Join us at The Ned for our new Women in Luxury programme

Eight years ago this month, I joined Walpole. It was my first CEO role and with it came a completely new peer-group: often I found myself to be the only female CEO at the table. Fast forward to 2025, I’m delighted to say this is no longer the case. I hope the Walpole Women in Luxury programme – also eight years old this year – has helped a little to move the dial on female representation at senior level in luxury.

This year we are evolving Women in Luxury into a series of workshops led by Jo Glynn-Smith. With a background in communications, marketing and media (predominantly in the luxury and retail sectors), Jo has a unique understanding of the needs of women working in the luxury brand space and the challenges senior leaders face. In addition to her coaching practice, Jo is a regular contributor to Harper’s Bazaar and has a successful podcast, The Midlife Entrepreneur. 

Hosted at The Ned (our brilliant new programme partner) in the heart of the City of London, these breakfast sessions are designed to help you find your voice, your vision and unlock your ambition as we enter a pivotal year for the luxury sector.

It’s exactly the kind of programme I’d have loved when I started at Walpole, and I hope you’ll love it too. See more information on each masterclass below. I'll look forward to seeing you there!

To book your place, please email [email protected] (please note: this is open to Walpole members only)

Date: Tuesday 11th March
Time: 08.30am to 10.30am
Location: Princes Dome, The Ned, London

Theme: Quieting the Inner Critic and Embracing Your Authentic Path

This session will set the tone for the next 12 months by addressing confidence challenges senior leaders face - the inner critic, comparison culture, and the pressure to constantly perform. The focus is on building a renewed sense of purpose and clarity for 2025 and beyond.

What you’ll learn:

Understanding the inner critic

• What the inner critic is and why it exists.

• Recognising negative self-talk patterns and how they undermine confidence.

Silencing Comparison Culture

• The impact of social and professional comparison on leadership effectiveness.

• Strategies to reframe comparisons into learning opportunities.

Staying in Your Lane

• The importance of defining personal and professional values to anchor decisions.

• How to align your leadership journey with your unique strengths and goals.

New Year, New Focus: Setting the Tone for 2025 and beyond

• Reflecting on lessons from the past year to identify areas for growth.

• Establishing a clear, personalised focus for the next 12 months.

RSVP to secure your space here

Date: Tuesday 1st July
Time: 08.30am to 10.30am
Location: Princes Dome, The Ned, London

Theme: The Power of Curiosity and Open-Minded Leadership

What you’ll learn:  

Curiosity as a Leadership Super Skill (as listed by the WEF)

• Why curiosity drives innovation and inspires teams.

Fostering a Culture of Collaboration

• Moving from competition to co-creation within teams.

• Leveraging diverse perspectives to unlock creative solutions.

Practical Techniques to Stay Adaptable

• Embracing a beginner’s mindset for problem-solving.

• Techniques to reframe challenges as opportunities.

Date: Tuesday 9th December
Time: 08.30am to 10.30am
Location: Princes Dome, The Ned, London

Theme: Stress Management and Sustaining Motivation

What you’ll learn:

Understanding Stress in Leadership

• Identifying stress triggers and their impact on decision-making.

• How to shift from fight-or-flight to calm focus.

Stress Management Techniques for Leaders

• Breathing exercises and mindfulness practices.

• Micro-breaks and time-blocking to reduce burnout.

Sustaining Motivation and Energy

• The role of purpose and alignment in maintaining drive.

• Techniques to set achievable milestones and celebrate progress.

To book your place, please email [email protected] (please note: this is open to Walpole members only)