Name: Three Steps to Becoming a (Global) Thought Leader
Start: 2026-04-14T15:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-04-14T16:00:00+01:00

AMER, EMEA

Three Steps to Becoming a (Global) Thought Leader

So, you know you need to become more visible – externally, and maybe internally, too. At this level, you start hearing the term ‘thought leader’ often!

If you get it right, you’ll strengthen brand for yourself and your organization, create new opportunities, and help others through your insight.

But it’s easier said than done.

On a global stage, putting yourself out there as a thought leader can feel frightening or inauthentic… and sometimes you simply don’t know where to start.

That’s what this session is for.

You’ll join Mark Bateman, CEO of WeQual and author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Disruptive Leadership: Using Fire to Drive Purposeful Change. He’ll be drawing on over two decades of coaching executives within global Fortune 100 companies, to show you the path to effective, global thought leadership.

Your expertise is already rich, and the appetite for what you have to share is out there. It’s about connecting the dots, making yourself heard loud and clear – and always maintaining your true voice.

Mark Bateman – Founder and CEO, WeQual
Works with C-suite and Executive Committee leaders at critical moments when judgment and trust determine the true extent of their influence.

You’ll leave with a laser-focus on:

The value you have to offer

Why people need to hear it

How to get heard and stay human

Monique Elliott

Schneider Electric

Chief Brand and Communications Officer

Monique Elliott is the Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Schneider Electric, where she leads global brand strategy, corporate communications, media and analyst relations, employee communications, and large-scale creative and campaign initiatives.

With 25 years of global leadership experience, Monique has worked at the intersection of strategy, influence, and execution across marketing, sales, commercial operations, ecommerce, and digital transformation. Since joining Schneider Electric in 2020, she has held senior roles shaping how complex organizations communicate, build trust, and drive alignment at scale.

Before Schneider Electric, Monique held senior leadership positions at ABB and General Electric, working across industries and markets where credibility, clarity, and influence directly determine outcomes.

Monique brings a pragmatic executive perspective on what it takes for ideas to be accepted, gain momentum, and be acted on — particularly in global, matrixed environments where influence matters as much as expertise.

Emma Hicks

WeQual

SVP, Product & Learning

Emma is an experienced strategic leader specializing in professional development at
C-suite and senior management levels. With over 20 years’ experience across global sectors, she brings deep expertise in leadership education and a genuine passion for continuous professional growth.

A Fellow and Advisory Board Member of the Learning and Performance Institute (LPI), Emma also holds certifications from the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and previously served on the Education Committee of the European Confederation of Directors Associations (ecoDa).

Before joining WeQual, Emma spent nearly a decade with the IoD, shaping the strategic direction of its global executive programs, including the prestigious Chartered Director qualification. She later joined HR technology company Connectr, first as interim COO and then as Chief Commercial Officer, leading its mission to build more inclusive leadership pipelines.

Earlier in her career, Emma held senior roles with Reed Learning, designing and delivering internationally recognized qualifications for more than 100 corporate and academic partners.

At WeQual, Emma leads the global membership and program function. Creating communities where senior leaders connect, reflect, and develop through shared experience. Her work aligns with her core purpose: Helping individuals achieve their career goals and enabling organizations to succeed through inclusive, effective leadership.

Outside of work, Emma has a young family — Joshua (10), Jasmine (7), and Monty the cockapoo (3) — who keep her active, grounded, and grateful.