Events

Facilitator: Alison Kemp, Switch Vision Ltd

Booking deadline: Thursday 11th February

WIBF Bite-Size Mentoring invites you to dine with Anna Kahn

WIBF invites you to join us as Anna Kahn shares her experiences and tips on her successful career. The evening will commence with networking and nibbles, career advice with main course and Q&A over desert.

Anna is currently a partner with Ernst and Young’s Advisory Services. She
has over 15 years of management consulting experience primarily in the Government and Financial Services sectors. She specialises in large scale business and programme transformation and organisational design.

A brand new year and there is no better time to make a new year‘s resolution to do more networking… Women in Banking and Finance has a plan to take your networking worries away with the introduction of “WIBF NetWorks” evenings, to be held at Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT on the last Tuesday of every month.

There will be friendly faces to greet you at the door, a quick ice-breaker at each event and a few networking tips sent out before you arrive.

Do you strive for financial independence? Are you worried about retirement? Thinking of a career break? Starting a new job? Planning a family?

Whether you are starting out on your career journey or looking to wind down down, it's important to take care of your financial health.

This event is geared towards giving an independent overview of the main investment opportunities to consider and help you to plan for the future.

Advisors will be on hand for some informal advice and there will be the opportunity to book follow up appointments, all over a glass of wine!

Louise Fleming is Head of Bristol & Somerset and Deputy Managing Director, Wales & South West Region for Barclays. Louise will be discussing "5 Top Tips for Managing Your Career”.

In the current economic climate it is important that professional women have the experience and the expertise to have a portfolio career. Women need to become much more proactive in widening their opportunities and seizing the moment. Board opportunities will often provide women with transferable skills which will benefit them in either the work place or in other roles when seeking promotional opportunities.

Facilitator: Cheryl Hopkins, Change it live it

Booking deadline: Thursday 18th March

A career in the financial services sector is demanding; how often do you find yourself:

• Fire-fighting
• Struggling with conflict, stress or lack of motivation

Women in Banking and Finance (Glasgow) are delighted to announce the first 'Role Model' event in the 2010 Calendar !

Dr Kathleen Long will give a 40 minute talk on managing a high profile 'portfolio career ' as well as helpful tips on everything from managing stress , staying motivated and managing the media! As well as being a well known media doctor (she presented a live 'phone in' on Scottish Television for many years) she is also a hypnotherapist, member of the British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis (Scotland) and an NLP master practitioner, trained in psychometric testing.

Have you ever been at a work-related function, where you stand watching a colleague handshake their way through the crowd and perhaps wondered how to take that first step to mingle in the crowd? Taking the first step and making the most of our networks can be quite daunting for a lot of us.

Introducing ‘WIBF Scotland Networks’ evenings! WIBF Scotland plans to take your networking worries away with the introduction of “WIBF NetWorks” evenings, to be held each month.

A brand new year and there is no better time to make a new year‘s resolution to do more networking… Women in Banking and Finance has a plan to take your networking worries away with the introduction of “WIBF NetWorks” evenings, to be held at Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT on the last Tuesday of every month.

There will be friendly faces to greet you at the door, a quick ice-breaker at each event and a few networking tips sent out before you arrive.

“TRANSFORMATION & COMMUNICATION”

Speaker: Gladeana McMahon, Chair of the Association for Coaching

‘Improving your resilience and ability to operate effectively during change.’

An interactive session to achieve:
- clearer and more effective communication
- increased stability during periods of change
- greater ability to manage stress

Please contact ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk to book your place.

Facilitator: Jane Mann, Maple Consulting

Booking deadline: Thursday 15th April

WIBF Speakers Event - in conjunction with The Edinburgh Speakers Bureau, part of ‘Toastmasters International’

Do you want to improve your communication and presentation skills? Are you looking for some hints and tips for public speaking?

WIBF Scotland is hosting this exciting event, in conjunction with The Edinburgh Speakers Bureau to help you become the speaker you want to be. This personal development event is for those who want to develop their presentation skills or want to learn some useful hints and tips for communicating and brush up their skills.

Women in Banking and Finance has a plan to take your networking worries away with the introduction of “WIBF NetWorks” evenings, held at Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT on the last Tuesday of every month.

There is a free glass of wine for the first 20 people to arrive. The event will take place in the downstairs bar at Prism – exclusive to WIBF.

So if you want to "get networking", make sure 27th April is in your diary. Please let us know if you are intending to come along by emailing ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk.

We‘ll see you there!

Regards,

Career minded people ask themselves, from time to time, questions like…

• Was I made to be a Leader?
• Am I capable of climbing the corporate ladder?
• What is my full potential, how do I reach it and is there currently something preventing me from doing so?

Through lively, interactive discussions Kate will walk and talk you through the questions and Challenges above (www.hrelp.com)

For questions or bookings please email: lynsey.park@morganstanley.com

Please contact ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk to book your place.

The evening will allow you and your colleagues to privately view the
L.K.Bennett collection of clothing, shoes and accessories, whilst indulging in a glass of fizz.
There will be a 20% discount on the night plus a luxury LK Bennett gift for those who make a purchase.

We will also be joined on the evening by Mandy Lehto of Bravura Coaching and Image who will share tips for finding the right look for your shape and how to put together a professional but fashionable look for the office.

Facilitator: Alison Pothier, The Corporate Intuitive

Booking deadline: Thursday 13th May

Nikki joined RBS in 1981 and from branches to Global Head of Learning Delivery within the Business Services HR function she has enjoyed a varied and successful career. The Intriguingly titled "Take ir or Leave it" will be a glimpse into Nikki's career highs and lows and how she has travelled from Amsterdam to Khazakstan as she's has risen through the ranks.

For bookings, please contact: ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk

For more than a quarter of a century, companies have been trying to ‘fix women’ to adapt to the ‘masculine’ culture of their organisations. As a subsequent of the global downturn many companies are looking at making fundamental changes to improve the performance of their organisation. This could present an opportunity for companies to start looking at ways in which they can transform the culture of their organisations to become truly inclusive.

Women in Banking and Finance has a plan to take your networking worries away with the introduction of “WIBF NetWorks” evenings, held at Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT on the last Tuesday of every month.

There is a free glass of wine for the first 20 people to arrive. The event will take place in the downstairs bar at Prism – exclusive to WIBF.

So if you want to "get networking", make sure 25th May is in your diary. Please let us know if you are intending to come along by emailing ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk.

We‘ll see you there!

Regards,

Women in Banking and Finance are delighted to announce a networking and shopping opportunity with a difference. We have teamed up with John Lewis to bring you a series of events that will be of interest to ladies who are looking to stand out from the crowd.

Come along and meet one of the John Lewis trained fashion advisers who will introduce you to a number of key items from the new Summer collections and will share some top tips for making the right impression.

Save the date

30th Anniversary WIBF Awards for Achievement Luncheon
Friday 4th June 2010
The Dorchester, Park Lane, W1

Don’t miss this year’s event, 30th anniversaries are special and the WIBF team will make this year’s lunch the most memorable yet.
Keep watching the website for more details www.wibf.org.uk

On Tuesday 15th June, WIBF Scotland will be hosting a “Meet the Author” event with Dr. Suzanne Doyle-Morris, author of “Beyond the Boys’ Club”. She was warmly welcomed at WIBF London last autumn, and since her recent relocation to the St. Andrew’s area, is now looking forward to speaking with us.

A celebration to start off the summer!

Take the opportunity to network over a glass of wine

Please contact claire.livingstone@alliance-leicester.co.uk to book a place

Pre-Registration Essential.

Please note this event will not include a free bar

Facilitator: Hester Abrams, Incisive Conversations

Booking deadline: Friday 11th June

In the credit crunch, we all need to achieve more with less, at work or at home, whether that’s money, time or the success of a key project. Deal-making is just too important to be left to the “masters of the universe”. So how can you negotiate with more savvy and negotiate so everyone’s a winner?

Career minded people ask themselves, from time to time, questions like...

• Was I made to be a Leader?
• Am I capable of climbing the corporate ladder?
• What is my full potential, how do I reach it and is there currently something preventing me from doing so?

Through lively, interactive discussions Kate will walk and talk you through the questions and Challenges above. (www.hrelp.com)

For bookings, please email wibfglasgow@live.co.uk

Free to members, £10 for non-members

Women in Banking and Finance has a plan to take your networking worries away with the introduction of “WIBF NetWorks” evenings, held at Prism, 147 Leadenhall Street, London EC3V 4QT on the last Tuesday of every month.

There is a free glass of wine for the first 20 people to arrive. The event will take place in the downstairs bar at Prism – exclusive to WIBF.

WIBF Edinburgh invites you to join us for an evening at Space NK’s Edinburgh store. As you enjoy a glass of champagne, you will have the opportunity to sample the products and network in a relaxed and informal setting.

The Space NK team will be demonstrating the latest products, skin analysis and make over’s. Their combined knowledge and expertise will be on hand to help you realise and fulfil your every beauty need.

For information about Space NK please visit their website at www.spacenk.co.uk

Facilitator: Dexter Moscow, Audience Dynamics

Booking deadline: Thursday 15th July

Today it is no longer enough to communicate well, now you have to be a Master Influencer.

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WIBF members and non members please register online to book your place and use our secure payment page via WorldPay to pay the required fee where applicable

Join us in the Salon upstairs for a few drinks and mingle in the lovely surroundings.

And for those who would also like a bite to eat, the Restaurant downstairs has some really nice dishes and serious cocktails!

Following from last month successful event, we are repeating a drop-in drinks event at the Blythswood Square Hotel.

Join us upstairs in the Salon for a chat about the latest events organised by the Glasgow group as well as a few drinks and lighter conversation.

Please come along to Women in Banking and Finance's monthly networking drinks every last Tuesday of the month. It's a great opportunity to network with members and non-members alike.
Whether you'd like to discuss the chances of a double dip recession, getting promoted or the latest lipstick colours to wear with a grey suit - you'll find someone there with an opinion.

We have exclusive use of the Brasserie at the London Capital Club (between Bank and Monument).

Address:
London Capital Club
15 Abchurch Lane
London EC4N 7BW

It’s our 30th Birthday year and also our fifth golf day and we continue to pursue our passion to develop WIBF member’s potential & confidence on the Golf course.
This is a great networking opportunity and a wonderful way to wind down for the weekend.
We aim to give absolute beginners the tools and the confidence to take part in corporate golf days. For the more experienced and developing golfer we want to build your confidence and give you the opportunity to meet and network with other fellow WIBF golfers.

It’s our 30th Birthday year and also our fifth golf day and we continue to pursue our passion to develop WIBF member’s potential & confidence on the Golf course.
This is a great networking opportunity and a wonderful way to wind down for the weekend.
We aim to give absolute beginners the tools and the confidence to take part in corporate golf days. For the more experienced and developing golfer we want to build your confidence and give you the opportunity to meet and network with other fellow WIBF golfers.

Speaker: Sarah Deaves
MD, Affluent Banking, UK Retail, RBS Group

Please note date is subject to confirmation.

Please contact ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk to book a place.

Facilitator: Pauline Crawford

Booking deadline: Thursday 16th September

What stops women leveraging their natural attribute when men and women work together? How do natural leadership styles get communicated by men and by women? How can men and women build authentic conversations that maximize their influence and success within a financial marketplace?

This September, WiBF Scotland is offering you an opportunity to participate in some sporting taster sessions…

‎Want to cycle to work or for leisure and just don't know where to start? Are you an experienced cyclist who wants to take it to the next level? Or are you considering being more adventurous and want to explore mountain biking?

A rare opportunity to listen to one of the leading and well respected female bankers and philanthropist in the financial services industry. Ana is listed by Forbes as one of the top 100 most powerful women.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO THE GENERAL STRIKE IN SPAIN AFFECTING AIR TRAVEL

‘Gain or Lose Women’ featuring Kaye Adams

In conjunction with Barclays Wealth, Glasgow Women in Banking & Finance is delighted to announce another exciting event!

Please come and join us at the Blythswood Square Hotel, on Thursday 30th September at 6pm, where you can enjoy journalist and broadcaster Kaye Adams and special guests for ‘Gain or Lose Women’ - an interactive and lively discussion featuring several prominent women from the worlds of Business, Banking and Finance.

An exciting, interactive event on the benefits of Positive Leadership hosted by Mike Fiszer, Director of Leadership Development at the Edinburgh Institute of Leadership & Management Practice. This short, easily-digestible workshop will show you some simple changes you can make to your own behaviour to improve the mood of your team, and consequently help you and your colleagues to achieve your full potential.

Mei Sim Lai OBE is the Keynote speaker at the Women on Boards Event:

Women are making positive strides in the executive world with some remaining a formidable force in tough sectors including banking and finance. To make it to the top takes tenacity, high visibility, a constantly push of one’s ability, taking strategic risks and becoming much more proactive in widening your opportunities and seizing the moment.