You & Your Brand

Thursday, 12th March 2026

Roehampton Club, London

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Unlocking Your Future!

Every year, Really Helpful Club proudly hosts You & Your Brand – Unlocking Your Future, an empowering event created to support our thriving business and member community. Since the launch of our Back to Business programme, we have helped thousands of individuals rediscover their confidence, rethink their direction, and take meaningful steps forward in business, career and life.

This year’s conference, You & Your Brand – Unlocking Your Future, is designed to inspire, equip and energise you for whatever comes next. Through a powerful mix of honest conversations, practical workshops, expert insight and meaningful networking, the day will explore what it really takes to build your brand, back yourself, grow your confidence and shape a future that feels ambitious, purposeful and true to you.

Bringing together our business and member community with an exceptional line up of founders, thought leaders and industry experts, this event offers the opportunity to hear real stories, gain fresh perspective and learn practical strategies you can put into action. From building a business on your own terms and turning self doubt into strength, to developing your skills, increasing your visibility and making valuable new connections, every part of the day is designed to help you move forward with clarity and momentum.

Whether you are looking to grow a business, return to work after a break, pivot in a new direction, strengthen your personal brand, or take the next step in your career, this event has something for everyone. It is a chance to connect with like minded people, learn from generous and inspiring speakers, and leave feeling better equipped to take your next bold step.

Join us on Thursday, 12th March 2026 for a transformative day that will help you unlock your future, embrace your potential, and step confidently into your next chapter.

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WHY ATTEND

Our You & Your Brand Conference 2026 is designed to help you build confidence, unlock fresh ideas, and take your next step with greater clarity and purpose. Through a powerful mix of honest conversations, inspiring stories, interactive workshops, and expert led sessions, this energising event will bring together founders, professionals, returners, and aspiring entrepreneurs for a day of insight, connection and momentum.

Whether you are building something new, returning to work, growing in confidence, or rethinking what comes next, this event is packed with opportunities to:

  • Build or grow a business in a way that feels ambitious, sustainable and true to you
  • Strengthen your personal brand and show up with greater visibility and confidence
  • Return to work with fresh perspective, practical support and renewed self belief
  • Move from self doubt to bold action by learning how to harness your strengths
  • Develop new skills and gain practical tools to support your next chapter
  • Explore a new direction in business, career or life
  • Grow your network and connect with like minded people, experts and brands
  • Leave feeling inspired with new ideas, meaningful connections and real momentum

Our Speakers

Dominie Moss

Founder - The Return Hub

Dominie Moss is the Founder of The Return Hub, a pioneering executive search firm specialising in financial services. With 22 years of industry experience, including 17 in executive search, Dominie helps professionals re-enter mid-senior roles after career breaks, career changes, or transitions back to positions matching their full potential.

Emma Sayle

Founder & CEO - Killing Kittens

Emma Sayle is an entrepreneur and disruptor best known as the founder of Killing Kittens, the global female empowerment brand and sex-positive social network. She champions women’s confidence, autonomy and liberation, on their terms. Alongside her business, Emma leads the Sisterhood, an all-female team raising over £1 million for charity through extreme endurance challenges, all while balancing life as a mum, speaker and changemaker.

Esther Stanhope

Founder - The Impact Guru

Esther Stanhope is a sought-after TEDx and keynote speaker, award-winning author and personal impact expert. Known to corporate clients as “The Impact Guru”, she helps leaders communicate with confidence, credibility and presence when it matters most. With a background in broadcasting and more than 30 years of experience, including 10 years at the BBC, Esther has worked with global organisations including Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Allianz, the British Army, and the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. She is the author of Goodbye Glossophobia and Visibly Brilliant.

Gillian Ridley Whittle

Founder & CEO - Peachaus

Gillian Ridley Whittle is a visionary leader, creative entrepreneur and advocate for women’s health. After decades in global retail, with senior leadership roles at Marks & Spencer, Topshop, Target and Myer Australia, she stepped away from the corporate world to found Peachaus. Originally launched as a purpose-led underwear and lifestyle brand, Peachaus evolved through Gillian’s experience of fitting hundreds of women and uncovering the widespread impact of badly fitting bras on comfort, confidence and wellbeing. She now leads the business as a bra fitting and women’s wellness service, combining education, service and human connection to address a problem that affects millions of women.

Hannah Lanel

Founder - The Fore

Hannah Lanel is the founder of The Fore, an award-winning integrated wellness platform redefining how modern health is delivered. A qualified nutritionist and behavioural change expert, she is known for blending scientific rigour with a direct, human approach that makes wellbeing feel intelligent, personal and practical. Hannah launched The Fore in 2019 with a clear belief that health support should fit seamlessly into real life, and has since been recognised by Forbes as one of the Top Ten Women in Wellness, with features in Vogue, GQ, Tatler and the Financial Times HTSI. Alongside her work with The Fore, she is also a sought-after speaker, chef and mentor

Jo-Ann Welman

Financial Planner - Quilter Cheviot

Jo-Ann Welman is a wealth manager with a strong background in law and financial planning, and a genuine passion for helping individuals secure their financial futures. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, alongside advanced and postgraduate qualifications in financial planning, and has developed expertise across pensions, taxation, estate planning and investments. Jo-Ann is known for her personalised, client-centred approach, working closely with individuals to understand their goals and create tailored financial plans built on clear communication, trust and ongoing review. Outside work, she enjoys time with horses, watching rugby and tennis, and being outdoors in nature.

Joy Foster

Founder & CEO - TechPixies

Joy Foster is the founder and CEO of TechPixies, a multi-award-winning social enterprise that helps women in midlife upskill in social media. Through CPD-accredited courses, life coaching and Neurocoaching™, she empowers women to build confidence, re-enter the workforce, change careers, or launch their own businesses—paving the way for financial freedom. Her work has transformed thousands of lives and created a growing, supportive community of women nationwide.

Julianne Miles MBE

Co-Founder - Career Returners

Julianne Miles MBE is a Chartered Psychologist, social entrepreneur and co-founder of Career Returners, the social impact organisation she launched in 2014 to make career breaks a valued part of a lifetime career. Now Executive Chair, after 11 years as CEO, she has helped shape solutions that have supported more than 4,000 professionals back into skilled roles after career breaks of up to 30 years, while building a global community of over 10,000 returners. Awarded an MBE for Services to Business and Equality in 2019, Julianne is a recognised voice on returner inclusion, career break bias and returning to work. She is also the author of Return Journey, published in 2025, and brings a rare combination of psychological expertise, commercial insight and lived experience to her work.

Lucy Standing

Co-Founder - Brave Starts CIC

Lucy Standing co-founded Brave Starts CIC, a nonprofit guiding midlife professionals towards their next career steps. A Chartered Psychologist, Lucy has advised UK Parliament, the OECD, and appeared in the FT, Times, and BBC. Formerly Vice Chair of the Association for Business Psychology, she brings experience from strategy consulting and investment banking.

Poppy Fox

Investment Manager - Quilter Cheviot

Poppy Fox is an Investment Manager at Quilter Cheviot, where she champions women in finance and investment. With a degree in Politics and Sociology from Durham, Poppy began her career at Brooks Macdonald before joining Quilter Cheviot in 2020. She supports women through life transitions like bereavement and divorce and has been nominated for Investment Week’s Women in Investment Awards.

Sam Cooper-Gray

Founder - The Wisdom Studio

Sam Cooper-Gray is a strategist, storyteller, podcaster and advocate for female-led business. As founder of The Wisdom Studio, she helps purpose-driven SMEs grow with clarity, impact and intention, drawing on more than 25 years’ experience in global finance, including her role as HSBC’s Global Head of SME Strategy. Sam led the launch of HSBC’s $1 billion Female Entrepreneur Debt Fund and the UK’s £250 million Women’s Business Growth Initiative. She also chairs The Gender Index and leads the Conditions to Scale workstream for the UK Government’s Invest in Women Taskforce.

Sarah Austin

Founder - Really Helpful Club

Sarah Austin is the Founder and CEO of Really Helpful Club, a vibrant and trusted community supporting members through every stage of life. Since launching in 2014, she has grown the network to over 20,000 members, offering expert recommendations and inspiring events. She previously worked as a Senior Director and Investment Manager at Barings, and holds an MA in Classics and Modern Languages from the University of Oxford.

Susan Wallbrook

Founder - Trust Your Creative

Susan Walbrook is a coach, speaker and trusted advisor to high-performing creative leaders. With 26 years in the global fashion industry as a Senior Womenswear Designer, leading teams and designing for major high street brands, she understands first hand the pressure creative professionals face when self doubt begins to shape decision making. In 2020, Susan co-founded The Creative Space Coaching, supporting creative talent across agencies, studios and fashion houses including LVMH and YSL. Now, through Trust Your Creative, she works with leaders, founders and creatives through coaching, workshops and keynotes, combining neuroscience, behavioural coaching and lived leadership experience to help people build lasting confidence, strengthen creativity and lead with greater trust in themselves.

Agenda

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08:30 - 09:15

Registration & Breakfast

09:15 - 09:30

Welcome & Conference Opening

Sarah Austin, CEO & Founder of Really Helpful Club welcomes you with an uplifting introduction to set the tone for a day of inspiration and connection.

09:30 - 10:15

Unfiltered: Female Founders on Building, Boldness and Breakthroughs

This powerful panel brings together three female founders for an open conversation about what it takes to move from surviving to thriving. Chaired by Emma Sayle, Founder of Killing Kittens, the session features Gillian Ridley Whittle, Founder of Peachaus, and Hannah Lanel, Founder of The Fore, sharing honest reflections on building brands, making bold decisions, navigating setbacks and finding growth through the tough moments. Nothing is off the table, and with audience questions welcomed throughout, this promises to be a real, energising and insight packed conversation.

10:15 - 10:55

Building Success on Your Terms

What does it really mean to build a business or career that works for you, not the other way around? Chaired by Sarah Austin, this practical and empowering conversation with Poppy Fox and Jo Welman of Quilter Cheviot explores how to make smart decisions around growth, structure and long term planning so that success creates more freedom, flexibility and choice. Expect honest insight on building with intention, protecting what you are creating, and shaping a future that feels both ambitious and sustainable.

10:55 - 11:15

Coffee Break & Open Networking

11:15 - 12:00

Turn Imposter Syndrome Into Your Superpower

In this empowering fireside conversation, Sam Cooper-Gray, Founder of The Wisdom Studio, is joined by Susan Wallbrook, Founder of Trust Your Creative to explore how imposter syndrome can be transformed into a powerful driver of growth, courage and self belief. Together, they will challenge the limiting stories that hold so many women back and reveal how self doubt can be harnessed as fuel for confidence, creativity and bold action. Expect an uplifting, honest and energising conversation, with audience Q and A woven into the session.

12:00 - 12:45

Building Your Next Chapter: Vision, Skills and Connections

What helps you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose? This inspiring panel brings together Esther Stanhope, Founder of The Impact Guru, Julianne Miles MBE, Founder of Career Returners, Dominie Moss, Founder of The Return Hub, and Lucy Standing, Co-Founder of Brave Starts CIC to explore how upskilling, networking and a clear sense of vision can help you shape your personal and professional brand. Expect practical insight, fresh perspective and actionable ideas to help you grow your confidence, strengthen your connections and take your next step with purpose.

12:45 - 14:00

Lunch & Open Networking

14:00 - 14:15

3 Reasons to build a personal brand

14:15 - 14:45

Workshop Session 1

Choose from one of the 30-minute workshops hosted on:

“Empower Your Financial Future”
Hosted by Poppy Fox from Quilter Cheviot

“How to Build Your Brand in 3 Steps”
Hosted by Joy Foster from TechPixies

“LinkedIn with Purpose: Position Yourself for Career Success”
Hosted by Padma Knowles from Career Success by Design

“Future Ready: Building the Skills That Matter Most”
Hosted by Lucy Standing from Brave Starts CIC

“How to Be Visibly Brilliant (Not Just Technically Brilliant)“
Hosted by Esther Stanhope from The Impact Guru

14:45 - 15:15

Workshop Session 2

Choose from one of the 30-minute workshops hosted on:

“Empower Your Financial Future”
Hosted by Poppy Fox from Quilter Cheviot

“How to Build Your Brand in 3 Steps”
Hosted by Joy Foster from TechPixies

“LinkedIn with Purpose: Position Yourself for Career Success”
Hosted by Padma Knowles from Career Success by Design

“Future Ready: Building the Skills That Matter Most”
Hosted by Lucy Standing from Brave Starts CIC

“How to Be Visibly Brilliant (Not Just Technically Brilliant)“
Hosted by Esther Stanhope from The Impact Guru

15:15 - 15:45

Workshop Session 3

Choose from one of the 30-minute workshops hosted on:

“Empower Your Financial Future”
Hosted by Poppy Fox from Quilter Cheviot

“How to Build Your Brand in 3 Steps”
Hosted by Joy Foster from TechPixies

“LinkedIn with Purpose: Position Yourself for Career Success”
Hosted by Padma Knowles from Career Success by Design

“Future Ready: Building the Skills That Matter Most”
Hosted by Lucy Standing from Brave Starts CIC

“How to Be Visibly Brilliant (Not Just Technically Brilliant)“
Hosted by Esther Stanhope from The Impact Guru

15:30 - 15:45

Closing Remarks

Sarah Austin, CEO & Founder at Really Helpful Club

16:00 - 16:30

Time to Connect: Meet Our Sponsors, Exhibitors & Workshop Hosts

Take this opportunity to meet, chat and make meaningful connections with our sponsors, exhibitors and workshop hosts. Whether you are looking for inspiration, practical support, new ideas or simply great conversation, this is your chance to explore the room, ask questions and discover the brilliant businesses and experts joining us for the day.

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Our Workshop Leaders

In the afternoon, our expert-led roundtable workshops will provide actionable insights, practical advice, and invaluable knowledge to help delegates advance in their careers or businesses. These interactive sessions are designed to not only inform but also inspire and empower attendees to break through barriers, embrace new opportunities, and build the confidence needed to achieve their goals. Whether you’re looking to develop new skills, refine your business strategy, or explore new career paths, these workshops are tailored to equip you with the tools and motivation to succeed.

Career Success by Design

The Impact Guru

Our Exhibitors

Our Exhibitors on the day feature top industry leaders and supporters who are excited to meet with all our attendees and provide valuable advice and assistance. Take the opportunity to meet and connect with our industry experts, access trusted advice and discover the latest products and services on offer.

Career Success by Design

Daniel & Joseph Marketing

The Impact Guru

You & Your Brand 2025 Testimonials

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It was a pleasure to have recently partnered with Really Helpful Club, it truly is a wonderful organisation that really care about supporting and empowering its people. Sarah brings together an amazing group of people, and the room during our conference had such a special energy to it. I really enjoyed being involved, listening to such a range of talks, and chatting to lots of brilliant women.

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Poppy Fox
Sponsor - March 2025
Quilter Cheviot
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You are magnificent at what you do – bringing together energised people so they can connect and empower each other.

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Poppy Mardall
Speaker - March 2025
Poppy's Funerals
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A day that was overflowing with ‘really helpful’ shares, lessons, and opportunity. 

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Catherine Ann Reid
Speaker - March 2025
Doqit
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It was a fantastic event. I don’t think I have ever heard such a volume of fantastic speakers in succession, and your personal energy is incredible!

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Tom Wright
Guest - March 2025
Cancer Research UK
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Firstly, a HUGE thank you for the wonderful invite to the ‘You & Your Brand’ event on Wednesday. Both Sophie and I left feeling incredibly inspired by the wonderful speakers – it’s certainly one of the best events I’ve been to in a long time.

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Amy McIlwraith
Guest - March 2025
Romulus
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‘It was a great pleasure to host a panel on female entrepreneurship at The Really Helpful Club You and Your Brand Conference – great speakers and insight across the day.’ 

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Sam Cooper-Gray
Sponsor - March 2025
HSBC UK
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It was such a fabulous and inspiring event.

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Claudia Button
Guest - March 2025
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Thank you so much for the very inspiring and enjoyable event yesterday.The speakers were outstanding, the venue, with its stunning views, was great and you were absolutely brilliant. 

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Anonymous
Guest - March 2025
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Having experienced the magic that happens at the Really Helpful Club events, WSM were delighted to be asked to sponsor the You and Your Brand conference. Being able to offer financial advice to so many inspirational people and hear some stories from world class entrepreneurs made us very proud to be associated with the event. Congratulations Sarah and team for a fantastic and very motivating conference; we look forward to being involved in many more’

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Wendy Patterson
Sponsor - March 2025
WSM Partners
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The You and Your Brand Conference was outstanding! Insightful speakers, top-notch networking, and actionable takeaways. The Really Helpful Club events just keep getting better every year—I’d highly recommend attending!

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Dominie Moss
Sponsor - March 2025
The Return Hub

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