London HR Leaders Learning Evening - 19 August

London HR Leaders Learning Evening: 19 August 2026

Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026, 6:30pm–10:00pm

Venue: Uncommon Borough, 1 Long Lane, London SE1 4PG

Join us for an evening of networking, learning, drinks and canapés. Connect with like-minded HR professionals, followed by 90 minutes of energising talks and discussion.

Whether you're an emerging leader, seasoned executive, or someone committed to continuous improvement, you'll leave with practical tools, new connections and fresh perspectives.

Talk 1: Words Matter – What Your Job Descriptions Really Say About Your Organisation

Manny Moreno & Sanchia Neilson, Co-Founders, Data Everyday

"Job description language has become a trust test rather than formality. This research feels like a mirror we didn't want but definitely needed." – Gifty Enright, Keynote Speaker, Author & Coach

Data Everyday asked 100+ people to rate 69 words and phrases from real job descriptions. The results reveal how language – intentional or otherwise – filters out talent, with 1 in 4 candidates self-selecting out before they even apply.

In this interactive session, Manny and Sanch will explore the three themes that emerged (trust, exploitation and "playing the game"), why career level creates the biggest gap in how people read job ads, and leave you with practical AI prompts you can use straight away to audit your own descriptions.

About Data Everyday: Data Everyday (www.dataeveryday.org) believe in data fluency for everyone. They run workshops that give people practical experience thinking about data, using it to make work better and to prove impact. Their approach is hands-on: theory is nice, but real capability comes from working through real problems in a safe space where it's okay to course-correct. Participants leave not just knowing the theory, but feeling confident applying a set of frameworks to their own craft.

Talk 2: Who Do You Need to Become Now? Leadership, Identity and Realignment in a Changing World

Terri McNerney, Executive Coach & Founder, Inspire the Best

Session Overview

Today's leaders are navigating unprecedented change. AI, new ways of working, shifting expectations and continual transformation are asking organisations and the people within them to adapt faster than ever before.

While organisations are rightly focusing on what needs to change externally, many leaders are discovering that their biggest challenge is internal.

The strengths that have brought us success can, over time, become the habits that limit our future growth.

Drawing on insights from my book Dive Deep to Rise Higher, I'll explore why leadership transitions are often identity transitions, and why sustainable leadership growth begins by realigning purpose, identity and presence before changing behaviour.

The session will include practical insights, coaching stories and reflective questions that participants can immediately apply to their own leadership journey and to the leaders they support.

About Terri

Terri McNerney is an accredited Senior Executive Coach, author of Dive Deep to Rise Higher, and Founder of Inspire the Best.

For over 30 years she has partnered with senior leaders, executive teams and organisations navigating growth, transition and change. Her work combines executive coaching, positive psychology, appreciative inquiry and practical leadership frameworks to help leaders realign with purpose, power and presence, enabling them to lead with greater authenticity, confidence and impact.

Her clients include global organisations across financial services, engineering, technology and professional services, where she supports leaders navigating promotion, organisational change and key career transitions.

Terri believes that lasting leadership change begins not by asking, "What do I need to do differently?" but "Who do I need to become now?"

What to Expect

• Drinks, canapés and time to network

• 90 minutes of talks and interactive discussion

• Authentic conversations with like-minded professionals from diverse backgrounds

• A safe space to share challenges, breakthrough moments and learn from peers navigating similar journeys

Come ready to connect, reflect and grow in an environment where authenticity is valued and every participant contributes to our collective learning journey.

Spaces are limited and fill quickly. If you're interested in joining us, simply book to reserve your spot.