Globinar Global Chamber® London The Hidden Tax™

‘The Hidden Tax™ - The cost your business is already paying and nobody is measuring’

Every business under financial pressure is paying a cost that never appears on a report. It shows up in the decisions you delay, the conversations you avoid and the calls you make a little too cautiously when the money feels tight. Lesley Thomas calls it The Hidden Tax™, the cumulative cost of distorted judgement under pressure. Most leaders are paying it without knowing. In this session Lesley will show you what financial pressure does to how leaders decide, why it's so hard to see in yourself and what it's quietly costing. You'll leave able to spot it in your own business and clear on what to do about it.

Speaker:

Lesley Thomas - Founder of The Money Confidence Academy

Lesley Thomas is an award-winning Money Behaviour Expert, Masters qualified Executive Coach and founder of The Money Confidence Academy. Drawing on 20 years in corporate telecoms, she works at the point where financial pressure, identity and leadership judgement meet, helping leaders see how pressure distorts the decisions they make. She is the creator of The Emotional Balance Sheet® and the Amazon No.1 bestselling author of Parents, Let's Talk Money, a finalist in the 2026 International Book Awards.

Facilitator:

Zeynab Al-Khero - Executive Director, Global Chamber® London 

Zeynab Al-Khero is the Executive Director of Global Chamber London, leading initiatives to foster international trade, foreign direct investment, and cross-border collaboration. She is the first Arab woman to lead a Global Chamber city chapter, reflecting her commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in global business leadership.

Zeynab founded ZALK Consulting, advising organizations across the UK and GCC on market entry, growth strategy, and sustainable expansion. She connects business leaders, investors, and policymakers to create opportunities that drive growth and innovation.

A passionate advocate for women in leadership, Zeynab has collaborated with the UK Houses of Parliament and contributed to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Women in Work, developing programs that empower women to thrive professionally while maintaining authenticity and influence. She advises organizations on creating inclusive work environments and advancing gender equity in leadership roles.

As Executive Director, Zeynab positions Global Chamber London as a platform where diverse voices can collaborate to drive meaningful change, strengthen economic ties between the UK, GCC countries, and other global markets, and facilitate opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Her leadership emphasizes strategic vision, operational excellence, and authentic empowerment, inspiring leaders to expand their influence while contributing to a more connected and equitable global economy. 

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