In May 2023, Women Talking Fire was founded. WTF is an independent networking and support group for women and male allies in the UK fire safety industry. The group aims to bring together women working in the UK fire safety industry and to ensure that women are visibly represented in our industry media and at industry events – it’s important that women can see role models that look like them. The group currently has over 1,200 followers and almost 600 members on their closed LinkedIn Group page.
Confidence, Communication and Career Progression Workshop
Women Talking Fire are holding a relaxed and fun day’s workshop with Business Leader and Executive Coach, Manjit Mandeir, on 6 March 2025. We know that having confidence and being able to communicate well are important tools for career progression. This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn some practical skills and gain some actionable strategies for professional advancement.
We want delegates to be empowered to have more impact when communicating, raising their personal brand and helping them to reach their full potential. It’s also a great opportunity to network with likeminded professionals.
Manjit Mandeir is an award-winning Business Leader and Executive Coach. Her passion for empowering herself and others to learn and grow is critical to her practice and her unique leadership and sales programs have yielded remarkable results in personal and revenue growth.
The event is being held at the ASFP Academy in Coventry, with a negotiated discount at a local hotel and a get-together organised in a local pub the night prior for those able to join us.
We are especially grateful to our event sponsor – LGM Products – and to the ASFP Academy for hosting. Tickets are £75 per person, with an early bird discount available for those booking before the end of the year – book early as tickets are limited to 50 places! To get your tickets, go to: Buy tickets – Women Talking Fire
Our First Year
In its first year, Women Talking Fire has:
- Held a Technical Conference for 150 delegates in Leeds
- Held social evening events in London and Bury
- Undertaken a survey to better understand the views and perspectives of men and women working in the UK fire safety industry
- Collaborated with The Fire Safety Event 2024 and London Build 2024
Plans for the Next Year
Women Talking Fire is planning:
- After the resounding success of a similar day in September 2024, another Firefighting Awareness Day with Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service on 20 June 2025
- We’ll continue to develop stronger partnerships with industry exhibitions, including Fire Buyer, The Fire Safety Event 2025, London Build 2025 and Firex 2025.
- Further events are planned for 2026, including a workshop on women’s health and another Technical Conference.
Confidence, Communication and Career Progression Workshop
Women Talking Fire are holding this workshop on 6 March 2025 at the ASFP Academy, Coventry.
This interactive workshop is an opportunity to learn some practical skills and gain some actionable strategies for professional advancement.
We want delegates to be empowered to have more impact when communicating, and to raise their personal brand to help them reach their full potential.
We are delighted that Business Leader and Executive Coach Manjit Mandeir will be running the sessions.
We’re grateful to the Association of Specialist Fire Protection for supporting us by providing the venue for this event. And to LGM Products for sponsoring the event.
Tickets for the workshop are available at: Buy tickets – Women Talking Fire (tickettailor.com)
To Find Out More About Women Talking Fire
Membership of the Women Talking Fire closed LinkedIn Group is free and open to all, including women and male allies who support what we do and what we stand for. Members do not have to be affiliated to a particular institution or professional body.
For more information on our events, see our LinkedIn page: Women Talking Fire: Overview | LinkedIn or see the events page on our website: www.womentalkingfire.co.uk
To join our closed LinkedIn Group, go to Women Talking Fire | Groups | LinkedIn
