Inspired by the national theme to ‘Inspire Inclusion’, we believe that to include and be included, we need first to be empowered. With this objective in mind, Fliss hosted the event and also delivered two sessions: sharing the importance of prioritising our needs, before exploring the art of ensuring those needs are met through the way in which we communicate. 

Plus, she educated the room about how our truth is not the truth, offered a validating exercise on the often difficult task of saying ‘no’, and brought awareness to limiting language to avoid which actively diminishes personal power. 

Delegates were also treated to a powerful cocktail of complementary advice, guidance, and exercises from a carefully curated team of amazing speakers - along with inspirational accounts of some truly incredible personal journeys:

Shropshire Chamber’s Director of Membership, Rachel Owen, delivered an impactful talk on the importance of setting boundaries, whilst CEO Ruth Ross (one of very few female CEOs in the UK) shared her moving and motivational personal journey - accrediting much of her success (and her life) to the Chamber and her many female friends within it.

Helen Spencer, Managing Partner of WR Partners (and their first female Managing Partner in 120 years) shared her top tips for succeeding as a woman in business. These included finding (and reminding ourselves of) our motivation, identifying our ‘go-to confidence’ prop (Helen’s is her lipstick), and surrounding ourselves with those who help build our resilience.

Rachel, of Rachel Kili Physiotherapy, told of her eye-opening research that debunks the whole ‘no pain no gain’ philosophy, before teaching us about her preferred model of physiotherapy through movement founded in human evolution. 

Empowerment Coach Mandy Taylor talked about Imposter Syndrome: what it is, how it shows up, and - most importantly - how to manage it. Dubbed ‘the curse of the talented’, 77% of the population experience it at some point in their lives, unsurprisingly women more so than men. Mandy provided a powerful toolkit on how to overcome it, including thanking the inner critic and then fostering the inner mentor in its place. 

And Colleen Mullarkey, Founder of Nourish Holistic Wellbeing, gave invaluable advice on nutrition, self-worth and reclaiming our power the holistic way. 

It was a privilege to have been invited to be involved with such an incredible event, which provided a safe and empowering space full of fabulous female energy - along with the opportunity to learn, to develop, and to truly celebrate womankind.