| 12:10 to 12:30 |
Beyond the Brave Face: Redefining Strength, Stress, and Survival in High-Pressure Roles
The illusion of the "brave face" has created the problem: the "stoic trap" and the gendered stress gap. Sean offers a solution through
tactical decompression built on the 3 P's: Protocol, not Permission, and Peer-to-Peer Accountability. You'll learn to redefine modern strength,
model vulnerability as a leader, recognise micro-decompression triggers, and shift from silent survival to collective resilience by changing how
we talk about pressure in high-stakes environments.
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Sean Liddell, Mindful Training
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| 12:30 to 12:50 |
Blind Man with a Vision
Since going blind at age 30, Dave has spent his life challenging perceptions of disability and proving that barriers are often created by attitudes
rather than ability. Through humour, honesty and powerful personal experiences, he explores unconscious bias, the importance of genuine inclusion,
and why creating opportunities for everyone benefits individuals, organisations and society as a whole. This inspiring, thought-provoking session
will challenge assumptions and leave delegates with practical insights into building more inclusive workplaces and communities.
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Dave Kelly, Daisy Inclusive UK
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| 12:50 to 13:10 |
Future-Fit Leadership: What AI Can't Replace
Artificial Intelligence is changing the world of work at a pace few could have imagined. For law firms and professional service organisations built on expertise, knowledge and judgement, this raises an important question: what will distinguish exceptional leaders when information and technical knowledge become increasingly accessible to everyone?
In this thought-provoking session, Graham explores the leadership capabilities that will matter most in an AI-enabled world. Drawing on his work with executive teams across global organisations, Graham will challenge traditional assumptions about leadership and reveal why clarity, judgement, trust, adaptability and human connection are becoming the new sources of competitive advantage. This is not a session about technology. It is a session about leading people, building confidence and creating high-performing cultures in an era of unprecedented change. The session is full of practical tips, hints and ideas that can be used straight away.
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Martin Peterson, The Let Go Lab |