You have the talent. You’ve done the work. So why are you still waiting to be noticed?
Too often, Black women are passed over, under-recognised, or misunderstood in leadership spaces. Not because we lack capability, but because we haven’t been shown how the system works behind the scenes.
In this direct and empowering NBWL Elevate Session, award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant and NBWL mentor Sandra Pollock OBE cuts through the noise to share how Black women can strategically position themselves for leadership, promotion, and the visibility they deserve.
This is a no-nonsense conversation about navigating power, bias, visibility, and how to build a professional brand that gets recognised and rewarded.
Together, the workshop will explore how to:
- Navigate workplace politics without losing your authenticity
- Build a leadership brand that opens doors
- Self-advocate in ways that feel powerful and purposeful
- Cultivate the right networks and mentors to move forward
- Overcome bias and self-doubt with clarity and strategy
Sandra brings decades of lived experience and professional insight to this session, and her message is clear: You don’t need to wait for permission to lead.
What to expect
- A straight-talking session on leadership, bias, and Black women’s advancement
- Practical strategies for self-promotion, personal branding, and career positioning
- Tools to help you show up with confidence and clarity in any room
- A 45-minute interactive discussion and Q&A, so come ready to engage
This session is for Black women of African and Caribbean heritage interested in stepping into leadership, gaining visibility, or preparing for promotion.
Whether you’re leading teams, growing a business, or navigating the politics of your workplace, this space is for you.
Hosted by Jaiye Elias, Lead for the Network for Black Women Leaders, with special guest Sandra Pollock OBE.