Jewish Community Professionals’ Conference 2025
Following on from the success of our 2024 London and Manchester conferences which saw 200 people join, we are delighted to be hosting our London 2025 conference on Thursday 22nd May. The event is aimed at community professionals at any stage of their career.
We strongly believe in the importance of professionalism at every level of an organisation and acknowledge the valuable insights we can gain from each other, as well as from the wider charity sector. Our conference presents an opportunity for professionals at any level, in any role, to reflect, connect, learn, and share their experiences in a safe environment.
We are delighted that this years event is sponsored by the Pears Foundation which has enabled us to subsidise tickets as follows:
£30 per person for JLC members
£25 per person (group booking available for 4 or more staff for JLC members)
£35 per person for non JLC members
£30 per person (group booking available for 4 or more staff for non JLC members).
Please see below for a full programme and to book your place
9.30 - 9.45am - Arrival
9.45 - 9.55am - Welcome
9.55 - 10.25am - Keynote - Dr Susan Kahn
Susan is a business psychologist, a speaker and an academic. She is a chartered psychologist, coaching psychologist & supervisor with the British Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Association of Business Psychologists. She works as an executive coach, consultant, mediator, and an observer of working life. She has a particular interest in the behaviour of people at work and below the surface dynamics in organisations.
10.25 - 11.00am - Introductory Activity and Networking
11.00 - 11.10am - Break
11.10 - 12.25pm - Breakout Session One (participants can choose one session to attend from the following options)
“Attending the Jewish Community Professionals’ Conference was an inspiring experience. I had the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals, engage in meaningful conversations, and learn from industry leaders. The connections and knowledge I gained are invaluable, and I look forward to applying these insights in my professional and personal life.”
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Join us for an insightful and interactive session with Harvey Belovski, where charity CEOs will explore the vital role leadership has in building resilience during times of change. Learn how to balance immediate survival needs with long-term strategy, how to avoid reactive decision-making, and foster an innovative and adaptable culture. This session will allow you to gain the practical tools to lead with clarity, prioritise resources effectively, and ensure your organisation thrives despite the challenges you may face.
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Harvey Belovski is a values-driven organisational psychologist with over 25 years of experience in community strategy and transformational leadership.
The former senior rabbi of one of the UK’s most prestigious synagogues, Harvey advises boards, empowers organisational development and is sought-after public speaker and broadcaster. Harvey was educated at the Universities of Oxford and London, as well as at the Gateshead Talmudical College.
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Are you overwhelmed by deadlines or to-do lists?
Do you avoid important tasks or leave them to the very last minute
Join leading productivity coach Juliet Landau-Pope (JLP Coach) for an innovative, interactive session to explore:
What is time management and why is it so challenging?
How to identify and overcome different types of procrastination
Expert tips to manage time more effectively
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Juliet Landau-Pope MA (Hons.), PG Cert AP, PCC, CPO-CD is a certified professional coach with 25+ years’ experience helping students, professionals and entrepreneurs to develop time management skills. An Oxford graduate with an academic teaching background, she is accredited by the International Coach Federation and has completed specialist training in ADHD and chronic disorganisation. In addition to coaching individuals from diverse backgrounds, Juliet regularly leads training in community and corporate settings. She has written two books: What’s Your Excuse for not Being More Productive? (2017) and What’s Your Excuse for not Clearing Your Clutter? (2018).
For more info, see: www.jlpcoach.com
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Through interactive exercises and real-life scenarios, this workshop will equip participants with the tools and strategies necessary to foster effective communication and collaboration within diverse work environments. By exploring various work styles, attendees will learn how to bridge gaps in communication, enhance team dynamics, and create an inclusive atmosphere that values each individual's unique approach.
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Joey is a Masters-educated Leadership Consultant from London, of Yemeni-Jewish origin, who designs and facilitates leadership programmes for audiences across the globe. He specialises in cultivating high performing team culture, communication skills training and innovative approaches to project management, having had experience with Jewish communities, organisations and foundations in over 50 countries. He developed the Modern Diaspora History Curriculum for the Pluralistic Rabbinical Seminary in the USA, produced the 2023 report on Jewish Innovation in the Diaspora for the Templeton Foundation, and sits on the Board of the Movement for Reform Judaism.
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This session will explore the opportunities and challenges that rapidly-developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology brings for charities. We will look at how the technology might radically alter the operating environment for charities in the future - both by enabling new ways of working and by creating new practical and ethical challenges - and will consider what charities need to know and how they should be responding to the rise of AI.
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Rhodri Davies is a widely-respected expert and commentator on philanthropy and civil society issues. He is the Founder and Director of Why Philanthropy Matters, a think tank focused on philanthropy issues, and the host of the Philanthropisms podcast. He is also a Pears Research Fellow in the Centre for Philanthropy at the University of Kent, and the Philanthropy Expert in Residence at the Pears Foundation.
He is the author of What is Philanthropy For? (2023) and Public Good by Private Means: How philanthropy shapes Britain (2016) and he has researched, written and presented on a wide range of other topics – from charity taxation to the civil society applications of cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence.
He was formerly Head of Policy at Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), and established and led Giving Thought – CAF’s think tank focussing on current and future issues affecting philanthropy and civil society. Rhodri created and hosted CAF’s popular bi-weekly Giving Thought Podcast -which ran for over 100 episodes between 2017 and 2020.
12.25 - 1.05pm - Lunch and Networking
1.10 - 2.25pm - Breakout Session Two (participants can choose one session to attend from the following options)
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This session will explore narrative therapy principles to reframe personal and organisational stories to support growth, clarity, and motivation.
This will be achieved via four stages:
1. What is narrative therapy?
2. Identify an issue
3. Reframe the narrative
4. Identify a new and empowered narrativeThis session will help CEOs restructure internal narratives to enhance personal resilience, clarify their mission, and inspire their teams to ensure their organisation continues to thrive.
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Kim Jana Deradi is a Clinical and Organisational Psychologist with a diverse and multidisciplinary background. She earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Universidad del Desarrollo in Chile, followed by a MSc in Organisational, Industrial, and Business Psychology from University College London. Additionally, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Eating Disorders at La Casa Alta in Chile.
Kim's professional experience spans private practice, where she provides psychological support to clients online, as well as significant roles in multinational companies focusing on Organisational Development, Branding and Culture.
Her unique approach draws upon her clinical training and organisational expertise, enabling her to provide nuanced perspectives in both therapeutic and business contexts.
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Join this engaging and interactive workshop to uncover your strengths, better understand strategies for shaping your work and career in line with your talents and interests and learn how to create an authentic and compelling message which advocates for both you and your organisation.
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Corinne is the UK’s leading career coach and Managing Director of Personal Career Management Ltd. She and her team of expert career coaches have helped thousands of people to “Love Monday Mornings”, helping them to be at their best at work. Described by the BBC as “The Career Guru” she’s written several best-selling books on careers, including “You’re Hired! How to write a brilliant CV” and “Career Coach”. Her latest book “Standout CVs” was a 2024 Finalist for the Institute of Leadership Book of the Year awards. She appears regularly on TV and radio and writes features for many national newspapers such as the Guardian and the FT. She has managed community employment projects and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development having worked in senior roles in HR before specialising in career management.
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In this interactive breakout session, explore how charities can harness AI responsibly while ensuring ethical data use. We’ll look at best practices for data privacy and transparency, ensuring your organisation is doing all it can to further build trust with your stakeholders.
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DataKind UK is a small charity with a mission to support third sector organisations to be more impactful by increasing their use of data. After over a decade, their support helps the UK's third sector - charities, voluntary organisations, community interest companies, social enterprises, and more - to tackle rising demand, a stretched workforce, and shrinking resources. They provide a mixture of remote and in-person data analysis, support, and resources for free across the UK, by matching third sector organisations with skilled data professionals who donate their expertise and time. They help organisations to understand the potential of data, act on informed decisions, and build their skills and confidence, to create a sector that is inspired by what data can do for it.
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This interactive workshop will explore what burnout is, how to recognize the warning signs, and why self-care is essential for long-term impact. Discover practical strategies to enhance your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, balance productivity with rest, and make a meaningful difference without sacrificing your health. Walk away with tools to stay energised, focused, and resilient in your work.
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Dan’s NLP based coaching helps clients achieve positive change in their professional and personal lives. With extensive background in Financial Futures, football and coaching he has a unique insight and coaching mindset, allowing him to motivate, stimulate, challenge and support clients to move forward and succeed in whatever field they desire.
Working with a broad spectrum of clients, organisations and individuals from a cross section of career and personal backgrounds, all ages from children to retirees, developing behaviours with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, driving confidence and high performance
Dan coaches through a range of issues from increasing work performance and motivation to general career coaching and personal development, providing motivational coaching in career, life, decision making, and personal wellbeing.
In his work with Connections in Mind as an Executive Function Coach, Dan enjoys working with neurodiverse clients of all ages, occupations and backgrounds.
2.25 - 2.35pm - Break
2.35 - 3.15pm - The State of the Charity Sector, David Holdsworth, CEO Charity Commission
David was appointed as Chief Executive of the Charity Commission in February 2024. Prior to that, David served as Chief Executive Officer of the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), the UK’s biosecurity agency responsible for protecting the UK from zoonotic disease (those that can move from animals to humans) as well as pests and plant disease.
Previously, David was the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO), an executive agency of UK Government responsible for intellectual property rights in the UK, where he had responsibility for delivery, policy and tribunals in relation to UK intellectual property rights, as well as representing the UK at international bodies. Immediately prior to his role at the IPO David was Deputy CEO and Registrar of Charities for England and Wales at the Charity Commission.
3.15-3.40pm - Closing conversations
3.40- 4.00pm - Close and optional networking
