Foxhills Country Club & Resort celebrated the women behind the business in Surrey, on International Women’s Day (8 March) through a variety of panel discussions.
The panel discussions focused on vital topics affecting the progression of women in the workplace, including culture, leadership, and work/life balance.
Female and male team members from across the Foxhills resort gathered at the event aimed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful conversations about the unique challenges that women face in their professional journeys.
The panel included Alessandra Antonelli, head of marketing at Addison Lee, Alison King, CIPD, MD and founder of Bespoke HR, Danielle Fletcher, transactional banking and liquidity director at Santander, and Raelene Antao, global head of compliance and governance at DVA Group, who offered practical advice and inspiration to the Foxhills team.
Raelene Antao shared: “It’s difficult to let go of perfection – say yes, embrace imperfection, and take on something new.”
In addition to encouraging personal growth, speakers reinforced the importance of believing in oneself and putting trust in yourself. Danielle Fletcher highlighted: “View each other as professionals, not based on gender.”
Alison King reinforced the importance of mentorship and leadership highlighting the importance of learning from each other. She said: “Be a role model – learn from interactions and take inspiration from others to grow.”
The celebration left attendees motivated and equipped with new tools to succeed in their careers.
