BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aspire founded by Dr Sam Collins - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://aspirecompanies.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aspire founded by Dr Sam Collins 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:20260707T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T170000 DTSTAMP:20260712T180058Z CREATED:20260601T203001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T180058Z UID:10000039-1783440000-1783443600@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:From Impossible Dream to Real Change: The Pioneer’s Path DESCRIPTION:Many women reach a point in their lives where they feel called to something more. A different path. A bigger contribution. A vision that stretches beyond what they have previously known or been encouraged to pursue. And yet too often\, that call is met with doubt\, both from the world around them and from within. \nIn this live webinar\, Dr Sam Collins explores what it truly means for women to become pioneers of change in their lives\, their careers\, their organisations and the wider world. This session moves from vision into action. It focuses on the transition from imagining what is possible to beginning to live it. \nDrawing on over two decades of work in leadership and change\, alongside dedicated research and a series of focus groups with leaders across sectors on pioneering change in life\, work and world\, Sam shares the deeper patterns behind those who go first. \nWhat participants will gain \n· A deeper understanding of what pioneering change means in today’s context \n· Insight into the motivations and success factors behind people who go first \n· A clearer sense of how to begin or continue their own journey as a change leader \n· Practical reflection on how to move from vision to action \n· An introduction to the 1 Million Change Leaders by 2030 movement \n\nRegister directly on Zoom here. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/from-impossible-dream-to-real-change-the-pioneers-path/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HG5BFOoeThqRecB4b21V_Q CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8548269949_e2c4cdb05a_o-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T180000 DTSTAMP:20260616T221724Z CREATED:20260518T175117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T221724Z UID:10000038-1781629200-1781632800@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Aspire: Your Wonderful Impossible Dream DESCRIPTION:Aspiration is the moment you stop negotiating with your own authority and start really moving. Not motivation\, not even inspiration. \nInspiration says: “You could.” Aspiration says: “You will and here is the first step.” The kind that gets you moving in your actual work and life. \nThat might look like: \n\nApplying for the role you keep telling yourself you are “not quite ready for”.\nStarting the business you have been thinking about for years but have not acted on.\nReinventing your career and moving in a new direction.\nSpeaking in public when the thought terrifies you.\nGoing back to study\, not because it is logical but because it matters to you.\nWriting the book that has been sitting inside you\, waiting.\nFinally prioritising your health and lifestyle in a serious\, non negotiable way.\nPioneering and launching your idea\, service or programme.\nMaking a difference in your community and world in a way that is purposeful for you.\nOr something else\, just perfect for you.\n\nYou will leave with one clear\, bold action you are willing to take in the next 48 hours and a grounded way to take action without burning yourself out in the process. \n\nRegister directly on Zoom here. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/aspire-your-wonderful-impossible-dream/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MsAt5VZgQsGhBQPot-rfLw CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/43821032921_05270b6f6c_o.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T184500 DTSTAMP:20260527T194213Z CREATED:20260408T191313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T194213Z UID:10000037-1779904800-1779907500@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Part 3: Becoming Free: Conversations with Dr Sam Collins DESCRIPTION:Part Three | Beyond Busy: A Different Relationship with Work\n\nA conversation about impact\, worth\, busyness and how we might relate to work\, time and contribution in more sustainable and meaningful ways. \nBusy has become a default identity. A badge of importance. A shield against deeper questions. Yet many people are exhausted\, stretched thin\, and quietly wondering whether the pace and pressure are actually delivering the impact and fulfilment they had hoped for. \nThis closing session challenges the idea that worth is measured by effort\, hours or constant motion. We will explore how busyness can distort our sense of value\, how work becomes entangled with identity and what a healthier relationship with time and contribution might look like. \nThis is not about doing less for the sake of it. It is about doing what truly matters\, in ways that are sustainable\, aligned and life giving. \nWhy attend\nIf you are successful yet tired\, productive yet restless or questioning whether this is really how work is meant to feel\, this conversation will meet you where you are. It offers thought provoking reframes\, practical insight and permission to step out of inherited patterns and design a pace that supports both results and wellbeing. \n\nRegister directly on Zoom here. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/part-3-becoming-free-conversations-with-dr-sam-collins/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vys0f2bTT4apQbCfG2la8Q#/registration CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/42012368160_20ba90d19d_o-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260521T184500 DTSTAMP:20260522T161505Z CREATED:20260408T190802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T161505Z UID:10000036-1779386400-1779389100@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Part 2: Becoming Free: Conversations with Dr Sam Collins DESCRIPTION:Part Two | Freedom\, Money and the Lives We Are Building\n\n\nA conversation about independence\, security\, earning and how our relationship with money shapes the choices we make and the futures we are creating. \nMoney is rarely just about money. It is about freedom and fear\, power and constraint\, worth and identity. It influences where we stay\, what we tolerate\, the risks we take and the lives we imagine possible. \nIn this session we will have an honest and nuanced conversation about money and meaning. We will explore how our beliefs about earning and security are formed\, how they quietly govern our decisions and how they may be limiting our sense of freedom more than we realise. \nThis is not a financial planning conversation. It is a human one. About agency\, survival\, aspiration and choice. About the difference between having enough and feeling enough. \nWhy attend\nIf you want to make clearer\, braver or more conscious choices about work\, life and direction\, your relationship with money matters. This session will help you see where your current patterns are supporting you and where they may be costing you more than you think. Expect insight\, resonance and space to reimagine what freedom could look like for you. \n\n\nRegister directly on Zoom here. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/part-2-becoming-free-conversations-with-dr-sam-collins/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vys0f2bTT4apQbCfG2la8Q#/registration CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/43772480242_f15e50d689_o-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260512T184500 DTSTAMP:20260518T174549Z CREATED:20260408T190228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T174549Z UID:10000035-1778608800-1778611500@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Part 1: Becoming Free: Conversations with Dr Sam Collins DESCRIPTION:Part One | Coming Home to Yourself\n\nA conversation about body\, health and what it means to live with greater ease\, self compassion and presence in your own life. \nWe live much of our lives from the neck up. Managing\, coping\, pushing through. Somewhere along the way many of us stop listening to the quiet intelligence of our bodies and the truth they are trying to share with us. \nThis opening session is an invitation to slow down and come back into relationship with yourself. Not as a project to be fixed\, optimised or disciplined\, but as a living human being with needs\, limits\, wisdom and rhythm. \nWe will explore how stress\, pressure and expectation live in the body\, how modern notions of health often override self trust and what it actually means to feel at home in your own skin again. This is a conversation about ease rather than effort\, presence rather than performance and compassion rather than critique. \nWhy attend\nIf you feel tired of managing yourself\, disconnected from your body or restless in ways you cannot quite articulate\, this session offers a different starting point. One rooted in listening\, gentleness and truth. You will leave with fresh perspectives\, simple reflective practices and a renewed sense that life does not have to feel this hard. \n\nRegister directly on Zoom here. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/part-1-becoming-free-conversations-with-dr-sam-collins/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vys0f2bTT4apQbCfG2la8Q#/registration CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T164500 DTSTAMP:20260420T223151Z CREATED:20260316T182906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T223151Z UID:10000034-1776268800-1776271500@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Beyond Certainty: Imagination\, Intuition And The Courage to Move DESCRIPTION:A free live webinar with Dr Sam Collins\nIf you are tired of going round in circles\, tired of forcing clarity and quietly sensing that something new is trying to emerge\, we would love you to join us for an exploratory 45 minutes of reflection and possibility. \nYou will leave with a simple way to recognise the control reflex\, tune in more deeply and take one next step aligned with what really matters to you. \nREGISTER VIA ZOOM HERE PLEASE REGISTER DIRECTLY VIA ZOOM. THIS IS A FREE EVENT \nWhat the session will explore:\n• why our instinct to control can keep us looping in the same patterns\n• how imagination and curiosity open new possibilities\n• the role of intuition and sensorial awareness in wiser decision making\n• how to build self trust without losing rigour\, ambition\, or care\n• what it really means to have the courage to move without all the answers \nThis session is for people who:\n• feel dissatisfied with things that once felt successful or meaningful\n• sense they are at a transition point personally or professionally\n• want to enjoy the present moment more without giving up on growth\n• are curious about a more enlightened\, grounded path forward\n• care deeply about their impact on others and the wider world \nWhat you are likely to take away: \n• a clearer understanding of when control helps and when it limits\n• simple ways to step out of mental loops and repetitive patterns\n• a practical experience of tuning into your own inner signals\n• fresh perspective on life choices\, health\, career\, work\, and purpose\n• renewed energy and clarity about your next small but meaningful step URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/beyond-certainty-imagination-intuition-and-the-courage-to-move/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WQrM0YbiSIyBCjMvVoZwLQ CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2025-07-17-at-16.09.46.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260304T154500 DTSTAMP:20260306T162839Z 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MB-9JOs2Tw2h0xqfiBhuGg CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Banner-image-r.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250330T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250331T173000 DTSTAMP:20260316T213804Z 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:20250305T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250306T133000 DTSTAMP:20250602T060827Z CREATED:20241203T081213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T060827Z UID:10000008-1741176000-1741267800@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Aspire Leadership Vitality – Creating an Ecosystem of Belonging and Wellbeing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLeadership Vitality – Creating an Ecosystem of Belonging and Wellbeing Workshop\nLeadership Vitality is critical to success and fulfilment. Stress\, cost cutting\, and extreme lack of time are widespread\, and our culture traditionally emphasises only the tasks and resilience to cope\, which is only part of the picture and can ultimately leads to burnout. We are living in a new era where vulnerabilities can become strengths\, what used to be stigma becomes humanity and people must believe that they belong\, and they can bring their authentic self to work. Leadership Vitality encompasses health\, vibrance\, belonging\, spirit\, and verve — terms rarely found in leadership textbooks. \nDate and Timing: November 12th\, 2024 10am – 4pm. 9.30am registration and networking/drinks to 4.30pm. \nCorporate: £595 plus VAT for the in-person workshop including lunch and all refreshments\, journal and pre-questionnaire.  Pay HERE by credit card or contact jennifer@aspireforequality.com to pay by invoice\,or enquire about group booking discounts\, \nCharity or Self-Funding: £495 plus VAT for the in-person workshop including lunch and all refreshments\, journal and pre-questionnaire.  Pay HERE by credit card or contact jennifer@aspireforequality.com to pay by invoice\,or enquire about group booking discounts. \nWhat Makes Us Different?\n\nThe first company in the UK and a 22 year track record of running inspirational\, research-supported workshops designed specifically for the needs and aspirations of women.\nOur courses are not about women changing or being ‘fixed’\, they are about skill development\, the world needing to catch up with women and what we can do to accelerate that change.\nHighly interactive and coaching based approach.\n1-for-1 sponsorship initiative ensures that every paying participant is also a catalyst for another woman’ to attend fostering a supportive\, pay-it-forward community of female leaders.\nDiversity of industry\, sector and organisation enables exchange of ideas and networking.\nSmall groups allowing for a unique and personal experience.\nFollow up coaching and support available.\nInclusive of male allies and all genders that aspire for leadership and equality.\nAn opportunity to get out of the office for a day to focus on yourself\, get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Helps to keep you on your toes and out of your inbox!\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nLearn to create a vibrant ecosystem of belonging and well-being for yourself and those around you.\nStrategies when work pressures are extremely high\, and you need to reduce stress and gain balance.\nTools when you know that self-care is important\, but it always manages to drop to the bottom of your long “to do ” list.\nHow to create a culture of belonging and well-being.\nTools for working in or managing a hybrid team where motivation is key to success.\nRefuel and renergise with a group of like minded women.\nTools\, advice and rocket fuel for your life\, work and career whatever your age or stage.\nTime saving approaches to creating leadership vitality and well-being for yourself and others.\n\nSponsorship Programme\nAt each Aspire event\, 50% of the participants sponsor the other 50% to attend. Every paying participant is a sponsor for someone who doesn’t have the means at the moment for whatever reason to attend an Aspire event\, providing them with access to the same enriching experience and networking opportunities as the other. It’s where one woman’s investment multiplies into a community of support and encouragement\, a ripple effect that will extend far beyond the event itself. Learn more here \nLocation\nThe Constance Boardroom & Lounge at Coldbath Square\, London\, UK \nThis elegant boardroom in our building is named after Lady Constance Lytton\, a prominent figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the UK. Though she was born and raised in the privileged ruling class of British society\, she went undercover as a working class woman  to draw attention to the suffrage movement. When she was imprisoned for protests\, she used an alias to avoid receiving special treatment. Her commitment to the cause continues to be remembered and honoured in this room and in our ongoing aspirations for equality. \nWho Attends?\nThis workshop is for women who aspire to or are already in manager or senior manager positions and who have ambitions\, goals and dreams to be successful\, have work/life balance and make a difference in the world. We welcome male allies and all genders with similar aspirations. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/aspire-leadership-vitality-creating-an-ecosystem-of-belonging-and-wellbeing-workshop-2/ LOCATION:Irwin Mitchell\, The Northcliffe\, 28 Tudor Street\, London\, EC4Y 0AY\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/42012372850_16df553e7d_o-1536x1024-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Clark":MAILTO:qatesting119@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T173000 DTSTAMP:20250602T060845Z 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/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sam.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T173000 DTSTAMP:20260305T181741Z 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:20250602T060909Z 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/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/42012378620_8b5c87217d_o-12-1-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250303T235900 DTSTAMP:20260305T181813Z 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250201T170000 DTSTAMP:20250602T061140Z CREATED:20241129T134749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T061140Z UID:10000004-1738396800-1738429200@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:ASPIRE YOUNG LEADERS PROGRAMME – “Leadership Vitality” DESCRIPTION:Event Sold Out!\nThis workshop forms part of our young women and girls leadership programme. We believe that young women at critical junctures in their lives should have access to empowering tools\, inspiration and community to help them soar in their lives and future careers and equip them to become our next generation and leaders. \nVitality is critical to success and fulfilment. Stress and extreme lack of time are widespread\, and our culture traditionally emphasises only the tasks and resilience to cope\, which is only part of the picture. We are living in a new era where vulnerabilities can become strengths\, what used to be stigma becomes humanity and people must believe that they belong\, and they can bring their authentic self to work. Leadership Vitality encompasses health\, vibrance\, belonging\, spirit\, and verve — terms rarely found in leadership textbooks. \nWhat Makes Us Different?\n\nThe first company in the UK and a 22 year track record of running inspirational\, research-supported workshops designed specifically for the needs and aspirations of women.\nOur courses are not about women changing or being ‘fixed’\, they are about skill development\, the world needing to catch up with women and what we can do to accelerate that change.\nHighly interactive and coaching based approach.\n1-for-1 sponsorship initiative ensures that every paying participant is also a catalyst for another young woman’ to attend fostering a supportive\, pay-it-forward community of female leaders.\nSmall group of up to 12 allowing for a unique and personal experience.\n\nWhat Makes Us Different?\n\nThe first company in the UK and a 22 year track record of running inspirational\, research-supported workshops designed specifically for the needs and aspirations of women.\nOur courses are not about women changing or being ‘fixed’\, they are about skill development\, the world needing to catch up with women and what we can do to accelerate that change.\nHighly interactive and coaching based approach.\n1-for-1 sponsorship initiative ensures that every paying participant is also a catalyst for another young woman’ to attend fostering a supportive\, pay-it-forward community of female leaders.\nSmall group of up to 12 allowing for a unique and personal experience.\n\nSponsorship Programme\nAt each Aspire event\, 50% of the participants sponsor the other 50% to attend. Every paying participant is a sponsor for someone who doesn’t have the means at the moment for whatever reason to attend an Aspire event\, providing them with access to the same enriching experience and networking opportunities as the other. It’s where one woman’s investment multiplies into a community of support and encouragement\, a ripple effect that will extend far beyond the event itself. Learn more here \nLocation\nThe Constance Boardroom & Lounge at Coldbath Square\, London\, UK \nThis elegant boardroom in our building is named after Lady Constance Lytton\, a prominent figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the UK. This room is designed to embody Constance Lytton’s courage and inspire the next generation of women leaders. It is an ideal setting for training young women and girls\, providing them with the inspiration and skills they need to champion gender equality. Let it be a space where the torch of activism is passed on\, where young minds are fuelled with determination to make a difference. \nWho Attends?\nThis workshop is for high potential young women age 14 to 16 years old who have ambitions\, goals and dreams to be successful and make a difference in the world. Places booked for this course need to be done so by a responsible adult teacher\, parent or guardian. Young women attending also need to be accompanied by an adult (there are plenty of great places in our building for adults accompanying attendees to relax\, connect with others and catch up on emails). We are also able to provide letters to schools about this course. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/aspire-young-leaders-programme-leadership-vitality/ LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton Hotel Terminal 4\, Heathrow Airport\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:World ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/vinicius-amnx-amano-PoOlDH7FZwk-unsplash-1-1536x1083-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Clark":MAILTO:qatesting119@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250131T133000 DTSTAMP:20250602T061150Z CREATED:20241129T145802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T061150Z UID:10000006-1738324800-1738330200@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Aspire Leadership Vitality — Creating an Ecosystem of Belonging and Wellbeing Webinar DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLeadership Vitality – Creating an Ecosystem of Belonging and Wellbeing Webinar\nLeadership Vitality is critical to success and fulfilment. Stress\, cost cutting\, and extreme lack of time are widespread\, and our culture traditionally emphasises only the tasks and resilience to cope\, which is only part of the picture and can ultimately leads to burnout. We are living in a new era where vulnerabilities can become strengths\, what used to be stigma becomes humanity and people must believe that they belong\, and they can bring their authentic self to work. Leadership Vitality encompasses health\, vibrance\, belonging\, spirit\, and verve — terms rarely found in leadership textbooks. \nDate: November 26th 12pm – 1.30pm UK. \nPrice is £149 plus VAT for the virtual webinar attend live. Pay HERE by credit card. \nPrice for recording only is £75 plus VAT (1 person view). Pay HERE. Contact us for corporate license for mutiple viewings. \nContact jennifer@aspireforequality.com to pay by invoice or to enquire about group booking discounts. \nWhat Makes Us Different?\n\nThe first company in the UK and a 22 year track record of running inspirational\, research-supported workshops designed specifically for the needs and aspirations of women.\nOur courses are not about women changing or being ‘fixed’\, they are about skill development\, the world needing to catch up with women and what we can do to accelerate that change.\nHighly interactive and coaching based approach.\n1-for-1 sponsorship initiative ensures that every paying participant is also a catalyst for another woman’ to attend fostering a supportive\, pay-it-forward community of female leaders.\nDiversity of industry\, sector and organisation enables exchange of ideas and networking.\nSmall groups allow for a unique and personal experience.\nFollow up coaching and support available.\nInclusive of male allies and all genders that aspire for leadership and equality.\nAn opportunity to get out of the office for a day to focus on yourself\, get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Helps to keep you on your toes and out of your inbox!\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nLearn to create a vibrant ecosystem of belonging and well-being for yourself and those around you.\nStrategies when work pressures are extremely high\, and you need to reduce stress and gain balance.\nTools when you know that self-care is important\, but it always manages to drop to the bottom of your long “to do ” list.\nHow to create a culture of belonging and well-being.\nTools for working in or managing a hybrid team where motivation is key to success.\nRefuel and renergise with a group of like minded women.\nTools\, advice and rocket fuel for your life\, work and career whatever your age or stage.\nTime saving approaches to creating leadership vitality and well-being for yourself and others.\n\nSponsorship Programme\nAt each Aspire event\, 50% of the participants sponsor the other 50% to attend. Every paying participant is a sponsor for someone who doesn’t have the means at the moment for whatever reason to attend an Aspire event\, providing them with access to the same enriching experience and networking opportunities as the other. It’s where one woman’s investment multiplies into a community of support and encouragement\, a ripple effect that will extend far beyond the event itself. Learn more here \nWho Attends?\nThis workshop is for women who aspire to or are already in manager or senior manager positions and who have ambitions\, goals and dreams to be successful\, have work/life balance and make a difference in the world. We welcome male allies and all genders with similar aspirations. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/aspire-leadership-vitality-creating-an-ecosystem-of-belonging-and-wellbeing-webinar/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/42012372850_16df553e7d_o-1536x1024-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Clark":MAILTO:qatesting119@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T235900 DTSTAMP:20250602T061201Z CREATED:20241129T132749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T061201Z UID:10000003-1737590400-1737676740@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Aspire M.A.D. Friday DESCRIPTION:In-person\, Friday November 22nd at Aspire House\, 1 Coldbath Square\, Farringdon\, London EC1R 5HL\, UK.\n \nChoose from one of the sessions times below: \nRegister here for 10am session.\nRegister here for 1pm session.\nRegister here for 4pm session. \nFrom increasing women’s representation in leadership and decision-making to the empowerment of girls in schools to the gender pay gap\, to women’s health and ending violence against women\, where do you want to make a difference? We can all make a difference with everyday actions and activism.\n\nThis interactive seminar will be led by Dr Sam Collins\, Founder and CEO of Aspire\, an award-winner in leadership workshops and coaching for women in their lives\, workplaces and communities. \nM.A.D. FRIDAYS ARE FOR YOU IF:\n\nYou care about women’s leadership\, equality and change.\nYou are frustrated with the lack of progress.\nYou want new ideas\, contacts and skills.\nYou want to give back and share your skills and experience.\nYou want to meet like-minded people focused on collective action.\n\nWHAT WILL YOU GAIN?\n\nContribute towards gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.\nA chance to discuss the issues you are passionate about in a supportive group.\nMentoring\, encouragement and contacts to take your ideas and projects forward.\nA network of like-minded people to advise\, stretch and encourage you.\nAn opportunity to share ideas and knowledge to boost your goals\, ideas and projects.\nAn inspirational space to recharge before heading back out into the world.\nAn ignition on your making a difference and activism skill set.\n\nWho Attends?\nWomen at all levels working in charities\, corporations\, social enterprises\, small businesses\, students\, retired individuals and not-for-profits are all welcome. Men\, transgender women and non-binary people who want to make a difference to women and girls are extremely welcome. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/aspire-m-a-d-friday/ LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton Hotel Terminal 4\, Heathrow Airport\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:World ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/38751125465_9650dd7129_o-1536x1024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250111T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250602T133000 DTSTAMP:20250602T061215Z CREATED:20241203T075929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T061215Z UID:10000007-1736596800-1748871000@aspirecompanies.com SUMMARY:Aspire Leadership Vitality – Creating an Ecosystem of Belonging and Wellbeing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLeadership Vitality – Creating and Ecosystem of Belonging and Wellbeing Workshop\nLeadership Vitality is critical to success and fulfilment. Stress\, cost cutting\, and extreme lack of time are widespread\, and our culture traditionally emphasises only the tasks and resilience to cope\, which is only part of the picture and can ultimately leads to burnout. We are living in a new era where vulnerabilities can become strengths\, what used to be stigma becomes humanity and people must believe that they belong\, and they can bring their authentic self to work. Leadership Vitality encompasses health\, vibrance\, belonging\, spirit\, and verve — terms rarely found in leadership textbooks. \nDate and Timing: November 19th\, 2024 10am – 4pm. 9.30am registration and networking/drinks to 4.30pm. \nCorporate: £595 plus VAT for the in-person workshop including lunch and all refreshments\, journal and pre-questionnaire.  Pay HERE by credit card or contact jennifer@aspireforequality.com to pay by invoice\,or enquire about group booking discounts\, \nCharity or Self-Funding: £495 plus VAT for the in-person workshop including lunch and all refreshments\, journal and pre-questionnaire.  Pay HERE by credit card or contact jennifer@aspireforequality.com to pay by invoice\,or enquire about group booking discounts\, \nWhat Makes Us Different?\n\nThe first company in the UK and a 22 year track record of running inspirational\, research-supported workshops designed specifically for the needs and aspirations of women.\nOur courses are not about women changing or being ‘fixed’\, they are about skill development\, the world needing to catch up with women and what we can do to accelerate that change.\nHighly interactive and coaching based approach.\n1-for-1 sponsorship initiative ensures that every paying participant is also a catalyst for another woman’ to attend fostering a supportive\, pay-it-forward community of female leaders.\nDiversity of industry\, sector and organisation enables exchange of ideas and networking.\nSmall group of up to 12 allowing for a unique and personal experience.\nFollow up coaching and support available.\nInclusive of male allies and all genders that aspire for leadership and equality.\nAn opportunity to get out of the office for a day to focus on yourself\, get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Helps to keep you on your toes and out of your inbox!\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nLearn to create a vibrant ecosystem of belonging and well-being for yourself and those around you.\nStrategies when work pressures are extremely high\, and you need to reduce stress and gain balance.\nTools when you know that self-care is important\, but it always manages to drop to the bottom of your long “to do ” list.\nHow to create a culture of belonging and well-being.\nTools for working in or managing a hybrid team where motivation is key to success.\nRefuel and renergise with a group of like minded women.\nTools\, advice and rocket fuel for your life\, work and career whatever your age or stage.\nTime saving approaches to creating leadership vitality and well-being for yourself and others.\n\nSponsorship Programme\nAt each Aspire event\, 50% of the participants sponsor the other 50% to attend. Every paying participant is a sponsor for someone who doesn’t have the means at the moment for whatever reason to attend an Aspire event\, providing them with access to the same enriching experience and networking opportunities as the other. It’s where one woman’s investment multiplies into a community of support and encouragement\, a ripple effect that will extend far beyond the event itself. Learn more here  \nLocation\nThe Constance Boardroom & Lounge at Coldbath Square\, London\, UK \nThis elegant boardroom in our building is named after Lady Constance Lytton\, a prominent figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the UK. Though she was born and raised in the privileged ruling class of British society\, she went undercover as a working class woman  to draw attention to the suffrage movement. When she was imprisoned for protests\, she used an alias to avoid receiving special treatment. Her commitment to the cause continues to be remembered and honoured in this room and in our ongoing aspirations for equality. \nWho Attends?\nThis workshop is for women who aspire to or are already in manager or senior manager positions and who have ambitions\, goals and dreams to be successful\, have work/life balance and make a difference in the world. We welcome male allies and all genders with similar aspirations. URL:https://aspirecompanies.com/event/aspire-leadership-vitality-creating-an-ecosystem-of-belonging-and-wellbeing-workshop/ LOCATION:Hilton Hotel\, Hilton Hotel Terminal 4\, Heathrow Airport\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://aspirecompanies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/42012372850_16df553e7d_o-1536x1024-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Emily Clark":MAILTO:qatesting119@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR