Agenda | Professional Women Conference Series

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Women in Public Finance | 30th November 2021

09.25	Welcome from Dods D&I
09.30	Chair's Introduction & Opening Remarks Examining the role of women across public finance Understanding why women are underrepresented in senior positions Tackling the cultural and practical obstacles to leadership CHAIR: Gillian Fawcett,* Founder, Public Finance by Women (PFW)*
10.00	Leadership material: how to increase your visibility to position yourself as leader Pitching your skills and putting yourself forward Identifying your unique skills and priorities to build a personal brand Projecting confidence and competence under pressure SPEAKER: Sumita Shah,* Director, Sumita Shah Consultancy Ltd*
10.45	Comfort Break
11.15	Thinking strategically: using self-awareness to drive better decision-making Knowing your purpose and understanding your strengths Working parents: identifying strategies to create the balance you need Dreaming big: having the confidence to aim high and get up when you fall SPEAKER: Nicola Hamilton,* Programme Director, HMRC* SPEAKER: Pam Duke,* Director of Finance, Cumbria County Council*
12.15	Comfort Break
12.30	Preparing for success: laying the groundwork to communicate with impact Structuring your meetings and preparatory work for maximum effect Managing adrenaline to think clearly under pressure Holding attention in a virtual environment SPEAKER: Cath Baxter,* Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts*
13.30	Break for Lunch
14.30	Panel Discussion: Resilience in uncertainty: key lessons to take forward from COVID-19 Protecting your mental health and wellbeing in the face of adversity Asking for what you need, at home and at work Maintaining confidence in your abilities and worth during difficult times Leading remote teams: demonstrating gravitas and creating cohesion across distance SPEAKER: Louise Buckley,* Chief Operating Officer, Payment Systems Regulator* SPEAKER: Mike Haley,* Chief Executive Officer, Cifas* SPEAKER: Sumita Shah,* Director, Sumita Shah Consultancy Ltd*
15.40	Comfort Break
15.50	Leading a change in culture: where do we go from here? Raising the visibility of women as senior leaders in public finance Leading from the middle: a discussion on having impact at any level Authentic leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically SPEAKER: Manji Kalar,* Founder and Principal Consultant, Kalar Consulting Ltd*
16.20	Chair's Closing Remarks CHAIR: Gillian Fawcett,* Founder, Public Finance by Women (PFW)*
16.30	Event Close

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