The International Women’s Day 2026 theme, “Give to Gain”, raises an important question: Are we encouraging giving in a sustainable way?
Many professionals already give extensively – at work, at home, in their teams and in leadership. The challenge is not generosity itself – it’s ensuring giving comes from a strong foundation. Neglecting self-support and self-awareness can lead to depletion, decision fatigue, burnout and diminished impact.
This session reframes giving as a practice that starts from within. It focuses on how individuals can prioritise their energy and authority so that every contribution is deliberate, sustainable, and impactful.
Giving from Within is a practical workshop, providing strategies that can be implemented immediately. Through guided prompts and exercises, you will:
Explore how prioritising yourself is the foundation for everything else – your wellbeing, your performance and your impact
Recognise and release patterns that limit your energy, presence and confidence
Reconnect with your inner authority and identify your personal and professional needs
Gain practical strategies for taking aligned action both at work and beyond
A clear framework for identifying where energy, time and attention are being over-given
Practical tools to connect with your inner authority and assess your needs
Structured prompts translating insight into action
A clear personal commitment to 'give to yourself' in a way that strengthens influence
Karinne Faddy is a certified Coach and Senior Fellow with the ACCPH. She has over a decade of senior leadership experience in the education sector including previously working as a headteacher.
Karinne supports individuals and organisations to strengthen their relationship with themselves. Through coaching, training and keynote speaking, her work focuses on inner agency, self-trust and taking aligned action.
Organise a 60–90 minute interactive session, delivered in person or online, for your corporate, workplace or network event.
This option is ideal for:
International Women’s Day workplace celebrations
Wellbeing or development days
Corporate teams or women's networks
"Karinne is excellent at guiding individuals and groups from A to B, while encouraging and supporting the process of self enquiry and personal discovery… She is patient, non judgmental, authentic, and fully aligned with the work she does."
– Aimme Cook
"She has an amazing way to make you feel seen and held so you can open up and overcome any blockages you may have. She helped me focus on what's important and clarify the next steps.
– Olga Tsiopoulou
"She really got to the heart of those emotions that we all deal with at some point – like feeling inadequate or doubting ourselves – which hit home for me, especially as someone who’s faced those feelings during big life changes, like becoming a mum."
– Thaisa Uchoas
Is Giving from Within relevant for all genders?
Yes. This workshop is relevant to professionals of all genders.
How is the session structured?
During the session there will be content alongside time to personally reflect with prompts and exercises and the option to discuss or share with others.