Join Dr. Sam Collins — one of the top leadership coaches for women and a globally recognised name in women’s leadership — 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 leadership coaching voices from around the world.
Phoenix 2 Conference: Achieve the Impossible with Dr Sam Collins and special guests In-Person or Virtual Attendance
June 30 @ 9:00 am - July 1 @ 5:30 pm
Dr Sam Collins, Aspire CEO and Founder
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'.
Professor Mona Bafadhel, Professor, King’s College London
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.
Kerry Rainer, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Velonetic
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.
Arabella Slinger, Explorer & Head of Covenant Advisory, XPS
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.
Claire Dale, Founder, Director, Physical Intelligence® Institute & Companies in Motion
Claire Dale is a neurophysiology specialist with a background in contemporary dance. She leads powerful development programmes for coaches and for global businesses.
Daljeet Juttla, CFO, Velonetic
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.
Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed, Founder & CEO, Gift Wellness | Chair at GWF & Halimah Trust
Dr Zareen Roohi Ahmed is a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, accomplished author, and sought-after professional speaker.
Lilly Lewis, Founder, Watering your Soul CIC
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.
Destiny Vaughan, Founder, Mind the Gap Ireland
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.
Rob Hunter, Communication Coach for Execs & Entrepreneurs, TV Host, Retired Radio Talk Host
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.
Nasreen Sheikh, Filmmaker, Author and Founder, Empowerment Collective Nepal
Nasreen is a documentary filmmaker, author, and multimedia artist on empowering women and ending modern slavery.
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
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'.
Brian Ballantyne, Product Marketing Manager
Brian Ballantyne pioneered change at Vodafone by instigating the launch of a global LGBTQ+ network.
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
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 is CEO of The Marches Academy Trust (MAT), a multi-academy sponsor based in Shropshire, UK.
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 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 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
