Leadership Academy Breakfast Club!
Leadership Academy Breakfast Club!
In modern language ’ally’ refers to a person supporting a marginalized group and indeed as a sector we probably understand the concept more than most. But what does allyship mean to us in our own leadership journeys.
Making it to the top is great, but who are we bringing with us? And what are we doing to make sure they have the same opportunities we have? That the playing field is equal?
As the world turns on DEI now more than ever we need to understand our roles and responsibilities as allies and to recognize our roles as individuals and leaders.
We will be joined by two speakers who are actively committed to being allies and reflecting on their journey.
This event is free to attend and open to anyone working in the community, voluntary charity or social enterprise space, in any role, at any level. You just have to register to attend.
- You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking the button below.
- This event will take place in-person.
- Please email matthew@wheel.ie if you have any special requirements.
Meet Your Speakers:
Edel Mc Sorley is the Operations Director at Mr. Price Branded Bargains and is responsible for their Diversity and Inclusion strategy which includes a commitment to increase employment rates of people with disabilities and they have developed partnerships with National Learning Network (NLN), the Rehab Group, AsIAm, and Peter McVerry as well as other marginalized groups such as people who have exited prison and members of the Travelling Community.
She has collected the People's choice award at Charity Excellence Awards 2022, Talent Acquisition Strategy award at Irish HR Champion Awards 2023, Advancing Disability Equality Award at National Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2023 and to have been selected as part of the finalists and win Advancing Social Inclusion Award at National Diversity and Inclusion Awards 2024.
Guillaume Jacquinot is the Campaign and Advocacy Manager for The Wheel. He has worked in the disability sector since 2012, with various organisations at both national and international levels. He was elected Secretary General of Inclusion Europe, a European organisation representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families at the EU level. He holds a Master's in Human Rights and completed an LLM in International Comparative Disability Law and Policy at NUI Galway.
Meet Your Facilitator:
Sharon Hughes is the Leadership Academy Manager in the Skills Team of The Wheel. Sharon has been involved in membership organisations for over 20 years. Before working for The Leadership Academy, she was C.E.O. of a nonprofit. Her background is managing member Events and Communications. Sharon is a qualified Coach, is a member of the Teaching Council of Ireland and is currently studying Psychology. She is low-key obsessed with Leadership. If you are interested in learning more about the Leadership Academy or you have a great idea you would like to share, please email her at sharon@wheel.ie or feel free to connect with Sharon on LinkedIn.
Feedback from previous attendees:
"For me personally, the benefits to the Breakfast Clubs have been many but key are the value of think-time, the cross sectional networking and having a product to offer staff looking to consider upskilling – in this regard promoting the breakfast club internally in Trócaire, in particular to my own team, is very relevant to the area of continuous leadership learning and development." Karen Casey - Head of Community Engagement & Outreach, Trócaire
"As a young professional in the sector, it seemed as though there was ‘in theory’, a lot that this kind of idea sharing and information website could offer the sector although it seemed slightly wishy washy; just another website with links and articles. The Breakfast Clubs created a networking space that feels open to all leaders, future and established, so that we can meet and make connections. Sharon encourages the early career professionals in the room to be the leads for discussion and she connects people with such ease who may have been to shy to make an introduction before... I have found TLA events extremely interesting and engaging, having enjoyed the variety of topics covered in sessions and the space to network freely. I would encourage anyone who is thinking of attending a Leadership Academy breakfast to attend and get involved." Amy Ennis, former Recruitment Coordinator at 2into3
"The Leadership Academy is a wonderful initiative and space to foster leadership and personal growth for those of us working in the nonprofit sector. It is great to be able to share insights but also to learn and gain new insights from fellow participants in the events. I really enjoyed my involvement as a panellist on a Leadership Academy event, which was wonderfully organised by Sharon with great support from her colleagues in The Wheel. Would highly recommend getting involved and responding positively if asked to be a speaker, panellist or facilitator at one of the Academy events. Ní neart go chur le chéile – There is no strength without unity. " Diarmaid O’Corrbuí - CEO, Carmichael