Ready for Leadership: Disruptive Leadership

Join us for Ready for Leadership 2026, on Wednesday 30 September at our London HQ.This in-person only event brings together our Emerging Leaders community, senior leaders and advocates from across surgery for a day of reflection, discussion and shared learning.

Who should attend?

This event is designed for women and non-binary individuals in established leadership roles who are keen to share their experiences and discuss the realities of leadership within their specialty. Spaces are limited, with priority given to senior surgical and dental leaders, including consultants, SAS doctors, senior residents and senior dental surgeons.

What to expect from the day

This year's theme, disruptive leadership, explores how we can challenge assumptions, offer different perspectives and create meaningful change without losing sight of our values or authenticity.

Across the day, we'll explore how to navigate influential spaces, speak up with confidence and create meaningful change while staying true to your values. Through keynote speakers, interactive workshops, panel discussions and personal reflection, you'll hear honest leadership stories, learn from peers and senior leaders, and consider how influence, allyship and authentic leadership can help turn challenge into progress. Alongside fresh perspectives and practical insights, you'll have the opportunity to reconnect with a supportive community that understands the realities of leadership in surgery and the unique challenges of stepping into wider leadership roles.

Keynotes

• Holding Your Ground in Rooms That Resist You: Kirsten Warren-Edwards will share insights from her leadership journey, exploring authenticity, influence and navigating resistance in high-stakes environments.
• What Can Happen When It Goes Right: Nuha Yassin will share inspiring examples of challenging the status quo, finding your voice, and creating meaningful change.

Workshops

• Questioning the Status Quo: facilitated by Louise Beauchamp, this interactive session will challenge assumptions and explore new approaches to leadership.
• Imagining What’s Possible: led by Louise Beauchamp, this closing workshop will focus on translating the day’s insights into practical leadership action.

Panel discussion 

• Using Your Voice Without Losing the Room: join a panel of experienced leaders, including Evelyn Ong, Louise Beauchamp, Charlotte Eckhardt and Francisca Ferreira, as they explore how to build influence, navigate difficult conversations and use your voice to create meaningful change.

How do I book my place?

Ready for Leadership is free to all attendees with a refundable deposit of £30 required to book your place.

The deposit will be returned upon attendance. If your plans change and you cannot attend, please let us know by Friday 25 September and your deposit will be returned to you. 

Please use the link below to book your place today. If you require any assistance at all, please contact us at rcsevents@rcseng.ac.uk.

• Explore how to use your voice with confidence and influence
• Learn from leaders who have challenged established thinking
• Reflect on leadership, authenticity and impact
• Understand the role of allyship, sponsorship and peer support
• Build meaningful connections across the profession
• Leave with practical ideas to support your next leadership step