Why Girls Who Play Sport Become Women Who Lead by The Impact Collective
Sport isn’t just a game – it’s a game-changer for gender parity. Join us this IWD to explore how we level the playing field.
When & Where:
Mar 08, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), Kellett Island, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Everything You Need To Know:
Excerpt from The Impact Collective official ticketing page:
Why Girls Who Play Sport Become Women Who Lead
A staggering 94% of female C-suite executives played sports, with many crediting it as a game-changer in their career success.
Sport isn’t just a game – it’s a game-changer for gender parity.
From the pitch to the boardroom, sport builds resilience, teamwork, and leadership—qualities that propel women forward in their careers and lives. But you don’t have to be an elite athlete to benefit—just getting active can transform your confidence, career, and ability to lead.
Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on how sport shapes women’s success. Our speakers—elite athletes, industry leaders, and trailblazers—will share their experiences, explore the link between sport and leadership, and provide actionable insights to help women rise.
And that’s not all...
After the panel, join us for sundowners on the terrace to witness the finish of the Ladies Helm Race Day—where all boats are helmed by women, symbolising empowerment and female leadership in action.
Meet The Panelists
Camille Cheng: Three-time Olympic swimmer (’16, ’21, ’24) and co-founder of Mind the Waves, a Hong Kong-based charity promoting mental well-being. With a background in psychology, Camille is passionate about maximising performance and shifting the conversation around mental and physical well-being in Asia.
Nadia Cuvelier: A versatile athlete, Nadia has represented Hong Kong in both rugby and netball and currently plays for Valley RFC’s premiership team. As APAC Head of Sponsorship & Citizenship at Societe Generale, she leads sponsorship and philanthropic initiatives across the region. A dedicated mother of two (plus two dogs), she balances sport, career, and family with energy and passion.
Steve Carr: A passionate event organiser, trail runner, and primary school teacher with over 20 years of experience in the UK and Hong Kong. The driving force behind the Hard as Nails and 9 Dragons races, Steve is committed to empowering people—both in the classroom and on the trails—to push their limits and reach their full potential.
Stephanie Norton: A full-time sailor representing Hong Kong in the ILCA 6 single-handed women’s class, Stephanie made history as the first female sailor to qualify Hong Kong for the Olympics through a competitive route (Tokyo 2020). She is also a 2022 Asian Games medalist and is working towards qualification for the 2028 Olympics in LA.
Moderated by Imogen Short: A competitive trail runner, Hyrox athlete, and business leader, Imogen is the co-founder of The Impact Collective, a female-founded initiative breaking barriers for women in sport and leadership.
Celebrate International Women's Day in a setting that embodies strength, resilience, and gender equality.
This event isn’t just about conversation—it’s about action. Be part of the movement to harness sport as a powerful tool for gender equality. See you there.
The Impact Collective is a female-founded not-for-profit dedicated to creating opportunities for women through sport and physical activity.