Practical. Personal. Participatory.
We’re thrilled to unveil the Impact Forum, launching at this year’s Women in Work Summit and hosted by the incredible Nishma Patel Robb — founder of Glittersphere and HERA, and a trailblazer redefining what it means to show up with Authentic Intelligence™ in a world obsessed with AI.
The Impact Forum is where conversations get practical, personal and participatory.
This is not about theory it’s about action. Together, we’ll explore how to fix the broken rung, close the gender divide, and build workplace cultures where five generations of women and men can thrive.
Every session is interactive. Expect candid reflections, fresh tools and plenty of space to share your own experiences, challenge assumptions and connect with others doing the work. This is not a stage for passive listening it’s a space for real talk and real change.
10:30 - 11:05
From Stuck to Senior – Unblocking Women’s Path to Power
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HOSTED BY: Nishma Patel Robb
Founder of Glittersphere and HERA
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Mary Beckhait
CEO, YMU Group
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Heather Blundell
UK CEO, Grayling
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Diana Markaki-Bartholdi
Founder, The Boardroom
Why do so many women stall mid-career? And what does it take to rise?
This session brings together a powerhouse panel of women who have made it to the C-suite while raising families, challenging expectations and navigating systems not built with them in mind.
Together, we will explore why talented women stall mid-career, what it really takes to reach senior leadership and how we rewrite the rules for those coming up behind us. You will hear honest reflections on ambition, resilience and compromise alongside practical ideas for how workplaces can better support women to rise.
This is a fully interactive session, with plenty of space to share your own experiences, ask questions and connect with others on the same journey. Whether you are looking to step up, break through or shake things up, you will leave with real-world insights, tangible tools and a renewed sense of what is possible.