"Courage, Agency, and the Power of Speaking Up

At our recent WPO Platinum 7 gathering at Forum Homini, we had the privilege of an eye-opening session with Wendy Addison, founder of SpeakOut SpeakUp Ltd and an internationally recognised voice on ethical leadership.

Her workshop, "Unleashing the Force of Agency Through Courage," tackled one of the toughest realities in business today: the high stakes of staying silent. In a world where risks are rising and reputations can be made or broken overnight, the true mark of leadership is creating environments where problems are addressed before they escalate—long before a whistleblower needs to step in.

But here’s the challenge: even the most ethical among us can hesitate when courageous action is needed most. How do we ensure that transparency, integrity, and accountability aren’t just values we talk about—but principles we act on?

This session was a powerful reminder that real leadership isn’t just about making the right decisions—it’s about empowering others to do the same" Anni Wilhelmi Head of Global Growth