Designed to help women step into their personal and professional presence with clarity and assurance, the event explores how to authentically tell your story, build a visible brand, and lead with confidence

Hosted by Business Growth West Midlands, in partnership with Solihull Chamber of Commerce, Solihull MBC, and Birmingham City Council, this event will create a platform for female innovators and business leaders to exchange ideas, collaborate on future opportunities, and inspire the next generation of female leaders.

Agenda

9:30 AM – Arrival & Informal Networking

• Tea, coffee & light refreshments available

• A relaxed space to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and business support professionals

10:10 AM – Panel Session: Personal Branding & Confidence

• Building and maintaining a personal brand

• Growing visibility with authenticity

• Overcoming fear and imposter syndrome

• The link between confidence and business growth

11:30 AM – Confidence in Action: Group Reflection & Mini Workshop/ Collaboration with audience

• Small group discussions on personal strengths and goals

• Share takeaways from the panel

• “How do you want to be seen?” and “What’s your next bold step?”

12:15 PM – Final Networking

• Meet the panellists

• Connect with other attendees

• Share your story and build your network

• Event closes at 12:30 PM

Guest speakers

Kate Hollingsworth

Kate Hollingsworth is a professional photographer with over 13 years of experience specialising in bespoke personal branding imagery. She works primarily with female entrepreneurs and professionals, helping them to tell their unique stories with confidence and clarity through powerful, high-quality visual content.

Sandra Garlick MBE

Sandra Garlick MBE is a Speaker Mentor, Visibility Strategist, and the founder of Woman Who, empowering women in business to step into the spotlight with confidence. With over 25 years of experience in business and public speaking.