Events

-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!

Registration:

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.

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WiBF Bristol is delighted to invite you to our Christmas Party!

Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés to welcome in the Christmas party season with your peers and remember to bring your business card for the raffle!

Diamonds are a girls best friend!

Welcome to another Networks. These are informal networking sessions held in London to provide an opportunity for members to meet and get to know one another.

Our guest speaker this evening will be Michele Franklin from Personal Jewellery London. She will be talking to us about a girl's best friend - DIAMONDS

Please join us for a pre-Christmas drink at the Balmoral, we look forward to seeing you there.

Please join us for the last event of the year as we celebrate the season with drinks and canapés.

We are delighted to host the event at the Hoxton Apprentice Restaurant and Bar.

The Hoxton Apprentice is one of a group of restaurants owned by the charity, Training for Life. It is a social enterprise striving to give people who have lost their way, a chance to get their lives back on track by learning new skills that will hopefully secure them employment in the hospitality industry.