Events

Browse upcoming and past events and become your Best Self.

Advent Group Premier EMBA Event

14th November 2023 | The Dilly, London

Ready to take the Next Step in your Career?

The Executive MBA is a logical next step for the ambitious business professional. Choose the best programme for you at the Premier EMBA free event at the Dilly Hotel in London on 14th November, 2023. Meet alumni and representatives from some of the top UK business schools during One-to-One meetings, a networking cocktail, alumni panel and taster coaching sessions with me.

The Executive MBA enables you to accelerate your career, get a deeper understanding of business, expand your network and apply what you learn immediately at work to reap the benefits.

Come along and find out more during the Premier EMBA event in London on November 14th, 2023.

Past events

Advancing Black Careers

31st October 2023 | London Business School

London Business School are hosting an Advancing black Careers event as part of Black History Month.

Welcome with François Ortalo-Magné, Dean at London Business School

"Celebrating our Sisters" Fireside Chat with Tabria Lenard and Charlotte Smith

Unpacking the Black History Month theme, Celebrating Our Sisters,' underscores the vital contributions and unique experiences of black women. In conversation with Tabria Lenard (MBA2021), BiB Co-founder, International Strategy & Operations Manager at Reformation and panel host Charlotte Smith, Recruitment & Admissions Director LBS and Lead Ally of Black Employee Network. This conversation will dive into the meaning of active allyship, particularly in the context of supporting black women.

Panel Discussion

1-hour panel discussion and Q&A session featuring distinguished black professionals from diverse business domains. Gain unique insights and first hand experiences as they share their personal journeys and invaluable lessons learned.

Kindness in Leadership

14th October 2023 | in person | Mental Wealth Festival

City Lit are hosting a Mental Wealth Festival from 9th -14th October with a focus on connections & exploring ways that connection supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing.  The Festival will celebrate the numerous ways in which we connect with others, ourselves, and the world around us through a series of events including talks, panel discussions, and workshops.

As advocates for kindness in leadership, our Complimentary Kindness initiative provides a platform for colleagues , teams and managers to have the opportunity to connect and provide positive feedback in their workplace environment.

Come and join us there along with the other line up of speakers and guests.

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Confidence to be your 'Best-Self''at work

6th July 2023 | in person | SouthWestFest

Whilst you can be confident in some areas of your life, you might not be in others, and particular life events, experiences or different stages of life can be contributing factors. However, confidence is ‘work in progress’ and can be increased to motivate you to take action and improve performance. 

Whether you would like to: -

  • Create a better work/life balance

  • improve your management skills or

  • progress in your career

this fun and interactive workshop will explore some of the areas that prevent and enable you to be your confident, and ‘Best-selves’ at work.

Explore the power of female leaders at the Women & MBA online event

8th June 2023 | Online | Advent Group

What power do female leaders possess? They are active agents of change. They use their talents to improve their lives and their communities. They are capable solvers of difficult problems. They are humble and compassionate leaders. 

If this is what you aspire to be, you are welcome to attend the Women & MBA online event where you can take the next step in your own leadership journey. You’ll get the opportunity to meet representatives of top MBA programmes, notable keynote speakers, and successful MBA alumnae and learn insights that can change your life.

How to reach high performance in your personal and professional life

7th June 2023 | The Dilly, London

The beauty of an EMBA is that you can apply what you learn right away at your work. Accelerate your career and expand your network with an EMBA.

Meet alumni and business schools during One-to-One meetings, a networking cocktail, and an alumni panel at the Premier EMBA free event in London on June 7, 2023. The personal approach is guaranteed.

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Embracing Your Best-Self: Building Unshakeable Confidence for your MBA

 20th May 2023 | 10.00am -10.25 am (BST) | Advent Group

Attention MBA candidates! Are you ready to embrace your ‘best-self’ and build unshakeable confidence for your MBA journey? Join me, Sharon Wilson, at the Global Online MBA Event on May 20th! I'll be delivering a workshop on how to harness your inner strength and confidence to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

This event brings together top business schools from around the world and offers you a chance to network with other like-minded individuals and learn about exciting MBA programs.

More ways to develop your Best Self

  • Your Best Self Coaching session

    This power hour will explore where you currently are, what’s missing and your priorities for the year ahead.

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  • Create your Best Self

    5 x 90 minute coaching sessions to explore the who, what and how and create a best-self career and life plan personalised for you

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  • Premium package: Create your Best Self

    10 x 90 minute coaching sessions. In addition to the about plan you will also receive 3 months support on your journey to becoming your best self

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