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A career development programme inspired by FT’s commitment to provide women with the knowledge, tools and confidence to accelerate them into senior leadership roles

 

Membership

Learn

Powered by the FT’s editorial expertise, our annual programme of virtual and in-person events allows our members to build their knowledge, and our specially tailored training programmes are designed to help women develop the skills they need to accelerate their leadership journey

Connect

Meet women from a variety of businesses to share experiences and learn on a more personal level through our regular events, and digital community hub, which allows members to build their individual profiles, connect with fellow members, grow their network and showcase their skills

Lead

Access peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges that provide members with the intelligence to think more strategically; gain practical advice and expert insights to advance careers, and receive an array of tailored FT resources to help members become thought leaders in their organisation
"Events are empowering and informative. The talks are incredibly well relayed, widening perspectives and inspiring future generations of women to do the same"
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"Being a member of the forum has had profound effects on my performance at work. As an employee I have felt invested in, and learning in this way has felt a luxury"
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“A great body aiming to give women the confidence to strive forward in their careers”

event Schedule

Bully market: my story of money and misogyny at Goldman Sachs

Jamie Fiore Higgins spent almost two decades at Goldman Sachs. Rising through the ranks from intern to Managing Director she encountered a toxic work environment witnessing out-of-control, lavish parties; affairs flouted in the office; rampant drug use; and most pervasively, a discriminatory culture. At this event, she will share her personal story of working in the finance industry and how she navigated a culture rife with sexism and bullying to get to the top.

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Recent virtual event

Menopause and the workplace

Menopausal women are the fastest-growing segment in the workforce across the UK. But with one in four of this demographic considering leaving their jobs due to symptoms and one in ten actually leaving, businesses are losing talent. What strategies should companies create to keep menopausal women in the workplace? And what best practice should line managers follow to support their staff?

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Recent virtual event

How to develop your personal presence and have greater impact

At this workshop, members will gain a greater understanding of their presence and how it can positively impact their professional and personal life. They will develop a toolkit for making a greater impact and learn key principles and practical techniques to help build confidence and develop an authentically powerful presence.

Wednesday, 8 March 2023

Recent live event

The art of negotiation in a face-to-face and virtual world

At this session, Leigh Thompson, professor of dispute resolution and organisations at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University will share how to approach, conduct and complete a successful negotiation in-person and virtually.

Thursday, 9 February 2023

Recent virtual event

Previous Speakers

Vivienne Ming, Socos Labs
Vivienne Ming, Socos Labs
Karen Blackett, WPP
Karen Blackett, WPP
Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook
Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook
Bruce Daisley, Twitter
Bruce Daisley, Twitter
Dido Harding, NHS
Dido Harding, NHS
Marcela Sapone, Hello Alfred
Marcela Sapone, Hello Alfred
Kriti Sharma, Sage
Kriti Sharma, Sage
Emma Walmsley, GSK
Emma Walmsley, GSK
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
Linda Papadopoulos, Psychologist
Linda Papadopoulos, Psychologist
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