Calling All Female Founders
Helen has been a leadership coach since 2010. With an HR background at brands as diverse as Royal Mail and innocent drinks, she brings wide knowledge of strategic business issues as well as the keys to developing people’s personal potential.
“My approach is to create an environment where you can THINK. Space for you to step back and reflect properly on what you’re trying to achieve, why it’s important and how to get it.”
Number of women on FTSE 100 Boards jumped from 20% to 32% since 2014
(Women’s Business Council Progress Report, 2018)
(Rose Review of Female Entrepreneurship, HM Treasury 2019)
At least £250bn could be added to the UK economy if women began and scaled businesses at the same rate as men
(Prowess.org.uk/facts)
One enterprise saw take-up increase 800% when they introduced a women-only option to their Flying Start management programme
Helen has been a leadership coach since 2010. With an HR background at brands as diverse as Royal Mail and innocent drinks, she brings wide knowledge of strategic business issues as well as the keys to developing people’s personal potential.
“My approach is to create an environment where you can THINK. Space for you to step back and reflect properly on what you’re trying to achieve, why it’s important and how to get it.”
Helen has been a leadership coach since 2010. With an HR background at brands as diverse as Royal Mail and innocent drinks, she brings wide knowledge of strategic business issues as well as the keys to developing people’s personal potential.
“My approach is to create an environment where you can THINK. Space for you to step back and reflect properly on what you’re trying to achieve, why it’s important and how to get it.”
Are you ready to boost your business to the next level? The free HSBC ROAR programme, brought to you by HSBC and AllBright, has been specifically designed to take you there.
Capital invested in female founder teams last year
Female founders who have experienced gender bias when raising capital
Women globally who are keen to launch a business in the aftermath of the pandemic
https://sifted.eu/articles/female-founded-startups-cee/
https://www.privatebanking.hsbc.com/women-and-wealth/introducing-she-is-the-Business/
AllBright Survey, 2020
We know that being an entrepreneur requires grit and determination. But being a female founder during a global pandemic? Even more so.
HSBC ROAR is our joint commitment to supporting female founders looking to scale their businesses. We will provide the tools, connections and confidence you need to truly supercharge your business - all in one place.
Research from HSBC states the biggest barriers to female entrepreneurs accessing capital are:
- Access to networks - a lack of peers and mentors is limiting female entrepreneurs in terms of growth
- Role models - Female entrepreneurs are more likely to be inspired to start their business by other women in their industry or female role models
- Overcoming bias of investment panels
- Lack of investment knowledge - female founders want more transparent investor criteria and constructive feedback
HSBC ROAR actively addresses all of these barriers by connecting you to inspirational female entrepreneurs, giving you support from qualified Executive Coaches, preparing you with insights from leading Venture Capitalists to scale your business to new horizons, topped off with hands-on support from a top-performing Relationship Manager.
Why ‘ROAR’? HSBC’s lions are a symbol of strength and courage, but in a pride of lions it’s the lionesses who lift up the pack and support each other to thrive amidst adversity. Get ready to roar, and make the world hear you in numbers too big to ignore.
So, are you ready to embrace your inner lioness?
Are you preparing to scale your business internationally? Are you already operating in multiple markets, but finding it difficult to gain traction? Are you feeling stretched and struggling to balance priorities as your business expands? Are you looking to consolidate your growth plans?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, then the HSBC ROAR programme is for you.
Successful applicants will join one of two cohorts taking place in each pilot location. Each cohort will welcome five founders.
Each month, you will be invited to attend an exclusive, 1.5 hour virtual Masterclass, hosted by a renowned female entrepreneur on the topic at hand. 'Following this, you will have access to AllBright Digital, an invaluable bank of resources and additional materials including online tutorials, worksheets and readings, to continue developing the insights shared.
Looking for more support?
Successful applicants will attend a monthly, interactive coaching session with their cohort, facilitated by a qualified Executive Coach.
And there’s more...
You’ll also have access to an exclusive hub on AllBright Digital, where you can check in with your cohort and browse the additional resources on offer.
Finally, you’ll have access to inspirational speakers during regular events hosted as part of the programme, as well as complimentary annual membership to AllBright+. AllBright+ gives you all-inclusive access to AllBright’s full range of over 170 training courses, daily live events, curated content, bespoke networking opportunities and everything you need to supercharge your career.
How the HSBC ROAR Programme Is Run
Each month, over the course of three months, you’ll cover an essential topic that will form the basis of a masterclass and a small group coaching session.
What the HSBC ROAR Programme Covers
Working together since 2019, AllBright and HSBC are together committed to supporting female founders, ensuring they have access to the connections, skills and contacts they need to scale their businesses. The Roar programme will launch with initial cohorts hosted in the UK, Hong Kong SAR and the US, with plans to expand internationally following a review of the pilot.
A Note On AllBright And HSBC
Does the programme cost anything?
No! This programme is offered free of charge by HSBC, as part of their commitment to advancing female-led businesses.
What is the application process?
If you are ready to apply, simply hit ‘Apply now’ on this page to complete the application form. Please note this form will take between 20-30mins to complete and will ask you to submit an overview deck for your business.
What is the time commitment?
All founders are asked to commit to a minimum of four hours per month, for the three-month duration of the programme. Three hours of this will be spread across two monthly sessions, a 1.5 hour Masterclass and a 1.5 hour small group coaching session. The additional hour is dedicated to preparation work before and after each workshop.
What happens if I can’t make a session?
All dates for programme workshops will be shared in advance, so we ask that you commit to as many sessions as possible.
Introducing the HSBC ROAR Coaching Partner
HSBC ROAR in partnership with AllBright has joined forces with Ignition Coaching, to offer exclusive access to some of the best coaches in the world. Specialising in Corporate, Executive and Resilience Coaching, Ignition is a team of experienced coaches based in the UK, the USA, Canada, Asia and Australia. The coaches at Ignition are united in their purpose is to inspire others to live more meaningful lives, so that we can all create a world filled with greater kindness and compassion, together.
FAQs
Why HSBC ROAR?
MONTH 3:
Legacy
Address the fundamental shifts in leadership structures that accompany international scale, and explore how you can retain your culture as you grow.
MONTH 1:
Growth
Get clear on your route to international scale by focusing on sustainable and structured new market entry.
MONTH 2:
Capital
Hone your investment proposition and refine your pitch deck, with raising investment for international expansion in mind.
Applications for the 2021 HSBC ROAR programme are now closed. Expressions of interest for 2022 are open.