Date: Thursday 14th January 2027
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: TBC, Manchester
Cost:
£30 Non Member +VAT
future-pro educate: New year, new goals. But where do you start?
Event:
future-pro educate: New year, new goals. But where do you start?
A new year brings fresh ambitions, but knowing how to put them into action isn’t always easy.
Whether you’re an early-career professional considering your next move, looking to raise your profile or building confidence in your current role, this interactive event will help you take those first steps.
Through four rotating stations, you’ll explore how to introduce yourself with impact, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, refresh your professional headshot and approach networking with greater confidence.
Key Takeaways:
- A confident 60-second elevator pitch that communicates who you are and what you bring
- Practical tips to strengthen your LinkedIn profile and showcase your skills and experience
- A fresh professional headshot to support your personal brand
- Techniques to start conversations and build connections
- Clear, achievable actions to support your professional goals in 2027
Who Should Attend:
This event is ideal for young professionals, trainees and anyone at the early stages of their career looking to build confidence, develop their professional presence and make meaningful connections across Greater Manchester.
Join us on 14 January 2027 and turn your new year ambitions into practical next steps!
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.