Humble beginnings to First female First Minister of Northern Ireland
Arlene’s own story of coming from a rural country area and humble background to becoming the First female First Minister of Northern Ireland.
Being a woman in a Man’s world
Arlene tells a story to inspire young women [in particular] that no matter where you come from, you can achieve great things with determination, resilience, planning and organisation.
What is Irishness?
Leadership in challenging circumstances
Getting to Yes when No is very popular
Being positive when all around you are not.
Resilience as a leader – why it is a necessity
Getting to the right decision
Understanding the culture and trying to manage change in a way which brings others with you who may be opposed to you initially
Social Media abuse and the real harm that it can cause.
From first person experience to the effects on vulnerable children
Discovering the Real Ireland
As the ex-Minister of Tourism for Northern Ireland, Arlene shares some of the challenges and successes of the Tourism Industry –
and new ways of making local gems become global destinations
What is our future Energy Policy in Britain and the World
As the ex-Minister of Energy for Northern Ireland Arlene knows only too well the difference between what the world needs and the price we are prepared to pay.
Looking at the need for security of supply, balanced with cost pressures. And all this with a new mix of renewable energy sources.
The Union and why it is relevant to all parts of the UK today
Does the Union matter any more – post Brexit? Arlene grew up in Northern Ireland during ‘the troubles’ and now looks forward to the role of Northern Ireland to Britain in a global Market place
