From powerful conversations to practical change


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n celebration of International Women’s Day, Relocate Global and Think Global People’s annual gathering brought an international community of leaders, educators and mobility experts to London


for a day that moved beyond inspiration into action. With top speakers, an audience comprising leading


international experts, educators, innovators, and academics, including many of our Outstanding Global Women, and rich table discussions, the event distilled big ideas into practical themes that we’ll carry forward into 2026.


A DAY OF INSIGHT: SETTING THE TONE Relocate Global founder and Managing Editor Fiona Murchie opened by championing the potential in every individual and the imperative of genuine inclusion, especially amid talent


shortages, technological


disruption and geopolitical uncertainty. Inclusion isn’t a policy, she reminded us; it’s the lifeblood of innovation and resilience. Two thought-provoking keynotes framed the day.


Mark Freed (Co-Founder, Men for Inclusion) called for a reset in how organisations approach DE&I; less box-ticking, more


culture-building. He challenged


entrenched male stereotypes and the limits of “allyship,” urging companies to train inclusion champions who can shift everyday behaviours and decision-making. Sarah Rozenthuler (author of Now We’re


Talking; Founder, Bridgework Consulting) spotlighted the transformative power of leaning into having difficult conversations. With many managers avoiding high- stakes dialogue, she demonstrated how preparation and courage can convert friction, salary negotiations, feedback, and challenges for promotion into growth and opportunity.


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Throughout the morning, experts built on these ideas in panel discussions:


• Dr Sue Shortland (Professor Emerita, London


Metropolitan University), unpacked the concepts of equity, horizontal segregation, and practical ways to create a level playing field, enabling women to progress to senior roles.


• Pam Mundy (Executive Director, Pam Mundy


Associates) and Angela L Fubler (Founder, CEO, Chatmore British International School, Bermuda) emphasised early education and intergenerational learning as foundations for confidence, employability and leadership.


• Elaine Héry (Managing Partner at Eres Relocation Europe)


urged companies to integrate men’s


perspectives with women’s experiences and appoint conscious inclusion champions beyond the human resources department.


• Irina Yakimenko (Managing Partner, Intermark) reminded us that diversity of viewpoints enriches the debate and that men must be part of the conversation. • Paul Williamson (Group Head Development, ATG Entertainment)


shared


coaching-led, curiosity-driven leadership and authentic storytelling cultivate inclusion and innovation across an organisation.


With that stage set, delegates in interactive roundtables translated big themes into actionable steps for their workplaces, communities, and families. We


asked


participants to take an honest look at the realities they face, share solutions and identify next steps. We selected four themes, each a bridge between what was heard on stage and what we can implement now.


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