The Unspoken Rules of Career Growth & Progression in the Workplace

What does it really take to progress your career? Join us for practical insights on growth, visibility and success.

This panel event is focused on professionals who are serious about progressing their careers and stepping into their next level of growth.

While performance and hard work are important, they are not always the only factors that influence career progression. Many professionals reach a point where they are delivering results but are unsure what it really takes to move forward.

In this session, we’ll explore how to approach career growth more strategically - from understanding how progression decisions are made, how to increase earnings, to building visibility, strengthening your professional positioning, and developing the skills and relationships that support long-term success. We’ll also touch on navigating workplace environments and making intentional moves that align with your goals.

The conversation is designed to offer practical insight into career progression, speakers sharing their journey's and perspectives to help you take actionable steps in your own journey.

You will leave with a clearer understanding of how promotions and career progression actually happen, practical ways to position yourself for your next role or leadership opportunity, and new connections with ambitious professionals across industries who are also focused on growth.


Agenda

- 06:00 PM — Doors Open: Registration begins at 6pm prompt. There are food and drinks available on arrival for light networking.
- 06:25 PM — Introduction: A short introduction will be made by Unity Place (sponsors) and Stephanie Okumi, Co-founder of Elevate MK.
- 06:30 PM — Panel Kick-Off: The panel discussion will be moderated by Stephanie Okumi, co-founder of Elevate MK. The panel discussion will start on time to allow for in-depth conversation and audience participation (Q&A).


What's included

- food and drinks available on arrival
- networking opportunities


Speakers

Levi Francis — Director, UK Pricing Lead
KPMG

Rachel Shorter — CFO
Coesia

Dr Jermaine Wright — Specialist Registrar in Cardiology
Barts Health Trust

Ramona Williams — Onyx People Services


Who this is for

Mid-level professionals looking to progress into senior roles and career-driven individuals.