• Seat At The Table Workshops

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Authentic Authority as Women Leaders

Date: Wednesday May 19, 2021 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm (BST) Price: Free

How to build the authority you need as a leader

Our authority is earned through the skilful use of our power, and we all have at least 5 sources of power, including our personal power. In my experience, many women leaders struggle with this. Because it is a challenge when as women we need to be both authoritative and approachable.

And becoming skilful around that can sometimes feel like we’re being fake and not authentic.

So how do we make it work? Join me at my 90-minute session and you’ll become much more confident about how to build your authority as a leader, as a woman – and do this authentically and with integrity.

You’ll better understand your sources of power. And you’ll have new tools and insights for gaining an understanding of how your authority is received. You’ll learn how to become more intentional in deploying your authority so you can make your best leadership impact.

This is an opportunity for great learning and great networking – I hope to see you there! Contact me for more info at penny@pennydevalk.com

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How Does it Work?

What happens next is you will be sent an email confirming your SEAT at the session as well as a Zoom invite for your diary and your VAT receipt. The workshops are held over Zoom which is secure and free to use and only needs one click to join. A week beforehand you will be sent a reminder and some pre-reading or a YouTube watch to prime the topic and your learning, this won’t be more than a 15-minute time commitment.

On the day of the workshop you click on the link a few minutes before the alloted time, you will have your video on so everyone will be able to see one another in thumbnail. There will be no more than ten. We will do introductions and I will be presenting material and facilitating breakouts and discussion with the group. You get sent slides afterwards.

These sessions are not recorded and everyone agrees to complete confidentiality before we begin.

This is designed to be a safe place for women leaders to learn but you only need to share what you want to. They are motivating, supportive, practical, insightful and fun!

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  • “Penny’s compelling approach to leadership is steeped in her wealth of experience, knowledge and wisdom – she is an insightful and empowering mentor whose guidance has had a hugely positive effect on my approach to matters of presence, impact, self-awareness and authenticity.”

     Emma James COO Kamwell

  • “Penny for me is a stand out role model of women in leadership. She fought for my career, believed in me and showed firsthand what being a powerful woman in business can look like. For this especially I am eternally grateful.”

     Celine Floyd, Director of Leadership Assessment Capp & Co Ltd

  • “Penny was a catalyst for significant change, redefining the strategy and structure, developing the senior team to achieve their best through her coaching style and driving a more commercial approach. I am proud to have had the opportunity to work with such an inspirational, innovative and insightful leader.”

     Gaynor Lewis. Head of Commercial Development. ILM

  • “Penny is without hesitation one of the best CEOs I have worked with. …She is results focussed driven and challenging combined with an engaging style, an incredible sense of warmth and a clear passion for business.”

     Sara Barrie – Sara Barrie & Associates

  • “Penny is one of the most accomplished professionals I have had the privilege of working for and with…She has a real focus on results but creates an environment/culture that allows people to be their best”

     Stephen Randall Partner Melior HR

  • “Superb at managing stakeholders, calm in a crisis and always with her sense of humour close to the surface, Penny is one of the best CEOs I’ve ever worked with and I’d have no hesitation in recommending anyone take the opportunity to work with her if they get the chance”

     Kerry Simmons Marketing Director LHH

  • “Penny was my boss and inspiration for over three years…With Penny you want to work hard and be your best. And work hard we did, but we also had a great deal of fun and satisfaction in making a difference at ILM under Penny’s leadership”

     Helen Oldfield, Sales and Marketing Director, MRS

  • “She has a strong focus on customer experience and cutting through ‘stuff’ to deliver results. I can’t think of anyone better placed to provide first class advice on business and personal growth”

     Hilary Hall, Chief Executive, National Hairdressers Federation

  • “Penny is without doubt one of the most impressive senior professionals working in the people space. Her presence, intellect and stature dictate that Penny is a leading light in her field, bringing both a commercial and deeply wise approach to business. She has other rare qualities for a senior executive, genuine charm, authenticity and humility. It is always a happy experience when one gets the chance to work with Penny and a fabulous opportunity to learn.”

     John Renz, Director at Executive Action

  • “Penny was (and remains to this day) an inspiration to me and so many others. Working with her is a highlight of my career, and one that I sincerely hope happens again!”

     Rob Sayers-Brown, Customer Relationship Manager at Eliesha Training Ltd

  • “Penny is simply outstanding in the capacity of coach and mentor. She has a warm personality which coupled with her sharp business acumen, professionalism and generosity in the way she invests in others professional growth is something which I have rarely seen in leaders who have held positions such as Penny has.”

     Caroline Mellor, Global HR Director, Transformation and Effectiveness at Dentsu Aegis Network