About this event
Most professionals are taught that success leads to happiness. But the reality is far more powerful: when you feel energised, aligned, and in control of your career, success is far more likely to follow.
In this thought-provoking session, Rebekah Galligan (“Bex”) challenges the traditional “work harder and wait” mindset and introduces a more intentional approach to career growth - one rooted in confidence, clarity, and personal alignment.
Combining insights from positive psychology with real-world leadership experience, Bex will explore how energy, mindset, and career ownership influence performance, visibility and opportunity. This session is designed to help women stop feeling like their career is happening to them and start actively shaping a path that reflects their strengths, ambitions, and impact.
Key takeaways
Happiness is not a reward - it’s a performance driver - how your energy, confidence and emotional state directly influence how others experience you - and why that impacts progression
Why many women unintentionally give away control of their career - recognising the “passenger seat” pattern and how it shows up in high-performing environments
The link between alignment and career success - why understanding what you’re good at, what you enjoy and where you create value leads to stronger performance and more opportunities
A simple tool to take back control immediately - the 3 career control questions to help you identify your next step without needing a complete career overhaul

Your speaker
Rebekah Galligan (“Bex”) is a Career & Culture Strategist, speaker and bestselling author of It Pays to Be Happy. With senior leadership experience across organisations including E.ON, British Gas, Wagamama and the NHS, she helps professionals build careers aligned with their strengths, values, and ambitions.
Bex specialises in confidence, career growth and workplace culture, empowering individuals - particularly women - to take control of their careers, increase their impact, and thrive professionally.
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