Generations at a Crossroads: Debunking Myths, Bridging Divides

Adele Stickland, MSc, is an organisational psychologist and an ICF-accredited leadership coach dedicated to enhancing internal communication within dynamic corporate environments. Specialising in coaching leaders to cultivate their communication, motivation, and emotional intelligence, Adele equips them to transition effectively from technical specialists to influential generalists.

Her focus is on instilling essential social and collaborative skills like persuasion and motivating others, which are crucial as cultural and economic shifts accelerate. In recent years, Adele has recognised the growing need for robust internal communication strategies that utilise coaching skills to boost team morale and engagement.

Her coaching methods are designed to impart lasting insights, significantly enhancing both personal and professional capabilities of leaders. This results in sustained motivation and improved team engagement, driving higher productivity and profitability across various sectors.

 Inclusive Allyship

Adrian is an executive leader of a Multi Academy Trust, Executive Coach, keynote speaker and trainer. As a former Head Teacher, he knows first hand the pressures and challenges facing people in leadership positions, both in and outside of the education sector. In May 2022 Adrian was invited to the House of Lords to be awarded the Ambassador for Character by the Jubilee Centre for Character & Virtues.

Adrian is a champion for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and has gained a reputation for the heartfelt, relatable talks and workshops he delivers on this subject. His speaking packs a punch and Adrian is frequently on radio, podcasts and webinars challenging his audiences to think deeply about the roles they play. He is particularly passionate about increasing the number of people from the protected characteristics, in leadership positions, and supporting the ‘usualisation’ of their presence in such positions.

Who are you when you give up your dreams? Life beyond the newsroom.

Emma Rushton is an award winning former journalist having worked for a number of radio stations for the BBC and commercial radio. Emma has reported on major news events including being at the scene of a terrorist attack whilst on holiday in Berlin, the pandemic, War in Ukraine and Cost of Living Crisis. She has interviewed several notable names including politicians and celebrities and one of her biggest achievements was travelling to Syrian refugee camps in Lebanon to create a documentary with a charity providing schooling for displaced children.

It was her time working with these charitable organisations which prompted her to set up her own PR and Social Media company when Journalism became too overwhelming. Roseleigh Media specialises in charity PR and she now works with several charities across the country. Having grown up in Wolverhampton and moving away at the age of 18, Emma moved back to the city in 2023 and lives with her parents. She enjoys travelling, loves to cook and is a huge animal lover.

Keeping People Well – a prevention vs cure approach

Kiranjit is a highly acclaimed and qualified psychotherapist and coach with over 10+ years experience in the mental health field. Her endearing commitment to helping others has led to working for a number of well established organisations within the private, public and third sector.

Having worked collaboratively with individuals from different backgrounds, ages, social class and experience in leadership and management roles, Kiranjit understands the difficulties that people and organisations regularly experience. It has never been more important to challenge the stigma that is often associated with mental health and break down the barriers that prevent individuals from seeking the right support.

With many individuals not being able to access private therapy and long NHS waiting lists, Kiranjit founded Keeping People Well CIC – an organisation that delivers talking therapies and wellbeing services that include exercise and diet. The service is for young people, adults and workplaces who want to prioritise wellbeing in order to stay well with a focus on prevention vs cure.

Kiranjit will be delivering a talk entitled Keeping People Well – a prevention vs cure approach where she will be exploring and sharing methods along with lived experiences to help others navigate the current turbulent mental health crisis we are in.

Create a life you love, despite your bank balance

Leah, Money Mindset Coach, was born and raised in the Black Country and still lives in the region with her husband and two children.

Following an incredible 18-year career in Accountancy she shifted gears in 2021 after discovering the life of an entrepreneur came riddled with blockages around Self Belief. Upon embarking on her journey into self-development to release the blockages, she found that she had a natural affinity for seeing things in life differently and completely shifted her outlook on life and most importantly herself.

Leah has been described as a non-jargon, non-judgmental, easy-going coach, mentor and friend by those who know and work with her, going with the flow and making you feel at ease while you navigate your journey through life. Leah will be delivering a talk entitled Create a life you love, despite your bank balance, exploring how you can choose to create a life you love every single day, understand that how you show up and what you think has an immense impact on your Self-Belief.

Understanding Toxic Relationships – What are they?

Louise Anne is a Female Empowerment Coach, specialising in overcoming toxic relationships and domestic abuse.
From growing up with an emotionally abusive parent, Louise’s unhealed trauma caused her to allow toxic relationships with others in her life. This resulted in her struggling with her mental health, living within the limitations others set for her.

She made a decision that this wasn’t going to be the example she set for her daughters, and went on to discover the power of healing. She learned modalities that she could teach her daughters and could bring into their day to day life. Louise now teaches what she has learnt to others who find themselves limited by past experiences, using her Abused to Empowered™️ framework.

Louise will be talking about Toxic Relationships – What are they?, an understanding of toxic relationships and the impact they have on our lives.

Refirement not Retirement

Wendy Garcarz is a Futurist, Business strategist and Author. She has more than 30 years experience working with women business owners in all sectors helping them create business strategy that achieves growth and success. Her passion is to ensure mature women who want to set up or scale their businesses become more agile and less risk averse, learning how to turn their talents into a commercial advantage.

Wendy has published 5 business books and numerous articles translating business theory into business practice and ensuring solutions to business problems are scalable, practical and very effective. She holds a master’s degree in education and professional development, a range of professional qualifications and is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management. Wendy is also an author of espionage novels and publishes the Daniel Grant ‘Secrets” series under the pseudonym of Wendy Charlton.

Mature women are vibrant, intelligent, and want to make a valuable contribution but face stereotypes that hinder them once they get to 60. Wendy will talk about reimagining the concept of retirement for those not ready for a life of slippers and afternoon TV.

What’s the Point of Poetry?

Zakariye is a poet, writer, performer and filmmaker from Birmingham. His work often explores masculinity, identity and society. A Roundhouse Poetry Slam finalist, audience winner and collective member, Zakariye has had his short poetry films broadcasted on BBC 4, BBC iPlayer, Flatpack Festival and Verve Poetry Festival. His latest film, commissioned by Apples and Snakes, saw him produce a short poetry film with Aston Villa Football Club.