Women can still experience a glass ceiling, feelings of isolation and systemic organisational sexism. Opportunities to network and build leadership capacity with other women is both enjoyable and beneficial.

 "these sessions provide a valuable opportunity to meet with women from different fields of work, to share our dilemmas, celebrate our successes, and get inspired by looking at things through new lenses" Judy Rose, Chief Operation Officer, Triodos Bank UK

Breakfast seminars have been running in Bristol since 2014 and nationally on line since 2017.These informal seminars bring women leaders from all sectors together to explore ideas and share experiences. 

"... I thoroughly enjoyed the seminar. It made such a difference having an intimate session with likeminded people that we could open up to. I often find networking groups far too big to really gain any meaningful relationships and therefore make them worthwhile. The topic was relevant and thought provoking and I would certainly be interested in further events." Rebecca Kibby Legal Director Foot Anstey LLP

Topics have included: the impact of women leaders; leading change in uncertain times; systems thinking and organisatonal change; driving culture change; and "is there a business case for diversity?".

The seminar are a mix of professional input to stimulate discussion groups. They happen 2 to 3 times per year in Bristol and Cardiff and also on-line.

NEW! FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAMME WITH DEMONSTRABLE IMPACT RUNNING IN CARDIFF SEPT - DEC 2025 AND BRISTOL SPRING 2026

This programme is for women in or aspiring to leadership positions in the public, private and third sectors. It includes four half-day workshops giving women the tools and approaches to resolve real-life challenges, including those specific to women in the workplace. It also includes two one-to-one coaching sessions and three peer learning workshops, plus materials to support preparation for and reflection on the sessions, ensuring you get the most from the programme.  

The Centre operates a sliding scale of charges for the whole programme: £1,000 for those working in smaller charities, £1,200 for those working in the public sector and £1,500 for those working in the commercial sector. We don't want cost to be a barrier so please get in touch to discuss if this is an issue.

wendy@mentoringcentre.co.uk or use the enquiry form on the left