Events

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.*

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

Karen Buck MP - Chairperson of All Party Group on Citizens Advice
and
Women’s Budget Group
request the pleasure of your company at a lunch reception to mark the launch of the participatory research project Voices of Experience and to explore how working together we can empower women in poverty to take part in the policy-making process

12.15-3.00pm on January 12th 2009
in Dining Room A, House of Commons

Access through St. Stephens Entrance.

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

Join us to find out how, in the male-dominated world of oil, Cairn Energy FD Jann Brown hasn't let traditional obstacles stand in her way.

She was appointed Finance Director of Cairn with effect from 17 November 2006. She holds an MA from Edinburgh University and joined Cairn in 1998 after a career in the accountancy profession, mainly with KPMG.

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

Could mentoring be right for you? Have you ever considered it but thought it would be too demanding, formal or reserved for ‘high-flyers’?

According to the Corporate Leadership Council, ‘Informal, relationship-based learning, such as mentoring, serves as the most consistently powerful source of individual and workforce performance.’

Facilitator: Shona Rowan, You are Unlimited
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 12th February

Are you one of the few people who thrives at the chance to speak in front of an audience, or does your heart start to race at the mere thought?

Jaya joined BOS Treasury in May 2006 to set up and head the Client Advisory and Structured Solutions team. A business unit created specifically to deliver value-added and need-driven capital markets solutions to the Group and its clients.

Jaya has multi asset class experience and has been involved in both asset and liability structuring for over 20 years (Morgan Staley and Calyon). Jaya has been working on delivering hedging, funding and investment solutions to a broad range of clients ranging from corporates to financial institutions and private banking clients.

Women in Banking and Finance cordially invites you to a unique opportunity to attend a Private Dinning Experience at WIBF’s ‘Bite Size’ Mentoring dinner . Our guest speaker is Marisa Drew, Managing Director of Credit Suisse and Head of the European Leveraged Corporate Finance Group.

The Square Marketeers
Proudly presents their 5th ball and one of the London Insurance Market's most prestigious events... attended by Underwriters, Brokers and associated companies...

This The Willi Bell Memorial Masque Ball will be the best ever with amazing prizes, fabulous entertainment and one of the most glamourous venues in the West, the famous InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane.

Make it Work is a program for mid-level to senior professionals who are at a career
crossroads due to corporate restructuring or downsizing. From a big-picture overview of
what’s happening in the UK economy, to the tools you can use to leverage your skills and
experience, the program will help you maintain momentum in your career. Learn how to
make a lost job an opportunity that will work for you. Whether you want to keep your
career on track, or chart a new course, you will leave the program with a plan of action
and the skills you need to make it work.

Make it Work is a program for mid-level to senior professionals who are at a career
crossroads due to corporate restructuring or downsizing. From a big-picture overview of
what’s happening in the UK economy, to the tools you can use to leverage your skills and
experience, the program will help you maintain momentum in your career. Learn how to
make a lost job an opportunity that will work for you. Whether you want to keep your
career on track, or chart a new course, you will leave the program with a plan of action
and the skills you need to make it work.

Facilitator: Steve Sharpley, Xcell Dynamics
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 12th March

Learn to access your inner resilience, focus and motivation regardless of what is being said or happening around you!

Time: 8am registration for 8.30am start to finish at 9.30am

Booking deadline: Friday 13th March

Women in Banking & Finance is pleased to offer you a unique insight into managing your career. This event is hosted by Odgers Ray & Berndtson, the UK’s leading executive recruitment business (Executive Grapevine 2008), with the most extensive national and international reach.

Wednesday 25th March: Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner and Sabrage. Bond’s Restaurant, Threadneedles Hotel. Full details from PhilipEvins bd@chaine.co.uk. Tickets £70

Ever wondered why people resist change? Wanted to know how you can support and lead someone through change? Curious as to your natural reactions to change? This session will answer these and a number of other questions around the leadership of change, focussing on the human and cultural elements.