HerFinance Circle has been featured on TheBusinessDesk.com following the success of our recent CPD-accredited event focused on confident communication and influence within senior finance leadership roles.
The article was written by Sarah Gallagher, Commercial Manager at TheBusinessDesk.com, who attended the event in person and experienced first-hand the quality of discussion and openness within the room.
You can read the full article here:
Why confident conversations are becoming a defining skill for finance leaders
Why The Topic Resonated With Finance Leaders
As highlighted within TheBusinessDesk.com feature, the discussion focused on how modern finance leadership now requires far more than technical expertise alone.
The article noted that many of the moments shaping career progression and leadership perception “don’t happen in spreadsheets – they happen in conversations.”
The event explored how finance professionals can build confidence, communicate with greater influence and navigate difficult conversations more effectively within leadership environments.
Honest Discussion And Shared Experiences
One of the themes reflected in both the event and the subsequent coverage was the value of creating an environment where senior finance professionals can speak openly about the realities of leadership.
Karen Pitchforth, Associate Director at Headstar who headed up the recent HerFinance Circle event, commented:
“Being good at your job isn’t always enough. You need to be able to communicate it, challenge effectively and hold your ground when it counts. That’s exactly why we set up HerFinance Circle – to give finance leaders space to develop those skills. A lot of what came out in the session wasn’t new to people, but it was a reminder of how important it is to apply it consistently – especially in the moments that matter.”
Join Us For The Next HerFinance Circle Event
Bookings are now open for the next HerFinance Circle event: Leading From The Front.
Taking place on Tuesday 16th June from 5.30pm – 8.30pm at Banyan in Leeds, the evening will feature a live panel discussion focused on: “Overcoming the challenges of being a female CFO and how to build a high-performing team around you.”
The panel will bring together three experienced CFOs from professional services, membership organisations and high-growth businesses:
- Amy Lewis, CFO at Walker Morris LLP
- Kate Cooper is CFO at the Institute of Directors
- Melanie Ross, CFO at pubX
Alongside the panel discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to network with senior female finance professionals from across Yorkshire in a relaxed and informal environment.
Tickets are priced at just £15 + VAT and include a welcome prosecco or soft drink alongside a delicious evening buffet. Places are limited, so click here to book your place online.
