Conversations That Shape Careers: How Your Networks Can Propel You Forward

Friday 24 July 2026, 10:00am to 11:00am

Venue

Microsoft Teams online

Open to

All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, External Organisations, Postgraduates, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Registration Info

Please register here

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

Catherine Betley

GriefChat

Jo Telfer

Sellafield Ltd

Martin Albrecht

Crossmedia UK

Stuart Waddington

TDL Performance

Contact Details

Name Salma Atcha
Email

s.atcha@lancaster.ac.uk