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Anj Handa United Kingdom

Founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers, a dynamic movement of changemakers who speak up for women’s rights

Dr. Jennifer Lonergan Canada

Thought leader with 25 years experience advancing women’s leadership, entrepreneurship, and income growth through practical, high-impact capacity-building programs globally today.

Sonya Lennon Ireland

Media personality, multi-award-winning social entrepreneur & equality advocate

Megan Carle United States

Author of Walk Away to Win: A Playbook to Combat Workplace Bullying

Emily Nichols, P.Eng. Canada

Emily’s 2023 TEDx talk is now available: What if we didn’t have to be “one of the guys”?

Sandra Caballero Mexico

Women, work & power: Uncovering hidden systems that shape who gets to lead, advance & thrive

Rahaf Harfoush France

Visionary strategist & author, decoding digital culture for leadership & innovation in the digital era

Gina Buckney United Kingdom

Global Transformation Director, Former Head of UK Customer Services for BT, Self-Help Author, Corporate & TEDx Speaker

Janine Driver United States

Renowned New York Times best-selling author & expert in human behavior & body language

Alexandra Palt United Kingdom

Former Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer & Chief Sustainability Officer of L'Oréal

Helen Mannion United Kingdom

Award-winning AI leader, coach & STEM advocate sharing insights on leadership, ethical AI & balancing career with family

Sarah Flynn United States

Award-winning entertainer, educator & mentor for emerging feminine leaders

Cheryl Thompson United Kingdom

UK-based Northern, straight talking, and broadly experienced leader

Christie Styer United States

Executive leader specializing in customer-first strategies, scaling global teams, and driving growth, retention, and long-term loyalty

Maudlyn Akosua-Awuku United Kingdom

Award-winning women advocate and international speaker