Veterinary Events and Conferences

Event to Challenge Women to Dare to Lead

vetreportFebruary 26, 2021

Veterinary Woman and XLVets are organising the second Veterinary Women in Leadership event, which will focus on the ‘Dare to Lead^TM’ work of world-renowned leadership researcher and writer, Brené Brown.

Following the success of the inaugural event last September, this event will include networking, showcasing role models from across the industry and coached breakout sessions to help tackle leadership challenges faced by members of the profession. All delegates will receive a copy of the Dare to Lead^TM book and refreshments to enjoy during the event.

The virtual event will run from 1-7pm on 22^nd April and will centre around an interactive workshop with Roxanne Hobbs of The Hobbs Consultancy, who is a certified ‘Dare to Lead^TM’ facilitator. The workshop will use previous research showing that leadership is teachable, observable and also measurable. It will allow delegates to identify what it means to be vulnerable as a leader, translate values into actions and also understand trust building within teams.

Kerrie Hedley, COO of XLVets, says, “What makes a good leader is always up for debate as leadership is a socially constructed concept. However, the leadership research work of Brené Brown found that whatever your definition of leadership, the world needs braver leaders to create more courageous cultures, which in turn drive engagement, productivity and innovation within workplaces.”

The event will showcase inspirational role models from practice, business, industry, veterinary nursing and students. Early names confirmed include RCVS President Mandisa Greene, Lou Northway, RVN and recipient of the RCVS Inspiration Award, and IVSA President Keeley Orin.

The day will conclude with a series of coached breakout sessions to enable delegates to discuss the challenges in their own leadership journeys. Liz Barton, editor of Veterinary Woman, says, ”We wanted to provide some time for attendees to share their personal barriers within small peer groups, facilitated by coaches to guide the conversation and provide action points moving forwards.”

Those wanting to get a taste of the previous event can listen to a series of Veterinary Women in Leadership podcasts here. The event will be recorded and will be available to watch back on demand to anyone who registers for one year after the event. Visit the event website for more details.

A competition for two free tickets is currently running through the Veterinary Woman website until 7^th March – click here for more information.

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