Conversations That Shape Careers: How Your Networks Can Propel You Forward
Friday 24 July 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am
Venue
Microsoft Teams onlineOpen to
All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, External Organisations, Postgraduates, Staff, UndergraduatesRegistration
Free to attend - registration requiredRegistration Info
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Event Details
As part of the Inspired Global Network Talks: A LUMS Careers Series, join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how meaningful connections can influence career progression, open unexpected doors, and help navigate an ever-changing world of work.
Careers are rarely shaped by qualifications alone. They are built through conversations, relationships, opportunities, and the networks we develop throughout our professional lives.
Bringing together senior leaders from a range of sectors, our panel will share honest reflections on the people, turning points, setbacks and opportunities that have shaped their careers, alongside practical advice for building authentic professional networks that support long-term success.
Panel
- Host: Stuart Waddington – Founder & Managing Director, TDL Performance
- Jo Telfer – Behavioural Insights, Sellafield Ltd
- Catherine Betley – Founder & Managing Director, GriefChat
- Martin Albrecht – Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Crossmedia UK
Discussion themes
- Career decisions and progression in the real world
- How networks can create opportunities and accelerate careers
- Learning through setbacks and career turning points
- Transferable leadership skills
- Building meaningful, lasting professional relationships
- Practical insights for navigating a rapidly evolving workplace
This event is open to students, graduates, alumni, academic colleagues and industry partners and forms part of the Inspired Global Networks programme, bringing together leaders from around the world to explore careers, leadership and professional growth. Please do share this invite.
If you experience any issues registering, or are joining at the last minute, you can still join the event directly using the Microsoft Teams meeting details:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/342663899999009?p=RJ6VFtS779ZLUQ6d54
Meeting ID: 342 663 899 999 009
Passcode: aK7fy3f2
Speakers
GriefChat
Sellafield Ltd
Crossmedia UK
TDL Performance
Contact Details
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