Career Transitions London

Navigating Corporate Trauma From Surviving to Thriving: Reclaim Your Confidence, Your Voice & Your Power Have you ever walked away from a workplace feeling less confident, less valued, or questioning your own abilities? Perhaps you’ve experienced a toxic boss, workplace bullying, discrimination, gaslighting, betrayal, burnout, or a corporate culture that slowly chipped away at your confidence. Maybe you left that environment behind, but the impact followed you into your next role, your relationships, or even the way you see yourself. You’re not alone. And your workplace experiences do not have to define your future. Join Women on the RISE for an empowering, thought-provoking, and practical evening dedicated to understanding, navigating, and recovering from corporate trauma. This isn’t another traditional networking event or leadership seminar. It’s an opportunity to have the conversations that too often go unspoken in the corporate world. What You’ll Discover During this interactive three-hour workshop, we’ll explore: * Recognising Corporate Trauma: Understand how toxic workplace experiences, bullying, discrimination, exclusion, and chronic stress can affect your confidence, identity, and career. * Breaking Free from Self-Doubt: Explore how workplace experiences can contribute to imposter feelings, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and fear of speaking up. * Rebuilding Your Confidence: Discover practical techniques to reconnect with your strengths, trust your judgment, and reclaim your professional voice. * Setting Healthy Boundaries: Learn strategies for recognising red flags, protecting your wellbeing, and navigating challenging workplace dynamics. * Moving from Surviving to Thriving: Develop a personal action plan to move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and purpose. What Makes This Workshop Different? We believe that professional success should never come at the expense of your wellbeing. This workshop creates space for real conversations, meaningful connections, practical strategies, and personal reflection. You’ll have opportunities to connect with other ambitious women who understand the pressures of professional life, share experiences if you choose, and learn strategies you can apply immediately. You won’t be expected to disclose personal experiences. Participation is always your choice, and the session is designed to be supportive and respectful. Who Should Attend? This event is for women at every stage of their professional journey, particularly those who: * Have experienced toxic or challenging workplace environments. * Are recovering from burnout or a difficult professional experience. * Feel their confidence has been affected by workplace experiences. * Are navigating a career transition or returning to work. * Want to become more resilient, self-assured leaders. * Lead teams and want to create psychologically safer workplaces. Whether you’re an emerging leader, senior executive, entrepreneur, or woman navigating your next chapter, this evening is for you. Event Details Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Central London (exact venue to be announced) Hosted by: Women on the RISE Theme: Heal • Reset • Lead • Thrive Come for the Conversation. Leave with a New Perspective. Imagine walking into a room filled with ambitious, accomplished women who understand that behind every successful career is a story that isn’t always visible. Imagine leaving with renewed confidence, practical tools, meaningful connections, and a clearer vision of the leader you want to become. Your past workplace experiences may have shaped your journey, but they don’t have to determine your destination. At Women on the RISE, we believe in lifting one another, rising together, and soaring beyond the limitations placed upon us. Reserve your place and join us for an evening of reflection, connection, empowerment, and growth. Women on the RISE — Lift. Rise. Soar. Real Conversations. Practical Strategies. Lasting Change. I would position this on Meetup and LinkedIn as a premium, interactive leadership and wellbeing workshop, rather than a trauma support group. That helps attract corporate professionals, managers, senior leaders and women in career transition while keeping the subject approachable. One important distinction: unless a qualified trauma professional is facilitating, the event should be presented as an educational, supportive workshop rather than therapy or a promise of trauma healing.

Let’s celebrate New Beginnings!

Fri, Nov 20, 5:30 PM

✨ New Beginnings – A Diwali Celebration of Women, Inspiration & Connection 🪔 An Evening of Light, Renewal, Empowerment & New Possibilities What if one evening could inspire your next big beginning? Join Women on the RISE for New Beginnings, a special Diwali celebration bringing together inspiring women, meaningful conversations, delicious food, and the opportunity to connect with a community of women who are ready to rise. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, hope over uncertainty, and the promise of fresh beginnings. It’s the perfect occasion to reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate how far we’ve come, and embrace the exciting possibilities ahead. Whether you’re navigating a career change, building a business, entering a new chapter of life, or simply looking to connect with inspiring women, this evening is for you. 🌟 Three Women. Three Stories. Endless Inspiration. Throughout the evening, you’ll hear three short, powerful talks from extraordinary South Asian women leaders sharing their personal experiences of transformation, resilience, courage, and new beginnings. Meet Our Inspirational Speakers: 💜 Sharmila Wijeyakumar – Survivor, Leader & Change-Maker 💜 Madhu Ravi – Leader, Advocate & Innovator 💜 Kay Reynolds – Leader, Mentor & Community Builder Each speaker will share insights, lessons learned, and inspiration to encourage you to embrace your own next chapter with confidence and purpose. 🥂 What to Expect ✨ A delicious three-course dinner – Enjoy a wonderful meal while making new connections. ✨ A welcome drink – Raise a glass to fresh starts and exciting possibilities. ✨ Three inspirational talks – Hear authentic stories of courage, transformation, and leadership. ✨ A special gift – Take home a little reminder of the evening and the possibilities ahead. ✨ Meaningful networking – Connect with ambitious, supportive women from diverse backgrounds and industries. ✨ A celebration of South Asian culture – Experience the warmth, beauty, and spirit of Diwali in a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. 🎟️ Tickets – £50 Per Person £40 with early bird discount Your ticket includes: * Three-course dinner * Welcome drink * Three inspirational speaker sessions * A small gift * An evening of networking, celebration, and connection Please note: Additional drinks are not included in the ticket price and may be purchased separately. 💜 Who Should Attend? This event is for women who are: * Ready to embrace a new beginning, personally or professionally. * Seeking inspiration, encouragement, and meaningful connections. * Passionate about women’s empowerment and leadership. * Interested in celebrating Diwali and South Asian culture. * Looking to expand their personal and professional networks. You don’t have to celebrate Diwali to join us. All women are welcome to experience an evening of inspiration, friendship, and community. 🪔 Your Next Chapter Starts Here Every new beginning starts with a spark. Sometimes that spark is a conversation, a new friendship, an inspiring story, or the courage to believe that something greater is possible. Come celebrate the light within you, the strength of women supporting women, and the beautiful possibilities that lie ahead. Spaces are limited, so reserve your £40 ticket and join us for an unforgettable evening! Women on the RISE – Lift. Rise. Soar. Let’s celebrate new beginnings together! 💜

2 attendees

Women on the RISE - Networking Evening

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30 PM

Join us to network and grab a drink or a meal. We will have a space dedicated for our group. Looking forward to seeing you! This months topic is Top AI hacks for productivity

20 attendees

Women on the RISE - Kings Cross Networking

Tue, Nov 24, 4:30 PM

Women on the RISE AI: King’s Cross Networking New connections. Fresh ideas. Rise together. Your next collaboration, career opportunity or friendship could start with a conversation. Join Women on the RISE AI on the last Tuesday of every month at The Booking Office, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, for welcoming conversations with women who want to grow, share ideas and support one another. Whether you’re building a business, navigating a career change, leading a team or looking to expand your circle, come and connect with women bringing different experiences, perspectives and ambitions. What to expect * Relaxed networking and meaningful conversations. * Opportunities to share what you do, what you’re working towards and where you need support. * Fresh perspectives on business, careers, leadership and the changing world of AI. * Connections that could grow into collaborations, referrals, mentorship or friendships. You don’t need to work in technology or know anything about AI to join us. Curiosity and a willingness to connect are all you need. Coming on your own? You’re warmly welcome. Come ready to introduce yourself and meet someone new. 📍 The Booking Office, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, King’s Cross, London 📅 Last Tuesday of every month Make space in your month for your next connection. Book your place and join us at the table.

9 attendees

Women in Leadership Speed Networking London — After Work

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM

From Speed Network Now

*Nobody warns you how quiet it gets once you're the one in charge. Tonight, you're in a room full of people who already know that.* **What the event is** This After Work Speed Networking event is about meeting women leading teams, businesses and change. Across 8 short, structured conversations, you'll talk openly with other women in leadership roles about the real challenges of the job. No pitches, no long presentations, just honest conversation between people who get it. **👥 Who should attend** Managers, heads of department and directors, alongside senior professionals, founders and women aspiring to leadership roles. Whatever stage you're at, you'll find people who've either faced what you're facing now or are about to. **🎟️ Your ticket includes** * 1 drink + a bite, included * 8 structured conversations * Open networking before and after the structured session **Why attend** * Talk through leadership challenges with people who understand the pressure * Pick up practical advice on career progression, visibility and confidence * Build a network of peers you can turn to beyond just this evening * Enjoy a relaxed evening over drinks, away from the usual work environment **📅 Agenda** 6:00–6:30pm: Arrival, drinks and open networking 6:30–6:40pm: Welcome and a quick explainer on how the evening works 6:40–7:30pm: Structured networking, 8 short conversations on leadership, career progression and confidence 7:30–8:00pm: Drinks and open networking continue Places are limited and these events sell out. Book your ticket now and meet the women leading change in London.

From Indian 🇮🇳 Professionals In London 🇬🇧

IPL – Jobs and Careers Networking Meetup

Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM

4.7

🚀💼 **Jobs & Careers Networking Meetup** 💼🚀 🇮🇳🇬🇧 **Indian Professionals in London** Join fellow Indian professionals for an exclusive evening of career-focused networking, meaningful conversations, and professional growth. Whether you're actively job hunting, exploring new opportunities, considering a career change, returning to work, or simply looking to expand your professional network, this meetup is designed to help you connect with like-minded professionals across a range of industries. 📅 **Friday, 13th November 2026** 🕕 **6:00 PM – 11:00 PM** 📍 **Bangalore Express City** 3–6 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0AT 🚇 **Nearest Stations** • Bank Station (5 mins walk) • Liverpool Street Station (12 mins walk) ### 🌟 What to Expect 💼 Meet Professionals Across Different Industries 🤝 Expand Your Professional Network 📈 Career Growth & Development Discussions 🎯 Job Search Tips & Market Insights 🧠 Share Experiences & Learn from Others 🚀 Explore New Opportunities & Collaborations ☕ Informal Networking & Conversations ### 👥 Who Should Attend? ✅ Professionals Seeking New Opportunities ✅ Graduates & Students ✅ Consultants & Contractors ✅ Technology Professionals ✅ Finance & Banking Professionals ✅ Project Managers & Business Analysts ✅ Entrepreneurs & Founders ✅ Anyone Looking to Grow Their Career Network ✨ Your next opportunity, mentor, client, referral, business partner, or career connection could be just one conversation away. 🇮🇳 **Indian Professionals in London** 🤝 **Connect • Collaborate • Grow** 🚀💼✨

4 attendees

AWS User Group UK Meetup #80

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM

From AWS User Group UK

From Dead Product Society

Welcome to our November event. We’re delighted to welcome [Eduardo Aparicio Cardenes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/eacardenes/), Senior Frontend Engineer, Super, and a careers panel including [Kimberley Clements](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberleyclements471/), Senior Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and [Mike Mead](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mead/), Technical Director, Scale Factory Here’s what they’re bringing: 1.6 million transactions a day, over €300M in deposits a month, all running on shared Amazon S3 and CloudFront. **Eduardo** and his team moved that live payment frontend onto dedicated, jurisdiction-owned infrastructure with Terraform, and finished with zero production incidents. Tonight Eduardo is giving us the part the architecture diagram leaves out: dual deploys, feature flags and a way back that never needed an emergency release. Same AWS console, very different job. Inside AWS, at a consulting partner, alongside the public sector: where you do the work shapes the problems you get and where your career goes next. Tonight our panel walks us through what each path looks like day to day, what it gives you and what it costs. A big thank you to our sponsors [Cloudscaler](https://rebrand.ly/cloudscaler) & [Rayo](https://rebrand.ly/rayo-cloud) for making this event possible. **Programme**: * 18:00: Arrival, registration * 18:15: Talks start * 20:00: Networking with food and a drink provided by the generosity of our sponsors. Session 1: ***Zero Incidents, €300M+ in Monthly Deposits: Migrating a Multi-Jurisdiction Frontend from Shared to Dedicated AWS*** with Eduardo Aparicio Cardenes Our payment frontend handles more than 1.6 million transactions every day and over €300M in deposits every month across multiple jurisdictions. It originally ran on shared Amazon S3 and CloudFront infrastructure. As the platform grew, that shared model created wider failure boundaries: a change for one jurisdiction could affect another, while ownership, production access and cost attribution became increasingly difficult to isolate. We needed to move a live payment platform to dedicated, jurisdiction-owned AWS infrastructure without disrupting customers. Using Terraform, we created a repeatable infrastructure pattern for each jurisdiction, with dedicated S3 and CloudFront delivery, DNS, certificates, permissions, security policies, and separate production boundaries. Infrastructure changes moved from manual console operations into versioned, reviewed pull requests. But building the target architecture was only half of the migration. The harder part was moving customers safely. We deployed every application build to both the legacy and new infrastructure, validated the new path in production before customers depended on it, and used feature flags to migrate jurisdictions independently. If something went wrong, we could move that jurisdiction back to the legacy path without an emergency release. We started with the lowest-risk jurisdiction and expanded progressively, using both infrastructure health and payment behaviour to decide when to continue. The migration completed with zero production incidents. This talk shares what we learned about the part of cloud migrations architecture diagrams often miss: the transition. How coexistence, validation, observability and rollback allowed us to change the infrastructure underneath a live payment platform without making the migration a customer problem. **Learning Takeaways** * Design the transition architecture - coexistence, validation, observability and rollback - not only the target state. * Dual-deploy to legacy and new infrastructure so cutover becomes a routing decision, with feature flags to move each jurisdiction forward or back without an emergency release. * Shrink failure boundaries with jurisdiction-owned Terraform stacks, and gate each rollout stage on both infrastructure health and payment behaviour. Eduardo Aparicio Cárdenes is a Senior Frontend Engineer at Super with nearly 20 years of experience building web applications. His work combines React, TypeScript and AWS services, including Amazon S3 and CloudFront, to build fast, reliable payment experiences. He shares practical lessons on improving performance and simplifying software delivery. Session 2: Panel Discussion - ***Same Cloud, Different Careers*** with Kimberley Clements, Mike Mead and more to follow. Whether you are two years into AWS or fifteen, where you do the work - inside a consulting partner, a public sector team, a startup or AWS itself - shapes the problems you get, the pressures you are under and the directions open to you next. Most of us only ever see one of those worlds from the inside. For the second half of the evening we bring three people who have built their careers on AWS from those vantage points onto the stage together. They will talk about how they got where they are, what the work actually looks like day to day, what their path has given them and what it has cost, and what they would tell someone deciding where to take their AWS career next. Expect some straight answers on the worst mistake each of them has made on AWS, and the service they would not want to live without. **Learning Takeaways** * Compare what AWS work really looks like day to day inside AWS, at a consulting partner and alongside public sector customers. * Weigh what each path gives you, what it costs and how progression works in each. * Take away straight advice from people who have made the move on where to take your AWS career next. **Kimberley** is a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she helps public sector customers design and build secure, scalable solutions in the cloud. Before AWS she served almost 17 years in the military, and she brings that experience of high-stakes, mission-focused work to every customer she supports. **Mike** is Technical Director at Scale Factory, an AWS Premier Tier Consulting Partner, and an AWS Ambassador. He joined in 2014 as a hands-on engineer, delivering large scale AWS migrations, and has since moved into leadership. Today he leads the technical side of Scale Factory’s AWS partnership, speaks regularly at conferences, and keeps the organisation aligned with the latest technology trends. His expertise continues to drive both client success and the team’s technical direction. Do you have a story to share? If you are interested in speaking at one of our events, please check out our [call for papers](https://awsuguk.org/call-for-papers/). We are advocates for greater inclusion & diversity in UK Tech and are especially keen to receive talk submissions from people in underrepresented groups. If you are interested in speaking at a future meetup but would like to discuss what to expect or need assistance, please contact our Inclusion & Diversity Lead Natalie Gray - [graynataliej@gmail.com](mailto:graynataliej@gmail.com) or DM her @natjgray Check out our [website](https://awsuguk.org/) for more information about our community and our code of conduct. Remember to follow us @AWSUserGroupUK and on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/aws-ug-uk) for the latest updates, and you can find videos of our past meetups [here](https://awsuguk.org/our-videos/).

71 attendees

Dead Product Society | After Work Drinks

Thu, Nov 12, 7:00 PM

4.9

**Dead Product Society \| After Work Drinks** Come along, bring a friend/colleague or two and join us for a relaxed evening of informal product and tech chats over a few drinks and doughnuts. We aim to connect everyone without awkwardness or LinkedIn spiel, and value good conversation over boring presentations. **Who is welcome?** Product Managers, CEOs, UX/UI Designers, Developers, Scrum Masters etc. We welcome anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product. *Note: We intentionally keep our After Work Drinks on the smaller side to allow for more in-depth conversations.* **The Bike Shed** We'll be hanging out in the lounge area (behind the area with all the tables, next to the store). \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Dead Product Society** Dead Product Society is a collective of like-minded professionals sharing real-talk and joining forces to navigate the twists and turns of the product world. Our down-to-earth community is for anyone who works in, with or wants to break into product teams regardless of their background or experience. **Our Sponsors** Shout out to our generous sponsors at Waggel Pet Insurance; Lifetime pet insurance, simplified. With their support we are able to host these events for you and create a space for those important, honest conversations.

40 attendees

Professional Networking : Pharmaceutical Portfolio Focus

Sat, Nov 21, 1:30 PM

From The Common Threads

# Pharmaceutical Project, Programme & Change Management Meetup ### Location: London TBC (Near Oxford Circus Station) ### Who should attend? Whether you’re a **Project Manager, Programme Director, Subject Matter Expert, Change Management Specialist**, or a professional working in a related pharmaceutical role, to broaden your perspective, or someone keen to learn from others, this is a space to share your experience, ask questions and build valuable connections. ### Bringing people together. Sharing knowledge. Creating opportunities. For those who are passionate about project and programme management, change management, and making a meaningful impact in their field. In the pharmaceutical industry, where complexity, innovation and change are part of everyday life, the value of connecting with people who understand your challenges cannot be overstated. This meetup is an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, meet like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and learn from one another in an open, collaborative, and supportive environment. ### What to expect? 🤝 **Meaningful networking** Build authentic connections with professionals across the pharmaceutical industry, develop trusted relationships and expand your circle of peers. 💡 **Knowledge sharing** Exchange experiences, discuss real-world challenges and share practical approaches to project delivery, programme leadership and organisational change. 🚀 **Industry insights and innovation** Hear from industry experts, explore emerging trends and discover best practices shaping the future of pharmaceutical project and programme management. 🗣️ **Interactive discussions and workshops** Take part in engaging conversations and practical workshops designed to encourage collaboration, problem-solving and the sharing of fresh perspectives. **Format:** TBC

2 attendees

London Employers — Connect with Qualified International Professionals

Fri, Nov 13, 3:30 PM

From Speed Network Now

*Tired of sifting through hundreds of CVs and still struggling to find the right person? Cut out slow hiring cycles, skip endless screening, and meet top talent directly.* **What the event is** Speed NetworkNow helps employers meet qualified professionals face to face, without weeks of screening. We built this focused recruitment and speed-networking event specifically for founders, hiring managers, and internal recruiters filling open roles in London. Skip the job boards and hire face to face. **👥 Who should attend** Driven professionals who want their next career step in London. You will connect with ready-to-hire candidates who bring strong skills across tech, marketing, operations, and sales. These ambitious job seekers offer immediate availability and fresh perspectives to grow your business. **🎟️ Your ticket includes** * 60 minutes of structured, timed one-to-one conversations with candidates * Snacks & drinks included during the break * Open follow-up time to agree next steps on the spot **Why attend** * Meet candidates directly: Talk with real people and spot stand-out talent in minutes. * Access top talent: Connect with skilled professionals from diverse industries and backgrounds. * Hire faster: Assess skills, experience, and availability on the spot, then book follow-up interviews immediately. **📅 Agenda** 3:30–3:45 PM — Arrival & Registration: Check in, grab a drink, and settle in. 3:45–3:55 PM — Welcome: A quick introduction to how the speed-networking rounds work. 3:55–4:55 PM — Speed Networking: Short, timed one-to-one conversations. 4:55–5:05 PM — Snacks & Drinks Break 5:05–5:25 PM — Open Networking: Continue conversations and chat for longer over drinks and snacks. 5:25–5:30 PM — Close Spaces are limited to help maintain a good balance between employers and candidates. Bring your open vacancies, meet the people behind the CVs, and leave with candidates you actually want to hire. Book your place now.

From London Social Nights For Black Professionals

Black Professional Londoners Games Night (Culture in Play)

Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM

4.4

**Tickets:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-professional-londoners-games-night-culture-in-play-tickets-2002377715650](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/black-professional-londoners-games-night-culture-in-play-tickets-2002377715650) **Overview** The Kickback takes over Samsung KX: Gaming, music, vibes + good people. £30 gets you unlimited drinks & snacks. 23+ only. CULTURE IN PLAY ### **The Kickback takes over Samsung KX** **Gaming. Music. Food. Culture. Connection.** This November, The Kickback is taking over Samsung KX in King’s Cross for CULTURE IN PLAY – an interactive social experience bringing our community together through gaming, technology, music, food and good energy. **And your ticket has you covered for the evening.** **Your £30 ticket includes:** • Entry to Culture in Play • Unlimited drinks throughout the event • Snacks included • Access to all games and activities • Music and entertainment • Networking and social activities • Access to the Samsung KX experience **Filming:** Attendance confirms consent to photo/video capture for recap content Come with your people or come solo. You won’t leave feeling like you came alone. **Follow The KickBack for Updates:** * **Twitter:** @TheKickBackHQ * **Facebook:** @TheKickBackHQ * **Instagram:** @TheKickBackHQ *Please note that pictures and videos may be captured for marketing purposes. By attending, you consent to their use by @TheKickBackHQ.* **For more information, visit:** [www.wearethekickback.com](http://www.wearethekickback.com/) **Don’t miss the vibe. Save the date and join us for an unforgettable evening!**

104 attendees

Join us to network and grab a drink or a meal. We will have a space dedicated for our group. Looking forward to seeing you! This months topic is Top AI hacks for productivity

20 attendees

Women on the RISE - Kings Cross Networking

Tue, Nov 24, 4:30 PM

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Women in Leadership Speed Networking London — After Work

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00 PM

From Speed Network Now

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