Celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 at this breakfast networking event hosted by the Bankside Women’s Network.
“We all have our purpose, we all have our strengths.” Beyoncé
We’ll be joined by Genelle Aldred, a communications consultant, to explore how confidence and communication are two things that can be the difference between those women who are like the best-kept secrets, and those who are well-recognised and known for what they can do. ‘Tall poppy syndrome’ can make some women not want to be seen as showing off, being too much, or drawing unwanted attention to themselves. It seems that those women who do, are either chopped down or not seen as ‘nice girls’; however they are also the ones that get ahead, change the world and get the opportunities.
Or does it all just seem this way because of how society judges women who are confident and ambitious?
Genelle will explore this topic, how to worry less about the invisible “they”, and learn how to communicate in a way that will help you to celebrate your strengths and purpose. She will also share some practical tips on how to be a confident and effective communicator.
There will also be plenty of time to get to know other women who work in Bankside and foster new connections.
Agenda:
8.30am – Breakfast and networking
9.00am – Genelle Aldred: How to build your confidence and spark it in others
9.30am – Q&A
9.54am – Networking
10.00am – Close
About Genelle Aldred
Genelle Aldred is a communications consultant with extensive experience who currently works for Hill & Knowlton, a Bankside-based business, where she delivers specialist training for a wide variety of organisations.
Since 2007, Genelle has worked for media organisations including ITN, ITV, the BBC, ITN Productions as a newsreader and journalist. More recently she has provided commentary for News UK and the Canadian Broadcasting Company as well as written pieces for The Observer, Elle UK, The Daily Mirror and has guested on multiple podcasts talking about comms. Genelle is a regular newspaper and headlines reviewer on Sky News and BBC Radio London.
Other prominent roles include Head of Digital Strategy for an International NGO, Channel Manager and Executive Producer of a Freeview TV Channel, then Director of Communications for a boutique training agency. Genelle was Deputy Chair of Women in Journalism until early 2024.
After transitioning to her independent communications business Genelle delivered training focused on cutting-edge media, presentation and DEI comms for various companies and sectors including London Stock Exchange Group, Newsworks, Texthelp, Peak (AI), Future Dreams House, Women in Journalism. She also delivered Keynote speeches on communication for organisations including IAG GBS, The Cabinet Office, Esure, N Brown, Girls Day School Trust, Talk Talk and more. Genelle continues to be a sought-after speaker, panellist and panel facilitator.
Genelle is also an ambassador for the charity SANDS, and is a keen golfer who writes for Golf Monthly, GBQ and the R&A. Her book, Communicate for Change: Creating Justice in a World of Bias was published in the autumn of 2021.
