27 October 2026 Rise & Shine Lunch & Connect

Rise & Shine Lunch & Connect – WomenTHAT

Courageous Conversations: Ask, Influence & Hold Your Ground

Some of the conversations that matter most in our careers are also the ones we can find hardest to have.

Asking for feedback. Giving feedback that needs to be heard. Negotiating salary or title. Putting yourself forward. Saying what you need. And knowing what to do when the answer is not what you hoped for.

Join us for an honest and practical conversation about how to prepare for the conversations that can shape your career and leadership journey and how to navigate them with confidence, clarity and courage.

We will explore how to make the ask, prepare for the conversation, hold your ground when challenged and follow up effectively. We will also unpack the things that can make all the difference in the moment tone, silence, language and responding to pushback.

Join us for our next WomenTHAT Rise & Shine Series, a one-hour virtual session bringing together leaders, allies and supporters from across the Travel, Hospitality, Accommodation, Tourism & Events industries.

Rise & Shine is about sharing real experiences, fresh ideas and practical insights to support women to imagine new possibilities, influence change and inspire others to step forward in their careers.

These sessions create a space for our community to learn together, connect across organisations and strengthen allyship as we continue building a more inclusive and thriving industry.

Bring your lunch, bring your curiosity, and be part of the conversation as we Rise & Shine with the WomenTHAT community.

Everyone is welcome.