
Practical. Personal. Participatory.
The Impact Forum made its debut at this year’s Women in Work Summit — and it delivered.
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 Forum brought conversations that were practical, personal, and deeply participatory.
This wasn’t about theory — it was about action. Together, we explored how to fix the broken rung, close the gender divide, and build workplace cultures where five generations of women and men can thrive.
Each session was interactive and alive with energy — full of candid reflections, fresh tools, and honest conversation. It became a space for real talk and real change, where everyone had the chance to share, challenge, and connect.
From Stuck to Senior – Unblocking Women’s Path to Power
Why do so many women stall mid-career? And what does it take to rise?
These sessions 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.
These sessions are fully interactive, 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.
Morning Session: 10.30AM - 11.05AM
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HOSTED BY: Nishma Patel Robb
Founder of Glittersphere and HERA
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Mary Bekhait
CEO, YMU Group
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Heather Blundell
UK CEO, Grayling
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Diana Markaki-Bartholdi
Founder, The Boardroom
Afternoon Session: 14.50PM - 15.30PM
WITH:
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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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Mary Macleod
Chair, Women’s Business Council