Women in Business Lunch: Navigating Leadership in the Workplace

Description

Join us for an afternoon of inspiring conversation designed to empower women to lead with confidence, purpose, and authenticity. Our dynamic panel discussion will unpick the unique challenges and extraordinary opportunities women encounter in today’s fast paced workplace.
 
Discover the strategies to embrace, so you can be your authentic self, build trust, and create meaningful influence - all while staying true to your personal values. Our accomplished panellists will share their journeys, offering insights on navigating leadership with integrity, fostering credibility, and achieving success through bold, strategic thinking.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive, an emerging leader, or an ally championing inclusive workplace, our women in business lunch promises to inspire and equip you with fresh perspectives and tools for thriving in leadership.
 
Be part of this powerful dialogue that celebrates authenticity, challenges the status quo, and empowers you to elevate your impact in the workplace.

Agenda:
12noon – Arrival & Networking
12.30 – Panel Discussion Session 1
13.10 – Lunch & Networking
13.50 – Panel Discussion Session 2
14:30 – Depart

Panel

• Louise Roffey, CEO of YMCA
• Nichola Threadgold, Director of Jason Threadgold Funeral Directors
• Karen Staniforth, Managing Director of Heb Cleaning

Nichola Threadgold: 
Nichola Threadgold is the Director of the multi-award-winning Jason Threadgold Funeral Directors, overseeing five funeral homes across three regions. Her journey from minimal qualifications to being a business leader reflects her belief in hard work, resilience, and lifelong learning. Before entering the funeral industry, she held management roles in retail and recruitment, where she prioritised people and culture.

Nichola is deeply involved in her local community, serving as a trustee at Lindsey Lodge Hospice, a school governor, and as a National Leadership Board member for the National Association of Funeral Directors. She also mentors women in confidence and leadership and contributes to business discussions within the House of Lords.

Nationally recognized as one of the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in 2023, Nichola balances her career with family life, supporting her two sons in their academic pursuits. She is passionate about sustainability and innovation, she continues to inspire positive change in business and beyond.







 

Our Charity Partners:
Doncaster Chamber are delighted to have Changing Lives as a Charity Partner for our Women in Business events. Changing Lives engage & motivate women and children through their expertise on the impact of trauma and the unique barriers they face, They run dedicated women’s centres and services for those at risk or struggling with challenging circumstances such as homelessness, addiction, abuse, selling sex, sexual exploitation or navigating the criminal justice system - with a focus on recovery, resilience and community integration.
 
To support this crucial charity we are inviting you to support by donating any of the following products to one of our donation points at our Women in Business events:

•  Nappies & pull ups
• Baby wipes, barrier cream
• Baby Wash/Shampoo
• Shower Gel/Shampoo/Conditioner
• Facewash/Facecloth
• Sponges/Mits
• Deodorant/Body Spray
• Razors
• Haircare/Products
• Toothpaste & toothbrush
• Nailcare
• Perfume
• Giftsets
• Sanitary Pads
• Laundry Detergent
• Washing Up Liquid
• Sponges/Cloths
• Household Cleaning
• Toilet Roll
• Tissues