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Please find the agenda for the Women in Communications 2022 conference below.

2022 Agenda

08:45	Registration

09:30	Chair's Introduction & Opening Remarks: Examining the role of women across the communications sector Understanding why women are underrepresented in senior positions Tackling the cultural and practical obstacles to leadership CHAIR: Anna Geffert, President, Women in PR; Managing Director, HERA Communication Strategies
10:00	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: Caroline Olaiya, Head of Corporate Relations, Communications Directorate, HM Courts and Tribunals Service
10:45	Networking & Refreshment Break
11:10	The Power of Storytelling: Using storytelling to overcome self-imposed barriers How stories shape our identities as leaders and as individuals Interrogating the stories you tell about yourself Re-shaping your narratives to empower yourself to grow, achieve and inspire SPEAKER: Susie Ramroop, Mindset Coach & Author
11:50	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 hybrid environment SPEAKER: Cath Baxter, Professional Voice and Public Speaking Consultant & former Head of Voice, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
12:50	Networking Lunch
13:50	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 SPEAKER: Laura Sibley, Managing Director (Consumer), Brands2Life SPEAKER: Syma Cullasy-Aldridge, Chief Campaigns Director, CBI SPEAKER: Polly Cziok, Strategic Director, London Borough of Hackney SPEAKER: Lisa Ward,* Director of Communications and Engagement, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust*
15:00	Leading a Change in Culture: Where do we go from here? Raising the visibility of women as senior leaders in communications Intersectionality at work: appreciating the impact of different characteristics in shaping one’s experience You’ve got a friend in me: being an ally to others and lifting others as you climb Authentic leadership: finding the courage to lead authentically SPEAKER: Kamiqua Pearce, Managing Director, Coldr; Founder of UK Black Comms Network
15:35	Chair's Closing Remarks CHAIR: Anna Geffert, President, Women in PR; Managing Director, HERA Communication Strategies
15:50	Event Close

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