Network Ireland Cork commenced 2025 with a landmark event at the Clayton Hotel Cork City on Wednesday of last week (8th), which brought together businesswomen from across Cork for an evening of inspiration, connection and actionable insights, setting the tone for a year of success from both a personal and professional perspective.
This highly anticipated gathering, ‘BONDing for Success: Building Authentic Connections for Wellbeing and Growth’, featured an empowering keynote from award-winning global speaker Leanne Spencer, bestselling author of ‘Cadence: The Secret to Beating Burnout and Performing in Life and Work’. Leanne unveiled her transformative BOND framework – Boundaries, Optimum Health, Network, and Downtime – providing attendees with strategies to foster authentic relationships and prioritise selfcare as the foundation for sustainable success.
Through compelling storytelling and interactive discussions, Leanne inspired attendees to rethink their approach to connection, balance and growth.
Expertly Hosted Evening
The evening was masterfully guided by Cork businesswoman Emily Murphy, founder of ‘The Mind Mechanic’. Emily’s dynamic presence as MC ensured a seamless flow of activities while fostering an engaging and uplifting atmosphere.
Network Ireland Cork is a branch of Network Ireland, the leading organisation dedicated to supporting the personal and professional development of women in business. Commenting on the success of the first event of 2025, Cathy Fitzgibbon, president of Network Ireland Cork, expressed her delight.
“We were thrilled to kickstart 2025 with an event that embodies our mission of empowering women to thrive in their personal and professional lives. Leanne Spencer’s BOND approach delivered a timely and impactful message for those of us striving for meaningful connections and balance in an ever-changing world.”
With a vibrant calendar of events and unparalleled networking opportunities, Network Ireland Cork continues to foster collaboration, growth and success among its members and looks forward to further events in the year ahead.
