As our exciting programme for UK Black Business Show 2026 takes shape, we are thrilled to announce the return of our Careers Zone.
These practical show features have been crafted to support you on your professional journey, be it in the workplace or within your own business. We have recruited a panel of expert advisers to ensure that you have the best guidance possible to support your goals and ambitions.
The Careers Zone is the place to come to get free 1-on-1 advice from some of our experts. A team of advisors that will be on hand throughout the day to answer any of your questions that can help you along your career journey; be it CV guidance, career switching, personal development, and more.
Lorraine Airey
Strategic Advisor and Founder of Lead Your Life Forward™
Lead Your Life Forward™
Lorraine Airey is a Strategic Advisor and Founder of Lead Your Life Forward™. With over 20 years of experience in organisational development and executive coaching across the public and private sectors, Lorraine offers structured, practical support for those navigating career transitions, professional pivots, and significant business decisions — to a decision that holds and a direction that is clear.
Kai-Nneka Townsend MSc
Sustainable Leadership and Performance Strategist
RISE by KCL
Kai-Nneka is the Founder of RISE by KCL, where she helps people, leaders and organisations sustain high performance by changing the way they think about work. An accredited executive coach with expertise in leadership development, resilience and organisational performance, she supports professionals to navigate career transitions, develop their leadership capability and build fulfilling, sustainable careers.
