Liz Hardy

Communication is the cornerstone of success in both our professional and personal lives—it has the power to make or break relationships, projects, and outcomes. Yet, so often, our messages get lost in translation due to cultural differences, individual personalities, or mismatched communication styles. In today’s diverse workplaces, adapting your communication to your audience—clients, board level executives, or colleagues—is no longer optional; it’s essential. Tailored communication ensures clarity and paves the way for stronger connections, greater influence, and better results. This session will explore how to refine your communication skills. We’ll discuss how culture and personality influence communication, how to navigate different scenarios effectively, and how to deliver your message in a way that resonates with your audience. With real-world examples and relatable insights, we’ll help you identify strategies to communicate more effectively and connect meaningfully in any situation. Join two colleagues, one British and the other a Swede, who work in a company with a diverse team representing at least five different cultures. They collaborate with an even broader range of clients globally to share how thoughtful communication can elevate your interactions and help you succeed in every conversation.

Are you new to tech or have you started along the journey and are looking to make a success of working in this industry but aren’t sure how? Are you struggling to progress and want to know how to get further in your career? Whether you are starting your first job, you already have years of experience in other areas or you are already part way into your journey, it’s only natural to think that it will be difficult to thrive in the Data World! However, don’t let this put you off. What if I told you that you might just find you have more relevant skills and experience to progress in tech than you first thought? In this session, I will share my own experiences and how I have overcome many obstacles during my career so far where I have worked in a wide range of industries. Even if you are not new to tech but are keen to help others along their journey and learn from it, then this session is also for you. We will talk about the skills and tools we have at our disposal that you can leverage to help kick-start your new tech career!