09.25

Welcome from Dods D&I

10.00

The Power of Storytelling: using storytelling to overcome self-imposed barriers 

• How stories shape our identities as leaders and as individuals 
• Interrogating the stories you tell about yourself 
• Re-shaping your narratives to empower yourself to grow, achieve and inspire 

SPEAKER: Joy Maitland, Executive Coach and Leadership Development Consultant, Inemmo

11.10

Preparing for success: laying the groundwork to communicate with impact 

• Structuring your meetings and preparatory work for maximum effect 
• Managing adrenaline to think clearly under pressure 
• Holding attention in a virtual environment 

SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts

12.20

Thinking strategically: using self-awareness to drive better decision-making 

• Knowing your purpose and understanding your strengths 
• Working parents: identifying strategies to create the balance you need 
• Dreaming big: having the confidence to aim high and get up when you fall 

SPEAKER: Professor Shân Wareing, Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Northampton

14.10

Panel Discussion:

Resilience in uncertainty: key lessons to take forward from COVID-19 

• Protecting your mental health and wellbeing in the face of adversity 
• Asking for what you need, at home and at work 
• Maintaining confidence in your abilities and worth during difficult times

SPEAKER: Charlotte Briscall, Director of Customer Experience, Design, Digital & Data (CEDD), Education and Skills Funding Agency 

15.40

Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here? 

• Raising the visibility of women as senior leaders in education 
• Intersectionality at work: appreciating the impact of different characteristics in shaping one’s experience 
• You’ve got a friend in me: being an ally to others and lifting others as you climb 
• Authentic leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically

SPEAKER: Mary Stiasny, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) and Chief Executive of University of London Worldwide

16.30

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