As a celebration of female entrepreneurship, Waterford Local Enterprise Office is hosting a special event for this year's National Women's Enterprise Day at the Majestic Hotel, Tramore. The event promises a morning filled with networking, learning and inspiration, featuring an impressive lineup of successful female entrepreneurs.
The event kicks off with a buffet breakfast and networking session, providing attendees an opportunity to connect and share experiences. Following breakfast, the focus will shift to a workshop led by Sinead O'Neill titled "Target Questions for Insights to Unlocking Success". In this insightful session, Sinead will delve into the art of questioning, covering key topics such as:
- Understanding the Power of Questions
- Learning how to ask the Right Questions
- Seeking out mentors and role models
- Application and analysis of the answers
This workshop will include an interactive Table Mastermind and discussion, allowing attendees to share ideas and experiences in a collaborative setting.
The morning continues with a compelling session emceed by Lynda Lawton. The panel will feature accomplished entrepreneurs Stephanie Wickham of Expat Taxes, TV cook and broadcaster Aisling Larkin, Mailo Power of Monkey Cups and Eadaoin Carrick, Executive Chairperson of Cantec Group and Vice President of Waterford Chamber. They will explore "Navigating Leadership and Overcoming Challenges", offering valuable insights and practical advice from their diverse experiences.
After a break and further networking, attendees will be treated to a keynote address by Dee Hutchinson titled "Unleashing Potential: Transformative Tools for Women to Make It Happen in Business and Beyond". Designed specifically for women in business, this dynamic session will tackle key challenges such as juggling multiple toles, overcoming self doubt, and navigating a competitive landscape. Dee will share game-changing tools and strategies to help women achieve more without overburdening themselves, balancing efficiency with effectiveness.
Through interactive exercises and real-world success stories, participants will gain practical insights to implement immediately. This session is not just a lecture but an engaging, hands-on experience, promising to leave attendees inspired, optimistic, and equipped with the knowledge to make impactful changes to their business. Attendees will walk away ready to unlock their full potential and truly make it happen.
A light lunch will be provided after the session to enable you to continue networking so please ensure you tick the box when booking if you'd like to avail of this.
The event is proudly supported by Waterford Chamber, Network Waterford and Dungarvan Chamber. It is one of many events held nationally on October 17th to mark National Women's Enterprise Day, celebrating and empowering women in business across the country.
Join us on October 17th at the Majestic Hotel, Tramore for a morning of inspiration, networking and leaning, and be part of the national movement celebrating the power and potential of female entrepreneurship.
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Dee Hutchinson
Dee Hutchinson is a trailblazing international executive, entrepreneur, and four-time Amazon bestselling author. With two decades of experience in senior leadership roles at global giants like Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, and Digicel Group, Dee’s career is a testament to her resilience and innovative spirit. Her journey spans 18 countries across 5 continents, showcasing her versatility and global mindset.
In 2017, Dee founded Dee is for Digital, a visionary initiative aimed at revolutionizing corporate learning. Her mission? To break down geographical and financial barriers, empowering individuals to learn without limits. Dee’s approach is rooted in powerful coaching tools and techniques, designed to accelerate personal and professional growth.
Dee’s passion for lifelong learning has earned her over 30 industry accolades, including the prestigious Stevie Award for Coach of the Year, three years running. Her innovative spirit shone brightly during the COVID-19 pandemic when she was named Most Innovative Woman of the Year in Social Media for her educational video series on Facebook, which helped small businesses transition online.
Dee Hutchinson success and her approach to both her life and work prove that with the right mindset and tools, there are no boundaries to what we can achieve. Her commitment to co-creation and coaching-based learning is paving the way for a future where everyone has the opportunity to grow their skills and confidence, no matter where they are in the world.
Dee will also be delivering her "Transformative 10x Strategies to Excel in your Business" workshop on the same afternoon from 2pm to 5pm on October 17th at the Majestic Hotel in Tramore. Use the booking link below if you would like to attend this additional workshop and use promotion code NWED2024 to receive a discounted price.
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Sinead O’Neill
Sinead is the founder of Sinead O'Neill Consulting, a firm specializing in business mentorship, growth strategy, and organizational change. With over 17 years of experience, including a significant tenure as CEO, Sinead has a profound expertise in guiding organizations through various business landscapes. Her consultancy is built on the belief that understanding and harnessing the human aspect of business is crucial for unlocking potential. She offers services in strategic business growth planning, leadership and development, effective change management, and executive, team, and business coaching. Sinead's approach is deeply rooted in collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to driving meaningful change.
Stephanie Wickham
Stephanie is a Chartered tax Adviser and Chartered Accountant. With her husband she relocated to Australia in 2011 but when starting a family they felt like it was the right time to move home. She took a role with a local accounting practice and the experience didn’t work out. She was left thinking that her career was over but then realised there was a gap in the market for tax services for expats – people moving to or from Ireland. ExpatTaxes.ie was born and in the 5 years since starting she has not looked back. The team has grown to 7, working across 3 countries and 2 timezones, and they have worked with over 3,000 expats in the last few years.
Aisling Larkin
Aisling is one of Ireland's most well-known and liked TV cooks and broadcasters, reaching over 350,000 people each week through her live cookery segment on The Six O'Clock Show and her engaging food segment on Newstalk Radio & WLR FM. With expertise as a TV cook, food media broadcaster, educator, feeding therapist, mindful eating coach, keynote speaker, and food & wellness consultant, Aisling has a broad and expert background. She has run her cookery school, taught thousands to cook, and created educational programmes and content for international brands.
As a food and wellness strategist, she helps organizations develop food-centric wellness strategies aligned with their mission and culture. From 2021-2022, she created Enrich, a holistic food-centric wellness brand & programme for KSG Foodservice. This full suite offer included the development of a 450 nutritionally analysed dish portfolio, procurement, MBSR based wellness clinics, onsite wellness seminars, a wellness pop up store & much more. Aisling worked alongside brand managers, the client development team, KAMs, executive chef’s & sustainability officers to create a product that worked for the entire company.
2024 has focused on consultancy, menu development for an exclusive Dublin Golf Club & working on the development & reformulation of an innovative wellness & high protein food product for food service.
Aisling also sends her time delivering seminars to her Laya Healthcare clients in her role as marquee speakers & also works as a content creator & brand ambassador
Aisling's core ethos centre's on modern lifestyle food, focusing on nutritionally charged, mindful experiences where wellness, quality local and seasonal foods, and joy are paramount.
Eadaoin Carrick
Executive Chairperson of Cantec Group, celebrating 30 years in business in 2024. Cantec provides Canon multifunctional printers and print-management solutions to business and the public sector, as well as document automation and workflow solutions. A mum of 2 grown-up children, I spend my free time with my husband getting out for fresh air, enjoying good food with family & friends, singing with the Notable Works choir, and visiting great gardens. In September 2023 I was elected Vice President of Waterford Chamber, I’m a committee member and former president of Network Ireland Waterford branch, and I’m a firm shop-local advocate.
Mailo Power
Mailo Power, Founder & Managing Director of Monkey Reusable Products Ltd., Corporate Membership & Branch Liaison, Network Ireland National Executive, Ex Officio Network Ireland Waterford Branch.
Since launching at Showcase Ireland in 2019, Monkey Cups has become a leading brand in the reusable coffee cup and water bottle markets, exporting to clients in the Netherlands, France and USA.
Specialising in creating custom branded reusable coffee cups and stainless steel bottles for corporate clients, which include IDA (West Coast of America), Today FM, Red Hat, MSD Ireland, Guinness, Emerald Air and Virgin Media.
A believer in lifelong learning, Mailo graduated from the University of Gloucestershire with an MA in Fine Art in 2007.
"Creating change requires looking at things differently. From the very beginning our mission has been to help turn the tide on single-use plastic cups by making quality coffee cups that people enjoy using time and time again. For many people Monkey Cups are the first step of their reuse journey, small change BIG impact!" says Mailo.
