Conference News The 70% with Sledge MD Sarah Yeats

Most of us are familiar with the fact that women make up a large chunk of event industry positions, and yet only a small percentage hold leadership roles.

The team at Conference News are hoping to flip these figures on their head with The 70%, a weekly series that features a different woman leading the way in their field.

Passionate about creating pathways for women (and all talent) in events and nurturing the next gen, in her interview Sledge Managing Director, Sarah Yeats shares:

• How she achieves a work life balance (hint: it's all about being intentional)
• Why she values the right attitude and personality traits over degrees
• Advice for young women looking to enter the sector, including to "be curious, resilient and don’t wait for permission."
• From more overtly highlighting the career progression available to evolving mindsets, ways we can create more senior leadership opportunities for women.

Explore the full interview on the Conference News website here.