October Newsletter 2011
New Corporate Sponsors:
In recognition of the value and influence of WIBF in the financial services industry BP and Tesco Bank have become Platinum Sponsors of WIBF. We are delighted and look forward to partnering with them on events, thought pieces and award nominations. Look out for profiles in the upcoming edition of the magazine.
If you would like your employer to become a sponsor contact Sylvana Calonisylvana.caloni@wibf.org.uk or Ann Leverett ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
Mentoring - Women in Banking and Finance Mentoring 2012 Programme is now open for registration.
"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction", John Crosby
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee in the WIBF community then now is the time to register your interest. The aim is to match WIBF members as mentors with fellow members as mentees; you can of course request to be both. Once registered you will receive a link to a questionnaire, which provides input to our algorithmic matching programme. You will then be informed of your match (if successful) and provided with mentoring material at a briefing session where you will also have the opportunity to meet your matched partner. The programme timeframe is as follows:
"Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction", John Crosby
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or a mentee in the WIBF community then now is the time to register your interest. The aim is to match WIBF members as mentors with fellow members as mentees; you can of course request to be both. Once registered you will receive a link to a questionnaire, which provides input to our algorithmic matching programme. You will then be informed of your match (if successful) and provided with mentoring material at a briefing session where you will also have the opportunity to meet your matched partner. The programme timeframe is as follows:
Programme Timeline Start Date End Date
Register for mentoring Mon 26th Sept Friday 7th Oct
Complete questionnaire Mon 10th Oct Fri 21st Oct
Mentor matching Mon 24th Oct Fri 4th Nov
Attend mentoring briefing Wed 23rd Nov Wed 23rd Nov
Meet regularly with match January 2012 June 2012
Mid programme feedback on progress Mid March 2012 End March 2012
End programme feedback on progress Mid June 2012 End June 2012
Register for mentoring Mon 26th Sept Friday 7th Oct
Complete questionnaire Mon 10th Oct Fri 21st Oct
Mentor matching Mon 24th Oct Fri 4th Nov
Attend mentoring briefing Wed 23rd Nov Wed 23rd Nov
Meet regularly with match January 2012 June 2012
Mid programme feedback on progress Mid March 2012 End March 2012
End programme feedback on progress Mid June 2012 End June 2012
To register email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
2012 Awards for Achievement
Save the date 15th June 2012 for our prestigious annual awards. Start preparing now for your nominations; Do you get involved in charities, roles of responsibility in work committees, schools etc. Do you contribute to the literature and present at industry conferences? Or who are you observing is having a meaningful impact on the financial success and community involvement of your organisation? Application forms will be made available in early 2012.
Save the date 15th June 2012 for our prestigious annual awards. Start preparing now for your nominations; Do you get involved in charities, roles of responsibility in work committees, schools etc. Do you contribute to the literature and present at industry conferences? Or who are you observing is having a meaningful impact on the financial success and community involvement of your organisation? Application forms will be made available in early 2012.
Women in Business Superconference - WIBF is delighted to have secured a substantial discount for its members for the Women in Business Superconference in London on Friday, 11 November 2011 (US Bank holiday!). A special membership rate of £297+ VAT £197 + VAT is available to all current WIBF members closing date 30th September. This conference is a perfect match for YOU if you want to know the shortcuts on how to advance your career to the next level. This one-day event is packed with speakers who have decades of experience and success at the top level and can show you how to get the biggest rewards with your career in the quickest and most effective time possible. To register interest for discounted tickets http://womeninbusinesssuperconference.com/
Aspire - Leadership for the Future -WIBF is delighted to have secured a substantial discount for its members for the Aspire Leadership for the Future Conference, ‘Life, Work, World’ in Central London on November 29th and 30th, 2011
An exciting extravaganza of over 30 innovative speakers will give access to new thinking through inspirational talks, panel discussions, networking forums and learning presentations and demonstrate how women are making transformational changes to their lives, their workplace or the world at large.
Learn more about this inspirational conference HERE
To register and qualify for special WIBF members usual rate £495 reduced to £295 plus VAT, see HERE
Salary & Bonus Survey – Your input required
Astbury Marsden's annual salary and bonus survey is designed to give professionals and employers an insight into the nature of salaries and packages on offer in the industry. The survey takes approximately 3-4 minutes and your contribution helps to provide valuable insights into compensation. Astbury Marsden understands the sensitivity of this information and all responses are confidential and will only be reviewed in aggregate. As a thank you for your help, they’ll send you a copy of the report as well as enter you into a prize draw to win a case of champagne.
To take part http://www.surveymonkey.net/uksurvey2011
Discussion Groups- make your voice heard
On LinkedIn? Join a WIBF discussion group now. We have a general WIBF discussion group, three regional discussion groups; Glasgow, Edinburgh and Bristol, and two Toastmaster groups; Speakers Club (City) and Toastmasters Canary Wharf club. Look out for our distinctive WIBF logo.
Movers and Shakers
Congratulations
Christine Lawrence – Finalist for PRECIOUS Awards 2011 on 27th October, 2011
Katrina Arnold - Liveryman, Worshipful Guild of International Bankers
Jane Platt - Middle Warden, Worshipful Guild of International Bankers
Mei Sim Lai new Master of the Worshipful Company of World Traders on 13 October 2011
Keep us informed of your achievements, awards, promotions, change of role or employer
October
WIBF Speakers - London
Canary Wharf – Credit Suisse One Cabot Square 6:00 – 8:00pm
5th & 19th October
City – Royal Bank of Scotland 135 Bishopsgate, London EC2 6:00 – 8:00pm
12th & 26th October
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
More information www.wibfspeakers.org.uk
5th October – How to secure a non Executive Role – Panel Discussion
Venue Sidley Austin LLP Woolgate Exchange, 25 Basinghall Street London, EC2V 5HA
Time 6.30-9.00pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/1076
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
Fully booked to be added to wait list email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
18th October – PEP Good to Great Leadership
– Fran Rennix Jervis Rennix Coaching
Venue Royal Bank of Canada Riverbank House, 2 Swan Lane EC4R 3BF - Note new address
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm - No admittance after 6.45pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/1014
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
25th October – WIBF NetWorks
Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm
“Head-hunter relationships”, led by Anne Murphy from Odgers
If you would like to join us in what promises to be a very informative and useful session then please email Ann Leverett directly on ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk.
November
15th November – PEP It’s who knows you
– Andy Lopata
Citi, Citigoup Centre, Canada Square, London E14 5LB 6:00 -9:00pm
No admittance after 6.45pm
Full details http://www.wibf.org.uk/node/1025
Members: Free
Non member’s fee: £20
To book email ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
29th November – WIBF NetWorks
Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm
Venue: the London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW http://www.londoncapitalclub.com
Venue: the London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW http://www.londoncapitalclub.com
Time: 6:30pm – 8.30pm
“Employment Law” led by Catherine Gannon from Gannons Solicitors
If you would like to join us in what promises to be a very informative and useful session then please email Ann Leverett directly on ann.leverett@wibf.org.uk
