Stepping Into Success: Women Unlimited Conference

Women Unlimited have put together an amazing lineup for our second annual conference for International Women's Day on March 8, 2010.

We are using this opportunity to help you celebrate and grow your business.  This year's theme is called Stepping into Success.  It's about creating action that generates results.  It's about deciding that you are worth investing in.  And it's about enjoying the journey.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Liz Warom: Founder and CEO of Temple Spa

This year we are thrilled to welcome Liz Warom the founder of Temple Spa. Liz will share some of her story and undoubtedly inspire us with her enthusiasm, wit and anecdotes drawn from her many and varied experiences.    Prior to launching Temple Spa, Liz worked with Richard Branson to launch Virgin Vie and worked closely with Anita Roddick at the Body Shop.  Come along and hear all about Liz's journey and we guarantee that you will come away inspired.

Emma Wimhurst: Seven Steps to Success

Emma was the founder of Diva Cosmetics.  She created bespoke cosmetic packages for big name brands like BHS, Asda and Claires Accessories after she saw a gap in the market.  Emma has now written the book BOOM! which outlines her seven steps to Success and how you can accelerate your business.

Camila Batmanghelidjh: Building a business with a conscience

Camila Batmanghelidjh is the founder of two children charities - The Place 2 Be (now national) and Kids Company, where she currently works with some of the most traumatised young people living in London. Her story is an amazing one of overcoming adversity to creating an organisation that makes a difference every day.  Prepare to be inspired.

Rebecca Harding: Founder and MD of Delta Economics and independent economist.

Rebecca is the woman behind all the reports in the UK that relate to female entrepreneurship including a couple of her most recent ones on Women and access to finance and the Greater Return on Women's Enterprise Report (GROWE).  Rebecca will be discussing the state of women's enteprise in the UK and what we can do to help.

SEMINARS:

This year we are also going to be running a series of mini-workshops on a number of topics including:

Getting your PR right with Diana Soltmann - CEO of Flagship Consulting

Stand up and Stand out - finding your funny side with Lynne Parker of Funny Women

The keys to launching successful new idea with Cally Robson, founder of She's Ingenious

Advanced networking masterclass with Alessandra Alonso

Influence power and styles of sales communication with Helga Moran and Zita Richardson of Motivate Me

PANEL SESSION:

No business conference would be complete without giving you a chance to engage with some successful female business owners.

We have an all star panel for you!  You will be able to engage with and ask questions of some of the UK's leading advisors and female entrepreneurs.  Our panel includes Liz Jackson, Secret Millionaire and CEO of Great Guns Marketing and Antonia Chitty of ACPR and author of Family Friendly Working; Hannah McNamara, Managing Director of HRM coaching and SME Academy; and Jo Behari, Managing Director of Home Jane and last year's Enterprising Women Award winner and Precious Young entrepreneur winner. 

Invest in yourself and invest in your business and celebrate this International Womens Day with purpose.

AT THE END OF THE DAY

Funny Woman, Catherine Semark will round out the day for us and leave us wanting more!