Event Date: 23 Nov 2026 09:30 - 16:30

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Cost: Depends on ticket choice

Conference

Real movement takes time. Coaching and mentoring is more than support during difficult times...

The Pivot - Letting Go, Reframing and Moving Forward Together

Save the Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Location: Central Birmingham

Who will be there?

You will! Along with the opportunity to connect with...

• 120+ trained coaches, mentors, and OD/HR leaders from local government, fire health, police and other public sector organisations

• Many who support complex organisational change from within their systems

• Experienced, values-driven professionals committed to helping individuals, teams and organisations navigate uncertainty and transformation

Why this year?

Change is no longer an occasional event in the public sector; it has become the backdrop to everyday working life.

Priorities shift before delivery is complete. Structures change before people have had time to adjust. Roles evolve, teams are reconfigured, and expectations keep moving.

And in the middle of all of this, people are expected to pivot.

But pivoting is about more than simply changing direction. Real movement takes time.

Pivoting = Letting Go + Reframing + Moving Forward Together

This year's conference explores how coaching and mentoring can help people and organisations:

• Let go of what no longer serves them
• Reframe uncertainty into clarity and possibility
• Move forward with greater connection, confidence and purpose

We believe coaching and mentoring are not simple forms of support during difficult times, but part of the infrastructure that helps people keep adapting and moving forward. 

Potential Sessions

• The psychology of letting go and why unresolved change shapes future transitions
• Supporting people to pivot when they feel overwhelmed, resistant or uncertain
• Reframing change to create clarity, confidence and renewed purpose
• Identity, confidence and finding your footing when roles and expectations shift
• Building networks of connection: why no one should pivot alone
• Coaching and mentoring as organisational infrastructure for adaptation and resilience

Booking information will be available on this page as soon as it’s ready. We’re also working behind the scenes to confirm an exciting line-up of speakers and sponsors for the event, so please check back soon for further updates.

If you have any questions or would like to explore sponsorship opportunities, simply reply using info@wmemployers.org.uk, and a member of our dedicated Conference & Events Team will be happy to assist you.

Last year's conference highlights...

"Thought provoking, challenging (in a good way!) and a great space to connect with what really matters..." 

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