You & Your Brand: Live

Join us from the start of the day for Registration & Breakfast, with time to settle in, enjoy breakfast and connect with fellow guests before the programme begins.

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.

This inspiring conversation explores entrepreneurship, ambition and what it really means to build a business or career on your own terms. Drawing on Jo’s experience of building and scaling a business as a lone parent, alongside her work coaching and mentoring female founders and those moving into portfolio careers, Jo and Sarah will talk openly about turning ideas into action, finding confidence in your direction and creating opportunities as your career evolves.

With honest insight, practical reflections and audience questions welcomed throughout, they will explore the highs and lows of building something of your own, the lessons learned along the way and how to keep moving forward when the path is not always straightforward. A warm and energising session for anyone ready to take greater ownership of what comes next in their business, career or working life.

Take a moment to recharge during our Coffee Break & Open Networking, with time to enjoy refreshments, continue conversations and make new connections with fellow guests.

An expert panel conversation chaired by Dolly Jones, Author of Leaving The Ladder Down, with Melissa Gauge, Founder of SpareMyTime, Dominie Moss, Founder of The Return Hub and Bels Tyrwhitt-Drake, Travel Business Mentor

What helps you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose? This inspiring conversation explores personal growth, meaningful connection and the choices that can help shape your next chapter with intention.

Drawing on their own experiences, Dolly and the panel will explore building confidence, recognising your strengths, creating new opportunities, expanding your network and staying open to change.

An expert panel conversation chaired by Hannah Lanel, Founder of The Fore, with Poppy Fox, Investment Manager at Quilter Cheviot, James O’Keefe, Performance Under Pressure Coach, Chris Wimshurst, Business Psychologist, Founder of Bearwolf, Ellie McKay, Co-Founder of Talent Dec , and Lara Morgan, Investor & Mentor

This thought provoking conversation explores wellbeing, resilience, performance and ambition, and what it really takes to stay grounded, make good decisions and keep moving forward when life and business become demanding.

Drawing on perspectives from psychology, breathwork, financial wellbeing, entrepreneurship, leadership and high performance, Hannah and the panel will explore managing pressure, protecting your energy, building resilience, making confident decisions and creating stronger foundations for the future.

With honest stories, practical insight and audience questions welcomed throughout, this session will look at how we can work, lead and live with greater intention, while still pursuing the ambitions and opportunities that matter to us.

Enjoy a relaxed Lunch & Open Networking, with time to refuel, connect with fellow guests and continue the conversations sparked throughout the morning.

An interactive session led by Kirsty Raper, Founder of Rebuildagram

Instagram can be an incredibly powerful marketing tool, but in 2026 the platform is more crowded than ever. We follow more people, we are constantly surrounded by content, and growing businesses are often competing for attention against bigger brands with larger teams and budgets.

In this practical and engaging session, Kirsty will show you how to harness your personal brand to raise your business’s profile on Instagram, helping you stand out, connect with the right audience and make your content work harder for your business. And no dancing or lip syncing required!

Each workshop host will repeat their session across the three time slots, giving you the flexibility to create your own programme, explore the topics that matter most and come away with practical ideas you can use.

Empower Your Financial Future

With Poppy Fox & Jo Welman, Quilter Cheviot

This interactive workshop will explore how greater financial confidence can support both your business and personal ambitions. Poppy Fox will help you consider the financial decisions you are making today, the questions worth asking and the steps that could help you build greater clarity and confidence for the future.

The aim is to leave with a clearer understanding of your financial priorities and at least one practical action to take forward.

The Marketing Surgery: Bring Your Marketing Challenge

With Fredrick Elliott, Daniel & Joseph Marketing

No slides and no formal presentation. Bring the marketing challenge that is frustrating you or holding you back and we’ll work through real questions together. From websites and SEO to social media, lead generation and paid advertising, the session is designed around the challenges in the room.

The aim is for everyone to leave with fresh thinking and at least one clear marketing action to take back to their business.

Finding Your Story

With Garry Lace, GML Writer

Many of us carry stories we’ve never quite given ourselves the space to explore. Writer and ghostwriter Garry Lace will use a series of simple prompts and exercises to help you uncover the ideas, memories and themes you may want to explore through writing.

The aim is simple: to leave with one story, memory or idea you’d like to explore further and a practical prompt to help you get started. No writing experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to begin.

What’s Working on Instagram in 2026?

With Kirsty Raper, Rebuildagram

What is actually going to cut through the noise on Instagram this autumn, and what can you leave behind? With the Instagram algorithm constantly changing, it can be difficult to know whether you should be focusing your time on Reels, carousels, Stories, going live or something else entirely.

In this practical workshop, Instagram specialist Kirsty Raper will help you get to grips with the key features and content formats to focus on right now, with plenty of practical tips and advice you can put into practice straight away.

The aim is to leave with a clearer idea of where to focus your Instagram efforts to grow your account, reach the right people and drive sales.

Financial Confidence for SMEs

With Susan Rahman, Boodl World

A practical and engaging session designed to help business owners feel more confident about their finances and the decisions that shape their future. Through a more sensory and interactive approach, Susan Rahman will encourage clearer thinking around money, planning and the choices you make within your business.

The aim is to leave feeling more informed, empowered and in control of your financial decision making, with greater confidence about the steps you want to take next.

Executive Branding: Positioning Your Story for the Next Level

With Padma Knowles, Career Success by Design

If you are considering your next career move, whether that is a promotion, a step up or a strategic pivot, how you position your experience can make all the difference.

In this practical session, Padma Knowles will introduce a proven three part framework of Profile, Positioning and Presence, helping you translate your experience into a compelling professional story that gets you noticed for the right opportunities.

The aim is to leave with one clear action you can take immediately to strengthen your positioning and move towards your next opportunity with greater confidence.

Sarah Austin, CEO & Founder at Really Helpful Club

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.