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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T154500 DTSTAMP:20260414T145639 CREATED:20260215T180029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162839Z UID:10000032-1772636400-1772639100@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Rights. Justice. Action. At Work. (A different IWD conversation) DESCRIPTION:Rights. Justice. Action. At Work.\nA senior leadership conversation on inclusive culture\, performance and responsibility \nREGISTER VIA ZOOM HERE PLEASE REGISTER DIRECTLY VIA ZOOM. THIS IS A FREE EVENT \nAhead of International Women’s Day\, I’m convening a global leadership conversation for people who influence organisational culture and care deeply about how performance\, people and social responsibility are held together in practice. \nInternational Women’s Day 2026 carries a clear global call from the United Nations:\n“Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” \nIn workplaces\, that question becomes very practical\, very quickly: what does justice look like in the meetings we run\, the talent decisions we make\, the voices we amplify\, and what kind of culture is reinforced when performance\, profit and pace collide with wellbeing\, fairness and responsibility? \nThis virtual session is for people who influence culture formally or informally and who care about building organisations that are inclusive\, commercially sound\, and conscious of their wider impact on society and the planet. It looks honestly at where inclusive cultures quietly erode during periods of burnout and constant change\, and what leaders can do practically and credibly to restore trust\, fairness and performance without adding another initiative or layer of noise. \nThis session will resonate strongly with people in senior and influential roles and it also reflects a belief I’ve held for over two decades: culture is not shaped by hierarchy alone. People of different ages\, backgrounds\, countries and career stages bring challenge\, richness and perspective and that diversity is part of what makes these conversations powerful. \nThis is not an International Women’s Day panel or a performance. It is a moment to think\, debate the realities and choose action. \nWednesday 4 March 2026\n7:00–7:45am PST | 3:00–3:45pm UK | 4:00–4:45pm CET (30 minute keynote and 15 minutes Q&A)\nLive global Zoom webinar\nRecorded (for registered participants)\n \nOpen to women and men. Because inclusive cultures are not built by half the organisation. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/rights-justice-action-at-work-a-different-iwd-conversation/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Banner-image-r.jpg LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MB-9JOs2Tw2h0xqfiBhuGg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260414T145639 CREATED:20250505T121144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T181636Z UID:10000002-1748962800-1748966400@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:"Phoenix Rising" Women's Leadership Event with Dr Sam Collins DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 3rd 2025 | 7am Los Angeles | 3pm UK | 4pm Rome | 4pm Cape Town | 6pm Dubai | 7.30pm Delhi | via Zoom for 60 minutes.\n\nJoin us as our guest (no charge) at the Aspire ‘Phoenix Rising” Virtual event focused on empowering women as leaders in life\, work and world. \nThrough Aspire\, we’ve supported thousands of women to transform their lives and careers by creating safe spaces where real change happens – no corporate jargon\, no tick-box exercises\, just genuine transformation. \nNow\, as we hurtle into 2025\, we’re breaking new ground again. \nThe world is shifting rapidly. The challenges we’re facing in workplaces\, business and society need the perspectives and collective intelligence of women. This is about creating what’s next and empowering women as leaders of change. \nThis event helps participants develop what we call Make A Difference (MAD) projects in life\, work and world. In an increasingly stressful and rapidly changing world\, taking the time and having the tools to think through your aspirations\, dreams and goals is critical. \nYour life project might be creating a consistently healthier you. Your work project could be growing your confidence or getting that promotion. And your world project? That could be helping to solve some of the biggest problems in the world. The power comes from how these projects connect and support each other and having a bigger focus on how you can influence and impact change to others\, with others. \nJoin us and…\n\nBe inspired and empowered to create your own life\, work and world  ‘MAD’ project.\nGain tools and strategies for empowering courage and leadership in yourself and others.\nBe part of a movement contributing towards women’s leadership\, equality and change.\nReceive support and encouragement from a like-minded global network.\nBe inspired and uplifted by others’ goals and aspirations.\nFind out more about the work of Aspire\, the 2025 Phoenix Leadership programme and our vision to empower women worldwide.\n\nIf you’re sceptical of typical personal development events and courses\, if you want practical tools that work in real life\, if you’re ready to think differently about what’s possible – this is for you! URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/phoenixrising/ LOCATION:TEAMS (link will be sent) CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/40887841383_2be648ab5c_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T173000 DTSTAMP:20260414T145639 CREATED:20241217T141605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T060845Z UID:10000017-1740992400-1741023000@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Phoenix 1: Take Flight with Dr Sam Collins and Special Guests - Virtual DESCRIPTION:3 & 4 March 2025 Hybrid 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. \nKey Learning Skills: Vision & Strategic Thinking \nConference plus Phoenix Online 1-hour virtual preparation event (February 2025) and 1 hour post virtual (April 2025) event for support\, consistency and accountability. \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. \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 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\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 transrational leadership. \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.\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\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\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 available for your choice of March 3 or 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-virtual/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sam.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T235900 DTSTAMP:20260414T145639 CREATED:20241125T102733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T060909Z UID:10000022-1740960000-1741046340@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:10 Month Virtual 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 hybrid events – Take Flight\, Achieve the Impossible and Pioneer Change combined with regular monthly virtual coaching and accountability webinars. \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 tools 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. \n \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\nWhat to expect:\n\nNo theory without real life implementation.\nNo nodding politely.\nNo complaining or blaming.\nNo mindless chat.\nNo corporate buzzwords.\nHigh virtual interaction and lots of breaks!\n\nInstead:\n\nIndividual and group 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.\nPeople that inspire you to do and be more.\nAccountability to do what you say you’ll do.\n\n  \n \nPhoenix 1: Take Flight with Dr Sam Collins and special guests\nKey Learning Skills: Vision & Strategy \n3rd + 4th March 2025  Conference \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 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 virtual room full of people from around the world who want to help you.\n\n \nPhoenix 2: Achieve the Impossible with Dr Sam Collins and special guests\n30th June + 1st July 2025 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 virtual room full of people from around the world who want to help you.\n\n \nPhoenix 3: Pioneer Change with Dr Sam Collins and special guests\nKey Learning Skills: Resilience & Impact \n10th + 11th November 2025 Hybrid Conference \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\nAttend 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.\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\nFull Programme Includes:\n\n3 x virtual two day conferences.\n6 x virtual 1 hour events.\nOptional to join pro bono mentoring programme.\n\nDiscounts\n  \nAdditional discounts for multiple bookings\, groups and teams. 2 tickets = further 10% discount | 3 -5 tickets = 15% discount | 5 – 9 tickets = 20% discount | 10 + tickets = 25% discount \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 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/42012378620_8b5c87217d_o-12-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR