"Let us never hear the words 'there weren't any women' to talk on this property subject ever again": Angharad Trueman Unveils Directory of 80 Women Speakers in Property Industry
Angharad Trueman, the President-elect of ARLA Propertymark and a prominent figure in the property industry, has taken a bold step towards dismantling gender imbalances within conferences, podcasts, and press publications by releasing a comprehensive directory featuring 80 accomplished women speakers.
Trueman's frustration with the prevailing narrative that women are hard to find or unwilling to speak on property-related subjects prompted her to challenge this perception head-on. She noted, "It’s long been a frustration of mine that many podcast owners, press publications, and those responsible for running property conferences across the UK state it is often difficult to get women to speak on the subject of property. As a result, the gender balance for panels and conference line-ups is often far from equal. It's time this changed."
With a determination to obliterate the excuse for the lack of equal representation between men and women in industry discussions, Trueman believes that the newly unveiled directory will play a pivotal role in transforming the dynamics of property-related events. "Our valuable viewpoint is different from our male counterparts, and it's important that we have a chance to provide it," she emphasised.
The directory, born from a LinkedIn post and the collaborative effort of tagging numerous brilliant women in the property industry, serves as a robust response to the misconception that women speakers are elusive. Trueman's initiative challenges the status quo and provides a tangible solution to ensure a more balanced and diverse representation in conferences and media platforms.
"It's time to banish the excuse for a lack of equal weighting between men and women. This list has been created from a LinkedIn post and the tagging of many brilliant women in our Property industry. You can contact them all on LinkedIn to hear their viewpoint in the future," Trueman stated, encouraging direct engagement with the listed women to facilitate a broader exchange of perspectives within the property sector.
Angharad Trueman's commitment to reshaping the landscape of industry events exemplifies her dedication to promoting gender equality and inclusivity. By offering a platform for women to showcase their expertise and contribute to meaningful discussions, Trueman's directory is poised to bring about a positive shift in how the property industry approaches representation and diversity.
Download the directory here: DIRECTORY
