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SHeconomy Virtual Talk Series: Step into the Spotlight

A Confidence-Building Taster Workshop for Women by Christine Bunnenberg & Joanna Burnett

Date: Thursday, 9 July 2026

Time: 10:00 – 11:15 h CEST

Location: Online via MS Teams

Ready to own your space on stage, at work, or in life? This interactive online taster session
helps women boost presence, confidence, and authentic expression using theatre-based
techniques.

What to expect:
• Practical, fun exercises to release self-consciousness
• Simple voice and body techniques to channel adrenaline and project confidence
• Tools to speak up and step forward whatever your stage
• Q & A.

Led by Joanna Burnett, actress and coach, this energising 75-minute online
taster workshop is designed for women of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Christine Bunnenberg was born in Germany and studied German and Music at Hanover University. After graduating, she moved to Spain where she worked as a German teacher at the Goethe Institute (The German Cultural Institute) in Madrid. After moving to the UK in 1990, she worked as a lecturer in German for Business and Law at the Goethe Institute in London, the City University and at Birkbeck College. Christine also worked with blue chip clients including SAP, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Ove Arup, Heidelberg and the Compass Group. Recently, she became a guest lecturer in Cross Cultural Studies at the European Business School. She founded Avocets Consulting in response to the need from existing clients to develop ways of working more successfully in the international market.

Joanna Burnett trained and works as an actor in tv, film and theatre. She uses her creative skillset as a foundation in the field of communication/presentation/leadership skills. Joanna enjoys working with organisations across the globe. She trained as a facilitator at The National Theatre where she continues to deliver regular workshops alongside coaching sessions and is a visiting lecturer at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama for BA Acting courses, short courses in performance as well as an acting coach. Joanna also sits on adoption and fostering panels which includes being Vice Chair for Adopt London West. She is a speaker at preparation courses alongside training for adopters, adoptees and professionals.

Avocets Consulting
We help organisations – and individuals – unlock the potential of particularly their female
talent by making visibility, presence, and impact teachable skills. Led by professional actors and expert facilitators, our workshops and coaching programmes translate proven
performance techniques into powerful tools for leadership, communication, and
confidence. From onboarding programmes that encourage women to show up early in their careers, to executive coaching that strengthens presence at board level, we create tailored experiences that will make a difference to individuals and a company’s culture. The result will be more confident voices, stronger representation of all genders at every level and measurable progress in gender equity.