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When To Challenge, When To Stay Silent (AMER)

Name: When To Challenge, When To Stay Silent (AMER)
Start: 2025-09-24T16:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-24T17:00:00+01:00

Effective leadership isn’t just about speaking up. It’s about choosing the right moment—knowing when to challenge, when to listen, and when thoughtful silence can lead to stronger outcomes. Striking this balance can help you navigate complexity, build trust, and lead with greater clarity.

In this live, practical session with Mark Bateman, CEO of WeQual and an experienced executive coach, you’ll explore real leadership scenarios where communication choices carry weight and impact.

Whether you join the discussion or observe and reflect, this session offers a safe and insightful space to sharpen your instincts and strengthen your leadership voice.

In This Session, You’ll Explore:

How to spot high-stakes moments where it’s more powerful to speak up, or step back

A framework for deciding when silence supports clarity and progress

Practical communication strategies for navigating difficult conversations with empathy and authority

Leadership presence isn’t about always having the final word. It’s about showing up with intention, curiosity, and clarity. Join us to explore how your voice and your silence can create impact where it matters most.

Mark Bateman

WeQual

CEO & Author

Mark Bateman is the CEO of WeQual, a global leader in inclusive leadership development, working with over 350 of the world’s largest companies to drive inclusion at the top. Under his leadership, WeQual has helped identify and develop C-suite-ready talent, with 36% of award winners now sitting on executive committees.

With extensive experience coaching senior executives and advising Fortune Global 1000 companies, Mark is a recognized authority on building high-performing, diverse leadership cultures. His work has shaped global DEI strategies, helping organizations navigate leadership transitions and embed sustainable, impactful change.

As a panelist on The DEI Backlash: A Global Perspective, Mark brings deep insight into the evolving landscape of corporate DEI initiatives, the business case for gender balance, and the risks and opportunities companies face in an increasingly polarized environment.