π£ The Voice of Women in Business by Guildhall Ignite
π Thursday 5th March 2026 | π 14:00 – 17:00 | π Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Discover what it takes to step out, speak up and discover what is possible with a personal identity and unique purpose.
π€ Hosted by Culture Mile BID and led by Guildhall Ignite, this free taster session on personal performance training, works with women and non-binary people. Ahead of International Women’s Day 2026 discover what it takes to step out, speak up and discover what is possible when personal identity and unique purpose is brought to the workplace.
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βͺ Who is this session for?
Mid to Senior Level Management looking to enhance their communication skills.
βͺ About the session
Led by Guildhall Ignite, the executive and professional training consultancy of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, this session will be led by a female specialist coach and supports an inclusive environment and encourages all voices to be heard. Combining a powerful blend of techniques and exercises that are grounded in the performing arts and executive coaching, the programme enables participants to step out of the shadows with ease and confidence to hold their space in high pressure situations, to be heard across a crowded stage and communicate with authenticity.
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Taster Session participants will also have the opportunity to apply for a discounted series of 3 group coaching sessions for up to 5 people from their organisation. These sessions will explore what leadership looks like in you and your role including identifying and living your values. Our coaching approach makes practice a priority to ensure progress, so there will be an opportunity to workshop situations and practical ways you can apply this work to communicate effectively. We will also observe the strengths and qualities you would like to cultivate further, to hone in on why and how we lead for maximum effect, forming a development plan as an authentic leader.
βͺ More about the session facilitator
This session will be led by specialist coach Endy McKay, an experienced facilitator and acting coach, and resident tutor at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, as well as Barbican Mentor Artist. Endy trained as an actor and works nationally and internationally in theatre, television, film, radio and voiceover, working for companies such as the RSC, The National Theatre, BBC and ITV. She has starred in shows such as Bafta-award winning Peep Show (Channel 4), A Discovery of Witches (Sky) and Romesh Ranganathanβs The Reluctant Landlord (Sky).
βͺ More about Guildhall Ignite
Guildhall Ignite is the only accredited executive and professional training consultancy coaching in and through the performing arts, supported by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. We offer coach and professional development training with a suite of programmes enabling leaders, managers and mentors across the arts, education and business sectors, to respond to the contemporary challenges of today and to be ready for those of tomorrow. Visit us at ignite.gsmd.ac.uk and follow us on LinkedIn.