The Story of The Brilliance Summit

The Brilliance Summit was born from a desire to create a platform where women could learn, grow and support each other. It’s more than a summit; it’s a movement dedicated to empowering women in leadership and those emerging into leadership roles.

A Journey of Empowerment and Unity

At The Brilliance Summit, we confront head-on the issues that women in leadership face. It's a space where we acknowledge the untapped power that women hold – power that often lies dormant due to systemic challenges and personal hesitations.

The Brilliance Summit - The Power We Hold — *The Power We Hold*

Women represent 51% of the global population, holding immense untapped potential to reshape workplaces and communities. The Brilliance Summit awakens this latent strength, empowering women to harness their collective influence and drive meaningful change.

*The Legacy of Role Models*

Role models like Pauline Matturi exemplify grace, intellect and empowerment. Her story reflects the essence of the summit's mission: to inspire every woman to embrace her brilliance and lead with confidence and purpose.

*Building a Supportive Network*

Leadership can be isolating, but it doesn’t have to be. By uniting women from diverse backgrounds, the summit creates a powerful network of collaboration, support and solidarity, addressing the loneliness many face in leadership roles.

The Brilliance Summit - Actionable Tools for Change — *Actionable Tools for Change*

The summit equips women with practical strategies to succeed in leadership, from mastering networking to sharpening negotiation skills. Every session is designed to inspire action and empower participants to lead with impact.

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Testimonials

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Yesterday was truly remarkable. Attending an empowering, insightful and heartful women-led event was a transformative experience. Laughter, tears, and a wealth of knowledge filled the day. I decided to gift myself an away day to The Brilliance Summit as my personal development birthday treat! Which was brilliant! I feel energised, nourished, and ready to take on new challenges as I journey back.

Madeline McQueen, thank you for bringing your dream to life with your fantastic team And crew.

Viana Maya

The Brilliance Summit was… well… brilliant! I had the most incredible, affirming, uplifting day with my amazing friend and ex colleague Claire Knights who invited me along. It was exactly the type of day I needed and I could not be more grateful. The people I met, the things I learned and just the entire day was an absolute vibe.

Leanne Stockford

Every single session was packed full of nuanced and practical actionable tips. How many of us can say you moved your body, belly laughed, cried and felt energised after a full day's conference?  Being at The Brilliance Summit felt like being members of a super powerful and inclusive club. It felt like this day just provided a massive recharge that we all felt we needed.

Thank you for supplying the energy to raise us up Madeline McQueen and team, and all the other fabulous ladies that we were so lucky to share this day with. Unforgettable.

Eleanor Anderson

This time last week I was as high as a kite from The Brilliance Summit created by the magnificent Madeline McQueen! High off the inspiring and amazing collective of women for a whole entire day! After taking a long break from the world of level up events, this was exactly what I needed. A reminder of how important it is to be in spaces that truly embrace you and your BRILLIANCE!

Candice Bryan

What a wonderfully empowering day at The Brilliance Summit! We came together as strangers, we left as a sisterhood.

Lisa Farrell

Fantastic speakers and panelists and the perfect mix of practical takeaways and motivational talks. What did I want from the day? I wanted to pause, just for a day, and reflect on the last few years. I wanted to hear from other women about their challenges. I wanted to discuss the glass ceiling and the concrete one… and how we can work together to break them both.

And the best bit, I got to share it with my lovely talented friend and ex-colleague Leanne Stockford. So a big thank you to Lisa Farrell for sharing in your feed that day and to Madeline McQueen for putting on a phenomenal event! 

Claire Knights

Attended The Brilliance Summit hosted by the magnificent Madeline McQueen and moderated by Denise Nurse. The energy in the room is another level! So good to surrounded by such inspiring women in leadership positions from different industry sectors.

Charlene Sagoe

This was an amazing, inspiring, refreshing and insightful event where women leaders connected and shared a memorable experience. Under the guidance of Madeline McQueen, the energy was simply exceptional. The event surpassed all my expectations, with each session being perfectly timed and impactful—a big thank you to Madeline McQueen and Magnificently You for gifting me opportunity to spend the day with these phenomenal women.

I also want to especially acknowledge Remi Ray for her enlightening session on neurodiversity and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Sanika Thomas

Women in Banking and Finance - UK were proud to partner and support The Brilliance Summit 2024. A fantastic event for women in leadership with phenomenal energy in the room.

Nicky King

Inspiring, exhilarating, celebratory! Just some of the words that spring to mind when I reflect on yesterday’s The Brilliance Summit. The brainchild of the one and only Madeline McQueen, it was a truly unforgettable day and was hosted by the awesome Denise Nurse!  

Where else would the TBS2024Tribe be able to experience a healthy dose of affirmation, knowledge sharing, challenge, support, love and still have a little time to “shake two foot” to tunes from the likes of Chaka Khan, Sounds of Blackness and M-Beat!

Yasmin Quashie

I had the privilege of attending one of the most memorable conferences, the Brilliance Summit. This conference offered an incredible opportunity to connect with inspiring individuals and foster a sense of fun and camaraderie. The openness and vulnerability shared by participants created an atmosphere of empowerment, reflection, and growth.

The authenticity and generosity displayed by everyone, emphasising mutual support, were truly remarkable. By the time we were networking at 6 pm, it felt like we had known each other for years, despite meeting just that morning.

Lisa Browne

Attending The Brilliance Summit and feeling the incredible energy brought by the inspiring stories and experiences of the amazing women is unforgettable.

Lyuda Zhuk

An energetic day organised by Madeline McQueen with phenomenal women leaders, who shared their wisdom, knowledge, lived and shared experiences. Each topic of the agenda transformative and delivered by an amazing team of panelists, thank you. It’s imperative you invest in yourself and others with learning and development activities-attend, engage, participate, network, follow up. Sometimes, all it takes, is that one activity that can shift your mindset.

Marsha McKetty

Attended The Brilliance Summit hosted by Madeline McQueen and her great crew. Being in the room with so many amazing women, speakers, participants and staff had everyone on fire across the whole day. The amount of care and professional planning put into this event left everyone feeling very lucky.

Sophia Tarr

About Madeline McQueen

Madeline McQueen is a powerhouse of empowerment dedicated to transforming women’s leadership through resilience, sisterhood, and purpose. As the founder of The Brilliance Summit, she stands at the forefront of an inspiring movement to elevate women in leadership globally. Madeline’s mission is bold: to empower one million women by 2027, providing them with the clarity, confidence, and tools to step into their magnificence.

Her journey is one of resilience and purpose. Born in Leicester, UK, Madeline’s formative years were shaped by her father’s entrepreneurial spirit and her mother’s resilient commitment to service; Madeline learned the essence of strength and community. These lessons became the foundation for her career, which spans over 30 years of influencing, leading, and coaching in corporate powerhouses like Google, Saatchi & Saatchi, and Natixis.

Through The Brilliance Summit, Madeline creates a transformative event that gathers women leaders to unlock their potential, amplify their voices, and build networks of mutual support. A TEDx Speaker and award-winning executive coach, she blends strategic insight with heartfelt storytelling, empowering women to reimagine what leadership means. For Madeline, leadership is not just about personal success but collective growth—a philosophy that continues to redefine the narrative of women’s empowerment worldwide.

Madeline’s vision is clear: to uplift women everywhere and spark a legacy of unity and empowerment.

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Madeline’s journey is not just about her achievements but also about the countless women she has inspired and empowered along the way.

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Your Story, Our Shared Journey

The Brilliance Summit is our collective narrative, where every speaker, panel and workshop is an opportunity to learn, grow and lead. It's a celebration of the role models who have paved our way and a commitment to be that guiding light for others.