Women in Business Lunch: Navigating Leadership

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.

We are delighted to be welcoming Felicity King of Edwards & Pearce to run a workshop on Navigating Leadership as part of this event.

Agenda:
12noon – Arrival & Networking
12.30 – Workshop
13.10 – Lunch & Networking
13.50 – Panel Discussion 
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.

Karen Staniforth:

Karen is a visionary leader with over two decades of experience in construction and Facilities Management, renowned for transforming businesses and driving operational excellence. She has a proven track record of delivering award-winning services across diverse sectors, shaping high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

As Managing Director of HEB Cleaning and Hygiene and Marketing Lead for the HEB Group, Karen spearheads strategic growth, ensuring customer-centric solutions that redefine industry standards. Her leadership extends beyond facilities management, with a dynamic career that includes senior roles in national sales, marketing, and retail management.

A passionate mentor and people developer, Karen empowers individuals to unlock their full potential, inspiring excellence at every level. A graduate of Ashridge Business School, she blends strategic vision with hands-on expertise, making a lasting impact on the businesses she leads and the people she mentors.

Louise Roffey:
Louise is a seasoned charity professional, having started out as a young volunteer with her local youth centre and in the Scouting movement.  

Louise has spent the majority of her career with the YMCA, most recently leading YMCA Doncaster's services for young people. Conscious of the impact that choices and chances make to all of our lives, Louise is currently working with YMCA trustees to redefine their city centre provision. Louise's role is multifaceted, involving forward planning, finance, project management and governance. She also oversees communications, fundraising activities and HR functions.

Louise is committed to everyone having the right opportunities and support to meet their full potential. Whilst young people are at the centre of her work, that interest extends to the staff and volunteers who she works alongside. 
 

Our Charity Partners:
Doncaster Chamber are delighted to have Changing Lives as a Charity Partner for our Women in Business events. At Changing Lives Doncaster Women’s Centre and Community Hub they run a full timetable throughout the week to support women with English as an additional language in Doncaster. The Team work to address health inequalities within primary healthcare services, raising awareness and addressing women’s physical and mental wellbeing. We do this through education and a bespoke package of support inc group work, one to one support and community collaboration. In addition, they also facilitate a trauma informed early years programme supporting families from conception to nursery transition and beyond with our Special education needs advocacy.
 
Our aim is
To support Women from Minority groups to feel empowered in decisions about their lives, have a voice to challenge inequalities, influence change and embrace community.

 
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