Events

What are the unconscious ways women undermine or sabotage their careers? Interviews of 1000 female executives in 2010 (from top US Fortune 500 organisations) found the top 3 were: 1. Work too hard 2. Do the work of others/take on low profile assignments 3. Fail to capitalise on relationships or follow them up Increasing your visibility is not just about hard work.

How does fitness apply to your 'personal brand'? How can it help you achieve your career goals? Women in Banking & Finance is delighted to welcome Gavin Barry, a personal trainer who works with professional women to ensure they are fit, focussed and perform well at work both physically and mentally. Gavin will join us to share his views on how fitness affects how you are perceived, and the importance of building fitness and health into a busy schedule.

Join WiBF Glasgow for a bite to eat with a twist. While enjoying the private dining in style in the Monte Carlo suite, the conversation will be stimulated by an interesting speaker.

Dr Robert Webb the resident Banking and Risk Lead at Caledonian University is going to enlighten us on "Quantitative Easing, Bank Operations and Risk: What happened to the cash?"

It's important for you to know that it's becoming more and more common to Google names of individuals before considering a meet. What can a potential Client, Employer or Employee find out about you when they Google your name? Your LinkedIn profile will rise to the top of search results letting you control the first impression people get when searching for you online.

Presenting Yourself in Interviews - Ticking the Right Boxes New Trend: Competency Interviews! Behavioural Interviews! • Are you aware of how major organisations make their selection decisions? • Do you present your prior accomplishments in the most favourable way? • Are you applying for a new job in your organisation that requires you highlight your competencies? • Have you identified what your most outstanding skills and talents are?

Dr. Sarah Rutherford will conduct a workshop using the findings in her new book, ‘Women’s Work, Men’s Cultures’ – Overcoming Resistance and Changing Organisational Cultures. The current vogue for explaining away women's lack of power in organisations through "differences" or 'choice' fails women, and is a strong example of the backlash that exists against the recent inroads women have made in public life.

In the second of our Spotlight Suppers, we are delighted that Suzanne Doyle-Morris PhD has agreed to talk with us again. She will explain how rapidly changing family patterns will create new challeneges and benefits for families and employers, the topic of her latest book: Female Breadwinners: How They Make Relationships Work and Why They Are the Future of the Modern Workplace. Included in the price for the event, guests will take away a signed copy of Female Breadwinners. The cost of this event is £34 for members and £37 for non-members.

Join WiBF Glasgow for a bit of a do! Following last year’s success, we have decided to repeat the “dining experience for a good cause” and we will be joined by an Oxfam representative to let us know how our donation will be used to help women around the world. £80 buys a sewing machine for a woman in Liberia so she can set up her own tailoring business; £140 establishes a girls’ club to encourage girls to complete their schooling in Mali…and these are only a couple of examples on how we can change women’s lives.

To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you
Laura Clerici  Heather Mullins

WIBF Networks

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WIBF is delighted to invite you to a Women on Boards Series of our Senior Executive Programme to hear from individuals who are involved in non-executive directorship appointments and supporting women.

This will be the first time WIBF will bring a West End Director to help you develop your personal presence. Do you want to perform better when giving a presentation? Do you want to make people pay attention when you speak? Do you want to project greater confidence around others? Does your voice crack when you are nervous? Do you want to understand other’s body language so you can better engage them? This is the Age of Experience.

Following her popular session on personal development last October, Caroline Donaldson returns to tell us about 'branding from the inside out'.

One of the founding directors of Kynesis, Caroline's background combines over 21 years of consultancy with senior line management experience in operations, sales, HR and retail in blue-chip companies.

Join us for this interactive session in the MonteCarlo Suite at the Blythswood Square Hotel.

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WiBF is delighted to welcome Jenny Campbell, an executive leadership coach since 2002, who has established a reputation as a stretching and intuitive coach effecting change at an individual and organisational level. She has seventeen years’ experience in commercial and change management roles and has worked in strategy consulting, helping high-growth businesses. 

The comedian Lily Tomlin: I always wanted to be somebody. Next time I am going to be more specific! What is a personal brand? Why is it so important? How does anyone define her personal brand? Why do you need a personal brand? When you meet people you want to leave a favourable impression, but you were always told not to brag about yourself. You know you should have been considered for that special assignment, but somehow you were overlooked.

WiBF Glasgow is proud to present: GLAMOUR SUIT-ABILITY The event will be presented by the John Lewis Fashion Advisor who will talk about the must have Spring 2012 collection along with top tips to create the 'work to play' capsule wardrobe. You will also have an opportunity to shop or get some help if you have any fashion dilemma or question for the Fashion advisor. Enter via Partners Entrance, Killermont Street (across from Buchanan Bus Station). Cost includes wine and canapés on arrival. Registration:

Our third Spotlight Supper of 2012 will feature Michele Corcoran, manager of Edinburgh Women's Aid.

-Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland

This event is always popular for members and friends alike! More details coming soon.

The Olympic Games are the perfect event to inspire people from all walks of life. This Spotlight Supper will feature a speaker (tbc) on motivation so that we can all aim for gold!

The nights will soon be drawing in - what better time to sharpen your cookery skills in preparation for cosy winter dinners? More details to follow.

A subject close to all our hearts! More details to come soon.