Finding Your Path

Dr Catherine McGregor is a globally respected researcher in the legal profession, author, consultant and editor of the legal journal Modern Lawyer.

During our talk, Catherine shared on social mobility, the stigmatization of those considered to be working class and how she has navigated her path from academia to law.

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Leila is a passionate business owner and entrepreneur, born in Hong Kong and adopted and brought up with her younger brother by British parents with origins from England, Scotland, and Wales. She is married to a Greek American.

Leila leads multiple businesses and charitable initiatives and spends her time dedicated to managing these Directorships whilst continuing to promote and campaign for the benefits of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in business and in wider society.

Leila has been proactive in her external engagements and has spoken previously for numerous companies including KPMG, Verizon Media, Britvic and Working Options. She was previously interviewed by the BBC journalist Clive Myrie on “the diversity dividend” and benefits of intergenerational leadership. She personally hosts high-profile annual events such as "Celebrating Diverse & Inclusive Leadership” bringing together inspirational thought leaders from industry.

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Sharon currently holds an Executive Leadership position on Birmingham City Council’s Cabinet as portfolio holder for Housing, Homelessness, Bereavement Services, Registrar Services and Localisation. She has political leadership responsibilities for the largest housing portfolio in Local Government and provides visible leadership to the 1.2 million citizens of the city and represents them across Europe. 

Sharon has been instrumental in reshaping Birmingham’s approach to tackling homelessness with a vision for a collaborative approach.

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I spent time with Jackie Uhi, who is the Head of Networks for HSBC and oversees all 620 branches and a team of 6,000 in the UK. We spoke about life, leadership, equality, making decisions, ambiguity, taking risks and discovering your path in your career.

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Justin Onuekwusi is the Head of Retail Multi-Asset Funds at Legal and General, the Co Founder of the #talkaboutblack movement which was launched three years ago dedicated to discussing the issues affecting people of colour.

Justin has also been awarded the Freedom of the City of London in recognition of his work promoting inclusivity within the asset management industry.

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Harris Beider is the Head of School of Social Sciences and Professor of Community and Policy at Birmingham City University. Harris was the Chair in Community Cohesion and Head of Social Relations at the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University.

His work has been featured in The Nation, The Guardian, The Huffington Post and BBC TV and national radio. Harris was a Visiting Professor at Columbia University, New York City.

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Raj is a CEO, multi-award winner, author, survivor, ambassador and campaigner.   With an unwavering determination to ensure no woman ever goes through what Raj suffered, she set up her registered charity Breaking the Silence (BTSUK), an organisation which raises awareness & provides services to support and equip women & children to overcome domestic abuse, forced marriages and/or human trafficking.

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Ollie Phillips is an Ex-England 7's Rugby Captain, World 7's Player of the Year and 4x World Record Holder Adventurer.

As a motivational and keynote speaker, now helping businesses & teams exceed their potential in the areas of Teamwork, Leadership, Resilience and Change. Since retiring from professional rugby Ollie has been involved in many life-changing challenges such as climbing Kilimanjaro, Mount Everest and sailing around the world in the Clipper Boat Challenge which have taught him much about life and himself. 

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Mike Harris - Founding CEO of First Direct and Egg Plc. At Mercury Communications, Mike Harris took over as CEO of a company running out of growth opportunities and desperately needing reinvention. By creating an exciting, fast growing consumer brand he doubled profits to over £200m pa in less than three years.

Whilst at Mercury he also supervised (as Chairman) the launch of the mould breaking mobile operator Mercury One to One. As founding Chief Executive of Egg Plc. Britain’s first internet bank and for a number of years the biggest in the world, Mike Harris built a financial services organisation that broke all growth records and moved into profit right on schedule. As Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Garlik Ltd which Mike Harris rapidly built a successful web based business which was sold to Experian. Mike was an advisor on innovation to the Royal Bank of Scotland and served as Chairman of the Group Innovation Board.

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Emile William Ivanhoe Heskey is an English former professional footballer and one of the most prolific forwards in Football and Premier League history. With a career that spans 21- years Heskey has made over 500 appearances, won over 60 England caps, scored 158 goals and recorded 48 assist.

Emile Heskey made his debut in 1995 at the age of 17 with Leicester City. Throughout his illustrious career, has played with Liverpool, Birmingham, Aston Villa, Newcastle Jets, Wigan, Bolton Wanders and has 10 international appearances representing England in UEFA Euro and FIFA World Cup.

During his eminent career Emile Heskey’s accolades include:

UEFA Cup Winner- 2001

FA Cup Winner- 2001

4X English League Cup Winner- 1997, 2000, 2001 & 2003

UEFA Super Cup Winner- 2001

English Super Cup Winner- 2002

Two FIFA World Cups 2002 & 2010

Two UEFA European Championships 2000 & 2004

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