Power, Purpose, and Public Impact
20 November 2025, Shoreditch Treehouse, London
A CPD-accredited, in-person summit designed for senior women leaders and rising stars across government, public services and the non-profit sector, to accelerate leadership impact
Agenda
Date: 20th November 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm
Venue: Shoreditch Treehouse, London
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10:00
Ease into the day with intention and calm. Gentle activities to create focus, presence, and energy.
- Guided mindfulness or breathwork session to transition into the day with clarity
- Opening remarks from the host and programme curator
- Set your intention: Live journaling prompt to shape your day
- Icebreaker facilitated by our leadership coaches
10:30
Leading with Courage in Public Service
- Navigating complex public systems with confidence and clarity
- When to speak up, when to hold ground, and when to walk away
- How courage looks different in local vs. central government
- Lessons from a career of transformation through leadership
Genine Whitehorne, City of London Corporation
11:00
Bureaucracy — Blocker or Backbone?
Reimagining red tape to drive impact
- When to challenge legacy processes — and how to avoid unnecessary disruption
- Tactics for maintaining momentum in heavily governed systems
- Building strong relationships with governance teams
- Real examples of navigating approvals without burnout
- Interactive audience Q&A with live polling
Lianne Al-Khaldi BEM, UK Ministry of Defence
Kate Caulkin, National Audit Office
12:00
Spotlight: Lightning Lessons — Influence Without Authority
Micro-masterclasses from women getting things done
- Building cross-functional alliances without formal power
- Gaining credibility early in your career or when switching sectors
- Reading the room and leveraging soft power
Lara Pullen, HM Treasury
Louise Thomas, Air Aware Labs
12:45
Curated peer learning and organic connections
Choose your table and dive into facilitated, peer-led discussions:
- Navigating Political Environments
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Negotiation & Resource Allocation
- Smart Time Management & Boundary Setting
- Reflections for New(er) Leaders
- Optional Walk & Talk in small groups to recharge and deepen connection
- Opt-in opportunity: Record your personal leadership lesson for the NW5G (Not Waiting 5 Generations) TikTok channel hosted by Lianne Al-Khaldi BEM
13:45
Influencing Stakeholders Up and Across:
Masterclass in public sector influence without friction
- Live stakeholder mapping on paper — bring your biggest challenge
- How to frame your message for different audiences
- The art of timing, escalation, and narrative control
- Managing up, across, and diagonally in complex systems
Genine Whitehorne, City of London Corporation
Kate Caulkin, National Audit Office
14:45
Leadership through the lens of transformation and tech
- Leading digital change when you're not the tech expert
- Career pivots into digital leadership roles
- Balancing legacy systems with future ambition
- Honest conversation: what’s hype and what actually works
16:00
Reflect, Unwind, Connect
- Celebrate the day with refreshments and meaningful conversations
- Informal chats with speakers, facilitators and new contacts
- Sign-up for 1:1 coaching slots or upcoming webinar series
Interested in Joining a Sponsored Dinner?
We’re hosting a series of sponsored dinners on the evenings of 19th & 20th November — designed for purposeful networking, candid conversation, and meaningful connections.
Want to be considered for a seat at the table?
Let us know your interest below and we’ll be in touch with more details.