Inspiring Women

Inspiring Women for Staff

Lunch and Learn event

Women in leadership series: Managing Yourself

Inspiring Women's final session of our 3-part exploration of women in leadership – sharing practical, actionable skills for leading others with confidence.

Date: Wednesday 22nd April 12.30pm - 1.30 pm.

Location: Zeeman Building, MS.01

Register here:

Inspiring Women Event: Lunch and Learn – Women in Leadership: Managing Yourself

Join us for an empowering panel discussion designed to support women at every stage of their leadership journey. This Inspiring Women at Warwick session will explore what it truly means to manage yourself effectively while leading others with confidence, clarity, and balance. Our speakers will dive into practical, relatable topics including:

• Managing yourself - in fast‑paced and demanding environments
• Building confidence - in your voice, decisions and leadership style
• Developing your skills -with guidance on next steps through learning courses on communication and presentation skills
• Achieving work–life balance - in a way that feels sustainable
• Support for working mothers and carers - and navigating the challenges of combining leadership with caregiving responsibilities

This session will offer inspiration, tools, and real‑world insights to help you thrive—both professionally and personally.

Our fantastic panel include:

Rhiannon Martyn (Head of Doctoral College), Rebecca Kilcullen (Head of Alumni and Supporter Engagement) and Nav Aujla (Sales and Portfolio Development Manager).

Please complete the form above to register for this event and we'll send the link to join nearer the time. The event will be introduced by one of our Inspiring Women team, and will be a great opportunity to meet, connect, learn, and be inspired by University of Warwick female staff.

IMPORTANT: Please look out for future events which will be advertised on this webpage.

Alternatively, you may wish to join our MS Teams Group for Staff only. Please Register here for MS Teams Group.

Meet the Team

We are delighted to welcome you. Here is the Inspiring Women at Warwick events organising team:

Shera Payne - Warwick Accommodation
Amanda Bishop - School of Engineering
Annie Davey - Information & Digital Group
Ali Collins - Student Opportunity
Georgina Lewis - Warwick Manufacturing Group
Simran Panesar - Alumni and Development
Becky Harris - Warwick Business School
Sarah Bennett - Student Opportunity

We look forward to meeting you at the next event, and always welcome feedback on what further opportunities you would like to see.

Please spread the word about these events which are open to all colleagues regardless of gender.

You can get in contact with us at: StaffInspiringWomen@warwick.ac.uk

Founder Anne Wilson retires from the University

Anne founded IWW over 10 years ago when she saw a need to have a women's network group that encouraged the career development of female staff at the University of Warwick. Anne retired in July 2024, and is now a freelance trainer - mostly women's development and career coaching. You can read her blog: https://thecareercatalyst.co.uk/

Gender Equality Awards Success

The Inspiring Women Staff Group was recognised in the Social Inclusion Excellence in Gender Equality Awards 2023 for its "...contribution to the enhancement of gender equality and a commitment to building more inclusive environments and experiences through everyday behaviours at the University of Warwick."