08/06/2026
A slightly surreal afternoon last weekโฆ โจ
I found myself in the Home Room at the House of Lords attending a Heritage & Capital Afternoon Tea hosted by Kaylee Bareti, founder of
The discussion explored Britain, China & America, geopolitics, trade, investment and the changing economic landscape shaping our world featuring Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable, economist, author and former UK Secretary of State for Business and leader of the Liberal Democrats; and Alan Cochrane, political journalist and former editor of the Daily Telegraph ๐
Whilst the conversation was both interesting and inciteful, what stayed with me most wasnโt the topic itselfโฆ
It was how I ended up in the room.
I was there because of a relationship, and the privilege of supporting an ambitious woman on her journey.
Today, sheโs creating opportunities, bringing together influential people and facilitating important conversations.
Itโs a beautiful reminder that when we invest in people, we rarely see the full extent of what that investment will become.
One conversation.
One opportunity.
One introduction.
One act of support.
The ripple effect can travel much further than we ever imagine ๐ซ
Grateful for the invitation, the perspective and the reminder that leadership isnโt just about what we achieve ourselves - itโs about what we make possible for others ๐ค