Full Steam Ahead: Leadership & Influence on the Right Track
About this Event
Step into a high-impact day designed for ambitious mid to senior finance professionals ready to elevate their leadership and influence. Set within the Network Rail office in Milton Keynes, this conference will explore how to stay on track in today’s complex working environment—equipping you with the skills to lead diverse teams, influence stakeholders at every level, and position yourself as a trusted voice in your organisation.
Through practical insights and real-world strategies, you’ll gain the confidence to navigate modern leadership challenges—whether managing hybrid teams, influencing decision-makers, or building a personal brand that drives impact.
To round off the morning, hear directly from Fatima Baig, Head of CFO Strategy & Development at Network Rail. She will be offering her candid perspective on her leadership journey as a woman at Network Rail, a trustee director of the Railways Pension Scheme, and a non-executive director of Railpen. Hear how she leads effectively through disruption, tight deadlines, and public scrutiny.
If you’re looking to strengthen your leadership presence and accelerate your career journey, this is your ticket to getting ahead.
Check out our agenda for more details on each session.
Agenda
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:15 AM
Guest arrival, breakfast, and registration
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:25 AM
Welcome to the conference
🕑: 09:25 AM - 10:15 AM
Leading Modern Finance Teams
Host: David Haylor
Info: Explore the realities of leading in today’s workplace, from managing multi-generational teams to navigating hybrid working dynamics. This session will equip you with practical tools to lead with empathy, listen actively, and tackle the evolving challenges of modern leadership.
🕑: 10:25 AM - 11:15 AM
Mastering the Art of Managing Up
Host: Louise Thompson
Info: Managing upwards is a critical yet often overlooked skill for finance professionals. Learn how to build stronger relationships with senior stakeholders, communicate effectively, and position yourself as a trusted and proactive partner.
🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:15 PM
Influencing with Impact
Info: Influence is essential for driving decisions and gaining buy-in across the business. This session will help you understand different influencing styles and provide techniques to communicate with clarity, confidence, and impact.
🕑: 12:25 PM - 01:15 PM
Building Trust That Travels
Host: Deborah Ogden
Info: A strong personal brand can accelerate your ability to influence and lead. Discover how to build credibility, strengthen your professional reputation, and use trust and integrity to amplify your impact within and beyond your organisation.
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:55 PM
Breaking the Signal Barrier: Women in leadership
Host: Fatima Baig
Info: A candid perspective on navigating leadership as a woman in finance at Network Rail. Lessons on overcoming barriers, building confidence, and stepping into senior roles. Especially when your role requires effective leadership through disruption, tight deadlines, and public scrutiny.
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing remarks
🕑: 02:00 PM
Close
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 40.00 to GBP 70.00
