'I know what it feels like to be powerless. Don't Despair, it will get better'.

Professor Laura Empson delivered a webinar to over 1000 online viewers today.

'I know what it feels like to be powerless', she said. 'Don't despair, it will get better'.

According to the pre webinar survey completed, the average age of today's viewers on line is 45 with the majority working in large companies.

Attributes of a good leader - Can get people to do the things they don't want to do. Manage to facilitate the things they want to do.

What makes a person powerful?

Client relationships

Specialised expertise

Reputation in markets