Rise and Lead Women

Leadership, Focus, Agility — Key to Lasting DEI Impact Thank you, Dawn Osbourne, for sharing your insights and for being part of the Rise&Lead Women UK Summit! Your takeaways—strong leadership sponsorship, clear priorities, and agility—are essential for driving real change. We appreciate you sharing your invaluable expertise and wealth of expertise with us, and we remain committed to driving meaningful, lasting change in DEI. #RLSummitUK #DEI #Leadership #DrivingChange

"Less talk, more action!" A powerful takeaway from Samira Rafaela at the Rise & Lead Women UK Summit! Thank you, Samira, for your invaluable insights and for championing the inclusion of women’s health as a key part of workplace equity. Real change happens when we take action- let’s keep pushing forward! #RLSummitUK #InclusiveWorkplaces #WomensHealth #LessTalkMoreAction

Small Steps, Big Impact In this powerful reflection, Emma OToole reminds us that: ?? Change starts locally. No matter what’s happening on the world stage, we can all make the right choices in our own spaces. ?? Consistency is key. Small steps, taken together, create lasting impact. ?? Be relentless. Keep pushing, keep speaking up, keep going! Progress doesn’t happen overnight, but every action moves us forward. What’s your next step? #RLSummitUK #DEI #Leadership #KeepGoing #BeTheChange

We agree with Anam Asif on this. “When companies invest in ERGs, the invest in their people, their culture and ultimately their success.. #rlsummitUK

Closing Panel: Taking a Stand for Inclusion As we wrapped up the Rise & Lead Women UK Summit, our incredible panelists left us with powerful calls to action: ?? Keep DEI on the table- hold leadership accountable and continue investing in yourself. (Paulina Wuczke) ? Reframe the conversation around fairness. DEI is about ensuring the best candidates are hired and treated equitably. (Lionel Paolella) ?? Embrace failure. Women need opportunities to take risks and grow. (Leeni Harno & Ebere Akadiri) ?? Support structural change. Incentivize men to take parental leave and make hiring processes fairer. (Simona Gambarini) ?? Listen and lead by example. Actions speak louder than words- walk the walk. (Emma OToole) ?? Be an active ally. Challenge yourself: how can you support those different from you? Stay curious, be brave, and take action. (Tracey Pilon) True inclusion requires continuous learning, bold action, and collective commitment. Let’s keep pushing forward! #RLSummitUK #Inclusion #DEI #Leadership #BeTheChange

Echoing our founder Ebere Akadiri's heartfelt gratitude to the incredible volunteers and coordinators who brought the inaugural Rise and Lead Women UK Summit to life! Your dedication, passion, and hard work made this event a true success. You are an inspiring group of people, and we look forward to following your journeys and celebrating all that you continue to achieve. We hope to see many of you again at our Summit in The Hague this September! #RLSummitUK #Gratitude #StrongerTogether #RiseAndLeadWomen

Hear from our wonderful panelist, Simona Gambarini, as she shares her key takeaways from the first-ever Rise&Lead Women UK Summit! ?? Start by educating yourself. Deepening your understanding of key issues equips you with the knowledge and confidence to use your voice effectively. ?? Break the stigma- share your story. Talking openly helps normalize the conversation, revealing shared experiences and empowering collective action. Change starts with learning and grows through conversation. How will you use your voice? #RLSummitUK #DEI #KnowledgeIsPower #SpeakUp #StrongerTogether #WomenInLeadership

Small Actions, Big Impact: Keeping DEI Momentum Alive As we navigate a time of uncertainty around DEI in organizations, Leeni Harno reminds us that meaningful change doesn’t just happen from the top down- it starts with us. ? Take action- at work, in your community, in politics. ? Advocate where you can- change happens in everyday moments. ? Keep pushing- because we’re not yet in a place where individual action isn’t needed. Every conversation, decision, and step forward matters. Where will you take action next? #RLSummitUK #DEI #EveryActionCounts #KeepTheMomentum

From Insight to Action: Embedding DEI for Lasting Change After a day of powerful discussions at #RLSummitUK, our founder Ebere Akadiri leaves us with a challenge: What will you do with everything you’ve heard today? DEI can’t just be an initiative, it must be woven into your organization’s culture, shaping how you hire, promote, and support employees. ? Make workplaces truly inclusive for women ? Consider women’s health in workplace policies ? Turn DEI from a checkbox into a lasting commitment The conversation doesn’t end here. What’s your next step? #RLSummitUK #DEI #InclusiveLeadership #CultureChange #RiseAndLeadWomen

The Power of ERGs: Driving DEI Through Challenging Times Another insightful panel discussion at our UK Summit! Even in economic uncertainty, DEI momentum must continue, and ERGs are the key. In this inspiring panel, speakers shared how conviction, collaboration, and persistence can turn small actions into lasting impact. ?? Be bold. Don’t let self-doubt hold you back- make your convictions a reality. (Virginie VAST) ? Every effort counts. Time pressures exist, but even small actions contribute to big change. (Dawn Osbourne) ?? Use your voice. ERGs are champions of change- hold your company accountable and push for progress. (Emma OToole) ?? Foster belonging. A strong sense of belonging helps employees grow and thrive, and ERGs play a crucial role in that. (Laurence Mariello) ERGs aren’t just support groups, they’re drivers of transformation. Keep speaking up. Keep pushing forward. Change happens when we make it happen. #RLSummitUK #DEI #ERGLeadership #InclusiveWorkplaces #DrivingChange