Pivot Point: The State of Women and Work, presented by Amazon Ads & WACL The disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women has been widely documented. Many women were forced to leave the workforce or adapt their careers amidst pressures to balance family, work, health, and friendships in a constantly changing environment. We all had pivot points: breaking points, turning […]
WACL’s Festival of Talent is back! Join other ambitious women in the marketing & communications industry for a career defining day. Women in Advertising and Communication Leadership (WACL) is a network of senior women who come together to accelerate gender equality within the advertising, media and communications industry. Join us virtually in May for the WACL Festival of Talent, a […]
WACL speaker dinner with Oona King, VP Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Snap, broadcaster, writer and diversity champion. Join us for the final speaker dinner of Kate’s presidential year with the incredible, Oona King, a true trailblazer in the DE&I movement. Prior to joining Snap, Oona was at Google, where she was director of diversity strategy. She has extensive experience […]
Breakfast and inspiration with Olympic Gold medallists Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh. Join Olympic Gold medallists Kate and Helen Richardson-Walsh who will sharing their insights on ‘how to build winning teams’, taken from their new book ‘Winning Together’. Kate and Helen will be sharing their insights on what it takes to build winning teams, by taking us through the powerful lessons […]
Whether you are looking for your first NED role or an additional role for your portfolio, this session will give you insights to help you succeed in securing a NED role. In this session a top Board headhunter and an experienced Chair from our industry will share invaluable and practical advice to ensure you are set up for success. They […]
WACL Manchester Talent Sessions Event- In a volatile, uncertain and increasingly complex world creative bravery has never been so important.For the first time ever the WACL (Women in Advertising, Communication Leadership) is coming to Manchester! Be inspired by some of the UK's leading women in marketing, media and communications who will be sharing their views on how creative bravery can […]
The 99th WACL Annual General Meeting for WACL Ltd and Gather (Forum) Ltd will take place on Tuesday 5th July, from 4.00pm to 6.00pm, plus optional ongoing social till 8.00pm. This year we are looking to deliver a hybrid AGM both in person and streaming to ensure everyone is able to take part in it. We will have our normal […]
Join Rania for her President's Drinks in the Courtyard at The Marylebone HotelMembers only president’s drinks and canapes on Tuesday 13th September in the Courtyard at The Marylebone Hotel, at 6pm until 9pm.
"What is your Chair really thinking" with Sir Hugh Robinson and Kit Bingham For our first session of the new WACL year, we are delighted to bring you a rare and valuable opportunity to get under the skin of what the Chair of the board needs and wants from you as a Non-Executive Director. You’ll be hearing from two exceptional […]
Fortitude: unpicking the myth of resilience Everything you’ve been told about resilience is wrong. Over the last few years it’s felt like we’ve been inundated with discussions about a ‘Snowflake generation’ and demands by employers, schools and authorities for people to ‘be more resilient’. Despite all of this pressure on individuals to toughen up levels of anxiety, burnout and depression […]
MEMBERS ONLY – Peer to Peer Mentoring Series 11 FREE Monday 17th October 12.45 – 2pm Monday 31st October 1pm-2pm Monday 14th November 1pm-2pm Monday 28th November 1pm-2pm The program consists of 4, 1 hour 15 mins virtual sessions, taking place fortnightly, with each cohort set at only 5-6 participants. Please commit to all 4 sessions. We all know that […]
Our next NED talk focusses on an area of key interest for both new and more experienced NEDS: sitting on the modern REMCO. As Board members we are frequently invited to join – and as we become more experienced, Chair – this important committee. You’ll be hearing from two highly qualified and expert speakers: Sally Cooper, Partner and Remco adviser […]
