Why are women still underrepresented in leadership despite decades of progress? Because of the systemic barriers that continue to hold them back.

Join Rachel Schofield in conversation with Sharon Peake, CPsychol (Founder & CEO, Shape Talent) and Dr Priscila Pereira Law PhD FCIPD (Director of Research & Innovation, Shape Talent) for the launch of the 3rd Edition of the landmark Three Barriers® Report.

Drawing on 7,500+ voices, 95+ references, and fresh global data, this new edition explores:

🔹 The Three Barriers® to women’s career progression

🔹 Sub-barriers like stereotypes, sponsorship gaps, and the likeability penalty.

🔹 Why personal barriers aren’t about women “lacking confidence,” but about workplaces penalising ambition.

🔹 What good looks like when organisations dismantle barriers systemically.

Hear from leaders at Beiersdorf and Shape Talent as they share:

• Why menopause and perimenopause are workplace issues
• Practical steps for building supportive workplace cultures
• What meaningful support really looks like

This is a must-attend for HR leaders, DEI professionals, and anyone shaping workplace wellbeing. Featuring:

• Vidya Kumar, HR Director Northern Europe, Beiersdorf
• Amy Chapman, Country Manager, Beiersdorf
• Jess Lazarczyk, Managing Consultant, Shape Talent

Are women’s development programmes a thing of the past – or ripe for reinvention? Join our Founder & CEO, Sharon Peake, CPsychol, as she explores how organisations can accelerate talent inclusively and sustainably. What we’ll cover: - Are women’s development programmes outdated – or due a reinvention? - The 5 critical ingredients for accelerating internal talent - Why one-size-fits-all doesn’t work in talent acceleration - How to ensure programmes deliver real, lasting talent mobility and retention If you’re an HR or Talent leader committed to equity in your leadership pipelines, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.