BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:533@businesssurrey.co.uk DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260508T121214Z URL: SUMMARY:IoD Surrey and Berkshire Quarterly Directors Business Briefing Lunc h DESCRIPTION:Join the IoD Surrey and Berkshire Branch for an informative mid day business and economic update\, meaningful discussion and a mouthwateri ng lunch.\n\nJoin the IoD Surrey and Berkshire Branch for an informative m idday business and economic update\, meaningful discussion and a mouthwate ring lunch.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunch at the fabulous Royal Berkshire Hotel\, hos ted by the Surrey Chair\, Jarmila Yu and Vice Chair\, Kate Davis.\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hold four lunch events a year\, designed by director s for directors\, and each one is centred around a specific theme to help you get the most from the discussion.\n\nOur lunch theme is "Ambassador E xpertise in the Spotlight"\, showcasing the insight\, experience and secto r knowledge of our IoD Ambassador network.\n\nWith over 30 Ambassadors acr oss Surrey and Berkshire\, our regional team brings together deep industry knowledge and subject matter expertise to support our local business comm unity. Each quarterly lunch features a short\, practical talk from one of our Ambassadors to spark meaningful conversation among peers. It’s a cha nce to connect\, exchange ideas\, and leave with both insight and inspirat ion.\n\nThere are no formal presentations. The value comes from those in t he room. The Ambassador’s talk is designed to open up the theme and enco urage rich\, real discussion over lunch.\n\nYou’ll also have time to net work with fellow members and meet the IoD Surrey and Berkshire team\, all within the elegant setting of the Royal Berkshire Hotel.\n\nAmbassador in the Spotlight: Kate Davis\n\nKate Davis is the founder of Meraki People\, where she helps scaling businesses fix the people and culture challenges that block growth.\n\nShe is Vice Chair of the IoD Surrey &\; Berkshire and the Ambassador for Talent &\; Leadership Development. Named Natio nal Coach of the Year 2024 and a double finalist in the IoD Director of th e Year Awards 2025 (People and Turnaround)\, Kate is known for her clarity \, candour and ability to unlock high performance in even the most pressur ed environments.\n\nEvent Theme:\n\nThe Most Underrated Leadership Skill R ight Now - Letting Go\n\nMost leaders think success means adding more - mo re knowledge\, more strategies\, more hours. But real growth comes from kn owing what to let go of.\n\nIn this energising 10-minute talk\, Kate share s why letting go isn’t about loss but about clarity - and how dropping w hat no longer serves you can unlock faster decisions\, stronger teams\, an d sustainable growth.\n\nExpect sharp insights\, practical challenge\, and a perspective that will change the way you think about leadership.\n\nMen u:\n\n Two Course Lunch\n Elderflower Fizz a lunchtime soft drink\n Tea / Coffee\n\nThe difference between a good director and a great director i s the company they keep. Meet and learn from directors across the UK and b eyond. Connect with your local branch to broaden your network\, build your career and strengthen your organisation.\n\nThis event is open to IoD mem bers\, and those interested in becoming a member.\n\nPlaces are limited so be sure to register your attendance as soon as possible.\n\nWe look forwa rd to seeing you there!\n\nP.S. Kindly note that the event will be making a donation to the IoD Surrey Branch Charity\, the Kent\, Surrey\, Sussex A ir Ambulance Service.\n\nSponsor\n\nTo sponsor this event or the whole 202 5 series of IoD Surrey Quarterly Directors Business Briefing Lunch to supp ort both the work of the IoD and the Surrey business community giving your business a valuable profile awareness boost please contact: the Surrey Ch air\, Jarmila Yu via email: chair.surrey@iod.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n LOCATION:Royal Berkshire Hotel\, London Road\, Sunningdale\, Ascot\, SL5 0P P\, United Kingdom GEO:51.391461;-0.633072 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=London Road\, Sunningdale\, Ascot\, SL5 0PP\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Royal Berkshi re Hotel:geo:51.391461,-0.633072 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251026T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR