Breaking the Glass Ceiling  More women leaders and stronger boards

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Janhavi Dadarkar CDir, founder of the Academy for Board Excellence and a recognised authority on governance and board effectiveness, and Juliet Ellis, Non-Executive Director, governance advocate and leadership mentor with extensive experience helping organisations and individuals achieve sustainable growth and greater impact.

Drawing on their own leadership journeys across the corporate, professional services, charity and governance sectors, Janhavi and Juliet will explore the opportunities and challenges women face as they seek to progress into positions of influence. This discussion will focus not simply on breaking through barriers, but on building the confidence, credibility, networks and governance expertise that enable women to thrive once they reach the leadership table.

The conversation will examine how organisations can create more inclusive pathways to leadership, the role of mentoring and sponsorship in advancing female talent, and why diverse leadership teams and boards create better outcomes for businesses, employees and stakeholders alike. Attendees will gain practical insights into developing board-ready skills, raising their professional profile and creating opportunities for the next generation of women leaders. 

Key discussion themes:

• Accelerating the progression of women into leadership and board roles

• Building confidence, influence and visibility at senior levels

• The power of sponsorship, mentoring and professional networks

• Developing governance expertise as a pathway to board opportunities

• Challenging outdated leadership stereotypes and expectations

• How female leaders can support and champion future generations

• Creating organisations where diverse leadership can flourish

Format: Panel discussion, audience Q&A and networking.

Who should attend? Women at all stages of their leadership journey, allies who support greater gender diversity in leadership, and anyone committed to building stronger, more representative boards and executive teams.