'The power of branding' - post event resources available

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Speakers at the Power of Brand event

One of the most common themes we hear among our members is how hard it is for people to associate themselves with the word disability. It is one of the few personal identities that we struggle with at an individual level, because the experience often comes with lots of uninvited thoughts and feelings from others; and not all of them helpful.
At this event held on 27th September 2018, we heard from the following speakers and resources from their presentations are available at the bottom of the page.

Speakers Vanessa Vallely, Managing Director, WeAreTheCity
Vanessa is one of the UK’s most well-networked women and has provided keynotes on a variety of career-related topics for over 400 companies worldwide. Vanessa is also one of the UK’s most prominent figures in gender equality and often provides guidance and consultancy to both government and corporate organisations who are seeking to attract, develop and retain their female talent. Vanessa's keynotes and workshops include:The Power

All resources are free to our members.


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The most impactful disability ERG/Network leaders tend to be driven by purpose, they are resilient and persistent. They are what you might call ‘obstinacious’…
 
In her latest book, ‘Positively Purple’, PurpleSpace Founder, Kate Nash introduces the term  ‘Obstinacity’, which she describes as ‘a mash up of two words - 'obstinance' (unyielding stubborn adherence to one's purpose or

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