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Open Pathways 2025:
A professional development programme for Women of Colour
Grow your skills, confidence, and network through mentoring, workshops, and peer support
What's included:
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6 × 1:1 mentoring sessions with a senior woman of colour from any industry
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4 × expert-led workshops by WOC coaches and trainers with over 40 years combined lived and specialist industry experience
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Peer learning pods + pastoral coaching support from a dedicated Programme Manager
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National & international community of over 2000+ women
Meet The Experts
Haseena Farid
Co-Founder, WOCGN
Leadership, Culture Advisor and Executive Coach
Trisha Chauhan-Baiden
Pathways Programme Manager and Life Coach
Samantha Allen
CEO and Founder at Creative Arts Social (CAS)
Consultancy Ltd
Shereen Hoban
Executive Coach
Krystle McGilvery
Behavioural Finance Strategist, Chartered Accountant
Testimonials
“I’ve accepted a new role that’s a great fit for my long-term career. The CV support and interview prep with my mentor really helped me land the job I’m genuinely excited about.”​
— Mentee, Tech Sector, Open Pathways 2025
Vinni Judge, Head of Learning, The Guardian News & Media
“Now in its second year, we’re seeing the impact: women of colour are building stronger networks, using their voices more confidently and it can support career development. Designed and delivered by WOCGN, the programme blends structure, multiple touchpoints, and lived expertise to build trust and drive lasting change — not just for participants, but across the organisation. We’ve really enjoyed working with the WOCGN team and look forward to continuing this partnership".
Chloe Spiby Loh, Immersive Arts UK
“I have been able to advocate for myself more at work leading to working on areas that give me more satisfaction and have received positive feedback and that it has been noticed”.
Gabrielle Zachary, CornerStone
“I’ve gotten my professional confidence back and
my stress levels lowered”
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Flexible payment options that fit your needs
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