What’s Keeping Future Leaders Hidden?

There can often be a big distinction between how some people visibly and quickly rise in a workplace whilst others stay out of sight. The easy assumption to make is that they are not ready or capable. But when leadership potential goes unrecognised, it’s not always about lack of talent but can be a quiet accumulation of bias, assumptions, and outdated norms. 

These subtle forces can shape who progresses, and who stays stuck just out of sight. This isn’t about developing people on their behalf but recognising the unnecessary barriers in their way and creating the space for them to grow on their own terms. Whether you’re leading a team, building culture, or shaping strategy, your ability to spot and support emerging leaders is essential for innovative and inclusive growth. 

In this session we’ll explore: 
 

• How confidence bias, affinity bias, and pace culture keep potential leaders hidden 

• Why safe spaces for feedback and learning matter more than polished performance 

• How to spot the talent that isn’t shouting, and make room for it to grow 

• Tools to reframe support and shift from passive intent to active allyship 

Speaker: Louise Herriman, Enkindle Success. Louise is a Level 7 Qualified Leadership Coach and Mentor, combined with over 10 years working in leadership and management roles. She is passionate about raising the voices of women and turning frustrations and stagnation into action. With over a decade of experience in leadership development, operational management, and program design, she focuses on blending skill-building, well-being, and active building of bold leaders that are forward thinking and ready to break the mould.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiseherriman/ 

Venue details: The Sanders Hall, Post Doc Centre, 105 Eddington Pl, Cambridge CB3 1AS. Full details about the building location, getting there and accessibility can be found here. 

• Free parking on site in Madingley Road Park and Ride. 

• The University ‘U’ bus from the city centre / Madingley Road Park and Ride also serves the West Cambridge site and stops outside the centre. 

• Cycle racks available next to /opposite the building. 

Date / time: Tuesday 7th October, 9.30 – 11.30am. 

To book:  

• Cambridge Network members: £20+VAT (check for membership in our Directory). 

• University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University current staff and students: £20+VAT attend at members' rates  

• Non-members - £30+VAT 

• No refunds for cancellation within 5 working days of the event, or for non-attendance. 

NB If you would like to book multiple places please contact Louise who will make the bookings and send you an invoice.