According to the World Economic Forum, gender parity is over 200 years away - what?! That's why this year's International Women's Day theme is #PressforProgress.

Gender parity won't happen overnight, but across the world, women like us are making progress by the day, and there's a growing global movement of advocacy, lobbying and support. It's a strong call-to-action. We believe that we need to speak up to be able to progress at work and in our everyday lives.

That's why we're inviting you to come together at our International Women's Day event, where we will give you the tools and techniques to more effectively speak up for yourself and for others. There will be networking at the start, followed by two, one-hour workshops led by Minoti and Anj.

Speak Up for Yourself: Emotional Self-Mastery by Anj Handa

Before you can advocate for others, you have to be able to speak up for yourself.

Anj, an experienced lobbyist and Founder of Inspiring Women Changemakers, has helped hundreds of people over the years to experience breakthroughs in the way they communicate and navigate difficult conversations in their personal and professional lives.

She will teach you about 'Control Dramas' - four types of unhelpful energy exchanges that can sabotage your interactions. You will:

• learn how to identify Control Dramas as they arise
• be given strategies for an effective, emotionally correct response
• test out what you've learnt by practising through role play

Speak Up for Others: Presenting with Personality by Minoti Parikh

Minoti knows a thing or two about presenting with personality and impact. As a former TV Presenter and Master of Ceremonies with 1500 global events under her belt, she has learnt how to dazzle audiences and would love to pass her tips on to you in this practical, interactive session on presenting.

You can apply these skills to work and in your personal life, by understanding the structure and delivery styles that will help you to get your point across with impact and personality.

She'll share her expertise, helping you to:

• understand your presentation style
• discover how to engage and win over your audience
• explore different delivery styles and techniques
• learn how to handle difficult questions

Accessibility

Inclusion is important to us and Clarion is fully accessible. It is walking distance from Leeds rail station and bus services and there is ample street and NCP parking close by.

Refunds

If you're unable to attend, you're eligible for a full refund up to 30 days before the event and 50% until 1st March. Tickets are fully transferable at any stage right up to the day before the workshop.