Day 1: IoD Northern Ireland Women's Leadership Conference 2022 Summary with Susan HayesCulleton

What a fabulous Day 1 here at IoD Northern Ireland Women’s Leadership Conference.

The summary video is brimful of insights and here are a couple of quotes from today to get you started:



“Learn to love your shadow. Diversity is important so that others can connect with people like them. Know your red lines. Let your personal values and mission drive your career..”, Paula Hilman

“Lead and leave loudly. Strategy should be shaped both top down and bottom up. Experience gives you empathy, judgement and the ability to help people get the most out of their career. ”, Vicky Davies

“”Legacy, learning and leadership. Leaderyneefs purpose, culture, structure, innovation and values. It’s very important to celebrate with your team. If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.. Breaking points can be defining moments.”, Mairead Mackle MBE

“I have the pen to write the story of my life. Challenges can make life more beautiful as you overcome them. It’s so important to support others in sisterhood - share the light so everybody shines. Have a team to be successful as together we are beautiful. ”, Khalida Popal

“The more senior you get, the more support you have. Don’t give yourself the excuse of why you can’t do it. It’s amazing to feel the satisfaction of collective success. The more senior you get, the further away you are from what’s going on so listening is so critically important. Exposure is key as you build your career..”, Dame Inga Beale

I also reflected on the lessons I learned from some of last year’s speakers:

“Get clarity on the problem rather than jumping into the giant hairball of the solution.” Madam Attorney General, Dame Brenda King

“Run towards the fire”, Dennise Broderick Ph.D.

“Take opportunities and just go for it”, Jayne Brady

Please join us on Friday for Day 2 when I will be interviewing Anne Sheehan, Caoimhe Rooney Bernadette Collins and Dr. Jane Goodall. Register at https://lnkd.in/gEDQaRJR