CA Summit 2021: Grow chapter speaker list
The Grow chapter of this year's CA Summit will help attendees in supporting the development and progress of people and businesses through an unprecedented variety of stories, ideas and insights.
The Grow chapter will take place on day two of the Summit - 6 October from 1-3 pm. Below you will find information on our speakers for the day including session times and a synopsis of what they will cover during their session.
Vivienne Artz OBE
Vivienne is an Advisory Board Member, and former President, of Women in Banking and Finance
Vivienne was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours in 2021 for services to financial services and gender diversity.
Session time
13:00 – 13:20
Session description
Vivienne will be examining the importance of personal data and if we need to redefine what it means in the digital world.
Gin Lalli
A Solution Focused Psychotherapist, Gin Lalli helps people to regain control of their lives by explaining the science behind how the brain functions and by employing the latest evidence-based techniques of positive psychology and mindfulness.
Session time
13:20 – 13:35
Session description
Join Gin's session to hear her discuss best practices for wellness and mental health at work.
Julian Saipe
A former entrepreneur and business leader, and now executive coach, Julian Saipe’s work encompasses leadership coaching and executive education, with the aim of bringing new consciousness to human performance.
Session time
13:35 – 13:55
Session description
During Julian's session, he will share his insights on how to inspire and influence people and what business leaders can learn from coaches.
Alex Strang
Moment Company Co-founder and Mental Fitness Coach Alex Strang uses his own personal experiences with mental well-being to help others take steps towards managing their mental state and maintaing their own emotional wellbeing.
Session time
13:55 – 14:10
Session description
In his session, Alex will discuss how to develop your mental fitness and how the power of the mindful micro-pause can help you meet challenges feeling positive, energised, motivated and from a place of control.
Carole Pyke
The Sparkle Navigator, Carole Pyke, is a personal brand evangelist who believes that personal brand is the key to unlock the door to success.
Carole works with determined leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners who are ready to own their brilliance, embrace their imperfections and stand out in the crowd.
Session time
14:10 – 14:30
Session description
Join Carole's session to hear her explain why accountants are never just about numbers.
Attendees will discover how having a stand out advantage can open doors, create opportunities and help add greater value to your customers.
Michael G. Jacobides
Michael G. Jacobides holds the Sir Donald Gordon Chair of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at London Business School, where he is Professor of Strategy.
Selected as one of the top 50 Management Thinkers worldwide, he is an Academic Advisor to BCG, Visiting Scholar at the New York Fed and Cambridge.
Session time
14:30 – 15:00
Session description
In his session examining the post-COVID landscape for business, Michael will share his thoughts on what firms need to do to adjust and how advisors from the financial community can help them do so.