Starts
Panel Session
People & Talent
Impact
Delegate
Location: Stage 4
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Thu, 2 Jul 2026
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13:15 – 13:45
(Europe/London)
(30 minutes)
Owning Your Purpose With Courage: The foundation of authentic, lived experience and leadership grounded in now.
| Purpose is often talked about as
something organisations define, refine and communicate. But the most powerful
purpose is not simply written down; it is lived, tested and expressed through
the choices leaders make every day. This session explores what it means to own your purpose with courage, drawing on authentic lived experience and the realities of leading in the present moment. It will look at how leaders can move beyond performative purpose and connect more deeply with the values, experiences and convictions that shape how they lead. What it is about This session is about the relationship between purpose, courage and authentic leadership. It will explore how lived experience can become a source of clarity, resilience and influence, and how leaders can use that understanding to make better decisions, build trust and lead with greater conviction. Rather than treating purpose as a statement or brand message, the session will focus on purpose as something active: a foundation for how we show up, how we respond to challenge, and how we create meaningful impact now. Who should attend This session is for founders, business leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, professionals and anyone who wants to lead with greater authenticity, courage and self-awareness. It will be particularly relevant for people navigating change, building teams, shaping culture, or trying to align personal values with professional impact. Why attend Attend to reflect on what purpose really means in practice, and how courage, lived experience and authenticity can strengthen the way you lead. You will leave with a deeper understanding of how to connect who you are with how you lead, and how to make purpose something that is not just spoken about, but lived. |
Hosted by
Arad Reisberg
Associate Pro Vice Chancellor (Social Mobility)
Speakers
Jo Whight
CEO & Founder
at
Red Lotus Consultancy
Marissa Lloyd
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