The Avenir Network

Our founder Dinah Williams is just one of the expert speakers participating in this year's Tony Buzan Group online summit this weekend! This free two-day event is perfect for those interested in understanding how our brains think and function and want to gain everyday skills, not just hearing the theories. Join Dinah whilst she speaks with Jérôme HOARAU on the topic of empowering women in leadership, where she will share insights on the barriers women face getting into leadership positions as well as easily actionable tips to create positive change. Don't miss your chance to participate in two days of thought-provoking conversations. Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/eYm7heTg

📣 The BRiM (Black Representation in Marketing) Sponsorship program is back! 📣 This groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind initiative is specifically designed for mid-level Black professionals in the in UK Advertising and Marketing industry to accelerate their careers and we are thrilled to announce we are the facilitation and training team of experts led by our founder and CEO Dinah Williams selected to deliver this important and impactful work. ❔ What is the BRiM Sponsorship program? Originally launched in 2022, the BRiM sponsorship program addresses the inequalities Black talent face in terms of sponsorship opportunities. Only % of up-and-coming Black employees succeed in winning sponsorship, compared to 20% of their white peers. That is why we have formalised the process with this program, encouraging leaders to make space so that their Black talent can take up space. 📉 What does the data show us? Only 1% of C-Suite leaders in the advertising industry are Black, and Black professionals are seven times more likely to face racial discrimination. The 2023 All-in census by Advertising Association reported over 30% of Black respondents are likely to leave the industry due to a lack of inclusion and/or discrimination experienced. Our program is about creating opportunities for groups that have been historically sidelined, not fixing faults. By empowering high-potential Black talent, we're driving transformative changes across the industry. 📍 Key Details & Features - Start Date: September 2024 - Duration: 9 months - Full-cohort training sessions led by experts - Tailored Sponsor/Sponsee pair activities - Comprehensive guides, tools, and resources - Success stories spotlighting brands and individuals - Networking opportunities This program is open to any organisation with a marketing and communications department or entities within the advertising, marketing, and media industries. Participating organisations will be asked to match their high-potential, mid-level Black team members with senior leaders for this transformative journey. For more details or to sign up, please contact us at Inclusion@adassoc.org.uk. We’re here to help guide you every step of the way. Join us, it's going to be long lasting experience driven by creating meaningful change. #BRiMSponsorshipProgram #Careerdevelopment #Blacktalent #learninganddevelopment #equityandinclusion #culturechange #professionalgrowth

We are immensely proud to announce in recognition of Women's History Month, we hosted our first sponsored event in partnership with BRiM (Black Representation in Marketing)! We held an intimate "In conversation with" Sophie Williams moderated by Dinah Williams, an incredible Author, Activist and friend. Discussing Sophie's newest book, "The Glass Cliff: Why Women in Power are Undermined and How to Fight Back". Sophie delivered an insightful and impactful keynote speech that explored what The Glass Cliff is, and the extensive research surrounding the phenomenon and highlighted recent examples of The Glass Cliff playing out. The Glass Cliff is best understood to be the phenomenon of women being appointed to leadership positions when a business is failing. Therefore, these women are not given an environment to succeed or thrive. It's crucial to understand this is a systemic issue and not the fault of an individual. Sophie and Dinah had a meaningful and moving conversation, discussing the effects of The Glass Cliff with intersectionality in mind and giving several solutions to overcome it. We would like to say a massive thank you to Natalie Trye for all your support in planning this event and for making the occasion run so seamlessly. If you would like further information regarding our future events, please connect and message our Partnerships Manager Toren Williams, to be added to our mailing list. Video credits to Albert Mensah. Location Meta, London.

It's Black History Month and in celebration of this year's theme 'Celebrating our sisters, Matriachs of Movemnets' our founder, Dinah Williams will be one of the guest panelists speaking at We Are Social special Black Perceptives Linkedin Live Series. Hosted by Chenai Garikayi-Mendia, Assoc CIPD, you can expect Dinah and fellow panellists, celebrated Chef and Author, Denai Moore and Tobi Oredein, CEO and founder of UK community Black Ballad, to share their personal journeys to success, the power of sisterhood including mentoring and sponsorship and tips on how to build your own network. To register, hit the link below and we hope to see you this Thursday, 1pm BST.  https://lnkd.in/ebHsBnBt #blackfemaleentrpreneurs #BHM2023 #sisterhood #mentoring #sponsorship #networking

We are incredibly passionate about the work we do and there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the impact of our work and witnessing our client partners thrive on their EDI journey and truly embed inclusive practices into their business DNA. We are proud that a core principle at The Avenir Network, is bespoking our solutions to specifically support our clients and their organisational needs. Thank you Alex Uprichard & Samantha Fearnley-Egerton for entrusting us with this important work as you EDI partners. #equityandinclusion #diversityandinclusion #inclusiveleadership #inclusivepractises

Do you know you someone in your network who works in advertising that would be an excellent speaker if given the opportunity? Here’s their chance! Contagious are offering a 3- 3.5min slots at the Contagious Event in December. More details below and do feel free to contact Charlotte Bunyan for more details. Spread the word BRiM (Black Representation in Marketing) digilearning Born Equal Consults Brixton Finishing School WYK Digital

Yesterday our founder Dinah Williams was part of NatWest’s National Inclusion Week event, “Leading the Conversation on Creating Inclusive and Equitable Workplaces”. With the fabulous Blessing Mutamba moderating the conversation and alongside Yemi Jackson MBA, ACMA & Cüneyt Belber (Assoc CIPD, MCMI). The conversation revolved around how we all play apart in creating inclusive and equitable environments for us all to thrive, the importance of EDI being embedded in ALL stages of any project that we do and how the retention of marginalised/out-majority communities starts with the recruitment process and filters through all areas of business practices. It’s great for The Avenir Network to be be part of such important and impactful disscussions.

Come and join our founder, Dinah Williams this Wednesday at NatWest Group interactive panel session on “The importance of leading the conversation on inclusive and equitable workplaces” in recognition of National Inclusion Week 2023. Moderated by Blessing Mutamba, the session will include a thought leader discussion, an audience Q&A, a networking opportunity and Dinah and fellow panelist Cüneyt Belber (Assoc CIPD, MCMI) and Yemi Jackson MBA, ACMA will be sharing tangible tips and takeaways any organisation can embrace. More details on how to attend on the link below https://lnkd.in/eTV7BDTG

Entrepreneurs, business owners, and career professionals, this is one for you! Come join our founder Dinah Williams, who will be hosting the Pitch Live session at Hustle+Heels HustleFest at the ironic Minstry of Sound next week, Wednesday 20th September. ⚡Would you (or someone you know) benefit from attending an immersive full-day business festival filled with audience-led engaging panel discussions, live podcast sit-ins and dynamic Google-led workshops all crafted to supercharge business growth? Thanks to sponsors J. Wray & Nephew & Google We have 20 complimentary pay it forward tickets - code DWHF - to giveaway! 🎤 Connect with seasoned business owners, glean insights from experts, network with fellow go-getters and pitch your business to former Dragons Den and Apprentice Finalists. 🚀 Your chance to craft an unforgettable experience awaits. Learn more here: www.hhll.co.uk/hustlefest

Do you believe that graduates always make the best candidates? Should there be more #opportunities into #employment that doesn’t require a degree? Our founder Dinah Williams shared her thoughts on whether or not #degrees are essential in the #media and #advertising industry, alongside peers across the sector with Ella Sagar. If you’re a leader wanting to attract #talent from #marginalized and #underrepresented communities into your organisation and want to do so in a more #accessible and #innovative feel free to reach out to us and find out how we can help. https://lnkd.in/eZ3qifCf