Breaking Barriers & Building Influence: From IC to Strategic Leader

Hosted by BEN UK & Tochi

London, United Kingdom

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About Event

You’re delivering great work, but are you being seen as a strategic leader?

Join the Amazon Black Employee Network UK (BEN-UK) for an interactive fireside chat with two experienced Directors, sharing practical insights on navigating career growth in today’s evolving and uncertain environment.

This session will explore how to move beyond execution, build meaningful influence, and position yourself for the next level of leadership.

Speakers

Phaedra Andrews, Director at Amazon, with over 27 years of professional experience. Previously a Director at PwC, bringing deep expertise across leadership and transformation.

Bili Eseanobi, Director at GE Healthcare, with over 18 years of professional experience. Currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Imperial College Business School.

Moderator

Tochi Emewulu ,Senior Product Manager at Amazon, with over 13 years of experience across EMEA.

What You’ll Gain

Clarity on the mindset shifts required to operate at a more strategic level
Practical approaches to building influence, before and beyond formal authority
Insights on navigating workplace dynamics, visibility, and stakeholder management
Guidance on overcoming common (and often unspoken) barriers to progression

Key Topics

Transitioning from execution to strategic thinking
Building influence and credibility
Navigating organizational barriers and career plateaus
Growing your career with intention in uncertain times

Format

Interactive panel discussion with live Q&A.
Bring your questions and career challenges.

We’ll close with candid reflections from our speakers on what they would tell their earlier-career selves, offering practical advice you can apply immediately

About BEN UK

Amazon BEN UK is an employee-led network focused on creating opportunities for Black professionals to grow, connect, and thrive. Our primary purpose is to provide a support structure for professionals of Black heritage, whilst also championing inclusion and diversity. BEN UK is not an exclusive organization, we welcome and celebrate the participation of Professionals of all ethnicities and backgrounds and look forward to you taking this journey with us!