About Lean In Circles

Lean In Circles are small groups of women who meet regularly to share experiences and support each other’s goals. They are part of LeanIn.org, a nonprofit organisation founded by Sheryl Sandberg, with a mission to empower women globally to achieve their full potential.

Why Join a Lean In Circle?

Mentorship and Support: Gain access to a supportive network of peers who understand the unique challenges women face in the workplace.

Skills Development: Build new skills and boost your leadership capabilities through active participation and sharing.

Community Building: Foster connections with women from diverse backgrounds and roles, creating a supportive community within Discovery Park.

Event Details

Join us to learn more about Lean In Circles and how you can benefit from being part of this empowering initiative:

Date: Thursday 13th June 2024

Time: 12:15 pm to 12:45 pm

Location: Board Room 2, Barclays Eagle Lab, The Gateway Building

Don’t forget to bring your lunch!

What You’ll Learn

Introduction to Lean In Circles: Understand the purpose and structure of Lean In Circles.

Personal and Professional Growth: Discover how participating in a Circle can help you achieve your goals.

Leadership Opportunities: Learn how you can enhance your leadership skills by leading a Lean In Circle.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative community aimed at supporting and uplifting women at Discovery Park. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information please contact Samantha at samanthaterry720@gmail.com.

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Join Barclays Eagle Labs at Health Elevate on Wednesday 3 July, 2024 at their headquarters in Canary Wharf, London.

Their specialist Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences team support the businesses and innovators working on new and emerging technologies helping to solve societies biggest healthcare challenges.

Barclays Health Elevate event brings together industry experts, innovators, health and social care providers, academics and health professionals from across the industry to showcase transformation through collaboration, innovation and technology.

There is also the opportunity for Discovery Park companies to exhibit at the event for free! Please contact andrew.pledger@barclays.com for more details.

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Join us for our final sustainability breakfast before the summer break at the Barclays Eagle Lab in Discovery Park

The event will be an opportunity to network with likeminded businesses in the area and discuss the sustainability related issues facing the world. We’ll also hear from a range of speakers about what they’re doing in their particular industries, and what sustainable practices you can take away to address your own goals.

A light breakfast will be provided from 8:30am, featuring locally sourced food and drink.

Speaker Profiles:

Martin White: Four years ago under lockdown, and as part of his personal journey towards greater self-awareness of the environment and climate change, Martin founded his own sustainability consultancy Green Business Hub. Martin now advises a diverse range of private and public sector clients on their ESG strategy, encouraging them to think more holistically about sustainability rather than solely focusing on climate action and ‘Net Zero’ – because they have to – to include alignment with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and increasingly ‘Social Value Add’ frameworks.

Andrew Pledger: Andrew is the Ecosystem Manager at Barclays Eagle Labs in Discovery Park. The Eagle Labs mission is to connect the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through a network of business incubators, expertise and support. With access to over 325 years of business expertise and connections, Eagle Labs are a community resource available for everybody. Whether you’re an inventor, an innovator or a mentor, Eagle Labs spaces are conducive to nurturing and growing your idea with support from Barclays and the Eagle Labs network.

Everyday Plastic: Everyday Plastic is a research-led social enterprise, based in Margate. We are dedicated to delivering accessible learning and campaigns to tackle the effects of plastic waste on our society. Our aim is to help people understand the plastic waste problem in a relatable way, connect with what they throw away, and feel empowered to take practical steps toward a society with less plastic. We believe that no matter your background, age, or knowledge, you can feel empowered to make a difference. We support everyday people, communities, and change-makers in government and business by sharing credible insights, spreading knowledge, pushing for better regulation, and inspiring behavior change.

Q&A Discussion Panel: A discussion panel/Q&A will follow the presentations hosted by Martin White from Green Business Hub.

UK Electric Bike Centre will be on site to offer trials of their e-bikes, as well as the Discovery Park team giving tours of the new on-site community garden.

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In this virtual event, Shruti Grover – CEO of Pattern Project will share her vision to transform fashion manufacturing, driving a paradigm shift towards more sustainable, on-demand production at scale, which is powered by AI.

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As a versatile tech leader with experience as a founder and operator in some of the world’s fastest growing tech companies, Andy Robinson, Accelerate Cambridge and Barclays Eagle Labs mentor, will discuss how to ensure your product satisfies a strong market demand. He’ll look at how to design your journey towards achieving this important fit.

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Explore practical ways to showcase your business and successfully create emotional connections with your target audience. Expect to come out of this session energised with plenty of ideas about how to communicate the core messages at the heart of your business. Our guest speaker will take you through practical examples of storytelling and how to engage your audience.

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