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What is The Emmeline Circle?
A calm, confident space for women in the people profession who want to lead wisely in an AI-shaped world
Launching January 2026
LEAD WITH CLARITY
AI is reshaping the work of HR, learning, culture and organisational development. Many women in the people profession are being asked to guide strategy and make decisions without the grounded understanding they need.
The Emmeline Circle offers a steady, thoughtful space to understand the AI landscape clearly enough to make responsible, value-based decisions and lead with confidence.
If you want clarity without hype or overwhelm, you are in the right place.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
A simple structure you can rely on.
Three Channels
AI Foundations
Clear, jargon-free explanations of how AI works in practice. Most women begin here because it removes the fog and builds confidence fast. It also gives you a model you can use with your own people.
Leadership
Short, thoughtful guidance on ethics, risk, governance, readiness, capability, culture and people-led adoption. This is where you build judgement.
Live Events
Monthly conversations exploring one leadership question at a time. Calm, structured and practical. Each session is followed by a written Insights Summary.
A QUIET, TRUSTED SPACE
No social feeds, chat threads or endless notifications.
Live sessions are not recorded so that everyone can think and speak freely.
Summaries capture the themes without compromising privacy.
A space for clarity, not noise.
WHO THE EMMELINE CIRCLE IS FOR
Women in the people profession who want to lead wisely in an AI-shaped world, including:
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HR Directors and Heads of HR
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Heads of Learning and Development
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OD, Culture, Talent and Engagement Leads
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People, Change and Transformation Leads
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Senior or emerging people-focused leaders
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Fractional, interim and independent HR, L and D or OD professionals
If your work shapes people, culture or capability, you belong here. No technical background needed.
IN THEIR WORDS
"Carolyn brings a clarity to AI that immediately steadies the room."
HR Director
"I always leave Carolyn’s sessions clearer, calmer and better equipped to support my leaders."
Head of Learning and Development
"Her guidance cuts through the noise. She helps you think rather than panic."
OD and Culture Lead
IN CAROLYN'S WORDS
This space was created for women in the people profession who want to continue leading with confidence in a world shaped by AI, and who value recognised expertise and experience.
As an AI 100 UK Leader and #12 on HR Magazine’s Most Influential Thinkers list 2025, I am honoured to walk alongside you as you develop your judgement and vision for your organisation.
Humans should drive AI, not the other way around.
Carolyn Shepherd
Founder and AI Readiness Architect
Carolyn Shepherd, Barrister, CIPD.
£10 per month for founding members.
Accessible. People-led. Cancel any time.
Founders are the cohort of members who join the Circle during the first 3 months of 2026. The Founders' monthly subscription will not increase throughout continuous membership but places are limited,