Power Coaching and Mentoring

Event summary

Join an interactive Power Coaching and Mentoring session with TechImpact Leader and TEDx speaker Padmasini Dayananda. Designed for those interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and personal growth, this workshop will help participants build confidence, recognise their strengths, and explore practical next steps in developing ideas, ambitions, or entrepreneurial goals.

About the series

This workshop is part of the BU Inclusive Entrepreneurship Series: Explore, Create, Connect, an interactive programme supporting early-stage ideas, inclusive pathways into entrepreneurship, and opportunities to build confidence, connect, and take ideas forward.

This workshop is part of the Inclusive Entrepreneurship series and is supported by Higher Education Innovation Funding (HEIF).

About this event

Entrepreneurship does not always begin with a finished business plan. Often, it begins with confidence, curiosity, and the willingness to take a first step.

This interactive session offers participants the opportunity to learn from Padmasini Dayananda, an experienced global leader in technology and social impact. Through mentoring, discussion, and power coaching activities, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their strengths, clarify their direction, and think more practically about how to move ideas forward.

Whether you already have an idea you want to explore or are simply curious about your own potential in entrepreneurship and innovation, this workshop will provide a valuable space to think, connect, and grow.

-Refreshments will be provided during the session.

-Data will be collected, with consent, from participants at the workshop for feedback and may be used for academic outputs ONLY.

-For further information on this event please contact Dr Sukanya Ayatakshi Endow [email protected]

Who is this session for?

This session is open to BU students, PGRs, staff, and interested external participants. It may be especially valuable for those who:

• are curious about entrepreneurship or innovation

• want to explore their strengths and potential

• have an early-stage idea they would like to develop further

• are interested in leadership, mentoring, and confidence-building

• would value practical insight from an experienced global speaker

You do not need to have a finished business idea to attend.

What to expect :

• interactive mentoring and power coaching activities

• guided reflection on strengths, goals, and next steps

• practical encouragement for moving ideas forward

• opportunities to connect with others interested in entrepreneurship and innovation

About the speaker

Padmasini Dayananda is a TEDx speaker and TechImpact Leader with extensive international experience across technology, innovation, leadership, and social impact. She has supported professionals, founders, and changemakers to lead with purpose, overcome self-doubt, and create meaningful impact.

Booking

Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

How to get to BU:

Talbot Campus is easily accessed via public transport and has bike storage points. Please see travel info.

Talbot Campus operates a pay and display car park for visitors.

Additional Information:
If you are a Blue Badge holder and intend to park in an accessibility bay between 7am – 4pm, Monday to Friday , whilst attending the event, will need to call a reception point to register your vehicle register number:
Talbot Campus - 01202 965001
Lansdowne Campus – 01202 968003
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