Proximity Bias - Being Visible When Working Remotely

Jenny Garrett OBE is a globally recognised authority on leadership, talent, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), with two decades of experience guiding organisations through complex transformation. Her journey from humble beginnings to a celebrated leader demonstrates how tenacity and hard work can surpass expectations.Her award-winning consultancy, Jenny Garrett Global, delivers highly impactful solutions for clients worldwide. Jenny's clear social mission is to support underrepresented staff in breaking through the glass ceiling and creating inclusive workplaces. She has taken thousands through her talent programme, with over 35% consistently achieving promotion.Jenny is the author of "Equality vs Equity"and "Rocking Your Role"], and co-hosts the "AI For Equity" podcast. Her work is built on Inclusive Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Humanising AI Adoption. An unparalleled expert in coaching, leadership, and training, Jenny advises senior executives to drive tangible results and foster equitable cultures.Awarded an OBE in 2021 for services to Entrepreneurship and Women in Business ], Jenny is also a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Entrepreneurs and a 'Companion' of the Institute of Leadership and Management. Her prestigious client list includes MasterCard, Lloyds Bank, and the NHS. Jenny also advocates for inclusive policies and created the first UK directory connecting ethnically diverse coaches with corporates.

Jenny Garrett OBE

It is not easy in today&#x27;s world to be a front-of-mind employee. The recent trend of the office being a remote working space means that employees spend a majority of their time in front of their computer screens and in their homes. Proximity Bias is the name for the case where not being visible to your employer or co-workers may contribute to a lack of opportunity in your life.Now, more than ever it has become crucial to create strong relationships with your colleagues and develop an awareness of how they think.So how can solve this problem and stay visible when working remotely?Our panel of executive coaches, who are all included in the diverse executive coach directory, will share their expertise and tried-and-true methods for staying visible when working remotely, enabling you to maintain an accessible presence to your leaders and team, and remain in the forefront of their minds regardless of where you&#x27;re working from. **Tickets are free but we&#x27;d be delighted if you would like to make a donation to <a href="http://rockingurteens.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rocking Ur Teens CiC</a>, a social enterprise that inspires teens and increases their aspirations.**<h3>Your Host for this event is: </h3><h2>Jenny Garrett - Leadership Development Consultant</h2>

Jenny Garrett is a Leadership Development Consultant, specialising in executive coaching, facilitation and research in the area of leadership and change.She is an experienced facilitator of programmes for Managers, Directors and CEOs from a variety of organisations, including the private and public sectors.Prior to this, she held senior Marketing Roles for organisations such as Ashridge Business School, Hamptons International and Schroder Leasing.Jenny’s specialist areas include:<ul><li>Diversity – ‘no longer counting people, but making people count’, exploring and appreciating differences, cultures and beliefs to provide the best organisational solutions. </li><li>Leadership Coaching – providing the challenge and support that can be missing for executives at the most senior levels of an organisation to keep them on track.</li><li>Team Performance – through team coaching, enabling improved lines of communication, increased self-awareness and an understanding of others' perceptions.</li></ul>Jenny has a Masters Degree MA (Management Learning &amp; Leadership) Lancaster University. BA Honours Business, University of Westminster and Coaching Qualifications with Ashridge Business School and Lancaster University. She has the highest honorary award of ‘ Companion’ from the Institute of Leadership and Management.Jenny’s latest practical and empowering book is <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Equality-Equity-Tackling-Issues-Workplace/dp/1803826762?qid=1664911244&amp;refinements=p_27:Jenny+Garrett&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-3&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=rocyourol-21&amp;linkId=e5e75c01fbb2e060cde3c94473c3875f&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Equality vs Equity, tackling issues of Race in the workplace</a><h3>Your Speakers for this event are: </h3><h2>Martha Cuffy – Career, Executive &amp; Leadership Coach</h2>

Martha Cuffy (BA, MA, MBA) is a leadership coach, yoga psychologist and certified TRE Provider . Integrating 25 years of personal practice and training to support clients holistically. She works out of London and the Caribbean offering both online and in person programmes.17+ years as a multi-lingual leadership coach, facilitator and wellness architect. 10+ years of senior management and consulting experience in software marketing, ethical investments and assessments and Deloitte Corporate Finance. My experience as a yoga psychologist and somatic practitioner allow clients to access untapped realms of whole body intelligence, shift communication dynamics and neutralise stress patterns to open up new dimensions for any business or personal challenge. I work with leaders of different cultures of origin to gain board positions in the UK.<h2>Sasi Panchal – Executive &amp; Leadership Coach</h2>

Prior to setting up and launching her Coaching and Consultancy Company, she worked for 20+ years in the pharmaceutical industry and led diverse global teams to successfully deliver R&amp;D change projects.It was during the delivery of a major change programme that Sasi experienced coaching and the transformational impact it has not only on her own leadership performance but also on her teams’ performance. She was hooked and so the journey as a coach began and continues as she extended her coaching capabilities in pursuit of serving and supporting her clients reach their true potential. Over the last decade, Sasi has specialised in coaching individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds on corporate leadership development programmes with the aim of accelerating and progressing individuals from diverse backgrounds through the talent pipeline.As a licensed Practitioner in Psychological Safety, she coaches and mentors individuals and organisations to build trust, increase engagement and performance by engaging diverse perspectives and creating inclusive solutions.Sasi holds an M.A. (DIST) in Leadership from Henley Business School and won the coveted Henley School Prize in 2018. As a Visiting Lecturer, she teaches Coaching and Mentoring Skills to leaders and supervises MA students. She also facilitate action learning, which supports leaders to reflect on their leadership practise and develop solutions to complex and ambiguous organisational challenges.She is the co-author of a peer-reviewed research paper in The Coaching Psychologist culminating in a novel behavioural coaching model (GROWS Model, Panchal &amp; Riddell, 2020).<h2>Carol Stewart - Career, Executive, Ledership &amp; Performance Coach</h2>

Carol Stewart is an Executive, Career and Leadership Coach, founder of Abounding Solutions and author of Quietly Visible: Leading with Influence and Impact as an Introverted Woman (listed as one of the 10 best self-development books written by women to read during lockdown by BEYOUROWN). With over 25 years coaching and leadership experience, Carol coaches leaders to lead with confidence, influence, and impact. She specialises in introverted women who are senior leaders. She also provides workshops, webinars, training and talks on career development, personal development, and leadership development.As well as improving their leadership effectiveness and managing change, Carol’s clients have secured positions such as Chief Operating Officer; Head of Learning and Organisational Development; Director; leadership roles in other organisations; promotions; career change; overcome stress; developed resilience; challenged their assumptions, beliefs, and biases; increased self-confidence; overcome imposter syndrome; achieved peak performance; become confident at public speaking; and much more.She has provided coaching, training and talks to organisations such as the GLA (Greater London Authority), Nat West Group, Barclays, Asurion, Department of Health and Social Security, NHS England, NHS London, Westminster City Council, Crown Prosecution Service, Metropolitan Police Service, London Borough of Croydon, London Borough of Waltham Forest, London Borough of Lambeth, Warner Music Group, Inclusive Boards, Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales, the Mental Health Foundation; National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, Bloomberg and more, as well as private clients.Carol was named one of Britain’s Top 50 Business Advisers in 2015 by Enterprise Nation; a LinkedIn Top Voice UK in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, and in 2022 named a LinkedIn Top Voice for gender equity; a We Are The City Rising Star Champion in 2018 for her work helping women to develop as leaders; and listed as one of Britain’s inspirational Christian women making major impact by Keep the Faith Magazine in 2019.Prior to starting her business, Carol worked for the Ministry of Justice. Starting in one of the most junior roles, she progressed to a senior role with responsibility for the operation of a group of magistrates’ courts where she was also a member of the Local Criminal Justice Board for 4 London boroughs.She is a semi regular columnist for the Sheffield Telegraph and has also written for several other publications including The HR Director magazine, US sites CNBC and The Muse. She has been the featured expert in The Telegraph, Woman and Home magazine, Good Housekeeping magazine and other publications. Her work has led to appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio London, BBC Radio Sheffield, London Live TV, as well as being a guest on various podcasts and other media outlets. She also hosts the Quietly Visible Podcast for introverted women leaders who want to thrive in leadership and in life.Carol is a member of a British Standards Institute (BSI) steering group which is developing practical guidance for implementing a diversity, equality and inclusion framework for organisations of any size. She is an advisory board member for First Light Trust, and a Member of the Arbour Academy Trust. She also gives her time to causes that support the next generation, and gender and racial equality.

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