What was the Conference purpose?
“To promote and accelerate the impact of women’s leadership as a positive force for change”
To provide a forum, where dynamic, trail-blazing women leaders can share their experiences and learnings to help overcome the challenges of our times within the communities in which we operate.
What were the benefits of attending?
Enhance your role as a leader
Bring current themes in women’s leadership to the forefront of your organisation
Further develop your leadership skills and advance your business acumen
Succeed as a strong role model for other women
Meet like-minded leaders from different sectors
Grow your network and make valuable contacts
Who attended?
Leaders and Aspiring Leaders
Company Directors and Partners
Key Department Heads
Business Owners
Senior Leads in HR and Talent Management
Diversity and Inclusion Specialists
Professors and Subject Experts
What were some of the objectives?
Develop skills to lead during challenging times
Learn how to overcome obstacles in career and life
Build deep inner confidence, strength and resilience
Practice assertive, positive leadership as a force for good
Increase networks with like-minded women
Keynote Speaker
Oonagh McPhillips
Secretary General for the Department of Justice for the Republic of Ireland.
Appointed in 2020, Oonagh is the first woman to hold this position. She is also a Member of Eisenhower Fellowships Global Network Council and a former member of the Legal Aid Board and Public Appointments Service Board, and the Civil Rights Committee, IACP.
Conference Organisers
Dr. Susan Baragwanath (Co-Chair)
Susan Baragwanath is an authority in Women’s Leadership. She has had extensive international experience in education and criminal justice and has mentored dozens of women from all walks of life. She has recently organized two international strategic programs for Women’s Leadership in London, chaired international search committees for outstanding women leaders, and is a Distinguished Eisenhower Fellow. In 2005, she received the highest academic award in the Humanities, Doctor of Letters, for education reform of school age mothers in New Zealand.
Cassandre Burgess (Co-Chair)
Cassandre Burgess is Head of Operations and Finance of MyPhy, She is also a public speaking coach and workshop facilitator. She regularly teaches classes including Project Management and Leadership for Bachelor and Master’s students. Originally from South Africa, she has extensive experience in the mining industry and in finance, having worked with key players in both sectors. With a passion for developing leadership in young people and empowering them to reach their potential, Cassandre is active in multiple associations and community groups in the Geneva region.
