Businesses across the planet are preparing to celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day on 19 November.

And time is running out for organisations to join this global empowerment event.

Major organisations such as Amazon, CBS and UBS are among those who are planning to celebrate the achievements of women in business this year.

The day is significant because it also highlights gender diversity and inclusivity in business and promotes a diversified entrepreneurial landscape.

The event provides an ideal opportunity for organisations to highlight the skills needed by females in business and develop them in ways that can be tailored to the strengths of individuals.

The business outlook for women has been gradually improving over the decades.

Data compiled by Grant Thornton International shows that 33.5% of senior management roles were held by women last year, compared to just 19.4% twenty years ago.

Progress has accelerated since the Covid pandemic but has been slow and parity for women will not be seen until 2053, at the current rate.

Jack Hayes, the founder of The Female Motivational Speakers Agency, has assisted many organisations to develop strategies to develop the right skills in aspiring female entrepreneurs.

“Women’s Entrepreneurship Day is an important date in the diary, as it’s an occasion to be used to inspire the next generation of female business leaders and to encourage gender inclusive entrepreneurship,” he said.

“It is a time when organisations can acknowledge and develop strategies to tackle the common problem of women in business who are struggling with imposter syndrome or feel that they get fewer opportunities for advancement in their careers.

“Opportunities for women in business have improved over recent years but the data shows there is still a long way to go.”

He suggests events to mark the could include:

• Offering skill building sessions that cover key aspects of operating successfully in business, cover subjects such as marketing, business development or financial management;
• Organising workshops and panel discussions so success stories and insights can be more widely shared;
• Launching career coaching programs to tackle issues of self-doubt and provide a supportive community;
• Organising an awards program to celebrate the achievements of women and highlight their contributions;
• Facilitate networking events to promote community and foster collaboration;
• Book a speaker to deliver a keynote address or to host an event such as a panel discussion.

 

Data analysed by The Female Motivational Agency, which is based on reviews and feedback from thousands of events shows world’s top trending women business speakers to hire to mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day:

 

Inga Beale, first female CEO of Lloyds of London

Jo Salter, first female fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force

Carly Fiorina, Hewlett Packard’s former CEO

Makaziwe Mandela, Fulbright Scholar and daughter of Nelson Mandela

Karren Brady, star of The Apprentice and vice-chair of West Ham United FC

Penny Power, founder of Ecademy and author of author of Business is Personal

Gina Buckney, pivotal roles at Halifax, Barclays, and BT

Natasha Graziano, best-selling author a top-10 podcaster

Jo Fairley, driving force behind Green & Black’s Chocolate

Kanya King, founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards