Women in Marine event to focus on ‘Imposter Syndrome’ at Southampton International Boat Show

On Wednesday, 24 September 2025, Girls in Marine shall be holding its annual panel and networking occasion on the Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant, situated on the Southampton Worldwide Boat Present. This yr’s theme is ‘Numerous Expertise in Motion: Management, Illustration and Profession Development within the Marine Business’, with the panel focusing their debate on whether or not Imposter Syndrome is an actual or discovered expertise.

The panel will study how ladies in specialist roles are moulding the trade, instruments for management progress, illustration, and constructing confidence in enterprise environments. Girls in Marine emphasise that the panellists will share sensible ideas, adapting their recommendation to particular person wants. The Imposter Syndrome part will supply viewers members recommendation on find out how to recognise, reframe it, and transfer ahead within the marine trade with confidence.

The occasion is free to attend for these with a Southampton Worldwide Boat Present ticket, however house is restricted. You possibly can register your curiosity by emailing womeninmarine@britishmarine.co.uk

The day shall be hosted by Nicky Vaux, identified to many as The Boat Princess and sponsored by DF Capital, LA Marine and Haven Knox-Johnston. Nicky Vaux is co-owner of Australia’s Empire Marinas Group, a world speaker, and an skilled marina operator. She is going to lead the dialogue alongside different achieved ladies on the panel, together with a marine stuntwoman for Cameron Diaz, a naval commanding officer, and a managing director of a PR company.

Lesley Robinson, CEO of British Marine, who’re house owners and operators of the Southampton Worldwide Boat Present, feedback, “The conversations shall be open, thought-provoking and empowering – and we hope everybody leaves with contemporary concepts, renewed self-belief and worthwhile new connections. I encourage everybody, no matter their function or gender, to come back alongside and be a part of the dialog.”

The Girls in Marine occasion particulars

Date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Time: 16:30 – 18:30
Location: Quarterdeck Bar & Restaurant, Southampton Worldwide Boat Present

Occasion Schedule:

16:30 – Doorways open16:45 – Panel dialogue begins, adopted by Q&A17.40 – Introduction to Room to Read17:45 – Networking, drinks and nibbles18:30 – Occasion closes

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The Girls in Marine panelists

Sarah Donohue – Marine Stuntwoman, Powerboat Champion, Conservationist, Speaker

Sarah Donohue. Photograph: British Marine

Sarah has had a dynamic profession to this point, having been a former European powerboat champion, industrial diver, marine conservationist, motivational speaker, and stuntwoman. She just lately doubled for Cameron Diaz within the Netflix’s film ‘Again in Motion’ and labored as a stunt specialist for 007-themed productions.

She additionally advocates for sustainability and youth schooling by her diplomas in marine biology and environmental outreach. As one of many few ladies Commissioners within the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique), she serves as a task mannequin for breaking stereotypes.

Captain Claire Thompson OBE – Commanding Officer, Plane Service – HMS Queen Elizabeth

Captain Claire Thompson OBE. Photograph: British Marine

Captain Claire Thompson OBE has commanded a number of vessels within the Royal Navy and deployed in crucial missions internationally. She is going to carry her management expertise, gained from working underneath strain in deployment, motivating wonderful outcomes, and difficult the norms of historically male-dominated environments, to the panel.

Kate O’Sullivan – Joint Managing Director and Proprietor, ADPR

Kate-O’Sullivan. Photograph: British Marine

Main the PR company ADPR and a professional Private Efficiency Coach, Kate O’Sullivan will carry her experience, learnt from a profession spanning international companies to start-ups, to the dialogue. Southwest Enterprise Insider named Kate of their ‘42 Beneath 42’ record of influential entrepreneurs, reflecting her ability in overseeing a various consumer portfolio.

As a enterprise coach, she helps folks in dreaming large and realising their holistic potential throughout their lives.

Claire Abraham – HR Officer, Navico Group (Brunswick Company)

Claire Abraham has over 20 years of expertise working in marine operations and is specializing in channelling her ardour for person-centred programs into HR at Navico Group, which belongs to the Brunswick Group. She co-leads Brunswick’s Girls on Water (WoW) Worker Useful resource Group, which goals to foster a supportive tradition for girls all through the corporate.

In 2022, Claire obtained the WoW Inspiration Ambassador Award for contributions to gender fairness. As a mom of two daughters, Claire will carry her private {and professional} experiences to discussions on inclusive alternatives within the marine sector.

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