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Thursday 23rd July 2026
A Postcard from Sunny Manchester!
We were blown away by the amazing talent our sector has, and loved hearing so many inspiring stories from the other awards finalists.
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Hough Bellis: Trusting the Process
I’m proud to be part of a company that values professional development and actively invests in its team, where we’re encouraged to pursue training opportunities and continue learning no matter what stage we’re at.
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Calfordseaden: Conversations in Engineering
"There’s a lot more understanding with situations regarding mental health and women’s health"
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Hayley Gillard: Growing Manager Confidence and Nurturing Leadership Potential
Manager School Online offers a practical, scalable way to strengthen leadership capability, support the development of confident managers and build psychologically safe, high-performing teams.
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Melissa Woodall: Growth Can't Be Forced - It Has to be Nurtured
Motherhood has been a crash course in the limits of control. It’s also taught me something about leadership: growth can’t always be forced. More often, it has to be nurtured.
Thursday 23rd July 2026
P+HS Architects: Does the City See Her? Mothers’ Experiences in Housing, Public Realm and Care
The experience of housing does not stop at the front door: it extends into the stairwell where a buggy has to be stored, the route to nursery, the bench near the play space, the poorly lit cut-through, and the wider public realm between home, school, healthcare and work.
Thursday 23rd July 2026
WISH Northern Ireland: Cultivating New Connections
Participants spent time engaging on issues important to them and some great practice was shared on female staff lone working.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Lovell: Supporting Young Women to Explore Careers in Construction
Construction isn't always presented as a career option when you're at school, which is why opportunities like this are so important. We want young people to see that construction is a diverse industry with a wide range of careers available and that there is a place for everyone.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
WISH Yorkshire & Humberside: Creating Conditions for Growth
Rewilding is about creating the conditions for growth rather than controlling every outcome. It is about trusting the journey, embracing change and nurturing opportunities that may not yet be fully visible.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
WISH North East: Trusting the Process
In a world that often feels uncertain, it is tempting to seek certainty, control and clear direction. But perhaps the greatest growth comes when we accept that not every path is mapped out.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
WISH North Wales: Walk and Talk by the Sea
Bathed in sunshine, Rhyl provided the perfect backdrop as members gathered for a three-mile round trip along the promenade and beach.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
WISH North West: Trusting the Next Step
Something that sits at the core of WISH - as we walk our own paths, however unplanned they may be, is how we have opportunity to make the journey easier for someone else.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Remington Hall: Growing Alongside Our Communities
What started as a new opportunity with Remington Hall quickly became a journey of learning, adapting and growing within the world of social housing.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
WISH Midlands: Creating Space for Honest Discussions
“It is so nice to meet like-minded women in the construction industry. Building a network of people who can support you both personally and professionally has been amazing and helped my confidence grow.”
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Cardo: Rewilding Our Thinking: Finding Confidence in the Unmapped Path
WISH has long championed the importance of connection, support and opportunity for women across the sector. In many ways, that is its own form of rewilding.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
WISH Scotland: Learning to Trust in an Uncertain World
We had the privilege of hearing from two extraordinary speakers whose stories reminded us that courage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to move forward despite it.
Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Tracey McEachran: Reflections on my Time at WISH
As I step down from my role as chair, I feel deeply proud of what we have achieved together, and genuinely humbled by the talent and commitment I’ve encountered along the way.
Monday 20th July 2026
WISH South East: Sowing Authentic Leadership
As women supporting women across the housing sector, WISH has always recognised the value of creating spaces where people feel encouraged to learn, connect and grow.
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