# Event Details - **Event Name**: Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With" - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Step inside the mind of Nicola Merritt as she shares the leadership decisions, challenges and lessons behind building a successful business.About this EventIn Conversation with Nicola MerrittFounder & CEO, Cortus Advisory GroupExclusive conversations. Meaningful networking. Exceptional women.We are delighted to invite you to the next gathering of The LCap Leadership Exchange for Women, an exclusive peer-to-peer event series designed for ambitious women who believe the best learning happens through honest conversations, shared experiences and meaningful relationships.Our next guest is Nicola Merritt, Founder & CEO of Cortus Advisory Group.With more than 25 years' experience in corporate finance and mergers & acquisitions, Nicola has advised on over 250 transactions, supporting founders, business owners and investors through some of the biggest and most defining decisions of their careers.Having qualified with KPMG before founding Cortus Advisory Group, Nicola has built a business by challenging traditional thinking. Her reputation has been built not only on exceptional commercial expertise, but on leading with authenticity, empathy and a belief that business success and human leadership should go hand in hand.But this evening isn't about mergers and acquisitions.It's about leadership.It's about the decisions that define us.The moments that test us.The courage to build something different.The confidence to make difficult choices.And the lessons we only learn through experience.Through an intimate fireside conversation, Nicola will share her journey from aspiring accountant to entrepreneur, the realities of building a successful advisory business, the leadership lessons learned from working alongside hundreds of founders, and why creating long-term value is about far more than financial performance.Together, we'll explore:What it really takes to build and lead a successful businessThe decisions that shape exceptional leadersBuilding trust, influence and high-performing teamsLeading with authenticity whilst delivering commercial successThe human side of growth, ambition and resilienceWhat Nicola has learned from advising hundreds of founders at the most significant moments of their journeysUnlike traditional networking events, this isn't a keynote presentation.It's an immersive Leadership Exchange.Designed around conversation rather than observation, you'll have the opportunity to engage with our guest throughout the evening, ask the questions that matter to you, and reflect on the leadership lessons with fellow attendees and our executive facilitator.Your evening includes:• Extended intentional networking to build meaningful relationships• An intimate fireside conversation with Nicola Merritt• Live audience participation and discussion throughout the evening• Executive-led reflection, helping turn insight into action• Drinks, nibbles and conversation in an exclusive settingWhether you're building a business, leading a team, navigating change, considering your next career move or simply looking to surround yourself with exceptional women who challenge your thinking, this evening promises practical insight, honest conversation and valuable new connections.Places are intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the experience and create the environment for genuine conversation.We look forward to welcoming you to Leadership Exchange by LCap Women in Business. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/leadership-exchange-women-in-leadership-in-conversation-with/100001996441360853 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Contests, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Everyman Manchester St. John's - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 50, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Everyman Manchester St. John's - **lat**: 53.4786976 - **long**: -2.2523947 - **full address**: Everyman Manchester St. John's, 21-23 Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With" - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/e5094ef70cbe8e22af87d4d67fce14d2cf2444fe5fe0f6d48585649518ec5ae8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc382828-gmir.jpg?v=1786251948 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With" being held? - **A:** Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With" takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Everyman Manchester St. John's, 21-23 Quay Street, Manchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With"? - **A:** Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With" is organized by DRAX Executive Ltd. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Leadership Exchange: Women in Leadership "In Conversation With" is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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