It is said, “The only person who really likes change is a baby with a dirty nappy!” I think we’d have to challenge that assumption given that so many of our members clearly love a change and embrace challenge with enthusiasm. Even in life’s darkest moments, other members use humour to cope, to conquer, and […]
Being Prepared for Challenge
Sarah Butler, Darren Coates, and Sam Dyer delivered a ‘be prepared’ message to our Bournemouth meeting – each from a different perspective. Sarah got us to think about our financials so that we weren’t caught with our trousers down. Darren showed how well prepared he and his company are to answer any frequently asked question. […]
Calling All The Heroes
Not sure what the lads are up to here, but I like the shameless product placement! Tell us more, chaps! Calling All The Heroes Three powerful calls to action (and thus to Action Heroes) were the themes of February’s Solstice meeting. Tom Hadley’s Top Tips on how to make the most of networking Sam Dyer’s […]
Getting the Balance Right
Balance – and getting it right A productive, entertaining, and inspiring time was had by members and guests at Friday’s breakfast meeting of The Boardroom Network, hosted at Chilworth Manor. If there was one theme weaving the experience and the keynote presentations together, it was ‘balance’. Chilworth Manor balanced the need for speed with the […]
Smiles, Shared Experience, and Seeing Is Believing
Our Official Photographer has a knack. Justin Wharmby has a knack for “capturing the moment” and what many of us now have come to see as the “Signature Style” that defines The-Boardroom-Network-Experience” It’s in the smile Just look at this sequence of shots starring Clare Yates and Chris Palmer! Caption Competition? Now that I know […]
Recommendations that Rock
Justin Wharmby, our regular photographer, has captured a ‘moment’ that defines what The Boardroom Network means to me: strong relationships nurtured by regular connection – leading to a culture of ‘know-like-trust’ upon a foundation of really good humour. Of course, Anthony Marshall and Sam Dyer (above) are known for their wonderful smiles, but they are […]
The UK Retail Market – A Perfect Storm?
[Lex note: it is unusual that I have the luxury of being able to share a transcript of a member’s presentation, however, Steve Bieniek was able to send me just that. For this reason, I wanted to share Steve’s presentation in his own words…] Good morning everyone, my name is Steve Bieniek and I specialise […]
Why Podcasting Is Good For You
[Fancy listening to a Podcast of this article on Podcasting? Sounds like a good idea to me! Here’s the link to a downloadable version which you can also listen to online: http://bit.ly/Episode1Podcasting ] When I broadcasted a breakfast show for two years, the number one question people would ask was, “How many people listen to […]
A Better Outlook for 2019
Thumbs Up for Dudsbury From what I heard in the meeting, the move to Dudsbury Golf Club was warmly welcomed by all who attended. What a great outlook, literally, for 2019. Breakfast was great and the buzz from all the business people in the room was tangible, exciting, and inspiring. We had three key presentations […]
TBN has got talent
TBN’s Got Talent The Elite Business Women Clubs and The Boardroom Network events I’ve attended this month have broadcast one consistent message: We’ve Got Talent! The final TBN breakfast of the year – TBN Solent – demonstrated this eloquently with educationally-rich and inspiring delivery from Michael Birchmore, Neill Shurville, and Steve Davis. The Brass Is […]