All her life, Wendy has worked with people who aren’t comfortable with selling or networking - which is exactly why she started the Konpasu Community. It’s a relaxed, welcoming space that proves growing your network doesn’t have to mean pitching to strangers or working a room with a fake smile.

She is also the organiser of several LinkedIn Local events in Scotland.

Konpasu.co.uk

Book time with Wendy Harris: 121 - Wendy Harris

After working with brands like Kenco, Hilton, and Nationwide during her 30-year marketing agency career, Kaye now uses her experience to strip everything back to basics for her clients. Her aim is simply to stop business owners wasting time, energy, and money on marketing that doesn’t work for them (or to stop them avoiding it altogether!)

Through her calm, practical and jargon-free approach, Kaye encourages her clients to embrace marketing and prioritise it to grow their business in a way that works for them. All without being sleazy, spammy or annoying.

Connect with Kaye on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/kaye-king-marketingmentor

Visit Kaye’s website https://www.marketingmentorkaye.com/

Join Kaye’s email community for a regular dose of Marketing Calm in your inbox https://www.marketingmentorkaye.com/marketingcalm

Links:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Networking-Become-Person-Everyone/dp/1967284016/

Website: www.mateomartez.com

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A native New Yorker, she is a graduate of the University of Cambridge, where she obtained an MBA. Additionally, she has a MSc in Finance from Baruch College. Her parents inspired her to forge a career in Finance after attending ‘Take Your Daughter to Work Day’ with her father, who worked in the World Trade Center.

From being hired straight out of university putting pitch books together to working on the trading floor for companies such as Deutsche Bank and Renaissance Capital, she has never looked back.

Jordan lives in the UK with her husband, the double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, and their dogs and cats, balancing her career goals with being a stepmother of three, writing, advocating for more women to enter finance, and inspiring the next generation to manage money and excel in the industry.

www.jordancracknell.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jconnell26/

Networking has played a big part in Kirsty’s own business growth. She openly shares how her neurodivergent mind influences the way she navigates a room, from early imposter feelings to finding genuine connection and belonging. Through this journey she has developed simple, practical strategies to make networking feel easier for neurodivergent business owners, including ways to manage overwhelm, remember names and build real relationships.

Kirsty is known for her warm, encouraging approach and her ability to help people feel seen and understood. Whether she is coaching, speaking or connecting with others at events, she brings honesty, grounding and a deep belief in the power of people supporting one another.

Home | Kirsty Heap Coaching

www.linkedin.com/in/kirstyheap

Instagram

Clare has a psychology background and her career spans television, sport, charity and the social sectors. Clare was named in the UK’s Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f;Entrepreneur iAlso campaign 2025, celebrating women business leaders, and has won national awards for her coaching and as a service provider. 

Clare believes networking is like all business success, not being something you’re not but bringing out your best!

Website: https://www.wildfireatwork.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarehaynes/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildfirespark/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clare.haynes.Wildfire/

Passionate about the power of human connection, James has dedicated his career to creating communities and opportunities that bring people together. His recently published book, The Collision Code, explores how genuine relationships can transform both personal fulfilment and professional success. In a world where digital interaction often leaves us more isolated than connected, the book offers a roadmap to spark serendipity, build confidence, and create meaningful collisions that open new doors. You can find out more, see reviews and order the book on Amazon https://amzn.to/4l4XfL5

Through his ventures, talks, and writing, James inspires people to embrace possibility, unlock their potential, and create ripple effects of positive change in the world around them.

James can be reached on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameseder/ - if you request to connect please mention this recording.

When it comes to networking, Jenny's top tip is to keep your pitch short and sweet!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-green-080121242/

https://www.2222marketing.co.uk/

jenny@2222marketing.co.uk

Clive has been in business for over 30 years and operates as a strategic management partner, management mentor and coach, in association with professional bodies, building capacity in private enterprises and public sector for growth and responsible business sustainability.

His work focuses on capacity building, IP protection, risk management, equity funding and supply chain growth via national ESG standards. His scope of work includes designing and delivering programmes for fast growth development, commercialising innovations, HR productivity, quality process improvement, merger and acquisition due diligence, and international business development.

As you can imagine Clive has an extensive network, and his networking efforts have even taken him to the House of Lords!

Too often, branding looks polished but doesn’t do much. She’s more interested in the stuff that works: sharp strategy, clear structure, and design that grows with the business behind it. 

She started Immo Studio to help ambitious teams turn brand confusion into something clear, impactful, and built for what’s next. With over a decade of experience working with startups and global businesses, Imogen likes getting to the heart of what’s not working, untangling the in-between bits, and turning all of it into something strategic, useful, and well-designed.

https://www.immostudio.co.uk/

He qualified with a degree in Architectural Technology but his real education has been managing a multidisciplinary Practice of Architects, Technologists and Technicians for over 25 years. He knows exactly what it’s like — juggling projects, people, and profit while trying to find the time and headspace to think clearly. From starting out in the family practice at 14 years old to being the driving force behind a successful transition to employee ownership at the age of 41. A 27 year learning journey, a rollercoaster but the blood, sweat and tears make a story that can now help others.

Though his new venture, Designing Success, Kevin has created a framework that helps practice owners go from burnout to balance — starting with the person, not just the business.

His experience is that when you’re healthier and happier in all areas of life, you become stronger, more focused, and far more effective in business.

www.designingsuccess.co.uk

www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-crawford-a1516158

Today, Serge leads Bedrock Enterprises — a group of interconnected businesses that include the fintech lender Funding Alternative Group, the industrial distributor Compressed Air Centre, and Calms Solutions UK, a smart-energy venture helping manufacturers reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint.

www.linkedin.com/in/santosserge

https://fundingalternative.co.uk

https://compressedair.co.uk

https://calms.com

After 15 years in global finance and consulting, Raj left the corporate world to build something more purposeful: bringing a proven but complex science out of labs and into everyday sport.

Today, Hytro is trusted by over 300 elite teams across the Premier League, NFL, NBA, Formula 1 and rugby, and is even being tested by NASA and SpaceX. Raj’s leadership is rooted in listening, learning from different cultures, and surrounding himself with experts to drive meaningful, long-term impact.

hytro.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hytro/posts/?feedView=all

https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-thiruchelvarajah-89a8b522/

https://www.instagram.com/hytro_/

He encourages his clients to network in the right places so that they meet the people who might be wanting to sell the kind of business they want to buy.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbarnettmoncton/

www.davidcbarnett.com

With 15+ years in L&D and People roles across global industries, Lydia brings a human-centred design lens to retention translating behavioural insight into habit-based systems that future-proof growth. Her work equips leaders to spot quiet churn, foster psychological safety, and build learning environments where people thrive.

Lydia’s working style is warm, curious, and grounded in real-world complexity sparking honest conversations and co-creating solutions that stick.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-charilaou/

As well as Yellow Mouse, Dan also runs a Community Interest Company, 'Animate Devon', to support the animation and creative community in the county. This provides talks and education, skill sharing, project collaboration, work opportunities and other support/outreach projects to everyone who is on the journey into animation. Whether that's a student, a graduate or a 20's years in professional.

Website: Yellowmousestudios.co.uk

Website: Animatingdevon.com

https://www.instagram.com/yellowmousestudios/

linkedin.com/company/yellow-mouse-studios-ltd

This episode is very kindly sponsored by The Content Consultancy, founded by Content Confidence Coach, Kate Llewellyn. Tell me, are you a business owner who finds content creation overwhelming or inconsistent?

It's time to stop doing what you think you "should" or "must." It's time to start doing your marketing, your way!

Kate helps serious entrepreneurs and business leaders cut through the noise to build a powerful content strategy that actually drives growth.

Join her membership, The Confident Content Creators Club, for the structure and clarity you need to Plan with Purpose and Create Content with Confidence.

Ready for an immediate mindset shift?

Grab Kate’s free, four-day Content Confidence Audio Series. It’s designed to instantly help you identify your limiting beliefs and the specific barriers stopping your content creation success.

Sign up today and stop letting self-doubt drive your business marketing: thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio

Aminata is a French native originally from Mali, West Africa. She has been working in digital marketing and affiliate strategies for over 20 years, primarily in the gambling industry.

In 2013, she launched Afiliapub, first in Costa Rica, then expanded to Madrid and Rio de Janeiro and is now planning to open in Nigeria.

Her mission is to help businesses grow their online visibility, and revenue through performance-based marketing. Since her niche is the gambling industry, especially sports betting, she believe our success comes from a mix of expertise and strong industry connections.

She says that networking has helped her build her reputation as well as helping her career.

Kevin uses facts, clues, and evidence to uncover the truth about impact, focusing on collective contributions that influence business and human performance. He has used his measurement expertise in roles with world-renowned brands including Grant Thornton, Kantar, McDonald’s, and Meta (Facebook).

He is also president and founder of Meals in the Meantime, a nonprofit providing free, fresh, healthy, and high-quality food for people in need through pop-up pantries in the Chicagoland south suburbs.

Website: kevinmyates.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinmyates

Facebook: facebook.com/kevmyates

This episode is very kindly sponsored by The Content Consultancy, founded by Content Confidence Coach, Kate Llewellyn. Tell me, are you a business owner who finds content creation overwhelming or inconsistent?

It's time to stop doing what you think you "should" or "must." It's time to start doing your marketing, your way!

Kate helps serious entrepreneurs and business leaders cut through the noise to build a powerful content strategy that actually drives growth.

Join her membership, The Confident Content Creators Club, for the structure and clarity you need to Plan with Purpose and Create Content with Confidence.

Ready for an immediate mindset shift?

Grab Kate’s free, four-day Content Confidence Audio Series. It’s designed to instantly help you identify your limiting beliefs and the specific barriers stopping your content creation success.

Sign up today and stop letting self-doubt drive your business marketing: thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio

Trained at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet School and a former performer with Cirque du Soleil, she brings grace, precision, and theatrical depth to every frame. She has travelled to over 87 countries, published five fine art photo books, appeared on the covers of international magazines, and been immortalised in bronze sculptures such as Little Sister by Basil Watson.

With multiple international accolades and a global following of over 100,000, she has built a six-figure creative career rooted in authenticity, independence, and timeless storytelling.

https://laetitiamodel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/laetitia_channel_model/

 https://www.patreon.com/laetitiamodel

New Photo book: https://laetitiamodel.com/product/unseen/

She also supports brilliant business owners who have built their businesses on other platforms to translate that to LinkedIn using her R.E.A.L method. This allows them to use the content they already have to attract a whole new audience, and grow their authority and revenue.

She has always used networking to grow her business and make genuine connections, friendships and referral partners.

You can find her on LinkedIn here www.linkedin.com/in/lauriemac and Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/_laurie_macpherson/

He was inspired to build a career where he could help others achieve that same clarity, and so he pursued his professional qualifications and joined Frontier Wealth, which is part of the St. James’s Place Partnership, in 2024. He now works with clients to build personalised roadmaps that allow them to achieve their life goals, giving them a sense of security and control over their future.

Chris believes that financial literacy is empowering for everyone. This conviction drives him to work with businesses, schools, and community organisations, providing financial wellbeing workshops and support to help people build confidence in managing their money.

chris.mcloughlin@sjpp.co.uk

Melissa is on a journey to create The Muses, a community theatre space designed to foster connection, support, and growth through creative expression. Drawing from her own experience, she offers clear, grounded guidance without spiritual buzzwords, helping others unlock their potential and move forward with confidence.

Website: www.inuswetrust.co.uk (stacks of free stuff-Reiki meditations, Moonmanifesting etc

Kindle: In Us We Trust out 29th September - 99p https://amzn.eu/d/hqZrMQt

This episode is kindly sponsored by the Empowered Extend Podcast, the podcast where the hosts talk openly about poo, sex, and disability. Yep, the real stuff that too many people shy away from. The team are there to break taboos, spark conversations, and inspire change — together. 💪

Join the team on Empowered Extend to amplify voices, smash stigmas, and create space for every story.

Find Empowered Extend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or given them a follow on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1272812477330471

Connor began working at Bell4Business as a 16 year old apprentice and is still often the youngest person in a networking room!

He says it's important not to overlook someone as being a potential decision maker just because they are young...

www.bell4business.co.uk

This episode is kindly sponsored by the Empowered Extend Podcast, the podcast where the hosts talk openly about poo, sex, and disability. Yep, the real stuff that too many people shy away from. The team are there to break taboos, spark conversations, and inspire change — together. 💪

Join the team on Empowered Extend to amplify voices, smash stigmas, and create space for every story.

Find Empowered Extend on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or given them a follow on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1272812477330471

Michael has quietly served the owners and leaders of small to medium sized businesses for 30 years. He has supported hundreds of company owners in their quest for business growth and 3 core freedoms: Freedom in their business, from their business and because of their business.

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-walsh/

Website 

www.walshbusinessgrowth.com

She is passionate about this as she once felt powerless & was scared to show up in the world as herself. She then started working on her mindset, discovered who she was and loved the feeling of inner contentment & confidence. She went from scared to speaking on stage

Brooke is an introvert who discovered how to rewire her mind, regulate her nervous system, and release her blocks so she could achieve the dreams she wanted to achieve. Now she helps other people do the same.

A bit about Brooke's background: She had an abusive relationship growing up with a narcissistic mother, she then moved on to two abusive relationships, she's been homeless, brought up 4 children single handed, and she has a unique way of understanding people where they are at and helping them to find their power.

Event

FRIDAY 24th OCT 2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/powerfully-youtm-tickets-1563409573119

Book 

You Can Have It! How to breakthrough the self sabotage cycle (this is the UK link but it is available in most countries from Amazon)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09DX7PB11

With years of experience in project management, Nadège believes that project management isn’t just for big corporations — when tailored to a small business, it can be a real game-changer. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, showing business owners how to stay on track, avoid overwhelm, and deliver their ideas efficiently without unnecessary complexity.

Through Coaching Vision, Nadège combines strategy with hands-on support to ensure every project moves from concept to reality smoothly. She is passionate about making project management accessible, proving that even simple techniques can create big results. You can connect with Nadège on LinkedIn or watch her tips on YouTube. 

www.coaching-vision.com

Kessington is known for aligning technical excellence with business outcomes—crafting solutions that protect what matters most to clients. His strategic acumen spans threat intelligence, incident response and advanced tooling. He brings Fortune 100 experience, a detail-driven mindset, and a commitment to trust-building across client relationships.

Beyond operations, Kessington shares his journey through podcasting and mentoring, refining his professional messaging to inspire others and expand his visibility. He excels at quantifying success, negotiating high-stakes agreements, and advocating for cybersecurity as a business enabler. 

His mission is clear: Strengthen digital resilience by helping organizations protect data, privacy, and reputation—at lower cost than in-house security.

https://kenimacybersecurity.com/

https://mssp.kenimacybersecurity.com/freetrial

In 2013, she launched Afiliapub, first in Costa Rica, then expanded to Madrid and Rio de Janeiro and is now planning to open in Nigeria.

Her mission is to help businesses grow their online visibility, and revenue through performance-based marketing. Since her niche is the gambling industry, especially sports betting, she believe our success comes from a mix of expertise and strong industry connections.

Linkedin link : www.linkedin.com/in/aminata-diallo-ceo

Whatsapp Business Number : +33 7 58 45 67 49

She lives in beautiful Leigh-on-sea in Essex with her family and when she’s not working, she loves yoga, walking her dog Daisy and spending time with her friends.

An ex-performer and radio presenter, she also loves to dance and sing when she has the time! ​Networking has been a huge part of her life for fifteen years. She has taken part in and hosted many styles of groups in that time.​ She is proud to have launched The Sisterhood Networking Group providing relaxed and informal networking for women across the UK. 

https://www.thesisterhoodnetworkinggroup.com

This episode is sponsored by Kenima Cyber Security, a managed security service provider (MSSP) based in the US but working around the world.

https://kenimacybersecurity.com/

https://mssp.kenimacybersecurity.com/freetrial

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-mcgilvray/

The-Networker.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by Kenima Cyber Security, a managed security service provider (MSSP) based in the US but working around the world.

https://kenimacybersecurity.com/

https://mssp.kenimacybersecurity.com/freetrial

Links: 

Founder Flow Accelerator: 

https://www.wombwise.biz/female-founder-business-accelerator

Free Soulful Startup Guide: 5 Simple Steps to Move from Idea to Actualization:  

https://www.wombwise.biz/challenge-page/simple-steps-to-start-a-business

When built with intention and integrated into a smart, well-thought-out marketing strategy, your website becomes a powerful business tool: one that can increase sales, save time, and drive sustainable growth.

But here’s the challenge:

How can you compete online without a big business budget?

That’s the question that’s shaped everything Kris does. Since day one, he's been obsessed with finding affordable, effective ways to help small business owners grow—without wasting time or money.

He believes the perfect mix lies in combining:

• AI-powered automation to save time and scale smartly

• With intelligently designed websites that are built to convert

If you’re looking to:

• Attract more qualified leads

• Increase sales and revenue

• Find new customers

• Or simply grow your business sustainably

…then chat to Kris

📞 Book a free marketing strategy session:

+44 (0)7957 753727

📧 kris@a2com.uk

When it comes to networking, Kris says the best part is the people you meet, and the opportunities for trusted referrals.

As Managing Director, Helen’s daily activities include one-to-one coaching sessions, group client coaching, together with business planning and business development. She also runs employee engagement programmes and 12-week training programmes building key business skills such as   people management, leadership and sales. 

During her decade running Chiltern Coaching Helen has supported over 100 businesses through her coaching programmes and hundreds more through her regular free educational webinars and seminars. She has helped clients consistently grow their businesses in scale and profitability, frequently achieving 50% to 100% growth year on year. Helen has enabled her clients to achieve their dream outcomes – whether that’s pursuing their passion, reducing to a four-day work week or preparing the business to sell.   

https://growmybusiness.actioncoach.co.uk/

He didn’t follow a conventional path into VC. Growing up on a farm in Northumberland the world of investments and start-ups was miles away.

After school he got a job at John Lewis, then started his own t-shirt company and then moved into IT with RBS before moving to Bank of New York.

He went to university a bit later in life at 27, where he studied computer science at Durham, where he convinced the interviewer that he would work really hard despite only having two very poor A-levels. He felt out of place with the other students; almost 10 years younger and in his words, they were much cleverer. However he worked hard and by the time he graduated in 2006 it was the time of the tech startup, which inspired Matthew and he decided to work for smaller companies to have more of an impact.

His journey into VC came in his early 30s after his MBA at Imperial College and he has coined the phrase “pay-as-you-go investor” to describe his approach. He wants to show people that they don’t need millions in the bank, like a Dragon, to get into investing in start-ups and how to make money from it. To date, he has invested in 24 startups, most of which have been sourced from his 9others network and has achieved five exits. These include what3words, Seep, Desmond & Dempsey and exits include FanBytes and NoblyPOS which was acquired by Revolut. He has invested in and negotiated investment transactions from £15k to £50m.

His pay-as-you-go model works by saving up some of your own money, investing it across a number of startups, saves up some more, exits or re-invests in the same businesses or new ones to keep his portfolio diverse.

His pay as you go model means that he can work full time on this business as well as continuing to run 9others with Katie Lewis, an expert in innovative collaboration for startups.

They co-founded 9others, a 5,000+ strong global community of startup founders, in 2011 as a way to connect founders with each other and help to solve problems over a relaxed dinner.

It is always you and nine others and he’s protected the community from sponsorship in orderto keep the conversation real and authentic between founders and the problems about what keeps them up at night.

Matthew and Katie have written a book called Find Your 9others about their experiences and the 10 questions that every founder should ask themselves with lots of stories from businesses along the way.

matthew@9others.com

www.9others.com

Read the 9others Substack here.

All of his courses are bespoke and 1-2-1 to help to awaken, aspire and achieve confidence, in interviews, meetings, and on stages.

www.kevinharvey.co.uk

Charlie works closely with founders and their senior leadership teams to navigate the route to change & scale, aligning finance with strategy, building strong cross-functional foundations, and enabling sustainable growth. 

Her approach goes beyond the numbers: She focuses on how financial insight connects with people, products or services, and processes to solve real-world problems and drive meaningful outcomes.

www.originops.co

linkedin.com/in/charlie-hunt-54b7b89a

Jake is also currently developing a new business venture focused on helping athletes transition into the business world, an opportunity that came about through an instance of "forced networking" !

Burrabristol.co.uk

www.forgedinsport.com

or eat on his own again. He did. In his talks, he shares the same system that helped him run out of the hospital. He teaches

the audience how they too can apply this same system to their lives to make it through any trauma, crisis or life challenge.

Nick is a 3x best-selling author and was named a top motivational speaker by Yahoo Finance. He's a speaker, founder and

CEO of Common Goal. Using the S.T.E.P. system he is able to lead clients through their trauma.

www.smartrealestatecoach.com/mastersclass

www.nickprefontaine.com/step

Soumya grew up in the cantonment city of Bengaluru, India and excelled academically. She originally wanted to become a pilot but did not pursue this, instead opting to go to Pondicherry University where she got a master’s degree in finance. This enabled Soumya to go on to work with one of the biggest accounting firms in the world.

Despite an enjoyable and enriching stint there, she learnt it was not what she wanted to do, surprising many by taking the reins of an at-home flower delivery company based around her parent’s flower shop when she was in her early 20s. It was here that Soumya got her first taste of e-commerce, which would later become the foundations of Atula Technologies.  

“It led to tremendous growth for the florist shop, which was once a single unit on one high street. We were the most well-known florist in India for several years after that because we could deliver across the country with our branding.” 

The florist business was later sold, Soumya married Dinesh and moved to the UK. She then retrained in IT and worked for Lloyd’s TSB and SONY Corporation. At the same time, Soumya decided to start creating her own chocolates, which gradually spiralled into her own business. Her company Cherish Chocolates earned several Great Taste awards and was sold up and down the country but was eventually wound down after 10 years when she decided to focus on family.

Several years later, Soumya launched Atula Technologies with Dinesh, bringing their IT knowledge and experience together. Now in its fourth year, Soumya says it is “onward and upward” with plans for growth and success for herself and her clients. “I have a lot to offer and so much to give back.” 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/soumyadinesh/

www.atulatech.com

Website: https://thecontentconsultancy.com

The Content Club specifically: https://thecontentconsultancy.com/the-content-club

Mailing list/freebie: https://thecontentconsultancy.com/content-confidence-audio

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katellewellyn/

with blue chip clients launching new brands.

She is now first and foremost a passionate brand ambassador with one of the world’s

leading B Corporations, and businesses for good - Arbonne, showing people how to create

the lifestyle they want through meaningful work, healthy living, and a powerful sense of

belief in what’s possible.

She’s also an award winning entrepreneur, the founder of The Art of Winning and co-founder

of WOW - Women on Winning, a global, fun, and feisty community empowering women to

collaborate with confidence.

A natural mentor, Sarah brings positivity, possibility, and purpose to everything she does,

helping others lead with courage, clarity, and deep belief in themselves.

Whether she’s mentoring individuals, sparking connections, or building thriving teams,

Sarah’s all about helping people show up, shine bright, and win on their own terms, with

confidence and conviction.

A far cry from natural introvert Sarah and the shyest little girl in the classroom.

Sarah is an experienced mindset mentor, keynote, healthy living coach and vegan

advocate.

Rocket Launcher Mentor with Launch It Charity - Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs to

Grow.

https://linktr.ee/theartofwinning

https://www.arbonne.com/gb/en/arb/sarahmills

Jeremy has been featuring top entrepreneurs with video interviews since 2008 that include founders/CEO’s of Pixar, P90X, Atari, Einstein Bagels, Mattel, Kettle Chips, RX Bars, Big League Chew, the Orlando Magic, and many more on www.InspiredInsider.com   

He is also the co-founder of Rise25, where they help B2B businesses connect to their ‘Dream 200’ clients, referral partners and get ROI, using a podcast. They eliminate 99% of the work and are an easy button for a company to launch and run your podcast.

Learn more at: www.Rise25.com/about/

Passionate about demystifying sales, Tracey has guided countless entrepreneurs to hit £100k and beyond. Her ‘no-fluff’ approach and willingness to speak openly about her own journey and challenges as an ambitious female entrepreneur empowers business owners to build confidence, master the sales process, and take control of their business.

Download Tracey's 5 day course here: https://qx253.isrefer.com/go/5DAYCOURSE/PR/

Bigger Brighter Bolder website:

https://biggerbrighterbolder.co.uk/

She is the author of The Comfy Business Playbook and the creator of The Comfy Business Newsletter.

Link: worditude.co.uk/newsletter

Her story is quite amazing, and includes training to be a circus performer, and playing the role of a one-legged stripper on the big screen!

Lyndsay's fabulous walking sticks have been bought by people around the world, including celebrities.

She shares her office with her cockatoo Blanco, who had plenty to say during our interview....!

His links are as follows:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/164vYbfU4x/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/online-business-mastery/id1785543308?i=1000692958448

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VFdY48iXWyczDkXtgzONY

YouTube: youtube.com/@Success-School 

Instagram: instagram.com/matthallofficial/

Toby's journey into the events realm commenced at the age of 15 as a children's entertainer, leading on to his work as a DJ with the pleasure of performing at events for prestigious clients like Google and Virgin. Then, 11 years ago, his love of the entertainment industry pushed him to establish The Silent Disco Company. Today, his company orchestrates over 4,000 events annually, partnering with esteemed organizations such as Glastonbury Festival, Google, and BBC, to name a few.  

https://thesilentdiscocompany.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-burns-ba3ab8151/

Her new book 'Breaking Free: A Guide to Financial Freedom for Women' is available now through Amazon in print and audio format (narrated by Liz Drury).

Website:                                 www.trishvalleys.com

Email:                          trishvalleys@gmail.com

Phone:                         +44 (0)7831379562

LinkedIn:                                 linkedin.com/in/trish-valleys

Facebook:                               facebook.com/trishvalleyscoaching

Instagram:                               instagram.com/trish_valleys

Amazon author page: link

Website - www.idohandmade.co.uk

Email - info@idohandmade.co.uk

Instagram - www.instagram.com/idohandmadepopup

Facebook - www.facebook.com/idohandmadepopup

Following a career working for design and marketing agencies, Nic set up his own marketing agency in 2007 (which with hindsight was a terrible time to start a new business), and 10 years later he purchased an it'seeze websites franchise to add on to the existing business, and with the help of networking, he's grown this business to become the highest performing it'seeze franchise in the UK.

Nic says that an unexpected outcome of networking has been increased confidence in presenting for and about his company.

Website: https://www.itseeze-hull.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicjohnson-itseezewebsites/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itseezehull

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itseeze_hull/

With a background in risk management, strategy execution, and business transformation, Patrick also runs ChangeAlchemy, working directly with CEOs and founders to help them navigate growth, change, and the unspoken challenges of leadership. He’s the trusted advisor who steps in when businesses need clarity, structure, and a path forward.

He considers himself to be an Accidental Entrepreneur coming to it late in his career but is relishing the challenge and variety it’s brought him. Whether it's designing sustainable business models, supporting leaders through major pivots, or building AI-driven strategy tools, Patrick’s approach is simple: use brains, not wallets, to create lasting change.

Links

www.evanall.com

www.changealchemy.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-bevan-frsa-09507912/

They have built their network through being members of a number of trade associations and attending their events.

Owen has a history of being entrepreneurial - beginning by selling cigarettes to his fellow RAF trainees...

https://www.merlinsoft.co.uk/

https://merlintickets.co.uk/

https://myticketsite.merlintickets.co.uk/

With a background in high-growth businesses and leadership roles in consumer brands, Gussy is dedicated to shortcutting the journey to scale for founders through expert mentorship, peer connections, and strategic insights.

Link to share is: www.alltogether.company 

SGT provides energy procurement services to commercial clients. It helps its customers get the best value from their energy contracts, reducing their consumption, minimising their carbon footprint and ensuring that their bills are right. SGT also invests in ongoing training and development to advise business owners on the latest technology and best practices.

https://www.sgt-ltd.co.uk

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-king-53234463/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andrewking2906/

Today, she helps global finance giants like HSBC, innovative SaaS fintechs and legtechs, and consultants, turn technical expertise into authority content that makes money. With 128+ clients and award-winning campaigns under her belt, Caroline knows how to get results – like 441% traffic spikes and white papers that reach 22M people.

Originally from the UK, Caroline traded London’s high-octane life for the laid-back beaches of Australia. When she’s not crafting stories, she’s surfing, teaching yoga or bingeing cosy English crime dramas.

 https://www.storycopywriting.co/website-copywriting

Completing a project like this is the hardest thing to do after starting it but Alison is here with a virtual pair of hands to support and guide you.

Alison loves creating and as an award-winning Business Consultant and Project Administrator, and with decades of experience supporting business owners and charities realise projects, she can help you break the project down into bite sized manageable pieces and create a framework to get it started.

As a born solution finder, in 2024 she helped business-savvy clients set up 42 events both virtual and in person and build out online courses on platforms such as LearnDash, Podia and MemberVault. 

She has been self-employed now for 10 years and started her business VirtuAli Business Solutions to help savvy business owners be more organised , create structures and have automations to create more time, more passive income and more head space!

She finds being organised easy but realises that isn’t the case for everyone. 

Let her take the tech overwhelm away and be a virtual pair of hands to support and guide you!

https://www.virtuali.uk/services

Follow Alison on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/virtualiadminsolutions/

Connect with Alison on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmatthewsvirtuali/

Website: www.virtuali.uk

https://www.virtuali.uk/services 

Email: alison@virtuali.uk

As an introvert he's not a natural networker, so he likes to employ SAS style tactics to 'get in and get out'!

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simon-raybould-presentations

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonstorymaking/

Website: https://storymaking.business/

He has found that taking a branded water bottle to social events has helped build his network!

johnthevideoguy.com

youtube.com/@johnthevideoguy

instagram.com/johnthevideoguy

Today's episode is sponsored by VirtuAli. If you're a small business owner who would love to run and event or an online course but the thought of it overwhelms you, Ali can help!

Let her take the tech overwhelm away and be a virtual pair of hands to support and guide you!

https://www.virtuali.uk/services

Follow Alison on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/virtualiadminsolutions/

Connect with Alison on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonmatthewsvirtuali/

Website: www.virtuali.uk

https://www.virtuali.uk/services

Email: alison@virtuali.uk

She trained to teach writing during her PhD at the University of California at Davis. She’s taught at universities in the US and the UK, and now coaches service-based business owners and other experts to write their credibility-building blogs and books.

When she's not talking about writing, she can often be found herding her two kittens or researching and writing about banned books or Victorian medicine and popular culture.

https://ewc.coach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjonesewc/

Nan’s journey started with stress-eating, and she gets it. She’s been there—feeling like food had a hold on her. But today? She’s no longer binge eating or battling cravings. She sticks to her food plan effortlessly—chocolate included (because, yes, she knows life’s too short not to enjoy your favorites).

At 50, Nan has also accomplished a dream she thought was out of reach—becoming a bodybuilder. She dropped three dress sizes along the way, and she’s determined to stay strong, fit, and vibrant for as long as possible, inspired by her 105-year-old grandmother.

Over the past five years and a half, Nan has coached around 50 clients a week through The Life Coach School, helping them stop binge eating, overcome cravings, get rid of procrastination and stick to their goals. Her approach is straightforward, compassionate, and grounded in mindset shifts that make real, lasting changes. She’s helped clients lose weight, build muscle, reduce inflammation, and take control of their health—and, most importantly, feel proud of who they are around food.

Based in Paris, Nan works with English-speaking clients from all over the world, with her adorable cat Eva by her side. Her philosophy is simple: Change doesn’t have to be hard. With the right mindset and tiny, healthy habits, transformation is not only possible—it’s inevitable.

STEP 1 - Let’s connect!

Email: nscoaching@outlook.fr

LinkedIn: Nadège (Nan) Saysana

Website: www.TheCravingsCoach.fr

Instagram: Nan.Saysana.Coaching

YouTube: Nadege Saysana Coaching

STEP 2 - I’m on a personal mission to empower overeaters around food - check out the free resources that are relevant to you:

- 5 simple steps to not stress eat tonight https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/b33737ad80

- 3 easy steps to stick to your chocolate plan today https://nadege-saysana-coaching.ck.page/5416ffba36

Need personalized support? Book a Free Crave Control Call: https://calendly.com/nadege-saysana/consultation

He also leads a network in the property sector and helps others to build their portfolios.

And he was once an Avon lady.....

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-mannion-cmiosh/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lazy-wealth-creation/id1767853808

Mark Walmsley

In addition to his consultancy work, Mark is the founder and Chief Culture Connector of the Arts and Culture Network, a growing global community of over 140,000 professionals and enthusiasts. This network fosters connections, conversations, and collaborations within the arts and culture sector. Motto? … “Choose people who will say your name in a room full of opportunities.”

Arts and Culture Network

Mark's eclectic career includes performing at Carnegie Hall, executing a live TV stunt as Batman, and serving as Master of Ceremonies for the British Royal Family. He was a last-minute stand-in for only one of these events, leaving it to the curious to ask which.

When Batman met Barbie

When not leading the Arts and Culture Network or advising his clients on what makes them special, Mark can be found searching for golf balls, screwing up betting slips, or attempting to transcribe John Petrucci's guitar solos. He invites others to join the Arts and Culture Network's events and engage with its vibrant community.

As well as running her own celebrant business, Claire is co-director and head of training at The Celebrants Collective, where she trains people from all over the world to become celebrants with comprehensive, interactive and super supportive training courses.

And when she's not doing all that? Well you'll probably find her out walking on the South Downs or by the sea, hanging out with her gorgeous family, or furiously getting in a few Spanish lessons on Duolingo!

Obviously, feel free to edit/shorten it if it's too long - or let me know and I'll do it.

Links that would be great to share please would be any of these (in order of preference):

• https://www.celebrantcourses.com/ (our Celebrants Collective training site)
• https://creatingceremony.com/ (my celebrant site)
• https://www.thecelebrantscollective.com/podcasts/ (our 'Celebrant Survival Podcast')
• https://www.thecelebrantscollective.com/join-us/ (our Celebrants Collective membership site - CPD for existing celebrants)

Janine Coombes is a marketing coach for coach-shaped-people who want to earn more without slogging their guts out. She’s an offer positioning expert with extensive experience including working with big brands like EE, Orange and Europcar. She has a business degree, a post-graduate marketing diploma (CIM Dip) and regularly speaks on stages like Atomicon, You Are The Media and MarketEd.Live. She’s a skilled writer and loves to be on video-garnering international attention with The Secret Marketing Show.

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/janinecoombes

https://www.janinecoombes.co.uk

https://www.janinecoombes.co.uk/jetpack (free sales course for coaches)

 Dana’s mission is to help provide hope where there is despair by exploring the role of nutrition in neurodiversity and mental health. She aims to inspire, motivate and empower people with knowledge of how their bodies work and what we can do to support our bodies to work at their best.

 Dana works with individuals and organisations wanting to explore the links of nutrition and gut health to both neurodiversity and mental health. She sees clients online on a one to one and group programme basis, and often talks at conferences and to companies. 

 www.dc-nutrition.co.uk

Free 3 day nutrition for ADHD course: https://mailchi.mp/dc-nutrition/thank-you-for-signing-up 

When it comes to networking Helen suggests that you don't have to stick with the same networking groups forever...

www.streamlionconsulting.com

Inspired by her own experiences of healing from career-ending burnout and from injury, she's on a mission to teach others to become active participants in - rather than passive observers of - their own healing:  physically, mentally and emotionally.

www.onestepforward.today

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-davis-onestepforward/

Consistency beats motivation, and he has found gym goals can be transferred to business goals. 

As a personal trainer and running a few business, Chan has showed Leaders what to do - and stop doing - to accelerate their results and reach their leadership goals faster...WITHOUT killing themselves in the process.

He is the creator of the fitter faster, stronger Program and has been facilitating this Program since 2020. 

www.theptcartel.com

www.paisleypropertysolutions.com 

www.thedisabilitysportsnetwork.com 

Instagram

www.instagram.com/thedisabilitysportsnetwork

X 

www.x.com/DisSportsNet

Email

michael@thedisabilitysportsnetwork.com

Linkedin

www.linkedin.com/in/mchphoto

Having taken the entrepreneurial journey herself 10 years ago, Judith understands that starting and growing a business can feel like climbing a mountain. This has fuelled her passion to empower other entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to reach their goals and income dreams.

judith@growherbusiness.com

www.growherbusiness.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-hamilton/

She is a strong advocate for mental and physical wellness, which is at the heart of her business.

Your business needs to soar and sing to get people to both look and listen to you and Evelyn would love to get you in front of the clients you deserve - because you make your own luck, create your own fun, and your business deserves to be seen and heard!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/evelynirwincontentcreatormarketer/

Not only does she excel in designing and implementing engineering solutions that meet the highest standards in the industry, she is also passionate about leadership development and has a proven track record of empowering individuals and teams through training and mentorship, fostering the next generation of leaders in the industry.

 www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3

https://www.instagram.com/sairanaqrawi/?hl=en

She is also an Amazon #1 bestselling author with her book Website Mastery for Business Owners who Don't Speak Tech.

EMAIL: info@fatpromotions.co.uk 

WEBSITE: https://www.fatpromotions.co.uk 

PHONE: 01424 858123

After over 20 years of networking in and around Sussex and London, and having struggled through lockdown, Chris decided to start afresh with a business that utilises what he's good at, which is connecting businesses to the right kind of people, whether that be new customers or strategic alliances. He is retained by a variety of top quality businesses who use him as an extension to their sales team and overall business development model.

https://www.fusion-business.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-mansfield-fusion/

He is passionate about impactful SEO education that brings results and is accessible to all business owners. Through SEO With Senthil, he wants to help founders go from “clueless about SEO” to ranking on Google Page 1 using the same system that he has used for his own businesses.

Website: https://www.seowithsenthil.com/ - Senthil's 5 Step SEO Checklist can be found here. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senthilkumar-subramanian-ba02a783/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senthil.kumar.96387/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seowithsenthil

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senthilkumar46740

Check out her free resource at www.FromWordsToClients.com

Links: 

IG: @veronicadipolo @brandingmomentum 

YT: @veronicadipolo

Branding Momentum Podcast

www.veronicadipolo.com

In 2020 Philip broke his neck playing rugby, but amazingly has made a complete recovery without surgery!

He is the author of two books, one is for parents on online safety and helping kids to learn maths online through games, and the second is about the 12 chains that stop us moving forward in life.

Find an audio summary of the second book at www.3lifesecrets.com

 https://soundbitemedia.co.uk/

Self-employed stories:  Follow Louise's journey as she shares honest perspectives and tips on boss gal life as a media communications specialist  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7156970726275600384/ 

The PR and marketing toolkits  https://soundbitemedia.co.uk/toolkits/

When James returned to his native Scotland after several years living overseas he needed to build his network to get his business off the ground.

https://www.thepowerwithintraining.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesflemingtpwtd/

When she was moving her business into the field of course creation, networking really helped her get her new offering established.

Sign up to Karen's free'Digital Creators' Hub through her website:

www.pink-lemondigital.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karendaviesco/

Prior to setting up her own business, Helen was a Director of the People and Culture Risk team at PwC UK, advising finance, internal audit, and compliance teams on improving capability and culture. She is also a non-Exec Director and chartered accountant.

Links

https://www.helentuddenhamconsulting.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helentuddenham/

SCN isn’t just about networking; it's a hub for entrepreneurial growth and success, focussing on:

- B2B Networking Strategies

- Community Building

- Business Support and Coaching

- Networking Event Coordination

Discover more at https://successchampionnetworking.com/or book a chat with Donnie at https://calendly.com/successchampion/60-minutes-with-donnie-boivin-ceo-success-champion

Andy feels that by networking you can build your own personal business board around you, which will help reduce some of the stresses of entrepreneurship, and keep you out of the emotional overdraft.

Buy the book in the US - https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/

Buy the book in the UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emotional-Overdraft-balancing-business-wellbeing/dp/1788605136/

Complete the free Emotional Overdraft Self-Assessment - https://emotionaloverdraft.com/self-assesment/

Connect with Andy - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybrownprofile/ (his main social channel where he produces lots of content)

Follow Emotional Overdraft on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andybrownauthor/

Get all the latest Emotional Overdraft articles - https://emotionaloverdraft.com/

Her journey began in private practice, where she honed her skills. Over the years, she transitioned to preventative programs, working with businesses and schools through Melp Co to instigate positive change. And developing the Melp App in recent years, harnessing ‘tech for good’ and moving forward through tech to create accessible and affordable tech based solutions. Sophie is passionate about harnessing tech and AI as a solution for the global mental health challenges faced, understanding that driving forward in this way will enable Melp Co to have a huge impact on the world.

Links – 

• Website, https://melp.org.uk
• Melp app (Google Play Store), https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.melp.findingyoursolution&gl=GB
• Melp App (Apple App Store), https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/melp/id6444534703
• Linked In, www.linkedin.com/in/sophiekirk-holistic
• Instagram, @sophie_melpco

Neil's mantra is that you should leave the people you meet with something they didn't have before you met them - even if that's just a smile.

www.neilgiller.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lord-neil-giller-radiator/

Message Neil via Linked In, Call 07985 346982 or email: Neil@stufftherest.com

For ten years, Vicki thrived in the fast-paced world of television production, as Director and Vision Mixer on a live sports programme. But her adventurous spirit craved a change. Enter certified watersports instructor Vicki, teaching in the UK and Abu Dhabi! This experience honed her leadership skills and ability to adapt to new environments.

Land eventually called, and Vicki joined the Exe Sailing Club, transforming from Club Professional to Club Manager. Over eight years, she grew the club's community engagement and programmes, proving her dedication to fostering connections.

Never one to shy away from a challenge, Vicki charted a new course in 2022, founding Ashore VA. Since then, she's become a social media whiz, managing projects for clients from many industries. Her passion translates to results – increased visibility and engagement for her clients.

Website https://ashore-va.co.uk/

LinkedIn Personal https://www.linkedin.com/in/vicki-allen-social-media-manager/

LinkedIn Business https://www.linkedin.com/company/ashore-va/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Vicki.Ashore/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ashore_va/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccanewenham/

She is also the host of the No Rest for the Vivid podcast.

She's planning to start a new network in the Kent and Medway area which will be based more on making friends than doing business.

https://www.clairehill.uk

https://www.clairehill.uk/podcast

Flee says she came to networking late but is glad she discovered it.

www.parkaandbootsphotography.com

www.linkedin.com/in/feliciachavasse

https://calendly.com/fleephotography/photography-and-chats

https://www.instagram.com/parka_and_boots_photography

https://www.facebook.com/ParkaandBootsPhotography

Profile: 

I have been passionate about photography since my university days, spending many hours in the darkroom! 

I am now very much a digital photographer! I enjoy my shoots and clients greatly and also my students; teaching people how to use their DSLR cameras, coaxing them off “auto” and onto “manual”. Stretching their creative capabilities!

My USP is essential 'Personal Brand Photography', helping business leaders/owners and entrepreneurs to share their stories through the medium of digital imagery. My style is natural in its posing and lighting and lighthearted, not heavy - a softer look to your business.

Whilst I specialise in working with professionals from the Garden Design, food, health and well-being industries, I have been fortunate to have worked with people from a wide variety of commercial backgrounds, helping them to grow their businesses through a strengthened connection with their audience.

This episode is kindly sponsored by ONLE - the network for people who like people! They are generously offering my listeners a free visit.

Find a suitable meeting at theonle.network/meeting-calendar and use the discount code: SBBNONLE

Recently, John co-founded Xplnr which produces animated explainer videos with fixed fees, streamlined processes, and a proven script model. Founded on delivering hundreds of videos for global companies.

John is also the founder of the walk-and-talk community which is a series of events for founders in Surrey, London, and the South East that brings founders together in an informal countryside setting.

https://honest.video/

https://www.xplnr.video/

https://walkandtalk.community/ 

Sign up link for the walk-and-talk community

This episode is kindly sponsored by Yeseo.

SEO is BORING - but only when you're doing it wrong! Visit https://www.yeseo.io for a free consultation.

Kelly started her business at the tender age of 19 and has been running it for almost 25 years!

She now lives in France but networks with people back in the UK through online meetings which she loves.

As well as helping businesses with their websites and SEO Kelly also trains people do be able to do some of the work themselves. Have a look at the Web Untamed website for more info.

www.webuntamed.com

www.kaydee.net

This episode is kindly sponsored by ONLE - the network for people who like people! They are generously offering my listeners a free visit.

Find a suitable meeting at theonle.network/meeting-calendar and use the discount code: SBBNONLE

Blake's background includes sport, sales and crisis intervention work for Children's Services.

He's very keen on fitness and mental health, and wants to help as many people as possible to feel good about themselves and their lives.

He recorded his side of this episode in his garden so you'll notice the birds in the background!

www.brotherhood-uk.com

After her corporate career ended during Covid, she turned her profitable side-hustle into fully fledged wedding photography business. Whilst she loved this, she knew something wasn't quite right (and it had little to do with the number of Ed Sheeran songs she had to listen to!) In January 2023 she took the decision to pivot her business, completely cut off her numerous wedding leads and exclusively offer business and branding photography. 

She now offers personal branding photography to solopreneurs, branding photography to small businesses and corporate headshots to larger companies who prefer to have a photographer on-site. she also offers e-commerce product photography in a studio setting for her business customers with an online store. 

You can find out more by visiting her website and LinkedIn profile.

 https://www.nicolaaucklandphotography.co.uk/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaaucklandphotography/

This episode is kindly sponsored by Yeseo.

SEO is BORING - but only when you're doing it wrong! Visit https://www.yeseo.io for a free consultation.

Based on his own experiences, James believes that the secret power of networking is to provide business owners with access to the meaningful connections that are vital to good mental health.

ONLE currently has 350 members spread across 22 UK groups and two in the US - the latter helping prove that geography is no longer a limitation of networking.

Experience "the business network for people who like people" by booking a complimentary visit to an ONLE networking group. Use the discount code: SBBM to claim your free £10 online meeting visit:

https://theonle.network/meeting-calendar

Camilla trained as a primary school teacher in 2000 and learnt to meditate when she was an Assistant Headteacher in an inner city London school. 

After meditating, she worked as a gardening teacher in the Eden Project, a chef and cooking teacher in Sydney and then returned to the UK to live in the family home, Owletts, a National Trust property. 

She recently left the class room and, armed with Sanskrit GCSE (grade A!) she began teaching adults - how to read and write Sanskrit (the Devanagari Script).

She runs cacao ceremonies and wellbeing retreats in Kent and Gloucestershire. 

Meditation is still her favourite thing to teach.

She trained in India in 2014 with Thom Knoles, and currently supports advanced meditators across Europe preparing for teacher training. 

She is Director of Herbert Baker Furniture and co-founder of Lost Crafts CIC - supporting arts and crafts and wellbeing for Neurdiverse families.

She lives with her son and 2 dogs at Owletts, (a National Trust property) where her family have lived since 1783.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilla-baker-meditation/

https://www.vedicmeditationbycamilla.co.uk

https://herbertbaker.com

She has also built the Creativity Found website to help grown-ups find their creativity by listing courses, workshops, events, books, products and subscriptions with creativity at their heart.

In addition she has created a network to support and promote artistic and creative facilitators who help adults to get creative. Membership is more than just a listing on a website, and includes access to monthly online meetups to connect with likeminded creative facilitators and suppliers.

www.creativityfound.co.uk

Apple Podcasts Creativity Found and on all other podcast platforms

Instagram @creativityfoundpodcast YouTube @creativityfoundpodcast

Facebook @creativityfoundpodcast and Creativity Found group

Linkedin Claire Waite Brown Pinterest @creativityfound  

Their motto is 'collaboration not competition' and their meetings regularly attract 30+ attendees which suggests it's an approach that works!

Find out more at:

www.thecreativecollectivenetworking.co.uk

Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Sheena Whyatt of Kapow! Sheena is a fantastic coach for small business owners who has just created an online library of fantastically useful business books which can be accessed for just £5.99 a month 😊 . Visit https://heroes.kapowme.com/superchargeclub to get your library card now.

As her business progressed, Debra - like so many of us - tried to find her niche. Starting her own podcast in 2018 marked a turning point in her services. Recognising the challenges and obstacles that we can face when starting a podcast, Debra now provides 3 distinct services: Podcast Start, Podcast Refresh and Podcast Connect.

Find out more about Debra at www.bridgeroadconsultants.com.

Learn more about the Podcast Connector and sign up as either a podcaster or a guest:

https://bridgeroad.ac-page.com/Podcast-Connector-Founding-Membership

Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levittdebra/

Listen to Debra's original podcast, Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast https://modusevolvere.com/podcasts/ (note this podcast has now stopped but there are many interesting interviews available)

Today's episode is kindly sponsored by Sheena Whyatt of Kapow! Sheena is a fantastic coach for small business owners who has just created an online library of fantastically useful business books which can be accessed for just £5.99 a month 😊 . Visit https://heroes.kapowme.com/superchargeclub to get your library card now.

She has helped 100s of women shift from desperate and frustrated to delighted and confident by integrating coaching approaches, psychological theories and NLP in all of her coaching.

Additionally, she speaks, educates and writes about sexuality, intimacy, relationships, and mindset. 

In China, she has established herself as the go-to Mental Health Specialist for expats, and in Uganda, she volunteers as Relationship Consultant in one of the biggest refugee camps. 

Links

AnnaThellmann.com

https://annathellmann.com

Landing Page

https://intimacyacceleration.my.canva.site/

LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/annathellmanncoaching

Insight Timer

https://insighttimer.com/AnnaThellmann

Tom's background is in the design industry as both an employee and a freelancer, so he understands the issues that creative business owners face.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomjepsoncoaching/

https://www.tomjepsoncreative.com

Links: 

Website: https://www.squarkdesign.com/

Discovery meeting: https://www.squarkdesign.com/contact/

Brand power Hour Q&A - Register your interest: 

https://www.squarkdesign.com/brand-power-hour-qa-interest/

Gemma is the host of the 'What's Sales and Marketing got to do with it' podcast which is on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3JVp9c8 and Spotify: https://bit.ly/46SFyrG

She is also a trustee of the Aleto foundation which exists to Identify tomorrow’s leaders irrespective of their race, gender, faith or ethnicity, and provide personalised opportunities and awards to accelerate development of those leaders for whom such support is not ordinarily available.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaadair/

https://riadaconsultancy.com

https://www.aletofoundation.org.uk

Whether it's sketching out characters and ideas in a rapid sketch-session, or designing a children's book from scratch; she embraces the opportunity to collaborate and make sure the project works as a whole. After all, as she says, images are just the beginning!

Email: shanel@littleshygifts.com

Portfolio: https://shandwich-artist.carrd.co

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/shanelrichardson

Through networking Jodie has cultivated her own network of trusted suppliers and people she can recommend.

LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodienewman/

Web: https://www.thebusinessallotment.co.uk/

Barbara founded Barbara Gill Marketing in 2020 with a mission to help businesses without a marketing department to take control of their marketing and reach their ideal clients and customers.

Barbara is also a co-founder of the Hook Project, an agency providing workshops, networking and events for business owners around the North Essex, Suffolk area.

www.barbaragillmarketing.com

www.thehook.uk

Instagram - Barbara Gill Marketing

Instagram - The Hook Project

Rayhaan is also involved in the charity Global Village Education which supports education and creates opportunities for children to learn in poorer parts of the world.

Links:

• https://www.instagram.com/rayhaanmoughal/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhaanmoughal/
• www.sidekickaccounting.co.uk

If business is a battlefield, then brand is your most powerful weapon. To be victorious, you need a clear strategy, the right weapons, and good people on your side. That is where Valhalla comes in. Matt will align your brand identity to your mission and sharpen it until it cuts through the toughest amour. That’s his favourite thing, and he's sure you’ll enjoy the adventure too

He's been working with much-loved brands for over 30 years and learned a lot along the way. With a background in publishing, he's committed to telling the story of your business through your branding and to producing work that has an impact.

He is a compulsive brand evaluator and cannot look at any branding without decoding what it says about the business. He will reveal the messages that your current branding is projecting to your customers, and if that’s not what you were aiming for, he will help you refocus it.

Victorious and glorious brands start with a FREE discovery call!

Free Discovery call...

https://calendly.com/valhallabranding/discovery

Find out more...

https://valhallabranding.com

Fearless Brand Review...

https://calendly.com/valhallabranding/fearless-brand-review

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-hunkin-valhalla/

This episode is sponsored by Ella Stockdale at Humanity HR. Find out more about her services at https://www.humanityhr.co.uk

But here's the twist: GreenPal isn’t Bryan’s first rodeo. Before this digital marvel, he birthed Peachtree Inc., transforming it into one of Tennessee's landscaping giants. Under his leadership, it soared to an impressive $10 million in annual revenue, ultimately catching the eye of Lusa Holdings which acquired it in 2013.

When it comes to networking Bryan likes to network 'down' and help people that are a few steps behind him, and network 'up' to get help from people who are a little ahead.

https://www.yourgreenpal.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-clayton-a96b33214

https://twitter/bryanmclayton

https://instagram.com/bryanmclayton

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_M._Clayton

This episode is sponsored by Ella Stockdale at Humanity HR. Find out more about her services at https://www.humanityhr.co.uk

She is also the host of the 'Conversations about advanced care planning' podcast.

Clare has found that a peer network is vitally important.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/clare-fuller-473299129/

www.speakforme.co.uk

Dan is on a mission to rid the world of 'crap marketing' and encourages businesses to invest in marketing that actually makes their customers feel something.

Networking is something Dan feels he got wrong at first, by going to the wrong places, but now he networks at meetings around the world, and even gets invited to speak at such events.

https://knowltonmarketing.co.uk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielknowlton1/

Rachel is a Chartered Member and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society and holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Psychology. Her own values around integrity, delivering the highest standards, inclusion, and self-empowerment are at the core of Maclynn’s unique matchmaking model.

Described by clients as calm, compassionate, warm and wise, she continues to be fully immersed in the business, working with a select number of VIP clients. In recent years, Rachel’s personal life has focused on raising her two young sons with her partner, Jamie. Rachel has also achieved her personal goals of running the New York Marathon and reaching the summit of Kilimanjaro.

www.maclynninternational.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmaclynn/

Incisive and irreverent, his material makes some apoplectic with rage. However, it’s beloved by hardworking and underappreciated family men who are brave enough to engage with challenging ideas, and bold enough to put those ideas into action.

He publishes a free daily email newsletter containing information to help these men build a powerful physique (even if they're busy with business), and new subscribers also get a complementary digital copy of one of Phil's books, Lift.

Subscribing is easy and takes seconds. Just visit the link below, leave your details, and Phil will take care of the rest:

www.philtyreman.co.uk/list

When it comes to networking Phil says it's the best way to generate high quality leads for his business.

It is clear that the world of employment has changed post covid.  People understand that they can choose not only who they work for, but how they work. Businesses must adapt to attract employees. It's no longer all about the paycheck, it's about how work fits into our lives. 

With Humanity HR, Ella is now focusing on supporting small businesses implement HR best practices and avoid resource draining problems. Businesses that fully understand and support their people will foster employee wellbeing, relationships built on trust, and the shared vision that achieves growth.

https://www.humanityhr.co.uk

This episode is sponsored by MAGIC MIND - the daily shot that can help you with focus and concentration. Find out more at https://www.magicmind.com and until the end of January if you purchase a 3 month subscription you can get a month free if you use this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANsbbn

AND if you use the code SBBN20 you'll get another 20% off!

I’m an engineer, turned H&S Professional turned Culture Change expert and I love nothing more than bringing my experience and expertise into businesses to help enlighten them on how they can improve their culture where their people feel excited to show up to work and performance can skyrocket as a result.

At Culture Kick we partner with Leaders to empower them to create High Performing Cultures. We do this through our unique High Performing Cultures framework which sits nicely within our unique Culture Kick Culture Cake. We bring this Culture Cake to life in your business with you through Training, Workshops, Coaching and Consulting.

You can find me at:  www.culturekick.co.uk

www.linkedin.com/in/becky-ray-culturekick

https://www.linkedin.com/company/culture-kick-ltd

This episode is sponsored by MAGIC MIND - the daily shot that can help you with focus and concentration. Find out more at https://www.magicmind.com and until the end of January if you purchase a 3 month subscription you can get a month free if you use this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANsbbn

AND if you use the code SBBN20 you'll get another 20% off!

After a corporate career in 2 of the 5 largest UK banks Julie Taylor moved to The Netherlands in 2018 as a trailing spouse. Now on her second business, Buzz Business Networking a B2B network of English-speaking businesses that have monthly in person meet ups in Leiden and Rotterdam and online. 

Her community are likeminded, English-speaking business owners that are curious to make connections.

With a background in project management, she also supports business owners with Accountability coaching to keep them on track. She also provides social media management and LinkedIn writing. 

Julie is Queen Bee of #TheHive that has an extensive network, if she doesn’t have the answer, someone in her network will. 

Social Media Handles

LinkedIn Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/julietaylorbuzz/

LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/buzz-business-networking

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/buzz_networking/

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/BuzzBusinessNetworking

This episode is sponsored by MAGIC MIND - the daily shot that can help you with productivity and concentration. Find out more at https://www.magicmind.com and until the end of January if you purchase a 3 month subscription you can get a month free if you use this link: https://www.magicmind.com/JANsbbn

AND if you use the code SBBN20 you'll get another 20% off!

Links:

Website - https://marketingoutsource.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennywood/

Calendly - https://calendly.com/marketingoutsource/1-2-1-meeting

Her background is in retail as a buyer for Selfridges and later John Lewis. When she used to network for her employer she found it something of a chore, but now she's doing it for herself she finds it inspiring and energising!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncartercoaching/

Elizabeth gives talks, runs investing taster classes and offers training to individuals and groups to become successful investors themselves.

Please click HERE for a FREE guide:

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUNDS! 7 Simple and Sparkly Steps to Start Investing

https://www.simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk/complimentary-investing-guide/

Find Elizabeth on: https://www.simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabeth--pearson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplesuccessfulstocks/

or by email:  elizabeth@simplesuccessfulstocks.co.uk

He has been an industry leader with the International Reciprocal Trade Association since 1989 serving terms on the education and ethics committees . He was also founding president of the Australasian chapter and was recently awarded “ Legend “ status for services to the industry.

John is currently CEO and founder of BBXUK recognised globally as the largest player in the sector with operations in 13 counties.

He is Australian by birth and holds duel passports with the UK Interests include travel and sport and he spent 14 years on the ECB cricket umpires “ D “ list panel In addition to his many accomplishments, 

John is also a best-selling author. His book, "Business Blunders and Bloody Great Ideas," tells the fascinating story of why only 52% of businesses survive despite the owner's best efforts not to, while the rest fail! With his extensive experience in the digital trade credit space and his success in building and selling two eight-figure businesses, John brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his writing. His book is a must-read for anyone looking to start their own business or improve their chances of success. Through his book, John shares his insights into the common mistakes that business owners make and offers practical advice on how to avoid them. He also highlights the importance of having a great idea and the courage to pursue it, even in the face of failure. Overall, John's book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to succeed in the business world, and it is a testament to his expertise, dedication, and passion for helping others. 

His keynotes are always hard hitting tell it as it is as only an Aussie can and promises the audience at least one take away that can be immediately implemented into any business.

https://www.nuggetstore.co.uk/products/business-blunders-and-bloody-great-ideas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-attridge/

3 years ago Justin launched Sphere Rocket VA to help both Real Estate agents and businesses in all sectors acquire Virtual Assistant talent from overseas, specifically the Philippines.

Ultimately, he became filled with a greater sense of purpose and an unwavering conviction that if he can achieve success, anyone can.

We invite you to learn more about Justin Nelson at https://www.sphererocketva.com/

https://hireleverage.com

Liz is a frequent commentator on the future of workplace culture and a tireless advocate for inspiring new generations, underrepresented groups and everyone to radically change their view of work. She regularly features in consumer publications such as Management Today, Metro, Glamour and a range of workplace and people-focused titles in the UK and around the world. Liz is also an export champion for the UK Department of Business and Trade.

https://www.beyourselfatwork.com

Networking has been really important to Tim, and is the main way he grew his business.

• https://freelancegps.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/timnoetzel/
• https://twitter.com/timnoetzel/

She also works with Small Business Britain, heading up the f:entrepreneur campaign.

Her first experience of networking wasn't a good one, involving a woman with a large bosom and a business card, but now she loves getting wonderful business women together.

Having never worked in the coffee industry before and wanting to move away from his job in the city, Peter set out on a mission to bring high-quality, craft coffee to the masses. With such a unique offering, and many other brands following suit since, CafePod has gained strong supermarket listings and is available in Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado, Amazon as well as a thriving D2C business. 

Peter used networking as a way to find help and finance for his business, and he says that the key is people like to help people they like - so be nice!

www.cafepod.com

Tim has founded and grown a number of businesses, and now helps other entrepreneurs to reach their full potential.

Networking has been the bedrock of Tim's success and he believes that surrounding yourself with others who have complementary skillsets to you, will help you grow.

Join Tim's free VIP group for entrepreneurs here:

https://timcalise.com/vip

Estelle wasn't a fan of networking at first but she's a real advocate for it now. She says everyone feels daunted at first but you have to be brave and stick with it.

www.mybizsolution.uk

Dave has always been fascinated by technology and has always wanted to build some type of software product. He discovered that there is an opportunity to connect people to each other simply by utilizing their cell phone’s ID, otherwise known as a virtual name badge. Using that idea coupled with his belief that “The life you are dreaming of will be built through the connections you make,” Dave realized that he could make a difference by creating the IceBrekr app for networking events. 

The app enables you to share the information that you choose and helps people save time and energy of meeting the people that they are looking for. It is a game changer when it comes to relieving the sometimes awkwardness that is experienced during events and gatherings. Dave hopes that IceBrekr will revolutionize how we meet one another personally and professionally for years to come.

Links:

https://icebrekr.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidaaroncastro

She has been running an accountability group for other small makers, and helping people prepare for the inevitable Christmas rush. This has proved to be an excellent place to network.

https://betsybenn.com

She started her working life as a secondary school teacher, teaching Biology and Science. Following the arrival of her two daughters and a move to the east coast of Scotland she joined the Health Service and worked in Organisational and Staff Development. She has also worked as a staff developer for research staff in the University sector before starting her own wellbeing business in 2018.

Marie is passionate about supporting people to develop themselves and to live their calmest, happiest, healthiest life. She focuses on the whole person, to help her clients address different areas of their life as she firmly believes that all aspects of our lives intertwine and affect our wellbeing. 

She loves running her own business and finding new ways to help people, so she is always studying and reading about new evidence-based techniques for supporting physical and mental health. She is trained in coaching, counselling, mediation, nutrition and exercise. Marie is an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). 

In addition to coaching, Marie offers live wellbeing training as well as self-directed online courses that people can tap into at a time that works for them. She also works with teams to enable them to be their best at work and at home. She loves helping people make real lasting changes to their wellbeing. 

For more information visit www.mariepaterson.com

Amy reached a full client roster, and 6 figures in her business all in a year after coming back from maternity leave and working 4 days a week. It’s her mission to help clients see growth in clients; sales, prospects; reach & warm leads; engagement through sharing her knowledge and expertise.

Links:

Free strategy workbook: https://thefemtrepreneur.mykajabi.com/strategy

Website: www.thefemtrepreneur.com

Insta: @thefemtrepreneur

Ellie has the coolest business cards in any networking room - a magnetic bottle opener with her details on!

Website and socials: 

https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/ 

https://www.instagram.com/goodnessmarketing/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenwebber/

https://www.threads.net/@goodnessmarketing 

Things that came up in our conversation: 

https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/newsletter   

https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/do-crew

https://goodnessmarketing.co.uk/wilderness-tonic-retreat 

The Founder & CEO of SalesLoop, Mark didn't take the usual route to become an authority in the world of marketing. Starting his entrepreneurial journey in 2006 with zero experience, he launched Phanta Media, the corporate video production company that would one day evolve into SalesLoop.

Fast-forward to today, Mark's team has led over 2,000 projects, served over 300 clients across 29 industries, won 32 awards, and produced nearly $14 million in content.

His podcasts, "How To Sell More" and "The Mark Drager Show," offer listeners a unique blend of wit, insight, and practical strategies for success. 

He’s a dedicated father of four and a loving husband to his high school sweetheart Jacqueline. His offbeat adventures include having a Boeing 737-800 for the day (twice!), a heated encounter with a billionaire, and even shedding 70 lbs in his late 30s. Though he skipped college, Mark’s a testament to the power of determination, creativity, and the right amount of audacity.

At SalesLoop, Mark and his team specialize in brand strategy and positioning, offer and promotion creation, and sales and marketing copywriting. Their mission? To take the guesswork out of your marketing and build a brand that actually drives sales. Mark believes in creating a damn good reason for people to buy so your businesses can charge what it’s worth.

Company:

Salesloopbrand.com

Podcasts:

The Mark Drager Show

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-mark-drager-show/id1534172618

https://www.youtube.com/@MarkDrager

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-mark-drager-show-117687112/

https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-mark-drager-show-ce5e0

https://www.stitcher.com/show/we-do-hard-things-with-mark-drager

How To Sell More

(Launching Sept 2023)

Contact Details:

Email: mark@salesloopbrand.com

IG: @mark.drager

www.edbdigital.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/emma-briggs-edb-digital/

Maria is a trained Professional Aromatherapist, Bio Energy therapist and Reiki Master. Maria first set up a holistic business giving treatments and initially made the skincare products for her own use. 

Maria’s mission is to help people destress and feel good about themselves therefore, it is vital to mindfully apply the products to the skin while inhaling the aromatic aromas of the essential oils.

www.eskerfields.ie

She likes to network as female-only events where she has made friends and learned a lot too.

https://theisifiso.com

Her mission is to make self care enjoyable but easy on the planet, with quality products that celebrate the skin you're in.  

Suprina likes taking her products to in person networking meetings so people can smell them and try them for themselves.

https://www.msaskincare.com/

He is also the author of a best selling book 'The Investible Entrepreneur' which has led to him being asked to speak at events. This has brought him into contact with even more people and helped him to grow his network.

Download the free gifts James mentions at https://pitchready.co.uk/

Find out more about Robot Mascot at https://www.robotmascot.co.uk/

Website: https://readysteadywebsites.com/ 

The Website Handbook: https://readysteadywebsites.com/handbook/ 

Free Resources: https://readysteadywebsites.com/freebies/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@readysteadywebsites 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readysteadywebsites/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/readysteadywebsites 

Links:

Find out your organisation’s Diversity and Inclusion Score, and see your areas of strength and opportunity, with Watch This Sp_ce’s free Inclusion Journey Quiz: https://watchthisspace.scoreapp.com/

Find out more about Watch This Sp_ce at https://watchthisspace.uk

Follow Watch This Sp_ce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/watchthissp-ce/

With a lifelong passion for music, Erica has dedicated her career to the enchanting melodies of the harp. Her performances resonate with audiences at various venues across the United States and Germany, where she weaves heartfelt songs and creates captivating atmospheres. Additionally, Erica's musical expertise extends to the realm of weddings and corporate events, where she utilizes her skills as both a harpist and a DJ to provide unforgettable experiences.

In conjunction with her music career, Erica remains committed to her mission of supporting those grieving the loss of a pet. Wolfie's Wish stands out for its innovative sympathy cards, not only providing comfort to pet owners but also offering veterinarians meaningful tools to assist their clients. Through her company, Erica has made a significant impact on the pet loss community.

Deepening her contribution, Erica has also written and illustrated a children's book on pet loss. By addressing the sensitive topic with empathy and understanding, she provides young readers with a valuable resource to navigate their emotions during difficult times.

To learn more about Erica Messer's musical endeavors and her pet loss company, you can visit www.Wolfieswish.com and ericamesser.com.

Victoria likes to network with fellow artisans and crafts people and to develop collaborations.

https://fantheglorywithtori.com/

https://www.instagram.com/fantheglorywithtori/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa2I0akvDB4V4sf0cCFZVzg

https://www.facebook.com/FanTGloryWTori

https://twitter.com/fantheglorywit1

For Andy, networking is just a part of marketing.

www.andigo.com

www.covve.com

Esther along with her mum, Sue, and sister, Grainne, set up Rands Solicitors in November 2022 with an aim to provide a family law focused practice run by a family.

Whilst Esther is training to be a Solicitor, she is heavily involved with the growth and success of the business, including the networking.

Instagram: @randssolicitorslimited

Website: www.randssolicitors.co.uk

Links:

https://digitalvision.io/

https://pressjockey.com/

Nick has been involved with networking for many years and the lockdown gave him the impetus to start up his own network, which has gone from strength to strength ever since.

He founded his business, Authentic HR Limited in 2019.

Mark is Fellow CIPD qualified, a qualified Workplace Mediator and Mindfulness professional with a friendly, pragmatic and authentic approach.

In addition to his business Mark also runs a networking group for other HR professionals.

Tel:                 07733306192

Email:             markclements@authentichr.co.uk

Authentic Human Resources Limited Website:

https://authentichr.co.uk/

Mark Clements LinkedIn profile:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrdirectormarkclements5050/

Inspired by wildlife and all that the countryside and coast have to offer, Charlotte is a multi-media artist using watercolour, acrylic, paper-cutting and digital techniques. She loves nothing more than to sit in a field sketching whatever wildlife comes along and often has as many as 10 or more pieces of artwork on the go in her studio!

As the owner of two companies, she has been busily designing and illustrating for 22 years.

Flying Lizard Design covers:

Corporate branding

Graphics for large, mass events and tourist attractions

Advertising and design for print (leaflets, posters, other advertising materials)


Social media assets


Exhibition & display 

Charlotte Anne Studio covers: 

Illustration and art:


Surface pattern design for product packaging 

Gifts and cards


Art licensing for prints and interior design items 

Indoor and outdoor art


Originals & ltd edition prints

Contact details:

cas@flyinglizarddesign.co.uk


07967 192 586

LinkedIn: cas-smirthwaite-704287ab/

Social media links:

FB : @FlyingLizardGraphics

FB: @CharlotteAnneStudio

Insta: @charlotteannestudio

flyinglizarddesign.co.uk

charlotteannestudio.co.uk

Leena's best networking advice is to not stop in a season of plenty - you need to keep building up stores for those seasons of famine.

Company Website

https://www.citrus-connect.co.uk/

Leena Parmar handles

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leenaparmar/

https://www.instagram.com/1leena.parmar/

Citrus Connect handles

https://www.instagram.com/citrusconnectrecruitment/

linkedin.com/company/citrus-connect/

 Finishing a project at WENTA in Feb 2020 led to a natural progression for her to launch her own company offering a one stop live chat solution for businesses. Aimed at supporting SME’s by providing simple efficient solutions with customer experience.

It has not always been an easy journey, setting up a business on her own, it has not been without its challenges, however in her words “it has been exciting, and I could not have done it without meeting some great people along the way, who have supported me with knowledge, introductions, and shown some trust and belief by hiring Live Chat Factory” 

The Factory's first ever client Lustalux, has grown their service offering, and attributes their growth to Karen and her teams-support. They remain a valued client of the Factory.

Focussing on digital customer service excellence within the customer service technology arena, Karen has also developed a training programme called “Live Chat Excellence” this is aimed at Senior Managers and Business Owners who are looking to develop a highly skilled multi-channel customer service team.

Twitter - @LiveChatFactor1

FB - https://www.facebook.com/Live-Chat-Factory-108426960836164/

Insta – livechat52

Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-levett-4782982a/

Tel no – 01707 246583

Mobile – 07504 512287

Email – info@livechatfactory.live

www.livechatfactory.live

She guides women to reprogramme their negative thought processes which began in childhood with a difficult relationship (often with a parent). or a life event that negatively affected them.

She started coaching alongside her corporate role in 2016 where she worked closely in situations involving Child Protection and domestic violence. 

She had toxic relationships throughout her past and wanted to use her own experiences to create something life changing. She now lives with her husband and two amazing teens, having created her specialist practice during the 2020 pandemic. She’s already supported many women to achieve life changing results.

Away from work she can be found on coastal or woodland walks with her two dogs where she relaxes with photography. Having trained in Musical Theatre but unable to pursue this as a career, she indulges in her passion for singing with the national Rock Choir.

Now the world is opening up again, Sarah is excited to continue a new passion of travelling to new places with her husband or friends and sampling champagne or cocktails!

Sarah can be contacted via her Facebook Page “Coastal Coaching Sussex – From Striving to Thriving” or her website: https://coastalcoachingsussex.co.uk

Sarah also offers 1:1 retreats for business professionals who need to uplevel their confidence for success. Click here for more 

For hints and tips on "5 Ways to Forget Your Toxic Ex, click on this link https://bit.ly/3OQDBlU

Book an initial chat here: https://calendly.com/coastalcoachingsussex/initial-chat-with-sarah?month=2022-09

t: 07714 472383

e: info@coastalcoachingsussex.co.uk

fb page: https://www.facebook.com/coastalcoachingsussex

fb biz group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebeinbusiness

web: https://www.coastalcoachingsussex.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahwilsoncoach  

Sumwot helps ethical brands raise awareness around their products and services. As strategic consultants, we guide and teach our clients about digital platforms, reputation management, storytelling and developing creative ideas and solutions on and offline. 

www.sumwot.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumwotchrisnicholas/ 

Having started the agency whilst at college with no network and no experience, Carl dropped out of a Russell Group university a few years later, aged 19, to run the business full-time

Now, Carl and his agency have worked with a host of well known public and private organisations on award-winning campaigns and website development projects, helping to strategise and execute campaigns across the world.

Carl believes that, in most situations, a campaign’s content, targeting strategy and clarity of messaging can often outweigh the importance of budget when managed correctly, as was the case with one of their best known projects, the #WeAreTogether campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carl is a huge fan of networking and believes it can really help you to hone your communications skills.

Carl Hewitt

CEO & Co-Founder

carl@hewittmatthews.co.uk

023 9421 1150 | 07753 327468

After a career in project management, Jane now takes the skills of planning and organising and helps people apply them to their own 'life projects'. They will develop a clear goal, plan a path towards it and identify the resources and support needed to fulfill it.

Her mission is to help or inspire you to understand and appreciate the importance of protecting your business’ intellectual property rights, content, and thus your livelihood. With less worrying about your brand comes more time to spend staying in your zone of genius, on growing your business...and more profits! Mission statement: protect what you create before it’s too late.

Her vision, commitment, and expertise combine to help small-to-medium sized businesses feel confident when it comes to trade marking their brand and content, empowering them to feel peace of mind and true protection.

https://linktr.ee/CelesteReumert

Kathryn started her career agency-side before striking out on her own. She’s taken Copy House from ground zero to a £1 million turnover within three years, turning Copy House into a successful technology content marketing agency. 

As well as managing Copy House, Kathryn is a respected Forbes contributor and industry speaker featuring at events like MoneyNext, Semrush, Business Bites, TechTalks and more. She regularly speaks on topics like SEO, customer-centric content, technology marketing, agency culture, leadership and female entrepreneurship. 

Contact Kathryn Strachan by email: kathryn@copyhouse.io.

She also one of the founders of the Cr38tives network - a network for people who work in creative industries.

The primary purpose of the O’Flynn Foundation is to focus on mental health, supporting those in the community whose mental health has been affected by Covid and other causes, but who are unable to pay for the professional therapy and support they need.  O’Flynn Foundation will work with professionals to deliver therapy and support to those who need it most.  The Foundation will provide funds to support individuals to successfully rebuild their lives so they can get their lives ‘back on track’.

If you would like to donate to the O’Flynn Foundation to help improve the lives of our communities in Northern Lincolnshire, please donate to:

O’Flynn Foundation, Sort Code: 20 98 98 Account Number 13613585 or email Jayne O’Flynn at jayne@oflynnfoundation.org

Registered Charity number: 1198858

Because the method is new in the UK Maja finds it very helpful to network. She has found a very supportive group and they are helping her to spread her message.

www.soundfeelings.uk

info@soundfeelings.uk

Merriborn Media - a business dedicated to creating high-quality

thought leadership and content strategies. Previously, Trevor was a

B2B journalist, editor, and publisher for 20 years and a director of a

specialist PR agency.

linkedin.com/in/trevormerriden

Podcast links: Spotify - https://lnkd.in/eipKvbGw / Apple - https://lnkd.in/eaR6jTfx / BuzzSprout - https://lnkd.in/dsi7srDM

Brands like Adidas, Hyundai,TikTok, Geox, Les Benjamins, Superdrug, PTC,Thomson Reuters,VMWare and plenty more.

His mission? To break the boundaries of corporate dullness. And help companies pierce through the noise with ‘real talk’,‘word science’ and calculated creativity.

info@creative-copywriter.net

https://www.linkedin.com/in/konradsanders/ 

www.konradsanders.com

Aga finds that networking doesn't just bring her referrals clients, but also a useful support network. She believes that networking can help a business to go faster in the right direction.

- website: https://betterthanever.co.uk

- linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnieszka-lemieszewska-54982099/

- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/better_than_ever_nutrition/

Majority of her clients become hugely successful in their roles and businesses, or transition happily.

Maggie also deals with purpose and mission development (personal & organisational). 

When she’s not having fun with and leading The Athena Network (London City) networking groups, she is CEO of Meres Consult Ltd - a business and personal growth consultancy. 

You can Connect with Maggie on: LinkedIn , Facebook or Instagram

Visit a networking meeting online/offline: https://bit.ly/AthenaLondonCity 

Business and Personal Growth Advisory/Mentoring: https://www.meresconsult.com/

Tracy grew up in a medically professional family that presented challenges in her childhood. She has always felt drawn to helping and healing people, which gave her purpose. After qualifying as a Nurse and Midwife and gaining years of experience in her field, she realised that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of people facing more profound challenges. She was drawn to helping individuals at a specialised level and qualified as an NLP Practitioner, a Hypnotherapist and Timeline Therapist. Her strengths and passions are assisting people in nurturing healthy and happy relationships with themselves and others.

Mary got to achieve her own personal dream too: when she showed interested in radio aged 15, she was turned down as the job was only done by men .(1960’s) Years later via networking, she was asked to join a local Community Radio station. She has been with Marlow fm 97.5 for 11 years now and is the Coordinator of all the morning Shows with a team of 25 Presenters. She has her own show twice a month.

www.ladieswholatte.com

His professional background is in market research and advertising, where he ran small businesses of up to 150 people across 3 countries. 

His father was an entrepreneur, and so was his own father. Laurent has always worked for entrepreneurs himself (the kind that gives you the keys and asks you to run their business on their behalf as if it were yours), then became a shareholder in the last company he was managing before starting his own entrepreneurship journey. 

Laurent has always cared more about others than about himself. He's developed a passion for coaching, mentoring, advising, and training people throughout the years. Combined with his entrepreneurial mindset, becoming a coach to entrepreneurs just made sense. 

Today, Laurent's goal is simple: making entrepreneurs better at their job by protecting them from the biggest issue they face, becoming the bottleneck in their businesses! 

Useful links

Website: https://www.laurentnotin.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurentnotin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaurentNotin

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurentnotin/

She is the proud winner of the Best Coach Award in the Best Businesswomen’s Awards in 2017.

Corporate clients include the London School of Economics and the National Children's Bureau, Sports England and McCann Erickson.

She coaches high end clients and CEO's, students and supermodels, scientists and start ups and anyone looking to reach their potential and to live with passion and purpose in all things they do.

She is MD of the Pure Coaching Academy (accredited by the IAPCM) for 9 years where she trains amazing people to become world class life coaches.

 She is an inspirational and fun public speaker who uses wit, wisdom and a bit of magic to create astonishing transformations.

WordUp’s value proposition is:        

“We help you navigate the noise and give you a single, clear, unified brand voice - that gets you heard loud and clear.”

Raj specialises in business messaging and content and runs strategic workshops that help his customers to clarify their core business messages (such as value proposition, positioning, mission, vision and values).

He is also a content strategist and copywriter and helps agencies and brands to tell their story, in a clear, simple and easy to understand way – and get heard loud and clear.

He works with everyone from small businesses through to brands like Barclays, Wood plc. TAG Heuer, Jacobs, PwC, SAP, Ogily-Wavemaker and Mindshare.

Links

www.wordup.agency

https://www.linkedin.com/in/wordupcomms/

With a holistic approach to coaching, mentoring and training, he helps people create more time so that they can do more in both their personal and professional lives.

His focus is to ensure that people attain the success they desire whilst living fulfilled throughout the journey... something that's often missed!

This is offered through 121 coaching, group coaching and specialised workshops, covering the foundations of Purpose, Wellbeing, Wealth and Business.

Links:

https://leigheyles.com

https://linktr.ee/LeighEyles

Max is focussing on growing Novacast to be the #1 podcast booking agency in the world whilst living a happy, healthy life (and at times nomadic) life. 

Links: 

HOW TO CONNECT WITH MAX: 

Website: https://novacast.be/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-novak-/ 

Email: info@novacast.be 

Book a call: https://calendly.com/novacast/one-on-one-meeting 

SPECIAL OFFER: Get the Novacast Podcast training for Free 

https://novacast.be/podcast-training-novacast/

Quickfire works with businesses to improve efficiency, profitability and scalability through the use of technology. Most commentators would call this 'digital transformation' and, indeed, this is how the agency has described its work.

Both on the business front and within the community, Nathan is relentless in his drive to succeed and, while doing so, help others.

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCWXoq8b45Gc0JKzas_uOu8w

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/addicted-to-business/id1498468018

He is keen that we should experience #nomorebadzoom and has lots of ideas as to how virtual events can be made engaging for all.

He would also love everyone at networking meetings to be more like croissants than bagels - he explains all in our conversation.

Find him online at www.robbiesamuels.com

Sister Snog is an ecosystem where like-minded go-getters support each other so they can continue to thrive, boost their bottom line, supercharge their business and invigorate their brand. By turning contacts into golden connections.

Members are an eclectic mix who have the same thing in common - a burning desire to get on with life-&-business. And connect with as many like-minded-like-minds to help deliver their goals.

https://www.sistersnog.com

RMK Marketing was set up during the first summer of the COVID 19 pandemic. Rob was furloughed from his job and decided it was worth trying to get his own agency set up. Before RMK, he had worked in the agency world as a social media specialist, and so knew roughly what he needed to do to bring in new clients and deliver results for them. He's been part of the social media space now for nearly a decade, and he's seen the rise of channels like Instagram & Tik Tok, and the fall of channels like Vine. During that time, he's worked for many well-known brands including TUI Travel, Teletext Holidays, Redrow Homes, Kiddylicious & more.

Rob knows the social media world like the back of his hand. This means he's able to provide a solution to any social media problem, and generate constantly improving results for his clients, whether that’s more leads or sales, improved brand awareness, or increases in followers and interactions.

Links

Website - https://rmkmarketing.co.uk/

Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kearsey-867387b3/

RMK Marketing LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/rmk-marketing/

RMK Marketing Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/rmkmarketinguk

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagmar-bryant/

“Life is not about sitting on the sidelines. To achieve success, you need to take calculated risks.”

Dagmar Bryant PhD is a UK based, Australian Motivational Speaker and Business coach who actively lives this motto.

She empowers and inspires women in a unique way – having gone through similar experiences that many women have. She encourages women to pursue their dreams and desires.   She herself has fought against real-world obstacles:

•A super-controlling father who always wanted her to do things his way;

•A (ex-) husband who continually held her back.

She has achieved results by breaking free of limitations:

•A determined young mother wanting something “better” for herself and her kids;

•A resourceful woman who found a novel way to pursue a law degree and successful corporate career;

•Someone who uprooted her life in Australia to take a chance on a new one in America and then in the UK;

•A woman with an entrepreneurial spirit who built a successful coaching business to help others.

Her powerful blend of world-class intuition AND real-world experience gives her a message that deeply “speaks” to audiences of her events.

Attendees come away with both a PRACTICAL outline for reaching their dreams… and a touch of INSPIRATION that offers newfound insights.

Over the last year, ARTA’s global presence has increased dramatically with grouptraining and personal coaching sessions being held via the internet on 4 continents.

Networking organisations, private businesses, co-working spaces and government business agencies call on his expertise to teach their members, sales teams and clients the art and science of generating and attracting referrals.

Steve is also the –

• Host of The Referral Guy on IBGR.Network
• Former BNI Training Director

Find Steve here:

• https://referralacademy.com.au/referral-network/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-sweeney-learnhowtobuildareferralnetwork/
• info@referralacademy.com.au

She helps stressed-out people who are feeling stuck, struggling with weight and digestive issues, to have more energy, feel heard and reconnect to their true self.

She is a huge advocate of improving people’s mental health and the services offered to those struggling, and she is currently the General Governor for Mental Health Lincolnshire, her local board. 

After years of suffering with irritable bowel syndrome and an underactive thyroid, with Western medicines not helping and in some cases worsening her symptoms; she studied and learnt how alternative methods of healing can work through analysing what you choose to put in your body and what thoughts you allow into your mind.

She reversed both afflictions from simply changing food choices and daily habits, introducing self-care strategies and practices.

She has supported and educated hundreds of people to understand how their body functions, the importance of nutrition and a healthy mind-set. Creating a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and empowering them to become an expert of their unique selves.

This has enabled them to heal from issues like anxiety and depression, gut health and digestive issues, reversing diabetes type two as well as helping to heal skin conditions like acne, eczema and psoriasis too.

How would it feel to overcome your challenges and rediscover the fun in life?

Call Sarah Bryan today to change your life and create a new reality!

Sarah is an avid networker despite the challenges that being blind brings, and she's found it a great way to get to know people when moving to a new town.

www.drsarahbryan.com

Through his work with many businesses from start-ups to PLCs, Alexis has seen that it often takes a huge amount of time for leaders to get employees up to full speed. So, at AirManual, they give teams a faster and more effective way of sharing their processes and onboarding. Employees are onboarded quicker, make fewer mistakes, and free up hundreds of hours of leadership time.

Over the last 15 years, Alexis has worked with hundreds of business leaders to save them 1,000s of hours of their time each year, help them work more effectively, and unlock their business’ growth. As a speaker and guest, he has been sharing his findings, and it’s had a huge impact on many businesses. 

For example, Alexis won the ‘Most valued content’ award in 2021 for his workshop at Dan Bradbury’s Success Mastermind (a community of 60+ small business owners), which led to over 30 business owners adopting the tools and processes recommended.

Alexis is a husband, and dad of two, and is passionate about balancing work alongside family life (and makes sure his team does too!) He also enjoys craft beer, whisky, skiing, skateboarding, dancing, gaming, golf, touch rugby and squash.

Website and Social Links

• AirManual — process and onboarding documentation software: https://www.airmanual.co/
• Spidergap — employee-friendly 360° Feedback software: https://www.spidergap.com/
• Alexis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkingsbury
• Alexis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexiskingsbury
• Alexis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexis.kingsbury

Popcorn has been part of the NatWest accelerator programme and Simon is now a mentor for other businesses going through the programme. He has found this to be a great network of likeminded people.

Simon is passionate about networking in other places too and spreads the word about his business though both online and in person meetings.

Find out more about the Popcorn CRM at https://www.popcorncrm.co.uk

He is an experienced business leader and public speaker who has successfully led and grown 4 businesses as well as UK-based divisions within international companies. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, helping them to grow their businesses, as well as with many smaller companies.  

He has first-hand knowledge of the challenges that business owners experience every day and has led all the key areas of a business including Marketing and Sales, Operations, Finance and HR through the different phases of their growth. 

She also runs the BLAH (Business Ladies Around Harrogate) network, and publishes a business e-magazine.

She is very keen on networking and using social media in conjunction with networking to grow relationships.

·       Paralympic Gold and Bronze Medallist in rowing

·       6 x World Championships

·       Guinness World Record Holder

Naomi was diagnosed as registered blind at just a few months old, and from that moment, the challenges came thick and fast.

After leaving school with indifferent academic grades and with very low self-confidence the consequence of severe bullying, Naomi set out to succeed by not being defined by her visual impairment. This has been the driving force behind all she has achieved. 

At university she had the opportunity to try rowing and from there her journey to the 2012 Paralympics began.

Naomi retired from full time sport in 2013 and began her next chapter in business working for Thomas International. During her time a Thomas she worked as a Client Development Consultant and Coach, delivering projects based around the Thomas suite of tools; delving into the layers of behaviour, personality, EI, aptitude and ability, and potential of the clients employees.  

Setting out on her own in 2020 as a Performance Coach & Motivational Speaker, the driving force behind all she does is to empower and enable individuals, teams and organisations to realise their potential and be the best that they can be.

She has made use of lots of different networking opportunities to move her career forward over the years.

Her latest venture is a series of children's picture books called 'Seagulls Don't Eat Sorbet'.

With over 30 years experience, Amanda is also a trained Executive Business Coach and provides business owners with the mentoring they need to create a thriving company, using her own experience of creating her business.

One of the things she trains her clients to do is network successfully!

https://svcsolutions.co.uk/training/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-coulson-a17a80b/

http://www.linkedin.com/company/svc-solutions-uk/

http://www.facebook.com/svcsolutions

https://www.instagram.com/svcsolutions_/?hl=en

https://twitter.com/SVC_Solutions​

With a change in personal circumstances, Allen now focuses on sharing his LinkedIn knowledge with small to medium-sized businesses helping them to leverage the platform to generate leads.

Allen is also very active in the charity sector. He provides FREE LinkedIn training and support to any small or medium sized local or regional charity in the UK through the Linked Business Charity Training & Support Group.

His 50:50 workshops are a way for those charities to get their corporate sponsors access to his LinkedIn training at a very affordable price and at the same time generate funds for the charity with 50% of the fee being donated to the referring charity.

Ivan enjoys a variety of networking events and he's keen to network with other photographers as collaboration always beats competition.

Toni is new to networking but is already finding it useful - not only as a way to promote her business, but also in terms of business support.

Faye cut her teeth in television at a young age, before working in television production and then radio presenting, for both BBC and commercial stations. 

Her busy voiceover business, means she can be heard on national television and radio campaigns, corporate and E-learning. 

It was in 2014 that Faye launched Freelance Mum, when she found balancing motherhood around freelance work a difficult juggling act. She set about building a community for fellow ‘freelance mums’, by launching child friendly networking events for mums in business.  

After 7 years of running successfully in Bristol, Freelance Mum launched 6 hubs across the UK last year. She’s run 100s of meetings, hosts a weekly digital coffee morning and an awesome online community, The Mothership.

Faye Dicker has been named Top 100 Most Influential Women in The West in 2018 & 2019. She was awarded Freelance Ambassador of the Year Award, for her work with Freelance Mum and Covid-19 Success Story in 2021. 

When not found behind the microphone, or ferrying her girls to various clubs, Faye can often be found in her local lido and marine Lake (a rare occasion, when she actually stops talking). 

https://www.freelancemum.co.uk

https://www.fayedicker.com

Professional qualifications include a degree in sports science, majoring in sports psychology and attending the 1992 Olympic Games. Phil has worked directly with Olympians, World and European champions across may sports.

Phil actually became a very young entrepreneur at the age of 12, creating a local free adds flyer in his local village and selling advertising space. The flyer had to be put together with sticky letters and photocopied – no digital publishing in those days!

Over the years Phil has set up and sold businesses, experienced highs and lows even losing it all. Today Phil works closely with his business partner, Mark Pearce, building successful businesses and working with other business owners to scale up growth and ultimately successful businesses.

In 2021 he set up Deaf Plus, a business network that is accessible to the deaf as well as the hearing community.

Outside of work Phil has three amazing children, two grown up and making their way in life and recently his wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Phil lives in France with his wife Kirsti and enjoys time with the family, exploring France and cooking with produce from his garden.

Website: www.phil-coley.com & www.businessplusgroup.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-coley-business-plus/

For Press Enquiries

Angela Belassie – PR The Write Way – angela@prthewriteway.co.uk – 07872 969065

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenabaker/

https://www.instagram.com/internationalesn/ 

Sheena has over 18 years experience in the L&D industry, and speaks regularly to groups of small business owners on a range of topics from networking skills to public speaking.  

She has been keynote speaker for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants at their annual conference and for OfficeVA, as well as taking the floor at national level for 4Networking on many occasions.

Sheena has been awarded Freelance Trainer of the Year awards by the Learning & Performance Institute on three occasions, first winning the award in 2011 whilst undergoing treatment for breast cancer.  She is also an authorised Consultant and is also a member of the LPI Advisory Board, and chairs sessions regularly at Learning Technologies Live.

Sheena created the KAPOW! Coaching Programme to give business owners and employees structured and focussed advice to find their personal superpowers & put them to work creating a strong personal brand, and regularly delivers training workshops both on and offline to learners across the world.

Sheena is also a very active business networker and has embraced the move from real world to online networking, which has saved her hundreds of pounds in petrol costs!

Say Hello! | KAPOW! Your Personal Branding & Business Coach (kapowme.com)

Twitter - @traininggoddess

LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sheenawhyatt

She started her business in lockdown after losing her job, and thanks to networking she hasn't looked back.

Martin also co-hosts a fortnightly networking group for people in creative industries called The Creative Collective.

www.martinwhiskin.co.uk

We are fully CIPD qualified with over 10 years experience in partnering with companies to manage and develop the human part of the business, not to mention experience in working with the equestrian industry.

At Lilac HR we are obsessed with infusing your business with an opulent blend of earthy employee relations management, elegant employee engagement and spicy strategy so you can grow your business to reach its full-bodied potential without the corking drama. 

If that sounds like the flavour you're looking for, or if you'd like a recommendation on the house red, click here to book a complimentary Taster Session  or follow us on social media @lilachrltd

Dawn had 18 years of working in telephony and technology/ IT businesses, as a senior PA before re-training and moving into HR full-time about 12 years ago.

She is used to running teams of people to deliver day-to-day HR support and projects.

She's also ex-Army, having spent 5 years in The Royal Signals; 3 of which were in Cyprus (very spoilt!).

Dawn is exploring ways in which she can work with Veterans and current serving personnel who are in the process of leaving the forces and transitioning back into civilian life.

Andrew uses the power of storytelling very effectively in his networking, and he teaches others to use it too.

Her goal-driven, holistic approach to marketing up-levels your game while giving you more time to spend on your clients, your family, and your friends–which is the whole reason you started your business in the first place.

Networking came to Jennifer's rescue after a terrible cyber attack robbed her of all her contacts (not to mention access to her bank accounts....).

Since 2011 Michael has worked with & held roles at a range of businesses; from being Chairman of Salford Professional Development a subsidiary of University of Salford, an NED of Miricyl a young people’s mental health charity, an advisor to an Irish independent brewery, a start-up wine & spirit business and a national on-line wholesaler.

Michael became a Business Doctor in 2018, bringing his experience to the local business community. Helping small to medium business owners take control of their business, build sustainable growth or to prepare for exit. Providing coaching, mentoring, high quality advice, information, resources, and hands-on support in all areas of the business.

Over the last 4 years Michael has worked with businesses across a range of sectors including construction, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, and professional services.

Michael started the Consulting Room in March 2020 as a support network for business owners who were going through the same challenges as the realisation of the pandemic struck home. The weekly on-line meetings shared relevant business updates, gave some business advice and a forum to discuss challenges & opportunities. Whilst the original focus was Notts & Lincs because of the on-line nature we have engaged people from Bristol to London & Manchester to Brighton. 

What started out as a support for those difficult times has grown to a community that now has multiple opportunities to engage from weekly zoom meetings to a facebook group of over 200 members.

One of the things she helps her clients with is networking - and in particular, making sure they are in the right room.

www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-edgar-builds-better-teams

https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-everything

https://www.instagram.com/human.everything_/

Twice a month Stewart runs online networking meetings, again for companies based in Yorkshire, or that have a legitimate business interest in Yorkshire.

Michael has been involved in all types of printing and branding for the last 25 years, having owned his own printing business for the majority of that time.

His branding business in South Africa, Black Peppa, was a member of the local BNI chapter.

It was at a BNI chapter meeting one morning that a lightbulb moment happened during an unexpected random incident. This led to the creation of an industry disrupting innovation that saw him get a spot of the South African version of Dragon’s Den, The Shark Tank.

Following the great exposure of the Shark Tank, Michael was invited to become a member of the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship. This was a phenomenal opportunity to be mentored and to have expert assistance in getting the new concept to market.

Michael later on pitched for finance at various pitching platforms and ended up on the pitching stage of the World Cup of start-ups where he came third in the SA finals. The winner went on to pitch in Silicone Valley in the US and win $100 000.

The new concept, The Saucy Printing Co. Which is a service that provides live printing onto plates in chocolate sauce took off in the corporate events industry and provided a niche touch to weddings as well.

Having moved to the UK, Michael is currently getting the business off the ground and gaining traction for this world first, fun and innovative product. The business is set up in Cambridge and making the most of being in a city dwarfed by the many colleges that make up the University of Cambridge.

This ideal location presents many opportunities within the 33 colleges as well the various hotels, conference centers and networking events.

Michael has once again joined BNI and belongs to the Fitzwilliam chapter in Cambridge.

The business is growing from strength to strength and it looks to be able to franchise in late 2023.

For more information, pictures and history, please visit:

www.saucyprint.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-fletcher-191aaa76/ www.instagram.com/saucyprint

With over 14 years experience in the photographic industry, shooting a range of genres such as product, portraiture and commercial, her clients receive a really rounded brand photography service.

She loves to work with business owners, to showcase their business, increase visibility, feel confident and proud of their online presence and marketing imagery. Delivering an inspiring and engaging portfolio of bespoke, on brand imagery captivates all of this, as well as elevates their business and brand.

Emma is also a volunteer photographer for two charities 'Bufferfly Wishes' and 'Remember my Baby'.

Obsidian Content Creation can be found at https://obsidiancontent.co.uk/

Insta

http://www.twitter.com/weareinbiz

FB 

http://www.facebook.com/InBusiness/

Website

https://weareinbusiness.co.uk

podcast website

In Business Talks2 Podcast (buzzsprout.com)

Meeting booking page

https://www.trybooking.co.uk/BLYY promo code POD2022

Mee-ow is a totally new way of networking online and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Users are put into a room with up to three other people who could be from anywhere in the country (or even the world), and they have an hour to chat and network.

Find out more at www.meeow.com

He attends multiple networking sessions ever week, but his very first networking event will always stick in his mind!

She believes that every business has a story to tell, and she wants to help them do it. Her services include book writing, content writing, copywriting, professional bios, and editing.

Her own story is a fascinating one - she was training as a teacher when a chronic illness forced her in a completely new direction.

Links

Website: https://www.lucinda-elizabeth.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghostlucinda/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GhostLucinda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostlucinda/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/GhostLucinda

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GhostLucinda/

Since 2008 Lindsay has worked within the transport sector. Starting the journey in the Transport Policy Team at North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) and providing a management role for the Demand Responsive Transport Service Phone ‘n’ Ride. She was also a member of the NELC Coaching and Mentoring Network. In 2010 a ground-breaking arrangement was made between the Local Authority and Balfour Beatty forming a regeneration partnership. Lindsay transferred over to Balfour Beatty to support the areas aspirations.

In 2013, Cofely GDF Suez became the partner, later changing its name to ENGIE. Lindsay was there for all the key moments and challenges presented by cross partnership working and in 2015 became the Project Manager for the areas Total Transport Project. A pilot to explore the potential for a better mix of accessible transport services in the area. While working with different central, local government agencies and transport operators, she also became chair of the Total Transports Northern Group.

Towards the end of 2017, Lindsay joined Hunts Coaches as the Business Development and Marketing Manager. Devising, developing, and delivering a comprehensive strategic and tactical plan for business development, income generation and awareness-raising for the Lincolnshire based family travel business. Winning many awards along the way. Lindsay is passionate about Greater Lincolnshire, lives in the area and is part of many groups with the aim to contribute, communicate, champion, and promote all that is great about the place – Taking People Places.

Lindsay.Linder@hunts-coaches.co.uk

http://www.hunts-coaches.co.uk/

Email: brett@thebso.co.uk

Website: www.thebso.co.uk

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/supportingbusiness/

I love the excitement of innovation and bringing new businesses to life using all the disciplines I learned as a scientist - and the business tools, techniques and templates I have developed since to ensure business growth.

My early background as a scientist is very different to most in this field and it gave me the foundations which have underpinned consistent success regardless of the type of business I’m supporting. A vital discipline for a scientist is ensuring work is repeatable (the basis of all scientific research) - this has given me a uniquely-proven approach to embed robust thinking and unbreakable formulas as the foundations for business growth. And it works!

Cosmos offers a bespoke, pro-active relationship-based, bank account to bank account currency exchange service, for both private and corporate clients. They deal in over 35 currencies to and from over 50 countries around the globe, including the UK, USA, EU, Canada and Australia amongst many other locations.

Being able to network around the world from his office has been very beneficial to Tony.

The original book was written in 2020 and Ladey has updated it for 2022 with new content and new contributors.

The book is available as a hardback, paperback and e-book and launches on 19th January. For the first month the e-book is available to download for only £2.21!

Available on Amazon.

If you're new to the podcast why not go back and have a listen to some these episodes that I've mentioned?

Barbara Ann Fitzpatrick:

▶ Has 30+ years of experience in the global corporate space leading teams

▶ Been at the coal face of Client Relationship Management & Business Development

▶ Successfully led and mentored global teams

▶ Had to re-invent herself in mid 50's following redundancy & loss of income

▶ Successful entrepreneur & business owner

Barbara teaches small independent business owners how to NetGive not just Network. She loves supporting small business owners and seeing people grow personally and professionally.

As much of what Stuart does is sensitive, he can't easily talk about what he does at networking meetings. Instead he focusses on helping other people make connections.

His company, not surprisingly is called 'Handshaking', but what is surprising is that it has no clients and doesn't sell any services. It's a very interesting concept and it all came about through networking.

Robin has used networking from the start to grow his business and Ei4Change is now active in over one hundred countries around the world. Networking has even led to him becoming a published author.

Understanding ourselves and others through Emotional Intelligence will help us on our networking journey.

www.ei4change.com

Phil is a member of a couple of very different networking groups, and he never refuses a 121 with anybody.

Jen's meetings always start with an ice-breaker which makes her meetings fun and memorable, and members are encouraged to 'spill the tea' with each other!

Chris used networking as a way to get his business off the ground 6 years ago, and continues to network for his business today.

He is also one of the hosts of the Loose Dads podcast - four Dads talking about Dad stuff!

The IMME virtual reality product is hugely beneficial for children like Imogen and has been shown to improve their development.

IMME is currently being used in a research study in the health sector.

Links to stories about IMME:

https://immemedia.wixsite.com/immemedia

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/education-45983010

https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/video-designing-better-life-craig-s-story 

https://www.yhahsn.org.uk/news/supporting-children-with-medical-conditions-through-the-power-of-storytelling-using-virtual-reality/?ref=

Connect with Craig here:

https://twitter.com/chaytorcraig?lang=en

https://www.facebook.com/imme.media

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/craig-chaytor-b948b3182

Pieter has been embedded in internet companies since the late 90s, but he became fascinated with Radio-Frequency Identification technology in the last couple of years. Pieter saw the untapped potential of this technology and launched Mobilo in October 2019. 

She describes herself as being an introvert who loves to network with complete strangers!

He also has a wonderful networking nightmare story to share....!

Following on from this I'll be running a whole course on business networking for creative people. Find out more here: https://www.businessnetworkingknowhow.com

Find John at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-hinchliffe-yourskillshub/ Jam Pan https://www.jam-pan.com/ GLDC https://www.mygldc.org/