Building a Powerful Network: Adapt, Grow and Stay Relevant
May 13, 2026

Building a Powerful Network: Adapt, Grow and Stay Relevant

Date & Time
May 13, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Venue
Johnston Carmichael, 227 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2ND

This event marks the launch of the Connexion Career Collective regional series, bringing our mission to life: supporting women and allies in male-dominated industries through connection, visibility, and opportunity. It is designed to bring together ambitious talent, mid-career and senior women across professional services, commercial and technology sectors.

The panel session will focus on building a powerful network and how adapting will enable growth and ensuring relevance at any stage of your career.

Through an honest and practical panel discussion, senior leaders will share how they built their careers and businesses through their network.

The discussion will explore:

• How your network is vital for growth

• The role of relationships in career growth

• Navigating change, transitions with certainty

• Building visibility, influence and opportunity

Agenda

  • Informal networking over a light buffet lunch

  • Welcome and introduction to Connection Career Collective

  • Panel discussion with senior leaders

    • Karen Trickett (Fractionauts)

    • Katheryn Hume (Evolution Partnering)

    • Emily Young (Johnston Carmichael)

  • Audience Q&A

  • Structured networking to encourage meaningful connections

  • Closing remarks and invitation to continue engagement through CCC

Audience

A curated group of approximately 20 to 40 attendees including:

  • Ambitus Talent, Mid-career and senior professionals

  • Women in leadership or progressing into leadership roles

  • Individuals working across commercial, professional and financial services and technology environments

  • Those looking to grow, pivot or expand their career opportunities

Key Messages

  • CCC exists to support the future state of work for women.

  • Networking is not transactional, it is about building mutually beneficial relationships and growing your social capital.

  • Every career-focused woman should have a network to provide support, strategy, and advocacy.

  • CCC is a space for connection, collaboration, and collective impact.

Outcomes & Impact

  • Attendees leave with actionable networking strategies

  • Greater clarity on who they need in their network and how to attract

  • Each participant makes meaningful new connections

  • A strengthened sense of community and excitement for what’s to come

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Photography by Carly Crew Photography