SISTALAND Festival is a bold, radically inclusive creative festival centring women, trans women and non-binary voices. Over two transformative days, expect real talk, hands-on workshops and unfiltered conversations designed to challenge the industry’s status quo and resource creatives for the long haul. SISTALAND Festival isn’t just about inspiration – it’s about real skills, shared knowledge, and building a community that values care as much as creativity. Whether you’re working in film, writing, performance, art, games – or you’re just starting out – this space is for you.
WHEN: Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 November 2025
WHERE: The Prospect Building, Bristol
TICKETS: One day: £30 Two days: £50
Do you struggle to make decisions and constantly second-guess yourself?
Do you worry about messing up or something going wrong at work?
Have you ever had niggling self-doubt thinking, “What if I ‘m not good enough for this role?”
Does criticism hit you hard and make you feel like you’ve failed?
If so, this workshop is for you.
Confidence isn’t something we’re born with, it’s a skill we can build and strengthen over time with the right techniques. It’s completely normal for confidence to ebb and flow throughout your career, especially when stepping into new leadership roles or tackling unfamiliar challenges.
Having previously worked in the Marketing & Comms industry, Charlotte know’s what it’s like when everyone around you seems to be bursting with confidence. Whether they’re pitching ideas, leading campaigns, or presenting to clients, it’s easy to forget that even the most creative and expressive people experience moments of doubt. Charlotte will share tips and tricks to help you feel more confident at work.
In this session, we will:
Bust common confidence myths such as ‘you need to be an extrovert to be confident’
Explore how confidence impacts our behaviour and how others see us
Share 3 actionable ways to boost your self-confidence this week
This is an interactive session where we encourage you to have your cameras on. It doesn’t matter if you’re eating your lunch or WFH, we’d love to see your face! If you’re in the office it might be worth finding a place where you can talk openly and share with the group.
Feedback from past attendees:
“It can often feel like people have access to a manual of how to get ahead in your career. This workshop felt like a chapter of that but better!”
“I really enjoyed the session today. I didn’t realise there were patterns in my behaviour and that they were linked to my confidence levels. The tips provided were also easy to follow and direct.”
“I loved the practical tools and can’t wait to go away and try them”
“A great session to recognise the habits showing your lack of confidence and how to tackle it.”
It was a really informative session, I feel like I understand myself better now!”
“Very useful! It was great to share with others, you made it a safe space for us all!”
__________________________
About Charlotte:
Charlotte May is a qualified Leadership Confidence Coach and Founder of Your Future Space. She works with new leaders, business owners and marketers to feel confident in their decisions and connect on a deeper level with their teams.
Alongside 1:1 coaching programmes, Charlotte facilitates workshops, team away days and bespoke group coaching initiatives for agencies and businesses. Before Coaching full-time, Charlotte led brand strategies for household brands such as Sainsbury’s, IKEA, Vodafone and Compare the Market. She combines her strategic and coaching expertise to help people get more of what they want at work.
__________
By signing up for this workshop, you will be added to Charlotte’s newsletter to be the first to hear about upcoming events, offers and tips for building your leadership confidence. You can opt out at any time.
See more about Your Future Space here: www.yourfuturespace.co.uk
From risk to resilience – with pizza on the side
Join us for Your Cyber Resilience, hosted by the South West Cyber Resilience Centre (SWCRC). This free session is designed for organisations in the South West looking to better understand the cyber threats they face and take practical steps to protect their organisations.
Why attend?
As a police-led, business-focused partnership, the SWCRC draws on deep collaboration with law enforcement, academia, and industry to offer accessible and actionable support for improving cyber resilience across our local business community.
Better Bristol: Showcasing business opportunities, celebrating success
Join fellow Bristol employers for an inspiring networking event designed to spark collaboration and unlock growth opportunities. Discover how Bristol City Council can support your business through:
• Recruitment & Volunteering Initiatives
• Tailored Business Support
• Access to Funding & Grants
Hear real success stories from local initiatives like Bristol Living Wage City, the Youth Guarantee, and our free business support services. Enjoy delicious refreshments from Kate’s Kitchen while building valuable connections with like-minded businesses across the city.
Please join us for our next Women’s Networking Event in November, aimed at bringing professional women across Bristol together to make connections and build business relationships. This session we are delighted to host guest speaker Jessica Redman who is a mother, advocate, and storyteller who uses her lived experience of addiction, domestic abuse, and the family court system to inspire hope and change. We hope you can join us for an evening of networking and refreshments.
Guest speaker: Jessica Redman
After becoming a first-time mum in 2020, Jessica found herself navigating unimaginable personal challenges, including her ex-partner’s addiction, domestic abuse, and the long, isolating process of rebuilding life through the family court system. Drawing on her journey of survival and recovery, she now speaks openly to help others feel seen, supported, and less alone. She is the creator and host of the Not ‘Aving It podcast, which shares real stories and practical advice for those facing similar experiences. Her forthcoming book expands on this mission, offering guidance and empowerment for parents navigating the family court process. You can find Jessica’s podcast on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKWpo70jgS6n0nMVEjtOF
Please RSVP by Friday 31st October to [email protected] or [email protected]
Weston College warmly invites creative businesses across the region to join our Creative Advisory Board — an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of our local creative industries.
If your organisation supports or works within art, design, fashion, textiles, or performance, we’d love to welcome you for pastries, coffee and creative conversations.
This event offers a unique chance to:
– Meet Weston College’s creative curriculum teams
– Explore further education pathways and learner skill development
– Discuss talent pipelines and collaboration opportunities
– Strengthen links between education and the regional creative economy
We would be delighted if you (or a nominated colleague) could join us.
Please RSVP by Thursday 23rd October!
Marketing Spice Live is an online panel discussion, hosted by Pimento, a community of some of the UK’s leading Independent marketing agencies and consultants.
Join us for an online panel discussion on the future of luxury marketing. Hear from senior voices across the sector as they explore how shifting demographics, digital-first shoppers and rising expectations around sustainability and personalisation are reshaping the UK luxury market.
Step into the shadows this autumn as The Square Club transforms for a very special Halloween soirée.
On Thursday 30th October, we invite you to join us for an evening of eerie elegance and seasonal indulgence at our Square of Shadows Halloween Party.
At The Square Club, we know how to throw a party. Expect a bountiful feast of autumn’s finest flavours, devilishly good drinks, and an incredible line-up of entertainment to keep the night alive until the witching hour.
As Bristol’s private members’ club for the creative industries, our gatherings always bring together a vibrant mix of creators, innovators, and storytellers. You never know who you might meet… It’s the perfect opportunity to meet others in our community, and discover all that the club has to offer.
Tickets for members and non-members
Members can enjoy heavily discounted tickets at just £5. Members are also welcome to purchase up to two extra tickets for non-member guests. All include free food, arrival drinks, entertainment and more. Click below to purchase your tickets.
What do others see that you don’t? In this free 45-minute webinar, we will discuss the Johari window model, identify one personal blindspot that you may have overlooked and share practical exercises to explore blindspots with friends or colleagues.
TWO hands on, practical, half day sessions, a week apart on 23 and 30 October, that will build your management skills, boost your confidence,and help you lead and manage your team more effectively, regardless of the level you manage at.
The programme covers how to give constructive and useful feedback, delegate effectively, have the difficult converations to tackle small issues before they become big problems and mange your team so they feel engaged, involved and empowered.
Its all based on the bumps, bruises and experiences I acquired through over 30 years in Bristol and Devon Advertising Agencies.
And its fun.
You won’t be bored.
You need to load content from reCAPTCHA to submit the form. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More Information