Women in Banking and Finance - UK

🤝 Becoming a successful mentor – Introductory session to the Mentoring Programme 🤝 Mentoring is a privilege—a chance to share your experience and make a lasting impact on someone else's career journey. But how can you ensure your mentoring efforts are truly effective and rewarding for both you and your mentee? 📅 Date: Monday, 17 December, 12.30pm 🖥️ Location: Online, via Zoom In this webinar, open to all Mentoring Programme mentors, we’ll delve into: ✨ Key Principles of Effective Mentoring: Build trust, foster growth, and empower your mentees ✨ Best Practices for Success: Proven strategies to navigate challenges and guide mentees effectively ✨ Tips for Impactful Mentoring: Ensure your guidance leads to meaningful and lasting outcomes This session is designed to equip you with tools and insights to create a safe and supportive space for mentees, helping them explore their aspirations, gain new perspectives, and tackle shared challenges. Join us with Urszula Wysocka, PhD MBA to refine your mentoring skills and make a deeper impact in the lives of those you mentor. 🔗 Sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eqQdURCq #WIBFVirtual #MentoringMatters #ProfessionalDevelopment #EffectiveMentoring #Leadership Ras Gohil, Gwen Faure

🎓 MBA or Not? Exploring the Career Impact for Women in Finance 🎓 Are you considering an MBA to accelerate your career in finance? Join us for an engaging online panel discussion hosted by the WIBF Future Leaders Network. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 13 December 🖥️ Location: Online, via Zoom This session will dive deep into the benefits, challenges, and real-world impact of pursuing an MBA. Featuring insights from industry experts and seasoned professionals, the panel will help you make an informed decision about this pivotal career step. What you’ll gain: ✅ Programme Selection Guidance: Tips on choosing the right MBA for your goals ✅ Funding Strategies: Learn about scholarships, loans, and employer support ✅ Career Impact Clarity: Understand how an MBA could shape your finance career ✅ Practical Tips: Actionable advice for navigating the MBA decision process Whether you’re curious about pursuing an MBA or actively planning your next steps, this session offers valuable perspectives to help you on your journey. Secure your spot today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e5bcUtj2 #WIBFVirtual #FutureLeaders #MBA #WomenInFinance #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth

On a chilly November evening, with tube disruptions testing everyone’s resolve, over 60 attendees gathered at Lloyds Banking Group’s London Wall offices for a WIBF Thought Leadership event on leadership and sustainability. The impressive turnout last night was a testament to the pivotal role the financial sector plays in our collective sustainable journey. We were privileged to host two outstanding panels featuring experts with deep knowledge and experience in the sustainability space. Their insights emphasised the importance of curiosity, asking bold questions, and finding your community to keep the dialogue alive. The first panel focused on Climate Leadership, highlighting the critical role of engagement and communication in addressing climate challenges. Panelists shared practical strategies and real-world examples of fostering climate leadership within and beyond the financial sector. The second panel expanded the conversation, addressing broader ESG considerations and the interconnectivity of environmental, social, and governance challenges. Attendees gained fresh insights into what truly unfolds during global events like New York Climate Week and COPs, and explored practical ways to address sustainability holistically. Thank you to the panelists for your collective wisdom and insights! Maria Dutton, Consumer Finance Lead, Green Finance Institute Dr Wendy Dobson, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting Ning Jin, ESG Strategy and Disclosure, Trustpilot Alison V., Group Environmental Sustainability Senior Manager, Lloyds Banking Group Asad Butt, Senior Manager, Investment Stewardship, HSBC Asset Management Katie Leach, Head of Nature, Lloyds Banking Group Fiona Robinson, Director, Product Management in Mastercard’s Sustainability and Financial Inclusion Team Liz Curmi, Director and Global Thematics Analyst, Citi Claire Bird Senior Manager, Sustainable & Responsible Business Propositions, Lloyds Banking Group The evening underlined the importance of staying curious, continuing the dialogue, and working collaboratively to drive meaningful change. A heartfelt thank you to Lloyds Banking Group for their dedication to sustainability and for hosting us in their fantastic London Wall offices. Huge thanks also go to Tamsin Matthews, Meryem Brassington and Stephanie Ogunjimi, for planning this important event. #WIBFEvents #ThoughtLeadership #Sustainability #ESG Nicky King, Ras Gohil

🌟 Tame Your Imposter and Unlock Your Potential 🌟 Join us for the next session in our Personal Excellence Programme with the inspiring Sinead Sharkey-Steenson. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 11 December 📍 Location: Virtual via Zoom Ever felt like you’re one step away from being “found out” or held back by self-doubt, despite knowing you’re capable of more? This transformative workshop is designed to help you: ✨ Understand and tackle imposter syndrome ✨ Build unshakable self-belief ✨ Achieve authentic confidence to make a profound impact in your career Packed with actionable strategies, this session will equip you to move beyond self-doubt and unleash your full potential. Perfect for anyone ready to step up, be seen, and leave the imposter behind. Register today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eNuGqeak #WIBFVirtual #PersonalExcellence #ImposterSyndrome #Confidence #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth Siobhan Moran LLM, LLB,CeMAP

🤝 Make a Difference with WIBF: Volunteer Opportunities Available! 🌟 Did you know your WIBF membership offers the chance to volunteer and give back to the community? Enhance your leadership skills, expand your network, and make a positive impact while supporting women in banking and finance. 🔗 Be a part of shaping WIBF - https://lnkd.in/etqMi-Np #Volunteer #JoinWIBF #WomenInFinance #Leadership #InvestInYourCareer Liyana Shirin Cristina Tamsa

Last week we hosted a webinar to update members and potential members on WIBF's news and initiatives. Led by Cristina Tamsa and Liyana Shirin our individual memberships team, this session delves into the exclusive advantages and resources offered to members. Discover how to optimise your membership to advance your career, expand your network, and access invaluable opportunities within the finance industry. - Watch here - https://lnkd.in/ee4CNuXH #WIBFVirtual #WIBFMembership

Proud to have Beverley Brown FRSA on the WIBF management board. Do take a read of her interview with ImpactMatch. ⤵️

Last week we were joined by Lisa Ardley-Price for our PEP event on pivotal planning and prioritisation. In this session Lisa guides you through some very practical coaching and reflection tools that can help you to be more strategic about how you breakdown your goals into actions, prioritise the most impactful tasks and plan your time effectively so that you can make it work for you rather than against you. Lisa shares tips on how to manage time thieves, understand the difference between responding and reacting and the magic of white space. You’ll complete the session feeling motivated and empowered to take back control of your diary, workstack and most importantly, your career! Thank you to Lisa for this fantastic session and to Capco for supporting. Members, ensure you are logged in to view - https://lnkd.in/euqKkEt2 #WIBFVirtual

Are you ready to elevate your career and become a more impactful leader? Join us for an informational session on the transformative Her New Standard Bootcamp for Women Leaders, a dynamic programme tailored for professional women ready to step up their leadership game. Join us online on 4 December, where you’ll discover how the Bootcamp offers a unique blend of executive coaching, skill-building workshops, and peer accountability over 4 to 6 months. Learn about the journey ahead, from comprehensive evaluations and 360-degree feedback to personalised development plans—all designed to enhance your self-awareness, emotional agility, and influence. HNS co-founder, Ellen Keithline Byrne, PhD Byrne will be joined by WIBF's Corporate Partnerships team where they will discuss this new partnership, giving this amazing opportunity to members of the WIBF community. Register today for this exciting opportunity- https://lnkd.in/egyssZKj #WIBFVirtual #PersonalDevleopment

We are extremely proud to announce that Infosys has officially become a corporate partner of Women in Banking and Finance.   The WIBF partnership aligns seamlessly with Infosys’ purpose of leveraging technology and innovation to advance and amplify human potential. This collaboration reflects a shared vision of driving positive change and fostering innovation through diversity and inclusion.   Over the next few months, we will be working with Infosys to build a roadmap of initiatives to support our membership. Infosys will champion the WIBF ‘Woman in Tech’ community through exclusive in person events and thought leadership programmes.   Nicky King, Head of Corporate Partnerships at WIBF said, "WIBF is delighted to welcome Infosys as a new corporate partner. We are very much looking forward to creating an impactful partnership with a focus on supporting and driving equity, diversity and inclusion. Welcome to the WIBF community. " Mark Iorizzo, Kaavya Menon Mishra, Ras Gohil