BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aspire - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Aspire X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aspirecompanies.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aspire REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250331T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T230752 CREATED:20241212T104113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T213804Z UID:10000013-1743325200-1743442200@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Phoenix 2: 'Achieve the Impossible' Hybrid Global Leadership Conference with Dr Sam Collins and Guest Speakers - 2 Day In-Person DESCRIPTION:June 30th & July 1st 2025 ‘Achieve the Impossible’ Hybrid Global Leadership Conference. \nKey Learning Skills: Courage\, Communication & Leadership Influence\n\n\n\nFrom work/life balance\, to career advancement\, to delivering a difficult work project\, to transforming the workplace\, to helping solve some of the world’s biggest problems. We’re here to inspire and empower you to achieve extraordinary results faster and with more ease than you would on your own. \n\n\n\nGreat managers\, founders\, consultants and leaders achieve seemingly impossible things by inspiring others\, fostering a culture of trust and innovation\, and relentlessly focusing on the “why” behind their goals\, rather than just the “what” and “how”. This requires courage\, extreme self-care\, extraordinary effort\, resilience\, and the ability to communicate and influence others with brilliance. \nWe are delighted that Dr Sam Collins\, Founder and CEO of Aspire and recognised by her late Majesty\, The Queen\, as one of ‘The Top 200 Women to Impact Business and Industry’ and by CNN as ‘A Woman Shaping the World’  will be in the UK facilitate this workshop personally. Award-winning leadership expert\, speaker\, coach and international bestselling author\, Dr Collins is a leading global voice on leadership\, equality and change for individuals\, workplaces\, organisational culture and community impact and she has been featured on the BBC\, CNN\, The Times and many more. \nWhy attend?\nFor you: Because you’re ready to learn new leadership skills\, achieve your goals and make a bigger impact.\nFor your organisation: Because authentic leaders who can blend courage\, communication and influence create better results.\nFor the world: Because we need more people who can act on values\, think bigger and contribute towards organisational and societal change. \nThe Aspire mission to inspire and empower women and achieve gender equality. \nWith every place you purchase\, Aspire donates a scholarship place at the event to a woman who could not otherwise afford to attend\, so by attending you are making a difference to someone else and to our mission to inspire and empower women around the world and achieve gender equality. \n \nPhoenix Programme Leader & Guest Speakers\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Dr Sam Collins\, Aspire CEO and Founder- “Achieve the Impossible” \n \n\n \n Dr Sam Collins\, Founder and CEO of Aspire was recognised by her late Majesty\, The Queen as one of 'The Top 200 Women to Impact Business and Industry' and by CNN as 'A Woman Shaping the World'.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nWho is it for?\nWomen and men from across different industries and sectors who: \n\nUnderstand that learning\, development and a broad network is key to their success.\nWant to gain benchmarks and innovative perspectives outside of their company or industry.\nLooking for tools and effective methods to engage and motivate self and others.\nNeed to deliver results in an ever complex and changing world.\nWant tools that work in real and often difficult daily work.\nAre ready to think differently about what’s possible.\nCare about people\, equality and inclusion.\nGet bored by lectures and purely academic type programmes.\nCan be skeptical of traditional development and want something different.\nKnow they have the potential to make a real and lasting difference.\n\nBenefits you will gain:\n\nDevelop your leadership skills by moving from day to day management to becoming an authentic and engaging leader.\nLearn how to be braver and bolder in your career\, workplace and world.\nGain new tools and strategies for influencing powerfully with teams\, senior people and other stakeholders.\nCreate messages aligned with your values\, what you need to communicate and why.\nGain strategies for communicating with ‘difficult’ people and in challenging situations.\nDevelop your mental toughness\, agility and stamina to achieve your objectives and goals.\nThrive when there are multiple stressors and constant change around you.\nOvercome any doubts\, fear of failure or other obstacles that could hold back your success.\nDevelop your empathy and intuition skills for more effective connection and communication.\nLearn how to keep going when the going gets tough and how to encourage others to do the same.\nGain planning tools to put your programme learning into actual practice in daily life and work.\nGet out of the office\, get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Helps to keep you on your toes and out of your inbox!\nCreate an action plan\, gain support and accountability to make sure what you want to happen\, happens post the workshop.\nGain new ideas and contribute to women’s empowerment and gender equality around the world.\nNetwork and receive support and advice from like-minded women and men from across industries and the world.\nAchieve greater career success and satisfaction – without compromising on life or authenticity.\nMake a difference to others in your team\, organisation and/or community and wider world..\n\nAccountability Webinars\nIn additon to the 2 day conference\, attend live or listen to the recording of 2 x 60 minute virtual seminars before and after the in-person conference. The objectives of these events are to set goals and prepare for 2 day events\, discuss learning\, celebrate successes\, hold yourself o account to do what you say you will do and be part of a new network and community. \n \nAccommodation\nAccommodation for in-person attendees is not provided as part of this programme. Those who are travelling to the event will need to make their own arrangements. Aspire discounted rooms at the Hilton Hotel Heathrow Terminal 4 can be booked with the hotel here and there are various other hotels nearby. We suggest travelling in early and staying afterwards to maximise your experience and to take some well deserved time for yourself. \nDiscounts\nAdditional discounts for multiple bookings\, groups and teams. 2 tickets = 10% discount| 3 -5 tickets = 15% discount | 5 – 9 tickets = 20% discount | 10 + tickets = 25% discount. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/phoenix-2-achieve-the-impossible-with-dr-sam-collins-and-special-guests-2-day-in-person/ LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton Hotel Terminal 4\, Heathrow Airport\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Banner-image-r.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T230752 CREATED:20241217T130304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181741Z UID:10000023-1740992400-1741023000@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Phoenix 1: Take Flight with Dr Sam Collins and Special Guests - In-Person DESCRIPTION:3rd + 4th March 2025 Face to Face Conference.  \nJoin us on International Women’s Day week where the 2025 global theme is #accelerateaction. Accelerate Action is a worldwide call to acknowledge strategies\, resources\, and activity that positively impact women’s advancement and equality\, and to support and elevate the implementation in your life\, workplace and wider world. \nIn-person conference plus Phoenix Online 1-hour virtual preparation event (February 2025) and 1 hour post virtual (April 2025) event for support\, consistency and accountability. \nKey Learning Skills: Vision & Strategic Thinking  \nDay 1 – March 3rd focusing on “Take Flight” in Work & Career\nDay 2 – March 4th focusing on “Take Flight” in Community & World \nYou can attend 1 or both days. \nWhat you’ll get:\n\nDevelop your skills to create an inspiring vision for yourself and others for 2025 and beyond.\nTime and space to look above parapet\, scan the horizon and gain new ideas and perspectives.\nKnow who you are\, your strengths\, passions and abilities.\nA bigger and better view of your potential.\nSelf-belief that you can move mountains.\nStrategic plan for yourself of your next chapter.\nHow to challenge the status quo.\nAn interdisciplinary approach of psychology\, leadership\, science and culture.\nA new view of leadership – from transactional to transformational to transrational.\nTechniques to quiet the analytical noise and access better insights.\nA self-care revolution (finally!).\nTools to put learning into actual practice in daily life and work.\nNetwork with attendees with multiple perspectives\, ideas and stories.\nA room full of people who want to help you.\n\nWhy attend?\nFor you: Because you’re ready to transform yourself and make a bigger impact and you know the old ways aren’t working.\nFor your organisation: Because leaders who can blend analytical thinking with intuitive intelligence create better results.\nFor the world: Because we need more people who can think bigger and contribute towards societal change. \nStill not sure? Ask yourself: \n\nDo I know exactly what I want to create in 2025 and beyond?\nAm I thinking big enough about my potential impact?\nDo I have the tools and network to create genuine transformation?\n\nIf you answered no to any of these – and you’re ready to do something about it. Welcome to Phoenix. \n \nWhat is Phoenix?\nPhoenix is where change happens. Not through PowerPoint presentations or lectures\, but through Dr Sam Collins’ unique and tested approach to Collective Intelligence (CQ). \nLet’s be clear: if you’re looking for a comfortable day out of the office\, this isn’t it. But if you want to create real change – in yourself\, your organisation and the wider world – you’re in the right place. \nThis programme helps you get crystal clear about what you want to change and why it matters.  In an increasingly AI world\, our human skills – like vision creation\, genuine intuition\, real empathy and deep understanding – are becoming our edge. \nWho is it for?\nTeam leaders\, managers\, directors and executives from across different industries and sectors who: \n\nUnderstand that learning\, education and a broad network is key to their success.\nAre successful but want to have a bigger influence on others.\nWant to gain a network\, benchmarks and innovative perspectives outside of their company or industry.\nLead teams or organisations but sense there’s a better way to engage and motivate others.\nNeed to deliver results in an ever complex and changing world.\nWant tools that work in real and often difficult life.\nAre ready to think differently about what’s possible.\nCare about people\, equality and inclusion.\nGet bored by lectures and purely academic type programmes.\nCan be skeptical of traditional development and want something different.\nStruggle with multiple home and work stressors and finding time to focus on themselves.\nFeel sometimes hopeless about world events and want to do something.\nKnow they have the potential to make a real and lasting difference.\n\n \nWhat to expect: \n\nNo theory without real life implementation.\nNo nodding politely.\nNo complaining or blaming.\nNo mindless chat.\nNo corporate buzzwords.\n\nInstead: \n\nIndividual and systems coaching to move you forward.\nPractical tools that use science and research to make a difference.\nReal conversations and help exchange.\nChallenging exercises that push your boundaries.\nSpace to think bigger.\nTools you can actually use tomorrow morning.\nGreat food and a killer playlist.\nPeople that inspire you to do and be more.\nAccountability to do what you say you’ll do.\n\n \nAccountability Webinars\nAttend live or listen to the recording of 2 x 60 minute virtual seminars in February and April 2025. \n\nSet goals and prepare for 2 day events.\nAsk questions and discuss learning.\nDo what you say you’re going to do post events.\nCelebrate successes.\nHold yourself and others to account to do what you/they say they will do.\nDevelop consistent habits in-between events.\nSupport others.\nImplement learnings in the real world.\nTrack results.\nGain a new network and community.\n\nCollective Intelligence  (CQ) Methodology\nPhoenix is designed to access the skills\, contacts\, perspectives and ideas of all the participants and speakers attending both in-person and virtually from around the world. \n\nPeer buddy groups that face problems and discuss issues in a safe space.\nStrategic networking to practically help each other.\nSpecial interest groups for mutual support on topics that range from job opportunities\, parenthood\, NED roles\, negotiating pay\, finance skills\, alternative career paths\, well-being and boardroom politics.\nCreation and tracking of your M.A.D. (Making a Difference) projects in life\, work and world.\nUnderpinning of coaching and mentoring\, not therapy or counselling.\nHolistic life skills to find out who you are and develop the self belief that we can move mountains together.\n\nAspire Special Touches\n\nExtensive pre-questionnaire to understand you and your goals.\nSensory room for quiet time and space.\nNo name badges\, people ask ‘How can I help you?’\, not ‘What do you do?’.\nInteraction that keeps you engaged and maximises results.\n\nAccommodation\nAccommodations for in-person attendees are not provided as part of this programme. Those who are travelling to Aspire will need to make their own arrangements. Aspire discounted rooms at the Hilton Hotel Heathrow Terminal 4 can be booked directly HERE until February 10th\, 2025 and there are various other hotels nearby. We suggest travelling in early and staying afterwards to maximise your experience and to take some well deserved time for yourself. \nDiscounts\nAdditional discounts for multiple bookings\, groups and teams. 2 tickets = 10% discount | 3 -5 tickets = 15% discount | 5 – 9 tickets = 20% discount | 10 + tickets = 25% discount \nLimited 1 day tickets are also available for either March 3 or March 4 2025. \nDay 1 – March 3 focusing on “Take Flight” in Work & Career\nDay 2 – March 4 focusing on “Take Flight” in Community & World \nYou can attend 1 or both days. \nPhoenix Programme Leader & Guest Speakers\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Dr Sam Collins\, Aspire CEO and Founder- “Achieve the Impossible” \n \n\n \n Dr Sam Collins\, Founder and CEO of Aspire was recognised by her late Majesty\, The Queen as one of 'The Top 200 Women to Impact Business and Industry' and by CNN as 'A Woman Shaping the World'.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kerry Rainer\, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer\, Velonetic- “Quiet Change” \n \n\n \n Kerry is passionate about supporting both personal and professional development and empowers people to reach their full potential. As a mother of two daughters\, she is committed to building confidence and resilience in the next generation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sarah Kitakule\, Management Consultant \n \n\n \n Sarah Kitakule\, a private sector development specialist worked with Public Service before moving on to World Bank. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Karen L Sherman\, Co-founder and CEO\, Virunga Mountain Spirits \n \n\n \n Karen L Sherman is the Co-founder and CEO of Virunga Mountain Spirits\, a new premium craft distillery/agro-tourism site based in Rwanda. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kamila Sidiqi\, Activist \n \n\n \n Kamila Sidiqi is a prominent women’s rights and economic activist who has worked in leadership roles in different sectors in Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Zoe Holland MBE\, Group Chief Commercial Officer\, Fletchers Group \n \n\n \n An entrepreneurial\, C-Suite leader (Fletchers Group Chief Commercial Officer)\, NED\, Trustee\, experienced Executive Coach\, Neurodiversity Coach and motivational speaker. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alvaro Montenegro\, Product & Engineering Director\, Velonetic- “Quiet Change” \n \n\n \n Alvaro started his professional career as an architect (designing beautiful places and spaces\, not systems )\, successfully designing\, project managing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Amy Lynch\, Head of Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Europe\, Thoughtworks \n \n\n \n Amy (she/her) has been working with technology teams for over 12 years and currently works for global tech consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tracey Cramond\, Chair\, Health Care Supply Association’s Women’s Network \n \n\n \n Tracey is Chair of the award-winning Health Care Supply Association’s (HCSA) Women’s Network dedicated to celebrating the achievements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nview all speakers URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/phoenix-1-take-flight-with-dr-sam-collins-and-special-guests-2-day-in-person/ LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton Hotel Terminal 4\, Heathrow Airport\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sam-r.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T230752 CREATED:20241112T120239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181813Z UID:10000015-1740960000-1741046340@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:10 Month In-Person Programme: Phoenix 2025: Leadership for Transforming Self\, Business and Society DESCRIPTION:Phoenix: Leadership for Transforming Business and Society is Aspire’s new core programme for 2025\, delivered through three connected in-person 2 day events – Take Flight\, Achieve the Impossible and Pioneer Change combined with six virtual coaching and accountability webinars throughout the year. \nWhether you want to define your next chapter\, advance your leadership\, inspire high performing teams\, change the world or all the above. Our unique experiential and diverse attendee approach allows for multiple goals and projects to be achieved and help to be exchanged. \nJoin Dr Sam Collins\, CEO and Founder Aspire and start with Take Flight\, where you’ll get clear about the vision and strategy you want to create\, the programme moves through Achieve the Impossible\, where you’ll develop communication and influence skills to handle challenges\, and culminates in Pioneer Change\, where you’ll learn to embed the lasting skill of resilience. \nWhy attend?\nFor you: Because you’re ready to transform yourself and make a bigger impact and you know the old ways aren’t working.\nFor your organisation: Because leaders who can blend analytical thinking with intuitive intelligence create better results.\nFor the world: Because we need more people who can think bigger and contribute towards societal change. \nStill not sure? Ask yourself: \n\nDo I know exactly what I want to create in 2025 and beyond?\nAm I thinking big enough about my potential impact?\nDo I have the tools and network to create genuine transformation?\n\nIf you answered no to any of these – and you’re ready to do something about it. Welcome to Phoenix. \nWhat is Phoenix?\nPhoenix is where transformation happens. Not through PowerPoint presentations or lectures\, but through Dr Sam Collins’ unique and tested approach to collective intelligence (CQ). \n \nLet’s be clear: if you’re looking for a comfortable day out of the office\, this isn’t it. But if you want to create real change – in yourself\, your organisation and the wider world – you’re in the right place. \nThis programme helps you get crystal clear about what you want to change and why it matters.  In an increasingly AI world\, our human skills – like vision creation\, genuine intuition\, real empathy and deep understanding – are becoming our edge. \nWho is it for?\nTeam leaders\, managers\, directors and executives from across different industries and sectors who: \n\nUnderstand that learning\, education and a broad network is key to their success.\nAre successful but want to have a bigger influence on others.\nWant to gain a network\, benchmarks and innovative perspectives outside of their company or industry.\nLead teams or organisations but sense there’s a better way to engage and motivate others.\nNeed to deliver results in an ever complex and changing environment.\nWant tools that work in real and often difficult day to day life.\nAre ready to think differently about what’s possible.\nCare about people\, equality and inclusion.\nGet bored by lectures and purely academic type programmes.\nCan be skeptical of traditional development and want something different.\nStruggle with multiple home and work stressors and finding time to focus on themselves.\nHave been told that they are too “emotional/nice/much/assertive” in the past and know this isn’t a bad thing.\nFeel sometimes hopeless about world events and want to do something.\nKnow they have the potential to make a real and lasting difference.\n\n \nWhat to expect:\n\nNo theory without real life implementation.\nNo nodding politely.\nNo complaining or blaming.\nNo mindless chat.\nNo corporate buzzwords.\n\nInstead:\n\nWays to challenge the status quo and do things differently.\nAn understanding of how hard it is to make change.\nA reality check that failing and learning from it is inevitable.\nA completely fresh perspective on leadership beyond the usual rhetoric.\nRedefinition of “soft skills” as essential results\, revenue and delivery strengths.\nIndividual and group systems coaching to move you forward.\nPractical tools that use science and research with intuition to make a difference.\nReal conversations and help exchange between attendees.\nChallenging exercises that push your boundaries.\nTools you can actually use tomorrow morning.\nGreat food and a killer playlist.\nAccountability to do what you say you’ll do even when the going gets tough.\n\n \nPhoenix 1: Take Flight with Dr Sam Collins and special guests\n3rd + 4th March 2025 In-Person Conference \nKey Learning Skills: Vision & Strategic Thinking  \nWhat you’ll get: \n\nDevelop your skills to create an inspiring vision for yourself and others for 2025 and beyond.\nKnow who you are\, your strengths and abilities.\nA bigger and better view of your potential.\nSelf-belief that you can move mountains.\nVision for yourself of your next chapter.\nHow to challenge the status quo.\nAn interdisciplinary approach of psychology\, leadership\, science and culture.\nA new view of leadership – from transactional to transformational to transrational.\nTechniques to quiet the analytical noise and access better insights.\nA self-care revolution.\nTools to put learning into actual practice in daily life and work.\nNetwork with global attendees with multiple perspectives and stories.\nA room full of people who want to help you.\n\n \nPhoenix 2: Achieve the Impossible with Dr Sam Collins and special guests\n30th June + 1st July 2025 In-Person Conference \nKey Learning Skills: Communication & Influence \nWhat you’ll get:\n\nDevelop your mental toughness and stamina.\nCommunicate powerfully and with impact.\nLearn how to be braver and bolder.\nDo things other people find too hard.\nThrive with multiple stressors and constant change.\nOvercome doubts\, fear of failure and rejection.\nLeave behind worn-out habits\, defences and beliefs.\nChallenges others’ perceptions of you.\nDevelop your empathy and intuition superpower.\nKeeping the faith when it gets difficult.\nHow to not give up.\nPlanning tools that work.\nTools to put learning into actual practice in daily life and work.\nNetwork with global attendees with multiple perspectives and stories.\nA room full of people who want to help you.\n\n \nPhoenix 3: Pioneer Change with Dr Sam Collins and special guests\n10th + 11th November 2025 In-Person Conference \nKey Learning Skills: Resilience & Impact \nWhat you’ll get:\n\nDevelop your skills to be truly resilient.\nLearn the tools to be consistent and implement changes.\nIncrease your tolerance for stress and uncertainty.\nKnow how to adapt and pivot fast.\nMaintain momentum and not burn out.\nKeep daily habits going.\nGetting back on track tools.\nHow to mentor others to be resilient.\nAllies\, collaborators and mentors to help you.\nEmpower Collective Intelligence (CQ) for group and team change.\nPay it forward and empower others.\nHow to influence on a bigger scale.\nDeliver incredible results.\nTools to put learning into actual practice in daily life and work.\nNetwork with global attendees with multiple perspectives and stories.\nA room full of people who want to help you.\n\nAccountability Webinars\nMake sure change actually happens. Attend live or listen to the recording of 60 minute virtual seminars in February\, April\, May\, July\, October and November 2025. \n\nSet goals and prepare for 2 day events.\nAsk questions and discuss learning.\nDo what you say you’re going to do post events.\nCelebrate successes.\nHold yourself and others to account to do what you/they say they will do.\nDevelop consistent habits in-between events.\nSupport others.\nImplement learnings in the real world.\nGain a new network and community.\nAdditional tools and support.\n\nCollective Intelligence  (CQ) Methodology\nPhoenix is designed to access the skills\, contacts\, perspectives and ideas of all the participants and speakers attending both in-person and virtually from around the world. \n\nPeer buddy groups that face problems and discuss issues in a safe space.\nStrategic networking to practically help each other.\nSpecial interest groups for mutual support on topics that range from job opportunities\, parenthood\, NED roles\, negotiating pay\, finance skills\, alternative career paths\, well-being and boardroom politics.\nCreation and tracking of your M.A.D. (Making a Difference) projects in life\, work and world.\nUnderpinning of coaching and mentoring\, not therapy or counselling.\nHolistic life skills to find out who you are and develop the self belief that we can move mountains together.\n\nAspire Special Touches\n\nExtensive pre-questionnaire to understand you and your goals.\nSensory room for quiet time and space.\n‘Dopamine dressing’ as our dress code.\nNo name badges\, people ask ‘How can I help you?’\, not ‘What do you do?’.\nVirtual interaction that keeps you engaged and maximises results.\n\nAccommodation\nAccommodations for in-person attendees are not provided as part of this programme. Those who are travelling to Aspire will need to make their own arrangements. Aspire discounted rooms at the Hilton Hotel Heathrow Terminal 4 can be booked directly HERE until February 10th\, 2025 and there are various other hotels nearby. We suggest travelling in early and staying afterwards to maximise your experience and to take some well deserved time for yourself. \nFull Programme Includes:\n\n3 x face to face two day conferences.\n6 x virtual 1 hour events.\nOptional post event pro bono mentoring programme.\n\nDiscounts\nAdditional discounts for multiple bookings\, groups and teams. \n2 tickets = 10% discount | 3 -5 tickets = 15% discount | 5 – 9 tickets = 20% discount| 10 + tickets = 25% discount \nPhoenix Programme Leader and Guest Speakers\n\n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Dr Sam Collins\, Aspire CEO and Founder- “Achieve the Impossible” \n \n\n \n Dr Sam Collins\, Founder and CEO of Aspire was recognised by her late Majesty\, The Queen as one of 'The Top 200 Women to Impact Business and Industry' and by CNN as 'A Woman Shaping the World'.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Professor Mona Bafadhel\, Professor\, King’s College London- “Wild Horses” \n \n\n \n Mona was awarded the prestigious Goulstonian Lectureship from the Royal College of Physicians\, London. She is only the 4th woman and 1st woman from an ethnic minority in the Royal College of Physicians 400-year-old history to have received this for excellence in the Clinical Sciences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kerry Rainer\, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer\, Velonetic- “Quiet Change” \n \n\n \n Kerry is passionate about supporting both personal and professional development and empowers people to reach their full potential. As a mother of two daughters\, she is committed to building confidence and resilience in the next generation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Arabella Slinger\, Explorer & Head of Covenant Advisory\, XPS- “Expeditions and Life Lessons” \n \n\n \n Senior pensions executive and outside the office\, Arabella has undertaken expeditions to the North and South Poles as well as traversing the Greenland ice cap. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dr. Claire Dale\, Founder\, Director\, Physical Intelligence® Institute & Companies in Motion- "Achieving the Impossible: A Collaboration Story" \n \n\n \n Dr. Claire Dale is a neurophysiology specialist with a background in contemporary dance. She leads powerful development programmes for coaches and for global businesses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Daljeet Juttla\, CFO\, Velonetic- “Quiet Change” \n \n\n \n Daljeet is the proud dad of a one-year-old daughter\, Sophia\, and the youngest of five siblings\, with four older sisters who’ve helped shape his understanding of resilience and leadership from an early age. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed\, Founder & CEO\, Gift Wellness | Chair at GWF & Halimah Trust- “Building a Global Business for Good” \n \n\n \n Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed is a visionary entrepreneur\, philanthropist\, accomplished author\, and sought-after professional speaker. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Lilly Lewis\, Founder\, Watering your Soul CIC- “Free to be Fearless” \n \n\n \n Lilly has addressed the UK Parliament on issues affecting women in the justice system and she co-hosts a justice podcast\, further amplifying voices\, advocating for change\, support. resilience\, and empowerment for women in need. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Robert Silverstone\, Coach\, Writer\, Speaker \n \n\n \n Named as "A Top 100 Minds on Personal Development" by Leadership excellence Magazine\, Robert Silverstone is an accomplished coach\, writer\, and speaker with a passion for helping individuals and organisations unlock their full potential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Destiny Vaughan\, Founder\, Mind the Gap Ireland- “Shooting Stars” \n \n\n \n Activist of the Year at the Black And Irish Gala Awards. She was also recognised as one of the "50 Ones to Watch" in 2023 by the Irish Independent and nominated for the Goss.ie Women of the Year award for her impactful contributions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Rob Hunter\, Communication Coach for Execs & Entrepreneurs\, TV Host\, Retired Radio Talk Host- “C.L.E.A.R. -  Get Your Point Across Quicker and Clearer in 5 Steps" \n \n\n \n A communications coach who helps people get their point across quicker and clearer. A love of hip-hop music led Rob into broadcasting. From there he found talk radio. Since 2000\, Rob has discussed every major news and cultural event live on-air. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Nasreen Sheikh\, Filmmaker\, Author and Founder\, Empowerment Collective Nepal- "Achieving the Impossible: A Collaboration Story" \n \n\n \n Nasreen is a documentary filmmaker\, author\, and multimedia artist on empowering women and ending modern slavery. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Brian Ballantyne\, Product Marketing Manager \n \n\n \n Brian Ballantyne pioneered change at Vodafone by instigating the launch of a global LGBTQ+ network. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sarah Kitakule\, Management Consultant \n \n\n \n Sarah Kitakule\, a private sector development specialist worked with Public Service before moving on to World Bank. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Karen L Sherman\, Co-founder and CEO\, Virunga Mountain Spirits \n \n\n \n Karen L Sherman is the Co-founder and CEO of Virunga Mountain Spirits\, a new premium craft distillery/agro-tourism site based in Rwanda. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kamila Sidiqi\, Activist \n \n\n \n Kamila Sidiqi is a prominent women’s rights and economic activist who has worked in leadership roles in different sectors in Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Kate O’Brien\, Executive Director\, Costa Foundation \n \n\n \n Kate has worked for over 20 years across the private\, public and not-for-profit sectors\, in both international and national organisations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Zoe Holland MBE\, Group Chief Commercial Officer\, Fletchers Group \n \n\n \n An entrepreneurial\, C-Suite leader (Fletchers Group Chief Commercial Officer)\, NED\, Trustee\, experienced Executive Coach\, Neurodiversity Coach and motivational speaker. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Alvaro Montenegro\, Product & Engineering Director\, Velonetic- “Quiet Change” \n \n\n \n Alvaro started his professional career as an architect (designing beautiful places and spaces\, not systems )\, successfully designing\, project managing. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Nicole Mott\, Enterprise Account Director\, ActiveOps \n \n\n \n With over three decades of experience\, Nicole is a passionate and innovative leader specialising in insurance\, operations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Sarah Finch\, CEO\, Marches Academy Trust \n \n\n \n Sarah Finch is CEO of The Marches Academy Trust (MAT)\, a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire\, UK. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n The Pioneers\, Velonetic \n \n\n \n The Pioneers is a network of talented and highly capable women\, brought together by a shared goal of empowering. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Amy Lynch\, Head of Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion Europe\, Thoughtworks \n \n\n \n Amy (she/her) has been working with technology teams for over 12 years and currently works for global tech consultancy. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Dr. Susanne Coles\, Director\, Innovate UK \n \n\n \n Dr. Susanne Coles is a senior leader at Innovate UK\, the UK’s Innovation Agency\, where she serves as Deputy Director for the Innovation Finance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Carolyn Clarke\, Chief Pioneer\, BRAVE Within LLP \n \n\n \n Carolyn Clarke is an entrepreneur\, advocate for responsible business practices and a leading governance and finance professional. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Tracey Cramond\, Chair\, Health Care Supply Association’s Women’s Network \n \n\n \n Tracey is Chair of the award-winning Health Care Supply Association’s (HCSA) Women’s Network dedicated to celebrating the achievements. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Karen McDonagh Reynolds\, CTrO\, Transformation Executive\, Board member\, Award winning CIO \n \n\n \n Karen McDonagh Reynolds\, CTrO\, Transformation Executive\, Board member\, Award winning CIO \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dr. Patricia Gestoso\, Founder at Gestoso Consulting | Director at Dassault Systèmes- “The Future of AI is Female” \n \n\n \n Dr. Patricia Gestoso\, Founder at Gestoso Consulting | Director at Dassault Systèmes \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Kat Haber\, Founder of TRUST Climate Action Strategists- “How to be a Climate Action Strategist” \n \n\n \n Kat Haber\, Founder of TRUST Climate Action Strategists \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Teresa Jennings\, Chief Business Officer\, Velonetic- "Quiet Change" \n \n\n \n Teresa is a seasoned Operations Leader\, champions personal and professional growth – especially for underrepresented voices.  As a proud mum of three\, she is raising the next generation to thrive in a world of constant change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Alison Ellis\, Human Resources\, Velonetic- "Quiet Change" \n \n\n \n Alison Ellis is a seasoned human resources leader and strategic business partner\, deeply committed to fostering diverse\, inclusive workplaces where every individual can bring their best self to work. A firm believer in the power of people\, Alison collaborates closely with leadership to align people strategies with business needs and success\, ensuring employees feel valued\, supported\, and inspired. Outside of work\, Alison enjoys looking after her wellbeing through Pilates and Yoga when she is not busy with her family and friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nview all speakers URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/full-10-month-programme-phoenix-2025-leadership-for-transforming-self-business-and-society/ LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton Hotel Terminal 4\, Heathrow Airport\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:In-person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/42012378620_8b5c87217d_o-12-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR