20 WOMEN IN BUSINESS
My View WHAT MAKES A ‘WOMAN OF IMPACT’?
by Amy Lancaster-Hall Porsche Centre Preston
We all meet and work alongside Women of Impact every day. But what makes them stand out from everyone else?
In my experience, there are familiar traits that you often notice in people who make a difference. It’s true for people of any gender, but especially relevant for Women of Impact.
Women of Impact inspire and empower the people they meet. It doesn’t need to be through direct instructions or orders; it can simply be by the examples they set. Or, even by the way they present themselves. The Women of Impact nominations I read revealed many moments where they have inspired others.
Another impactful quality is empathy. When Women of Impact speak about their work, it’s no surprise when they put others first. Whether talking about customers or colleagues, they demonstrate a deep understanding of what motivates each and every one of us.
Many women nominated shared stories of resilience, too. They have clear visions and values. They are never reluctant to talk plainly about the changes they want to see in the workplace and wider society. Diversity is a great example. Women of Impact understand that we all face a challenge to normalise diversity together; it’s a challenge I’m backing our Women of Impact to meet.
appointed as the chair of the supervisory board for Eurofighter. She becomes the first woman to be appointed to the role, and will now play a leading role in the delivery of major upgrades to the aircraft. Before joining BAE, she had also been the first female managing director of Leyland Trucks.
Stacey
Turner Managing partner, CG Professional
Stacey co-founded CG Professional in 2017, determined
to build a new style of commercial law firm from the ground up. Growth has been rapid and in 2019 the company opened its new £500,000 offices in Chorley. Demand continued to grow on a month-by- month basis even throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, with CG securing national and well-known clients, including Everton FC.
Mandy Tythe-
McCallum Continued from page 19 Jane Parry
Managing partner, PM+M
Jane has led PM+M since being promoted to managing partner in 2015.
She steered her team of 140 through the Covid-19 pandemic, evolving the firm’s offering to meet the changing requirements of clients. In late 2021, PM+M acquired the Accrington office of Haworths Chartered Accountants. Jane’s leadership and commitment to caring for the firm’s employees has seen PM+M secure multiple Investors in People Gold awards.
Shelley
Perry Founder, Breathe Therapies and S.E.E.D.
A former nurse, Shelley founded
S.E.E.D. as a charity to provide support and education for those suffering with eating, food and weight-related issues. Breathe, also not-for-profit, is the treatment arm, providing research-based treatment. The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown greatly increased demand for these services, and Shelley responded by launching online mental health support including mental
health workshops, bitesize video blogs and all-faith prayer sessions. The organisation has also recently launched a pioneering virtual reality service to treat phobias.
Lisa Sourbutts
Managing director, CUBE HR
Lisa launched her own HR consultancy in
2017 and today employs three additional HR consultants. Throughout the pandemic she delivered vital advice and workshops to support local businesses. Though much of this was delivered free of charge for struggling organisations, it help CUBE double both turnover and profit across the year. This was then reinvested in developing a new style of HR software, due for launch in early 2022, which is designed to provide an enhanced level of support for employers.
Andrea Thompson
Chair, Eurofighter supervisory board
Andrea is managing director of BAE Systems’ Europe &
International operation, which employs more than 10,000 people across sites in Warton and Samlesbury. In early 2022, she was
Tourism manager, VisitBlackpool
Mandy has worked for the tourism
arm of Blackpool Council for more than 15 years, promoting the destination to a worldwide audience. By teaming up with local partners and stakeholders, she has played a key role in attracting investment into programmes such as a new Conference and Exhibition Centre at the Winter Gardens, an extended tram service and bringing major new hotels and attractions to the town. This winter, Blackpool set a new record for footfall to its promenade and town centre, welcoming millions of additional visitors between September and the New Year.
Bev Wood Owner, BWD
Bev is the owner and creative director of BWD, a commercial interior design specialist which delivers
projects for a range of sectors from travel and events to retail and visitor attractions. She is also head of business engagement with the University of Central Lancashire, where she plays a key role in getting students involved with real-world projects. As well as enabling students at the start of their careers to gain valuable skills and experiences, the programmes she oversees also help feed the county’s businesses with a workforce equipped with relevant skills sets.
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