About the event
Public speaking is a challenge many of us face, regardless of experience or background. But for women, this challenge is often compounded by the disproportionate representation at events and the unique barriers they encounter. If you’ve ever felt unsure about stepping into the spotlight—whether it’s for a webinar, a presentation, or any public forum—you’re not alone.
You joined us for a special webinar where we heard the stories of three women who have navigated these challenges. Our panel delved into the specific obstacles women face in public speaking, discussed the importance of amplifying women’s voices at events, and shared practical advice for building confidence and taking that bold first step.
We also explored how we can all play a role in supporting and encouraging more women to embrace public speaking opportunities and grow professionally.
Key Topics:
- Current landscape: Opportunities available for women in events
- Identifying barriers: Why women may hesitate to present or speak publicly
- Overcoming challenges: Tips to build confidence and skills in public speaking
- Leveraging existing resources: How to take advantage of current opportunities
- Supporting others: Ways to encourage and mentor other women in the field
Speakers include:
- Aisling Lavagna, Early Careers Business Partner, Howden
- Stuart Gallagher, Global Client Executive, Liberty Specialty Markets
- Susi Ozkurt, Event Director, InsTech
- Nicola Chapman, Senior Partner & Chief Claims Officer, Consilium (Aventum Group)
- Moderated by Sarah Sutton, Chief Marketing Officer, Send
In collaboration with:
Speakers
Aisling Lavagna
Group Early Careers Lead
Stuart Gallagher
Global Client Executive
Susi Ozkurt
Events Director
Nicola Chapman
Senior Partner & Chief Claims Officer
Sarah Sutton
Chief Marketing Officer
Continuing Professional Development
This InsTech Webinar is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). By watching, you can claim up to 0.5 hours towards your CPD scheme.
If your organisation is a Corporate Member of InsTech and you would like to start receiving a quarterly summary of the CPD hours you have earned through InsTech, then please let us know by emailing [email protected].
By the end of this Webinar, you should be able to meet the following Learning Objectives:
- Identify the common barriers and challenges that may prevent women from participating in public speaking events
- Describe techniques to build confidence in public speaking and presentation skills
- Summarise ways to support and encourage women in their professional growth and public speaking endeavours
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