Thanks to Women in Business NI for their Voices in Leadership conference and a chance to hear the First Minister and Deputy First Minister talk about their journey's into politics and their passion to build and empower a better economy and society in Northern Ireland

Many themes are similar from the political world to the business worldDriving towards change, facing adversity, determination and being able to deliver Both ladies have worked tirelessly up the ranks, making their voices heard, demanding fair equality, focusing on their talents and potential

And leaning on others for support and encouragement

The key takeaways - "ladies strutt your stuff" and "step forward"
"Work with kindness and solidarity" and "focus on talent not ego"

It was just a delight to get this photo but I wouldn't have got it without stepping forward