Coaching is everywhere – but what actually has real career impact? Led by Professor Rebecca Jones, we dive into: - Why evidence-based coaching delivers deeper, measurable outcomes - How specialist expertise, like gender equity and industry knowledge, transforms impact - What separates good coaching from game-changing coaching Rebecca is a leading expert in coaching effectiveness, with a PhD in Work & Organisational Psychology. A Chartered Occupational Psychologist and Professor in Coaching and Behavioural Change, who specialises in evidence-based coaching, inclusive leadership, and lasting behaviour change.

Inclusion doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of intentional, well-designed systems. As many organisations struggle to maintain momentum on EDI, talent strategy can be a powerful lever to protect progress, embed equity into decision-making, and ensure that inclusion is built in, not bolted on.

In this session, we explore how to: - Design inclusive talent systems that safeguard EDI gains - Evaluate how policies and programmes impact different genders and identities - Use workforce segmentation to better meet diverse needs - with real-world examples

As organisations navigate a rapidly shifting landscape, EDI strategies are being tested like never before. Regulatory pressures, budget constraints, and shifting stakeholder expectations are forcing business leaders to make difficult choices.

This raises the question: how do we sustain meaningful progress on EDI and navigate these challenges with confidence?