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I already know you’re good at your job, that’s why you’re here.
You’ve spent years mastering your craft and take pride in your work.
But being a leader means more than just getting the work done.
Now, you’re expected to voice opinions, make decisions, and solve problems.
And when you’re still new to leadership, that can feel daunting.
You’ve had some great leaders in the past (and a few you’d rather not become).
Now it’s your turn. It’s time to work out how you want to lead.
This session isn’t about fixed leadership styles or corporate stereotypes. It’s about bringing your personality, values, and experience into how you show up at work.

You’ll leave with practical tools, honest stories, and fresh perspective, whether leading a team, a business or yourself.

You’ll also have the chance to meet a lovely group of peers here in the South West who are figuring it out too.

What we’ll cover:

What authentic leadership really looks like (and what it’s not).
How to build trust without pretending to be someone you’re not.
How to feel more confident in your role — even when you don’t have all the answers.

You’ll leave with new perspectives, useful tools, and a network of brilliant peers in the South West who are facing similar challenges.

Bath Digital Festival is returns from 13 – 15 May 2025, showcasing innovation, creativity, and cutting-edge technology. Get ready to explore, learn, and celebrate advancements in the digital and tech industries.

We think that without community, no one would get very far.

Whether on a global or local scale – showing up for those around you helps to build positive connections and outcomes. We can create impact whether international, local, at home or at work.

As an agency, we looked at the workplace. As the collective fight for equality for women at work pushes on, we asked ourselves where else can we add value?

We got together to talk about the issues that were impacting us. And high on the list was the impact of the reproductive life cycle at work. It’s not surprising when 23% of UK women have considered quitting due to the impact of menopausal or menstrual symptoms (Simply Health, 2023).

So, join us for an evening of learning and discussion as we centre in on all things periods, PMDD, peri-menopause and beyond. Equip yourself with the facts and the figures, and crucially, learn why reproductive health is not just a women’s issue but is a business imperative.

Agenda:

6:00 – 6:30: Drinks and networking

6:30 – 6:40: An introduction from some of our Great Women, Victoria and Jinny.

6:40 – 7:00: A ‘cycles of self-love’ masterclass from Hazel at The Bristol Menopause Clinic.

7:00 – 7:30: ‘Why reproductive health is not just a women’s issue but is a business imperative’, from Sophie from HeyFlow.

7:30 – 8:00: Questions and discussion.

8:00 – 8:30: Drinks and networking

We’ll be joined by Sophie, Co-Founder of HeyFlow; an organisation that exists to unlock the unspoken reality of your female workforce. And Hazel from the Bristol Menopause Clinic, which works hard to provide comprehensive, compassionate and evidenced-based healthcare for the women of Bristol.

This is an event about women, but it is not just for women. Whether you’re a ‘shout it from the rooftops’ type of ally, or want to build momentum by upskilling, sharing knowledge and supporting when you can, it’s showing up that matters the most.

You don’t have to be the expert – learn with us – we’re facilitating a conversation that will benefit us all.

About HeyFlow

HeyFlow are a charity working to create meaningful change for women at work globally. They believe that businesses need to understand how to support women during key reproductive health moments. Improving the employee experience for women at work, resulting in retaining talent, promoting talent, boosting profitability, and creating an equitable future of work.

About the Bristol Menopause Wellness clinic

The Bristol Menopause Clinic has a mission to provide holistic, compassionate, comprehensive and evidence-based healthcare services that support each woman’s individual needs provided by British Menopause Society registered specialists.