{"id":102876,"date":"2025-04-15T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T11:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?post_type=hd_event&#038;p=102876"},"modified":"2026-04-14T09:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T09:14:03","slug":"general-counsel-workshop-empowering-women-in-law-leadership-strategies-for-success","status":"publish","type":"hd_event","link":"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/nl\/event\/general-counsel-workshop-empowering-women-in-law-leadership-strategies-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"General Counsel workshop: empowering women in law &#8211; leadership strategies for success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are the most effective leadership strategies for women in law?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hosted a powerful and practical session for General Counsel women working in heavy industry and boost your confidence, presence and influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anna-smyth-32748734\/\">Anna Smyth<\/a><strong>,<\/strong> Executive Coach, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulajmitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paula Mitchell<\/a>, Co-Founder, <a href=\"https:\/\/thecondorcollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Condor Collective<\/a>, and hosted by Taylor Root legal recruitment experts <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/consultants\/georgia-morgan-wynne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Morgan-Wynne<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/consultants\/fiyin-fayeye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiyin Fayeye<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/consultants\/billie-partridge-naudeer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Billie Partridge-Naudeer<\/a>, our workshop equipped the attendees with actionable steps to apply to their career journey right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-plain is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8221;Excellent workgroup that gave me so many new insights on leadership in the workplace, with specific attention on tactics to deal with the challenges as a female executive \u2013 both the ones placed on us and the ones we place on ourselves.&#8221;<\/p>\n<cite>Daike Van de Putte<br>Group General Counsel<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"h-we-covered\">We coverED:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feeling like a key member in the boardroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing senior stakeholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding the leaders\u2019 business perspectives and the leaders\u2019 understanding yours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Being perceived as an enabler rather than a blocker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to attend our future events, please register your interest below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/register-your-interest\/\">Register your interest<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"speakers\">MEET YOUr SPEAKErS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Anna-Smyth-Executive-Coach.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Anna Smyth\" class=\"wp-image-102886\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Anna-Smyth-Executive-Coach.jpg 800w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Anna-Smyth-Executive-Coach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Anna-Smyth-Executive-Coach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Anna-Smyth-Executive-Coach-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"jane-smith\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anna-smyth-32748734\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anna Smyth<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Executive Coach<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/anna-smyth-32748734\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anna brings the lens of over 20 years as a lawyer to the built environment and infrastructure industries, both in private practice and in-house. Having worked on major global projects, been part of senior leadership teams and considered a trusted advisor to clients and internal board members, Anna understands the pressures of working in a fast paced and high stakes environment where strong leadership, clear purpose and effective teamwork are paramount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now qualified as an accredited coach, Anna has always been keen to support the development of others, both her own team and more widely, to forge collaboration within and across sectors, align individual and team purpose with wider strategy and maximise effectiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her career has given Anna a deep understanding of the challenges faced in juggling heavy workloads and keeping multiple stakeholders satisfied, all while keeping teams motivated and looking after one\u2019s own development needs and maintaining a sense of purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1545041680250-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103491\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1545041680250-1.jpg 294w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1545041680250-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"jane-smith\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulajmitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paula Mitchell<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Co-Founder<br><a href=\"https:\/\/thecondorcollective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Condor Collective<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/paulajmitchell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After establishing a career at one of the UK\u2019s top construction recruitment firms, Paula founded Granite Search &amp; Selection in 2008. It grew to a team of 60 within five years, building a high-quality, profitable business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2020, Paula founded <em>The Condor Collective<\/em>\u2014a consultancy that positions employee engagement not just as an HR initiative, but as a core performance metric. The business helps companies in engineering and construction elevate their employee experience to drive measurable outcomes in productivity, profitability and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2024, she published <em>Cracking Culture<\/em>, a book that translates years of practical insight and research into clear, actionable strategies for building happier, higher-performing workplaces. Drawing on neuroscience, workplace psychology, and behavioural economics, it explores how communication, inclusivity, and culture fuel business success. Upon release, <em>Cracking Culture<\/em> became a #1 bestseller across multiple categories, including International Business &amp; Finance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow-no-border\" id=\"speakers\">MEET YOUr HOSTS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Georgia-Morgan-Wynne.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Georgia Morgan-Wynne\" class=\"wp-image-79155\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Georgia-Morgan-Wynne.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Georgia-Morgan-Wynne-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Georgia-Morgan-Wynne-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Georgia-Morgan-Wynne-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"jane-smith\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/consultants\/georgia-morgan-wynne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Georgia Morgan-Wynne<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Managing Director<br>Taylor Root<br><a href=\"mailto:jamesjones@taylorroot.com\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:georgiamorgan-wynne@taylorroot.com\">georgiamorgan-wynne@taylorroot.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jamelpjones1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/georgiamorganwynne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fiyin.Fayeye.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Fiyin Fayeye\" class=\"wp-image-89799\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:250px;height:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fiyin.Fayeye.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fiyin.Fayeye-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fiyin.Fayeye-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Fiyin.Fayeye-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-eyebrow\" id=\"jane-smith\"><a href=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/consultants\/fiyin-fayeye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fiyin Fayeye<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Director <br>Taylor Root<br><a href=\"mailto:nikkinewton@taylorroot.com\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:fiyinfayeye@taylorroot.com\">fiyinfayeye@taylorroot.com<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nikkinewton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fiyinfayeye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Connect on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:300px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billie.Partridge-.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Billie Partridge-Naudeer\" class=\"wp-image-102890\" style=\"width:250px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billie.Partridge-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billie.Partridge--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billie.Partridge--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/srgroup.highrise.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Billie.Partridge--768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 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