Host

Dr Lynn Morgan MBE 

Business Advisor, Mentor & Coach

Dr. Lynn Morgan MBE is a Business Advisor, Mentor & Coach with a passion for empowering women to reach their full potential. With a background spanning the public and third sectors, Lynn's leadership as former CEO of the Arthur Rank Hospice saw her spearheading a transformative project, culminating in the establishment of a cutting-edge hospice.

Armed with a Ph.D. in Organisational Psychology, her research delves into gender dynamics in mentoring relationships and the obstacles hindering women's career progression.

Today, she remains dedicated to supporting women's career advancement and is sought after for her expert counsel within charitable circles.

Navigating Transitions

Rosie Atkins 

Leadership & Career Coach

Rosie came to coaching after a successful 20-year career in advertising, working on global business for the likes of adidas and Nestle. After having her son in 2017, rather than return to her role at a leading ad agency in London, Rosie returned to the University of Cambridge to complete a coaching qualification. 

She specialises in leadership and executive coaching, often coaching women going through periods of change; a new role, a promotion, a shift in career direction, returning to work after parental leave or experiencing menopause. Rosie’s approach is rooted in gaining a broader understanding of strengths and values, resulting in increased confidence and self-belief, better decision-making and clarity in planning the best route forward.

Building Visibility

Sue Keogh 

Communications Consultant and Founder

Sue Keogh is the Founder of Sookio, a communications consultancy in Cambridge.

She works with senior leadership teams who value an external perspective on their communications, bringing fresh energy and 25+ years of industry expertise to help them think beyond the structures of the organisation. 

A recognised specialist in digital content, Sue has worked closely with institutions including the BBC, ITV, Government Digital Service and the University of Cambridge, and led a highly successful digital marketing agency for 16 years.

Host of the Communication Untangled podcast, Fellow of the RSA, and a judge at the National Business Women’s Awards, Sue draws on her extensive industry and business experience to solve critical communications challenges now, and in the future.

Setting Boundaries

Tamu Thomas 

Author & Leadership Coach

Tamu Thomas is an author, leadership coach, and keynote speaker who is passionate about empowering ambitious mission-driven women and organisations who want their work to be a positive force for good.

Her work focuses on creating nervous system friendly environments that support psychological safety and flourishing where purposeful, powerful action leads to peace and prosperity. She helps high-achieving women go from toxic productivity and burnout to a more harmonious and joyful approach that focuses on leveraging their expertise so they can reclaim their time.

Tamu's background in social work and somatic coach training has led to a unique methodology that blends somatic practices, nervous system education, and dynamic leadership, creating a holistic approach that addresses both personal and professional growth.

A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Tamu has been featured in publications such as Harper's Bazaar, Stylist Magazine and Psychologies and is the author of the acclaimed book "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy." She is passionate about helping individuals and organisations create cultures of well-being, where everyone can thrive.

Authentic Leadership

Eilish Midlane

Chief Executive Officer, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Eilish Midlane has been the Chief Executive Officer at Royal Papworth Hospital since September 2022, having previously been Chief Operating Officer for the previous five years.

Before joining Royal Papworth in 2017, Eilish was the Divisional Director of Clinical Support Services at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, where she led a group essential support services including Pharmacy, Diagnostic Services, Health Records and the central Booking team.

Eilish trained in her native Ireland as a biomedical scientist (a sub-group of healthcare scientists), and practised both in Ireland and the UK for many years before moving from pathology to general hospital management in 2008.

She holds a wealth of experience spanning strategy, transformation, operational leadership and delivery and hospital and clinical services reconfiguration.
Eilish brings with her considerable expertise in developing individuals and teams, patient safety, clinical governance, and service improvement planning.

Getting Your Voice Heard

Chantal Taylor 

Group Head of HR at TTP plc 

British born with roots in India, Chantal Taylor has enjoyed an international career, living and working in the US, India, Switzerland, and the UK.

With an academic grounding in biological and social sciences from the University of Oxford, she then pursued an interest in how people shape successful businesses.

Starting her career in 2000 at Procter & Gamble, she held various roles of increasing responsibility, moving between HR business partnership, including experience in major global acquisitions and driving change, and specialist roles in Sales, Learning & Development, Labour Relations, and Reward.

Chantal moved to Cambridge when she joined AstraZeneca in 2015 as VP HR for Global Product & Portfolio Strategy. While supporting the global commercial leadership team, her primary focus was to identify future talent and offer them career acceleration opportunities. She then moved into the R&D part of the business, leading HR for Early Clinical Development and Early-Stage Oncology, and rekindling her love of science.

Two children later, Chantal joined TTP Group, an independent and employee-owned product development company operating at the cutting edge of technology. It is a powerhouse of creativity where scientists and engineers of all disciplines come together to solve challenging problems, invent new technologies, and develop successful ventures. There she leads the People function and, as a board director, enjoys strategic and fiduciary responsibilities for the broader business.