Following the success of last year’s Veterinary Women in Leadership (VWIL) session, this inspiring collaboration between Veterinary Woman and XLVets returns to the London Vet Show 2025 with two new events designed to spark reflection, connection and growth.
In 2024, VWIL hosted a vibrant Community Mastermind on female entrepreneurship in the veterinary professions. The session drew a full audience and encouraged honest, thought-provoking discussion around what entrepreneurship really means within a veterinary context.
Building on that success, VWIL is delighted to host two sessions at this year’s London Vet Show, continuing its mission to empower veterinary women to lead with confidence, authenticity and purpose.
The Power of Everyday Leadership Community Mastermind Session – Veterinary Women in Leadership
Thursday 20th November, 15:10 – 16:00
Gallery Suite 6
Theme: Leadership is not a position; it’s a mindset and a daily practice.
Session overview:
This interactive workshop will explore how leadership can be expressed through everyday actions, values and choices. Participants will discover how to lead with authenticity, empathy and emotional intelligence, regardless of their role or stage in their career.
Attendees will:
- Explore the concept of everyday leadership and how small, consistent actions contribute to effective leadership
- Gain practical tools to enhance authenticity, empathy and emotional intelligence
- Develop a personalised leadership action plan to make an immediate impact in their workplace
Career Stories – If You Can See It, You Can Be It
Friday 21st November, 11:00 – 12:00
The Studio
Theme: Visible role models are powerful catalysts for leadership development.
Session overview:
This inspiring session celebrates the diverse career journeys of veterinary women from across the profession. Attendees will hear authentic stories, explore different paths to leadership and gain insights into the experiences that have shaped others’ professional growth. The session offers a supportive space to share ideas, ask questions and learn from a community of like-minded professionals.
Attendees will:
- Hear real-life leadership stories from women across the veterinary sector
- Explore the importance of visible role models in leadership development
- Gain inspiration and practical ideas to apply in their own careers
- Build connections and share experiences with peers from across the profession
These sessions form part of the ongoing Veterinary Women in Leadership initiative, a collaboration between Veterinary Woman and XLVets, created to strengthen leadership confidence, skills and networks among women across the veterinary sector.
Join us at the London Vet Show 2025 to be part of these empowering conversations and connect with others who share a passion for leadership and positive change in the veterinary profession. Visit the London Vet Show website to book your place and add these sessions to your schedule.
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