Speakers
Laura Gates
In this discussion session, delegates will reflect in small groups at their tables on how internal communication can strengthen its relationship with senior leaders.
Building on the themes of influence and leadership communication, the conversation will explore what earns internal communication a voice in strategic decisions, how to challenge leaders constructively and what it takes to be seen as a trusted adviser rather than a delivery function.
Laura Gates is the President of Gates Group Consulting, coaching executives and leadership teams at premier organisations – from NASA, LinkedIn, Shell and Visa to fast-scaling Silicon Valley AI, semiconductor and space tech start-ups.
A featured contributor in Forbes, First Round Review and Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game, Laura speaks globally on leading in chaotic times for corporate events and organisations such as MIT’s Pegasus Systems Thinking Conference, The Female Quotient and the Global WIN Conference.
She holds a Master’s in Organisational Leadership, and is an ICF PCC and EMCC certified coach. Laura is dedicated to helping executives lead authentically and empowering teams to unlock their collective genius.
Nim Pancholi is the founder of All About Soft Skills, where she makes communication relevant to today’s world through interactive summits, leadership masterclasses and thought leadership content.
A keynote speaker and passionate advocate for learning the science of behaviour, she draws on her background in science to bring a distinctive perspective to professional development and human behaviour.
Beyond the boardroom, Nim is a Bollywood dancer, bringing energy, creativity, stage presence and storytelling to her work.