How to harness your profile for career success with Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE

The event will open with a welcome from Aubrey Lomas, Group Corporate Technology CIO and NEHS Head of Technology and Data at Nomura.

We will then hear an inspiring keynote from Dr Vanessa Vallely OBE on “The Power of Profile”—a powerful exploration of visibility, influence, and personal brand in the tech industry.

We’ll close the event with an inspirational panel featuring senior leaders from Nomura, followed by an opportunity to connect, share insights, and grow your network.

The Power of Profile

Personal profile can be one of the most powerful elements in your business armoury, but you have to know what tools and techniques will help you build it and protect it in order to drive success. Culturally, many people are brought up not to “toot your own horn” or shout about your successes, but in today’s world if you don’t stand out, you’re likely to watch those with profile pass you by on their way to the top.

Throughout this interactive and practical session, Vanessa will share stories from her career about how she started in Banking in the City at 16, worked for nine different banks and rose to the C-suite. Vanessa will provide the top tips she’s picked up in corporates, as an entrepreneur and as a network leader and encourage your audience to become comfortable with raising their profile. This session works for both women and men at all levels of the organisation.

Keynote includes:

• How to stop feeling like an imposter - What is imposter syndrome, how it surfaces and how to keep it in check.
• How to focus on your personal brand and exhibit leadership behaviours to your peers.
• The importance of networking and building relationships for the future and why you must create your own people plan.
• Networking - Why networking is important and how to build authentic relationships.
• Speed networking and aha moments – A chance to break the ice and form relationships amongst guests.
• Optimising your digital footprint - what is your story online?
• Coach, Mentor, Sponsor – Who can help you drive your career and how to build your career army of advocates.
• The importance of giving back - Engaging in extracurricular activities to help others, enhance your skills and grow your network.

Vanessa will provide guidance on a wide array of profile-raising opportunities that are easy to implement straight away. Through this talk Vanessa helps individuals to take the next steps towards raising their profile and attracting opportunities to progress in their careers and help others too.

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