Practical. Personal. Participatory.

We’re thrilled to unveil the Impact Stage, 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 Stage 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.

Morning Session

From Stuck to Senior – Unblocking Women’s Path to Power

WITH:

  • HOSTED BY: Nishma Patel Robb

    Founder of Glittersphere and HERA

  • Mary Beckhait

    CEO, YMU Group

  • Heather Blundell

    UK CEO, Grayling

  • Lucy Thomas

    CFO, Channel 4

  • Diana Markaki-Bartholdi

    Founder, The Boardroom

Why do so many women stall mid-career? And what does it take to rise?
This powerhouse panel of women who’ve made it to the C-suite while raising families, challenging expectations and navigating systems not built with them in mind will share honest reflections on ambition, resilience and compromise — alongside practical ideas for rewriting the rules for those coming up behind them.

Afternoon Session

Redefining Masculinity – Male Allyship and the Future of Equity

WITH:

  • HOSTED BY: Nishma Patel Robb

    Founder of Glittersphere and HERA

  • Elliot Rae

    Music. Football. Fatherhood

  • Joeli Brearley

    Pregnant Then Screwed

  • Lee Chambers

    Psychologist & Inclusion Expert

Male allyship is critical to progress. Together, they’ll explore how rigid ideas of masculinity hold us all back  and how shared parental leave, emotionally intelligent leadership and active allyship can move us forward.

Book your ticket now to be in the room. The Impact Stage is strictly limited to 50 seats — join the conversations shaping the future of work for all.