WACL Wisdom is a celebration of the rich and diverse lived experience of our members across several generations. Successfully launched in February, Round 2 Members Only event will be held on Wednesday 26th April at McCann/IPG’s fabulous galleried offices in Bishopsgate. As before, we have a line-up of ten fantastic leaders (some high-profile, well-known WACL’ers along with some brilliant rising […]
Starting Friday 28th April 9.00am-10.15am MEMBERS ONLY – Peer to Peer Mentoring Series 14 FREE Friday 28th April – 9.00am-10.15am Friday 12th May – 9.00am-10.00am Friday 26th May – 9.00am-10.00am Friday 9th June – 9.00am-10.00am The program consists of 4, 1 hour virtual sessions, taking place fortnightly, with only 5-6 participants. Please commit to all 4 sessions. We all know […]
If the thought of voluntarily attending events where you know no-one, are not quite sure what you want to get out of the event and crucially aren’t even sure what you might be able to offer to others whom you meet then presumably networking strikes fear in your heart. Take heart – you are not alone – most people would liken it […]
These are challenging times for businesses and boards. Employees engagement needs to be at the top of the agenda and done effectively. Unemployment is at the lowest level since 1974 and many sectors have critical vacancies. The cost of living crisis is affecting employees across the country at all levels. Employees join companies and stay when they are aligned with […]
Join Nishma for a Sparkling First Sip of WACL’s 2023/24 year! Date: Wednesday 20th September We are kickstarting the first WACL Wednesday of the year with Presidents Drinks at the Dorchester Hotel from 6-9pm. You should expect: Glitz, Glamour and Fizz and an opportunity to meet and connect with fellow WACL members This event is not black tie, but definitely […]
We are kicking off the new WACL year with a fantastic virtual NED talk on the critical topic of ethnic diversity on boards. Open to everyone , please sign up here to join to our session on Weds 4th October from 12.20pm to 1.30pm. As ever our talks aim to be informative, honest and tangible (and also fun) so that we […]
Hardly a week goes past without the headlines being dominated by news of the latest corporate crisis with questions asked about the role the Board played. It’s enough to make anyone wonder whether the upsides of being a NED are outweighed by the risks of such moments. Our next WACL NED Networking ‘virtual’ lunch will explore that very topic, helping […]
Celebrating our Queens! WACL's 100th Charity Christmas Gala 2023 Tables of 10 are priced at £3,100 plus VAT and booking fee and individual tickets at £310 plus VAT and booking fee. This year's Charity Gala will raise funds for NABS and WACL Talent Awards.
Join Karen Stacey for VP drinks, and to discuss the new VP project. Date: Thursday 18th January 2024 Time: 6pm – 10pm Venue: 100 Wardour Street London W1F 0TL Ticket price: Free Dress code: Business attire For Eventbrite link and password please email [email protected]
As we emerge from three torrid years of Covid and face into continuing geopolitical conflicts, boards increasingly want to steward companies to a sustainable future. With financial market pressures, and regulatory, reporting, and technology changes coming at speed, how best can boards prioritise their focus here and ensure that ESG is front and centre, not an add on. For our […]
As part of our Member Support pillar within WACL, the Menopause committee have organised this masterclass about general Menopause education and inspiration to better understand what is happening to your body and the tools available to support your overall health and wellbeing including HRT, plus the latest on Veoza, a new medication that is designed to help manage hot flushes and night sweats, […]
As part of our member support pillar within WACL, the Menopause committee have organised this session about understanding the role of nutrition and gut health in combating menopause symptoms and improving long term health with Jo Lyall. (The Better Menopause). Please email [email protected] if you would like to join and she will add you to the list.
