Posts by Lisa Buckingham

New drive to boost women in the boardroom

Monday, March 8th, 2010

The government is attempting to speed change in the boardroom by suggesting it may demand companies report on progress to appoint more women directors.

Breaking the Mould 2010 a triumph

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

It seemed that, by and large, the vast majority of the 350 students and teachers who came to the InterContinental on Monday had a great time and went away buzzing with ideas about the world of work.

Hayley Westenra, the international classical singing sensation, has confirmed she’d love to attend Breaking the Mould.

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

Hayley is, of course, a fantastic role model for young women and immensely talented.

Breaking the Mould: Careers conference and £5,000 competition for girls

Monday, February 8th, 2010

There is still time to sign up for the occasion which will showcase inspirational women who have chosen non-traditional careers.

Breaking the Mould pulls in more top class sponsors

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Two more top flight employers have agreed to lend their support to our conference designed to broaden the career horizons of young women.

Breaking the Mould 2010 will be our biggest and best yet

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Some of the country’s most prestigious organisations have agreed to give backing to our careers conference and we have secured the glittering InterContinental Hotel.

The £5,000 RBS MoneySense Apprentice Challenge

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Shortlisted finalists will be invited to an early evening reception to be held after the Breaking the Mould conference on March 1st.

Financial Mail Women’s Forum has now raised an astonishing £3,200 for Refuge

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Financial Mail Women’s Forum has now raised an astonishing £3,200 for Refuge, the charity which supports victims of domestic violence.