Kingdom

Passionate about equality for all and standing in the local elections for the Women’s Equality Party in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK

Susan Heaton-Wright United Kingdom

International speaker empowering women to communicate with clarity, confidence, credibility & impact in all business conversations

Isha Datar United Kingdom

Executive Director of New Harvest, Director's Fellow of MIT Media Lab, Shuttleworth Foundation Fellow & Co-Founder of Clara Foods

Julia Handelman-Smith United Kingdom

Former British diplomat, now leading intercultural dialogue, co-creation & equity in international partnerships

Codilia Gapare United Kingdom

Cancer survivor and inventor of false eyelash for cancer patients

Cara de Lange United Kingdom

Achieving Operational Efficiency in Women-Led Social Impact Companies & Startups. Many purpose-driven companies, especially those led by women, face unique challenges—rising costs, stagnation, and inefficiencies—that limit their potential impact. But

Chloë Davies United Kingdom

Founder & CEO of It Takes A Village & social impact consultant

Dee Murray United Kingdom

Specialising in everything related to menopause

Professor Gina Rippon United Kingdom

Is your brain male or female? Or are we asking the wrong question? Demolishing brain myths, smashing stereotypes

Cara de Lange United Kingdom

International burnout expert, speaker & founder; Softer Success author

Anna Granta United Kingdom

Ex-software leader turned business owner speaking on Neurodiversity at Work and Recovering from Burnout

Michelle Okwudiafor United Kingdom

Communications specialist, soft skills trainer, personal brand and confidence coach for emerging leaders

Claire Williams United Kingdom

Founder of Claire Williams Consulting, Former Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing, Former Comms Officer of Silverstone Circuits Ltd

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