Events

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.

Enjoy an informal evening with a glass of champagne and network with fellow professionals. LK Bennett have kindly offered a 20% discount on their Spring Summer 2012 collection and gift with your purchase. Registration:

To reserve your place at this event please register online to book your place and use our secure payment page via WorldPay to pay the required fee where applicable. Please email justine.cooper@wibf.org.uk for any other information relating to this event.

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. Registration:

Please join us on 24th April for our regular Networking session. We will be joined by Tushar Patel, Chief Investment Officer and Managing Director at Hedge Funds Investment Management Ltd (HFIM). He is responsible for the Investment Management of the fund of hedge funds activities. HFIM’s investment approach is to actively identify, research monitor and invest in Emerging Alpha Strategies. Public media often speculate (excuse the pun) on the relative merits of hedge fund industry, but Tushar will be able to give us the inside track on what is really happening.

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. 

WIBF Distinguished Speakers series is delighted that Lady Susan Rice has agreed to speak. Susan Rice, a Chartered Banker, is Managing Director, Lloyds Banking Group Scotland. She was previously Chairman and Chief Executive of Lloyds TSB Scotland, the first woman to head a UK clearing bank. Susan plays a major role in matters of financial exclusion and economic development, the low carbon economy, the future of banking and the arts.

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.

Robert Bourns, senior partner at TLT will discuss the importance of volunteering in aiding professional development.

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:

We are in times of change beyond anything we’ve ever known. This session will equip you with a simple and powerful tool to increase your core (inner) stability during the transition. Effective when used, it enables you to manage your daily environment; to be more ‘in charge’ of your work-life experience and results, whatever your role. It only requires use; are you willing to try? With a rich blend of ‘technical’ and ‘soft’ skills, Cheryl (Change it live it) is helping to develop City work-lives that benefit all.

-Sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland and supported by Champagne Lanson

WIBF is delighted to invite you to a Women on Boards Forum to hear from experts who are involved In non-executive directorship appointments. The mini workshop will be delivered by a senior consultant, expert in Board level appointments who will share insight, knowledge and experience, and provide next steps on how to go about securing your next non-executive directorship appointment.

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Raising awareness of your skills through Profile building is probably one of the most powerful tools in your career armoury, however, you have to know what tools and techniques to build it, protect it and use it for success.

• Have you questioned why you don’t get the recognition you deserve at work or why you didn’t get that recent promotion?
• Do you feel that your bosses are completely unaware of what you are truly capable of?
• Do you question why the same individuals always seem to get the best opportunities?

Be heard! Stop apologising! Maximise your impact!

The July Networks Drinks will be an opportunity to celebrate Summer in style! We are preparing a great event in the fantastic Social Enterprise Brigade, including: * The NEW Lanson White Label Champagne introduced by the Italian Wine Champion Stefano * LIVE canape making with the Chefs and the Apprentices * An Introduction to the Beyond Food Foundation by Simon Boyle * Champagne Raffle prize draw Tickets are on sale now at £25 for members and £30 for guests.

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Why don't you join us at the Blythswood Square Hotel for a cocktail (or two) and catch up on what you have been up to this summer?

The Glasgow WiBF team will meet for an informal chat upstairs in the Salon. This is your chance to come along and ask us questions and mingle.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Olympic Games are the perfect event to inspire people from all walks of life. This Spotlight Supper will feature speaker Antonio Munoz from Hybrid Fusion Personal Training on motivation so that we can all aim for gold! Please note that bookings are now closed for this event, you can email justine.cooper@wibf.org.uk for any other information relating to this event.

Why don't you join us at the Blythswood Square Hotel for a cocktail (or two) and catch up on what you have been up to over the Summer months? The Glasgow WiBF team will meet for an informal chat upstairs in the Salon. This is your chance to come along, relax and ask us questions and mingle. We look forward to seeing you!

The search and selection process in any organisation is a mystery to many. One never gets the ‘real’ scoop on why they were passed over for promotion. This workshop will de-mystify the process and equip you with the know-how to look good on paper and sound good when presenting yourself.

This workshop is for you if:

• You want to find that next perfect job in your organisation, but you don’t know what matters most when compiling your CV
• You want to demonstrate your experience in order to get a promotion

This is the first network session to take place after the summer break so we hope you are all refreshed and ready to network.

As breast cancer awareness month approaches, Audrey Birt will share with us the work that Breakthrough Breast Cancer does within our community. She will also share ways in which we can all get involved to support them going forward.

Please note that registration for this event has now closed, email Justine.Cooper@wibf.org.uk for any other information relating to this event.

Women are securing more senior roles in financial services. They are succeeding at promoting their agenda for equal opportunities, status and remuneration. Does this gain for women equal a loss for men? Has the Diversity agenda marginalised men? Men are expected to support Diversity Initiatives because they are good for business. Yet few companies point out how they are good for men, personally and professionally. While some men willingly embrace gender initiatives, other men reject or resent them. Some men seek equality for themselves. Others are ambivalent or undecided.

What skill set do you bring to your role? Are you confident in promoting it? If you need a little help in identifying transferrable skills, then come along to this session and learn more. Women have traditionally understated the value of their skill set, so tend to be less confident when self-promoting.

Toastmasters Membership (Canary Wharf branch) - September Toastmasters payment page please. This will be for members new to both WIBF & TM for the first time - so should include all the relevant information for new members with the additional question for individuals to select: Toastmasters Canary Wharf branch or Toastmasters City branch The payment option should be set as an event for each of the following months of September, October, November, December, January, February and March  

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Locanda De Gusti aim to influence their guests by introducing the true taste of southern Italian Cuisine. Join us for this exclusive restaurant event where you will be treated to a three course meal cookery class, and then sit down to enjoy the results with a well deserved glass of wine!

Book early to avoid disappointment – places are limited!

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Please note that bookings for this event are now closed; email Justine.Cooper@wibf.org.uk for any other information relating to this event.

Come and join WiBF Bristol for an evening of Speed Networking. Refreshments and a light Buffet will also be available. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration:

To reserve your place at this event please register online to book your place and use our secure payment page via WorldPay to pay the required fee where applicable. Please email Justine.Cooper@wibf.org.uk for any other information relating to this event.

GET SMART...GET MENTORED...
Good mentoring can be an invaluable career resource. Knowing how to select the right mentor for you and get the most from the relationship is vital.

Many companies have mentoring programmes. Women know the importance and the value of having a mentor but not all women have ever had even ONE mentor!

WIBF is delighted to invite you to a Women on Boards Forum to hear from from an experienced non-executive director who has secured a range of roles in the public and charitable sectors. Maggie Semple, OBE serves on a range of Boards including Criminal Cases Review Commission, National Youth Music Theatre, The British Library, Sadlers Wells Theatre Trust, and London SouthBank Arts Centre.

Why don't you join us at the Blythswood Square Hotel for a cocktail (or two) and catch up on what you have been up to and what are your plans for Halloween?

The Glasgow WiBF team will meet for an informal chat upstairs in the Salon. This is your chance to come along and ask us questions and mingle.

We look forward to seeing you!

We are proud to run an event with Toastmaster Waverley Communicators in Edinburgh. Waverley Communicators is an Edinburgh based club that provides an opportunity to develop your public speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment.  The club benefits from being part of Toastmasters International, a not-for-profit organisation that supplies the well-researched educational material used.

Please join us for another NetWork session in the city, this month hosted by Osborne Clarke - International Law Firm

Our guest speaker with be Lynne Cantor, Executive Image Consultant.

I can wear anything OR I wouldn’t be seen dead in that!

With thanks to all our members and guests who registered interest for this panel discussion, we regret that this event has been postponed until 2013 when we look forward to engaging senior women from diverse backgrounds to hear from each of them around how they manage their flexibility.

There is an increasing body of research showing that gender diversity pays off and that there is a positive correlation between women in leadership and business performance. Yet women continue to be under-represented in senior positions and in the boardrooms despite the fact that they make up nearly half of the workforce and more than half of new university graduates in the UK.