

My Life, My Way: Three Powerful Paths to Self-Awareness and Fulfilment for Women in Veterinary Medicine
This International Women’s Day, we invite you to pause — and consider what it truly means to give and to gain.
Women in veterinary medicine are extraordinary givers. We give our time, our energy, our compassion, our expertise — to our patients, our clients, our teams, our families, and our communities.
But this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Give to Gain, reminds us of something powerful: when women are supported to give from a place of alignment, everyone benefits — including ourselves.
Living authentically isn’t about perfection, balance, or having it all figured out.
It’s about alignment.
Alignment between your values, your needs, and the choices you make every day to support the life you want.
As part of this celebratory networking event, Dr Liv Oginska will lead an interactive workshop, guiding you through three powerful paths to self-awareness and fulfilment — helping you reconnect with your version of success, freedom, and meaning.
By the end of the evening, you will:
No overwhelm. No pressure. Just clarity, courage, and momentum.
This not-for-profit International Women’s Day event has been created to honour the women who give so much to our profession (yes, that’s you), while creating space to reflect on what you need in return — clarity, fulfilment, connection, and a life that feels genuinely your own.
We invite you to reconnect with your values, your needs, and your voice — and to explore how giving to yourself is not selfish, but essential.
Together, we’ll celebrate our achievements, share stories, build meaningful connections, and support one another toward a more empowered, sustainable future in veterinary medicine.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Dr. Liv Oginska is a veterinary surgeon, Emotional Intelligence Expert, and passionate advocate for enhancing team dynamics and veterinary leadership. As an internationally recognised keynote speaker on topics including emotional intelligence, team dynamics, incivility, conflict, and feedback skills, Liv combines her clinical experience with a deep understanding of human behavior. She holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology and is a Certified Workplace Conflict Mediator, bringing evidence-based strategies to foster healthier workplace cultures.
As a Lecturer and PhD Candidate, Liv’s research investigates the impact of emotional intelligence in leadership and teams on psychological safety, mental health, and retention. Her dedication to empowering individuals and teams has earned her international recognition, including the prestigious Bright Minds UK Award 2023, in the category of the ‘Wellness Champion’.

Dr Emma McConnell is a passionate practising equine clinician, with over 15 years of equine veterinary experience. As an ECEIM Diplomate and Registered Specialist in Equine Medicine, Emma is obsessed with all things internal medicine; and loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge and experiences with like-minded colleagues. Having worked in multiple countries, in both academic and private practice settings, she has curated a fantastic network of extraordinary equine professionals, and will be calling on them to deliver special guest webinars and Q&A sessions, just for you!
