Confronting the 10 Traps of Power 

Join AOH Academy Core trainer Katrien Van den broeck as she leads a discussion on ten of the most common ‘traps’ women face when navigating political roles and mandates. Drawing on her extensive experience working at the highest levels in European and National politics, Katrien has assembled proven solutions for dealing with these traps to support talented female leaders to live to fight another day.  

Occupying the space: Promoting female Leadership in party politics 

What happens when women occupy top positions within parties? How important is it that liberal women pursue these roles, and how can we support more women to create positive change from within political parties? Join a conversation with Ian Marquardt about the need for more women to occupy the space within political parties. 

Positive Psychology and coaching: popular culture trend or modern leadership essential?  

This session will explore what lessons can be learned on impactful leadership from the science of optimal functioning, productivity and wellbeing. We will discuss the latest science on topics such as beating burnout and imposter syndrome. Participants will leave with a practical tool box of techniques and approaches for addressing our ‘I’m not good enough’ or ‘I’m not ready yet’ stories. Together, we will also explore what we can learn from coaching theory and practice to further our goals and impact? The session will also explore coaching as a critical tool for strategic and sustainable leadership, wellbeing, growth, achievement and performance. Together, participants will learn simple coaching techniques to help them identify their strengths, navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Join Naomi Williams, an expert on gender equality, leadership and wellbeing who brings her 20 years experience leading global influencing initiatives on women and girls' leadership, together with the science of Positive Psychology and Coaching.

Personal security for women in politics - practical solutions

From micro-aggressions, to relentless online misogyny, to physical violence and harassment - women in political life inevitably experience gendered abuse and discrimination as a result of unequal power relations and harmful cultural stereotypes. Recent high-profile cases suggest the situation is only getting worse. We know the problem - join this session with our alumna and board member Jasmina Mršo to get some solutions on how to confront this all too common challenge for female leaders and decision makers.

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Alliance Of Her and Rainbow Platform Event, hosted by the European Liberal Forum 

Diversity Matters: Politics and Business edition 

The Salon 

Corporates and political parties are developing new approaches to encourage diversity at every level of their organisations. From encouraging women into leadership positions, developing and retaining talent and shifting our cultures to become more inclusive, we can learn from each other. This joint Alliance of Her and Rainbow Platform, hosted by the European Liberal Forum, will host a learning session with key corporate actors who have developed or who want to develop Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies with a focus on gender equality and LGBTI inclusion in the workplace.   

The event will consist of a high-level conversation with key figures from within the liberal family and diversity and inclusion leaders from the corporate world.

Speakers:

• Emma Murphy, Mayor of South Dublin, Alliance Of Her Alumnae Advisory Board (Ireland)
• Bárbara Navarro, Global Head of Research, Public Policy, and Institutional Relations at Banco Santander
• María Arribas, CMO QALEON, CEO & Founder getHERtalent
• Petra Stienen,Former D66 Senator (Netherlands)
• Milosz Hodun, ELF Bureau Member, Nowoczesna (Poland) - Moderator

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Interactive Workshop (Chatham House Rules)

Shifting cultures across society: Creating more inclusive and female friendly parties and business

The Salon 

Corporate and party colleagues share best practice tools, policies, and ideas to support women within political parties and in the world of business.   

Topics may include, impactful women's networks, quotas, motherhood in politics, being a true male ally, experience around shifting to more inclusive cultures to ensure better recruitment, retention and ultimately better futures for parties and businesses.   

Speakers:

• Dan Barna MP, ALDE Party Vice-President, Former Deputy Prime Minister, USR (Romania)
• Beáta Jurík MP, Progresívne Slovensko (Slovakia)
• Sigrid Friis Frederiksen, Former Chair of Radikale Venstre Youth Wing (Denmark)
• Jérôme Meyer, Leader of  ‘OUT’ and ‘Equal’ programs, Nokia
• Alva Finn, Executive Director, European Liberal Forum - Moderator

For DEI Officers and Public Affairs Officials

Interested in joining the Alliance of Her Summit? This three-day event offers valuable insights, networking opportunities, and the honour of hosting prominent European politicians deeply committed to diversity and inclusion.

To join? Email [email protected] to register your place.