Join Dr. Sam Collins — one of the top leadership coaches for women and a globally recognised name in women’s leadership and gender equality — along with her powerful network of inspirational  speakers.

Dr. Sam Collins, Founder & CEO of Aspire, leads Phoenix 2025: Leadership for Transforming Self, Business and Society Programme. — a flagship programme featuring some of today’s most respected women’s leadership speakers. 

From female inspirational speakers UK based to global thought leaders, the Phoenix series brings together the best women's leadership voices from around the world.

Phoenix 3 Conference: Pioneer Change with Dr Sam Collins and Special Guests In-Person or Virtual Attendance

November 10 @ 9:00 am - November 11 @ 5:30 pm

Dr Sam Collins, Aspire CEO and Founder- “Achieve the Impossible”

Dr Sam Collins, Aspire CEO and Founder- “Achieve the Impossible”

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'.  

Robert Silverstone, Coach, Writer, Speaker

Robert Silverstone, Coach, Writer, Speaker

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.

Destiny Vaughan, Founder, Mind the Gap Ireland- “Shooting Stars”

Destiny Vaughan, Founder, Mind the Gap Ireland- “Shooting Stars”

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.

Brian Ballantyne, Product Marketing Manager

Brian Ballantyne, Product Marketing Manager

Brian Ballantyne pioneered change at Vodafone by instigating the launch of a global LGBTQ+ network.

Kamila Sidiqi, Activist

Kamila Sidiqi, Activist

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.

Kate O’Brien, Executive Director, Costa Foundation

Kate O’Brien, Executive Director, Costa Foundation

Kate has worked for over 20 years across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, in both international and national organisations.

Nicole Mott, Enterprise Account Director, ActiveOps

Nicole Mott, Enterprise Account Director, ActiveOps

With over three decades of experience, Nicole is a passionate and innovative leader specialising in insurance, operations.

Sarah Finch, CEO, Marches Academy Trust

Sarah Finch, CEO, Marches Academy Trust

Sarah Finch is CEO of The Marches Academy Trust (MAT), a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, UK.

The Pioneers, Velonetic

The Pioneers, Velonetic

The Pioneers is a network of talented and highly capable women, brought together by a shared goal of empowering.

Dr. Susanne Coles, Director, Innovate UK

Dr. Susanne Coles, Director, Innovate UK

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.

Carolyn Clarke, Chief Pioneer, BRAVE Within LLP

Carolyn Clarke, Chief Pioneer, BRAVE Within LLP

Carolyn Clarke is an entrepreneur, advocate for responsible business practices and a leading governance and finance professional.

Karen McDonagh Reynolds, CTrO, Transformation Executive, Board member, Award winning CIO

Karen McDonagh Reynolds, CTrO, Transformation Executive, Board member, Award winning CIO

Karen McDonagh Reynolds, CTrO, Transformation Executive, Board member, Award winning CIO

Dr. Patricia Gestoso, Founder at Gestoso Consulting | Director at Dassault Systèmes- “The Future of AI is Female”

Dr. Patricia Gestoso, Founder at Gestoso Consulting | Director at Dassault Systèmes- “The Future of AI is Female”

Dr. Patricia Gestoso, Founder at Gestoso Consulting | Director at Dassault Systèmes