Events

Sweet Melindas chooses the best local ingredients with an emphasis on seafood and game. Every morning they hand pick the best fish from Eddie's Seafood Market next door, and make everything that they serve in the restaurant.

Always a popular event, good food and good company, get round the table with a variety of WiBF members to discuss anything and everything.

Due to the size of the restaurant, numbers limited to 10. Book by 16 July 2008.

This sparky Chekhov adaptation is performed by the Edinburgh Theatre group which never ceases to amaze worldwide audiences at the fringe. This show leads you through a battle of the sexes and the confused creatures love creates.

'The people of Edinburgh obviously knew something ... Rich and captivating performance' - **** (Three Weeks, 2006)

19:15 for 19:30 performance

Tickets - £10, Please confirm your attendance by 30 July. Tickets available at the venue from Diane.

diane@datkinsonassociates.com to attend and pay Diane on the night.

Lorraine Majdi, Fashion Advisor at John Lewis, Edinburgh, presents a Wardrobe that Works. In this workshop, Lorraine will show you how looking good everyday can be simple and inexpensive when you dress imaginatively from a wardrobe that works. Lorraine encourages you to think of your wardrobe as a whole, rather than the sum of its parts.

If you have attended any of our last three golf days, you will be able to confirm that the WIBF golf day is a great networking opportunity and a wonderful way to wind down for the weekend. Our next event will take place at the Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Course in Surrey on Friday 5th September 2008.

Why the Challenge? – WIBF is passionate about giving women the skills to confidently and successfully take part in Corporate Golf days.

One day conference on 'Women's Voices in Europe: Promoting Gender Equality through Lobbying and Policy Influencing in Europe'.

Speaker: Jim Rees

Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so that we can start promptly at 6.30pm

Deadline for booking Wednesday 17th September

Nearest Tube/DLR: Canary Wharf

Please Note the CHANGE of address for this event.

Sponsor: The City of Edinburgh Council

Four women involved in very different aspects of the process of governing Scotland will share their experiences and stories. This will be followed by an open discussion forum.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) presents Recruiting and retaining the best female financial Talent - why women mean business

Gender diversity in the workplace is fundamental to business success.

Research has shown that companies with more women in leadership positions are more profitable and more efficient.*

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.

What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"

WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking

Self-serving agendas can cause untold damage to both careers and the bottom-line. In this session, we will explore the most common political tactics to forewarn and forearm. Equipped with these insights, we will also be looking at techniques and skills that you can develop to overcome those who oppose you with dirty tricks and turn these difficult situations to positive outcomes for all concerned. Put another way, you will learn how to "Influence with integrity".

Speaker: Jeanette Cowley, Go for Growth, Inspiring Success

Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so that we can start promptly at 6.30pm

Booking deadline Wednesday 15th October

Nearest Tube : Liverpool St

Women in Banking & Finance invites you to their Women on Board’s Forum joint event with the Appointments Commission with keynote speakers, Anne Watts CBE and Jim Pringle, the Appointments Commission and guest speakers currently serving on NHS Boards, Patricia Williamson & Penny McCulloch.

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations

Speaker: Dr Mark McKergow, The Centre for Solutions Focus at Work

We all face really tough situations sometimes - where nothing seems to be working and we don't know what to do. Mark McKergow will share the simple and pragmatic approach of Solutions Focus (SF) - the art of finding what works even in the toughest places. SF is in use all over the world and is revolutionising the way businesses approach everything from strategic planning to coaching to conflict management.

During this exciting session you will learn the application of Scenario Thinking in assessing future opportunities and threats and considering strategic options.

So what are the prospects for women in the future? Are you sure or are you simply dreaming? What will determine a good outcome?

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations

Speaker: Michelle Brailsford, Jupiter Consulting Group
Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so we can start the workshop promptly at 6.30pm

Booking deadline: Wednesday 19th November

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations

The Christmas event of the season - please do not miss out in joining us at Averys Wine Cellar for our Christmas party on 4th December 2008.

We will be celebrating in style in the vaulted cellars of Averys enjoying plenty of wine and food under their expert guidance.

Special Invitation from ICSA to WiBF Members

ICSA Edinburgh Network would like to invite you to a talk on The Scottish Economy by Donald MacRae, Lloyds TSB Chief Economist, on Tuesday 9th December 2008 from 1745 to 1845.

The venue is Computershare, Lochside House, 7 Lochside Avenue, Edinburgh EH12 9DJ. It is in the Gyle area of Edinburgh and the link below should help you with directions.

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations

Speaker: Houston Spencer
Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start to 9.00pm
Please allow yourself enough time to register so we can start the workshop promptly at 6.30pm

Booking deadline: Thursday 8th January

In the flow of demanding careers, many of us step back, look around and wonder if we’re living up to our potential. Life is full, but is it fulfilling?

Women in Banking and Finance Speakers (Canary Wharf) follows the Toastmasters International Programme.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters is an internationally recognised club which aims: "to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth"
WIBFS - What are the benefits to members?
Learn to think and speak on your feet, through impromptu speaking
Learn to prepare and deliver effective presentations