Events Calendar 2017 17 January 9.30am-12pm
14 March 9.30am-12pm
18 May 9.30am-12pm
How to Be Brilliant Michael Heppell
Make Your Brain Work Amy Brann
Leadership Gold Dust Eddie Obeng
1.30-4pm
1.30-4pm
1.30-4pm
Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader Herminia Ibarra
Black Box Thinking Matthew Syed
Customer Experience Colin Shaw
30 March 9.30am-12pm
12 September
Vision Beau Lotto 1.30-4pm
Work Matters Javier Bajer 6 April 1.30-4pm 24 January 9.30am-12pm
Mindfulness Rohan Gunatillake 1.30-4pm
The 80 Minute MBA John Knell 7 February 9.30am-12pm
The Coach Jamil Qureshi 1.30-4pm
Corporate Wellness Dorian Dugmore
Leading Introverts Susan Cain 25 April 9.30am-12pm
Michelin Star Quality Michel Roux Jr 1.30-4pm
Business Brawn Ross Brawn
9.30am-12pm
Happiness Works Vanessa King and Mark Williamson 27 September 9.30am-12pm
Gravitas Caroline Goyder 1.30-4pm
Who Dares Wins Matt Ollerton and Jason Fox
How to Be Brilliant The ultimate personal development experience Michael Heppell Tuesday 17 January 9.30am-12pm BAFTA
For many of us, good isn’t really enough. We want to be the best we can be and seize every opportunity with energy and enthusiasm. After all, why be good when you can be brilliant? Michael Heppell has equipped people and organisations with his tools to be brilliant for over ten years. At this inspirational event, discover how you too can achieve your goals and leave with that all important spring in your step. Michael will offer practical, simple steps to help you and your team embrace every day and every opportunity with positivity, energy, enthusiasm and inspiration. Find out where you are now, where you want to be, and how to get there as quickly and economically as possible (while having fun!).
About Michael Heppell Michael has been described as “the cure for an average life” and as “one of the top ten professional speakers in Europe”. He works extensively with individuals and organisations both in the UK and around the world. Michael is a powerfully effective trainer and world class keynote presenter who guarantees to have an audience off their seats through his mix of industry savvy and sharp-witted humour. He is the international bestselling author of How to Be Brilliant, Five Star Service – One Star Budget, Brilliant Life, How to Save an Hour Every Day and Flip It.
o t t n w a i o l l H Bri Be Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader Take your leadership skills to the next level Herminia Ibarra Tuesday 17 January 1.30-4pm BAFTA
We all aspire to lead with greater impact but it’s hard to carve out the time to build our leadership skills when the day job is always getting in the way. Herminia Ibarra will reveal how managers at all levels can step up to leadership by making small but crucial changes to their jobs, their networks and themselves. Discover what questions you need to ask to become a better leader: What kind of work is important? How should I invest my time? Why and which relationships matter to inform and support my leadership? And, ultimately: Who do I want to become? Packed with practical advice to help you define your most pressing leadership challenges, Herminia will show how the right actions will mean you’re ready to take leadership to the next level.
Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader
About Herminia Ibarra Herminia Ibarra is the Cora chaired professor of leadership and learning, and professor of organisational behaviour at INSEAD. Prior to joining INSEAD she served on the Harvard Business School faculty for thirteen years. She is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Agenda Councils, a judge for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award, and chairs the Visiting Committee of the Harvard Business School. Thinkers 50 ranked Herminia number 8 among the most influential business gurus in the world.
Mindfulne
Mindfulness Buddhify your business Rohan Gunatillake Tuesday 24 January 9.30am-12pm Regent Street Cinema Science shows that mindfulness is good for us. It can reduce stress and improve wellbeing. But it is hard to create the time and space for the formal sitting meditation usually associated with it. What if we could do it wherever we are and whenever we want?
ss
At this event, Rohan Gunatillake will reveal how the busyness of the working day can be the best place to train ourselves in mindfulness. Discover simple techniques that will help bring greater self-awareness, steadiness and calm into your life as it is without the need to add something else to your to-do list. Whether your goal is to relax, focus, connect, cope, or simply be more present, Rohan redesigns mindfulness as an accessible and sustainable practice for our modern digital lives.
About Rohan Gunatillake Rohan Gunatillake is the director of Mindfulness Everywhere, a creative studio combining meditation, technology and design. Mindfulness Everywhere is best known for buddhify, the mindfulness app for modern life, which has topped the charts in over forty countries. Rohan has an extensive background in mindfulness, and has also worked for over ten years in technology and innovation for the likes of IBM, Accenture, and the Edinburgh Festivals. He is a trustee of the British Council and in 2012 Wired named him in their Smart List of 50 people who will change the world. Rohan’s first book This Is Happening is published by Bluebird. Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
The 80 Minute MBA The fastest MBA programme in the world John Knell Tuesday 24 January 1.30-4pm Regent Street Cinema
Business success doesn’t come without hard work, but The 80 Minute MBA proves that the journey there can be fast and fun. Think of The 80 Minute MBA as your reduced Shakespeare for business – John Knell has sorted the great business ideas and key insights from the rest, so you don’t have to. This entertaining, high-energy, high-impact presentation will make you think differently about business and about how to get ahead. All in less time than it takes to run a meeting. Make sure you escape one to attend!
About John Knell John Knell is one of the UK’s leading thinkers on the changing face of work and organisations. John has worked with a wide range of corporate clients, including Microsoft, AstraZeneca, Eversheds, Lloyds, TSB, Siemens and UNICEF.
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
The Coach Turn ambition into achievement Jamil Qureshi Tuesday 7 February 9.30am-12pm Wellcome Collection
We are all talented enough but we only perform as well as we allow ourselves to. At this event, Jamil Qureshi will share his insights into how you and your team can optimise your potential. Jamil has worked with many top performers in the world of sport and business, many of whom have made the world top-ten in their chosen professions. He has seen first-hand “the difference that makes the difference”. To do differently, we have to think differently and overcome self-limiting fears and insecurities. Discover how to motivate those around you, cultivate a winning mindset and find out why the key ingredient of success is choice.
The Coach
About Jamil Qureshi Jamil Qureshi is an expert in the psychology of performance and has worked with some of the most talented business and sports people in the world. He’s ranked among the most influential figures in British sport. Jamil is a legendary figure in golf becoming the first ever official psychologist with the European Ryder Cup team as well as working with 22 golfers inside the World’s Top 50. He works regularly with business teams to maximise their potential and effect purposeful change. Jamil is an expert in the psychology of leadership; communication and improving people performance.
Corporate Wellness Corporate Wellness How to boost mental, physical and emotional resilience Dorian Dugmore Tuesday 7 February 1.30-4pm Wellcome Collection
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Many organisations invest heavily in their employees but they still experience high levels of absenteeism, stress and employee turnover. At this event, Dr Dorian Dugmore will explore the importance of aligning wellness goals with business strategies. He will show how your lifestyle choices affect your health, happiness and, ultimately, performance. The need for improved mental, physical and emotional resilience at work has never been greater, yet we still struggle to manage pressure. Discover what a wellness company looks like and how just a few simple steps can improve your health and reduce stress in your team.
About Dorian Dugmore Dr Dorian Dugmore is director of Beyond the Barriers and is internationally recognised as an expert in cardiovascular health, preventative medicine and wellness. His programmes have won World and European Best Practice awards for corporate wellness. Dorian has been working in Cardiovascular Medicine and Wellness for 30 years and has written extensively on health, exercise and heart disease. Dorian currently leads a unique programme at Wellness International, monitoring the health and fitness of over 120 Football League Managers.
Make Your Brain Work Make Your Brain Work Practical tips to boost productivity Amy Brann Tuesday 14 March 9.30am-12pm LSO St Luke’s
The brain is our biggest resource. It is behind all of our decisions, it drives our behaviours and delivers our results. Understanding how the brain works can transform our performance at work, making us more efficient, productive and effective. At this event, Amy Brann makes the extraordinary insights from neuroscience accessible and shows how to use them to control your world from the inside out. Be your best and get the most out of yourself and your time with Amy’s practical tips and habits – discover how to make your brain work for you!
About Amy Brann Amy Brann blends her academic knowledge of how the brain works with her experience in executive coaching to share uniquely insightful ways forward. Amy studied foundational neuroscience at UCL medical school before training as a coach. Delivering 12,000 hours of coaching and consulting to leaders means she has seen, and helped deal with, problems in every sector and many different types of organisation.
Black Box Thinking The secrets of peak performance Matthew Syed Tuesday 14 March 1.30-4pm LSO St Luke’s
What links the Mercedes Formula One team with Google? What connects James Dyson and David Beckham? They are all Black Box Thinkers. This is what gives them the edge in a complex and fast-changing world. They aren’t afraid to face up to mistakes. Black Box Thinkers see failure as the very best way to learn. Drawing from a wealth of real-world examples, along with the latest research on marginal gains, creativity and grit, Matthew Syed will reveal the secrets to peak performance at this event.
About Matthew Syed Matthew Syed is the bestselling author of Bounce, which has been described as “one of the most intelligent and thoughtprovoking books about sport ever written.” His latest book, Black Box Thinking, was published in 2015 to widespread praise. Matthew is also a columnist and feature writer for The Times. Before becoming a writer and broadcaster, Matthew was the England table tennis number one for almost a decade.
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Context is everything. Our thoughts, actions and creativity are determined entirely by our environment and past experiences. To understand the way we make sense of the world is to understand the creative process. Only then can we think differently. At this event, neuroscientist Beau Lotto will reveal why what we see is never quite as it seems and how we can embrace this uncertainty to be insanely creative. The most successful organisations are the most innovative. Discover how leaders can create space for innovation with Beau’s practical tips to boost creativity. This event will revolutionise the way you see the world and give you a cognitive toolkit to succeed.
About Beau Lotto Beau Lotto is professor of Neuroscience at University College London and specialises in the biology and psychology of perception. He is also the CEO and founder of a new Messaging Platform in Augmented Reality. In 2001, Beau founded Lab of Misfits, whose experimental studio approach aims to deepen our understanding of human perception and advance personal and social wellbeing through research that places the public at the centre of the process of discovery. Beau has spoken twice at TED and also at the G8 summit on innovation. Beau’s third book, Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently, will be published in February 2017.
Vision The science of creativity Beau Lotto Thursday 30 March 9.30am-12pm BAFTA
Few things are worse than a disengaged workforce but some employee engagement initiatives can be counter-productive. At this event, Javier Bajer will offer fast interventions that inspire action within organisations. Values and mission statements are not enough to bring about behavioural change and motivate your employees to give their very best. Behaviours are outcomes not inputs; they are an expression of people’s beliefs. Beliefs are where the change happens and people do a better job when they believe in what they are doing. Javier will show how to go beyond carrots and sticks, which create “What’s in it for me?” cultures, silos and disengagement. He will show how to nudge old habits into new behaviours by bringing
purpose and profit together and uniting people behind a business they are proud of. About Javier Bajer Javier Bajer is a cultural architect. He has spent the last 20 years helping organisations and cities change old habits. Javier was the founding CEO of The Talent Foundation and a former senior executive at Accenture in London. He now works with a wide range of global organisations, ranging from HSBC to Buckingham Palace. Javier is an active fellow of the RSA, the editor-in-chief for Strategic HR Review, a professor of culture change at St Andrews University and a visiting fellow of the Business School at the University of Surrey. He has a PhD in Behavioural Change and an MSc in Neurosciences.
Work Matters How purpose transforms people Javier Bajer Thursday 30 March 1.30-4pm BAFTA
Work Matters Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Steven
Warren Bu Spielberg
F Obama
Barack Albert MahatmaGand Leading Introverts The surprising truth behind quiet success Susan Cain Thursday 6 April 1.30-4pm Milton Court
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
In business the alpha approach is too frequently celebrated over quieter personalities. Shyness, sensitivity and seriousness are often seen as negative traits. But some of our most transformative leaders have been introverts.
At this event, Susan Cain will explore how to embrace our own inner introverts and empower introverted employees. At least a third of us are on the introverted side but leadership teams can be imbalanced with extroverts dominating. Those who sit back and think are overlooked in favour of their louder colleagues. Can you afford to keep underutilising your most important resource – your people? Discover how to unleash the power of quiet and effective leaders with simple steps to ensure every personality type can reach their full potential.
About Susan Cain Susan Cain believes that society dramatically undervalues the talents of introverts, and the creative possibilities that ensue when introverts and extroverts truly respect and understand each other. Susan’s book, QUIET: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, has been translated into 40 languages and is on its fifth year on the New York Times bestseller list. Her TED talk has been viewed over 15 million times, and was named by Bill Gates as one of his all-time favourite talks. Susan co-founded the Quiet Leadership Institute, which helps organisations unlock the power of introverts within their teams.
Vincent van Gogh
Marcel Proust Sir Hillary Clinton
Abraham Lincoln Al Gore Larry
ffett Eleanor Roosevelt
rederic Chopin EinsteinBill Gates
dhi J.M. Barrie Leading Introverts
h George Orwell Isaac Newton nMark Charles Schulz Zuckerberg y Page
There are many lessons that business can learn from the world’s best kitchens. Overseeing huge weekly budgets, leading large teams and putting in 12-hour work days to deliver
an outstanding customer experience means there are many parallels with the role of a busy, multi-tasking executive. Clear communication, preparation, hard work and attention to detail are required to get results. At this event, we’ll ask Michel about what goes on behind the scenes to deliver gastronomic excellence consistently. Discover how he finds and develops the best talent who work their way up in his kitchens to deliver impeccable quality under intense pressure.
Michelin Star Quality
Michelin Star Quality Lessons from the kitchen Michel Roux Jr Tuesday 25 April 9.30am-12pm British Museum
Issy Croker
A love of food runs in Michel Roux Jr’s veins and it is this passion that underpins his success as one of the world’s top chefs. It is also what drives his restaurant, the two-Michelin star Le Gavroche. Every member of the team, from the head chef to the kitchen porter must demonstrate they have the right attitude to succeed in the heat and pressure of a professional kitchen – passion fuels excellence.
Formula One is a serious business with performance, innovation and teamwork at its heart. An F1 legend, Ross Brawn is widely regarded as one of the most successful team principals and owners in the sport’s history. At this event, we’ll ask Ross about leadership in the fast-paced and complex world of motor racing. Discover what it takes to bring together and lead extraordinary multi-national teams of engineers, designers and a myriad of experts to turn ideas into reality within the rigid deadlines of the F1 calendar. Leaders need to think quickly, make difficult calls under pressure and be prepared for all outcomes. How can you develop a culture of leadership and constant innovation that allows your teams to pursue sustainable success?
About Ross Brawn Ross Brawn’s engineering and management career in motor racing brought a total of 22 World FIA Championships and a win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The peak of Ross’s career came with the rescue of the Honda F1 Team, which was renamed BrawnGP and went on to win the 2009 F1 World Drivers and Constructors’ Championships in the team’s first year. Brawn sold the team to Mercedes-Benz in 2010 and over three years laid the foundations that enabled the team to win the 2014 and 2015 World Titles. Ross has now retired from F1 and is focused on a number of personal projects.
Business Brawn How to keep winning Ross Brawn Tuesday 25 April 1.30-4pm British Museum
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Business Brawn
Leadership Gold Dust A guide for aspiring leaders Eddie Obeng Thursday 18 May 9.30am-12pm BAFTA
Leadership is probably the most important skill for being successful in business but what does it mean to lead and how can you learn to be better at it? At this event, Eddie Obeng will offer insights into the most effective ways to develop your leadership prowess regardless of where you are on your current journey. In this very practical session we’ll explore why your actions matter just as much as what you say. We’ll ask some age-old questions: How do you lead people who always think they know better than you? How do you lead people so they don’t resist? We’ll also explore the power of leadership to give purpose, inspiration and drive to the projects and challenges constantly being thrown at you.
About Eddie Obeng Professor Eddie Obeng shows executives how they can keep up with a rapidly changing business and social environment. Founder of the world’s first virtual business school, Pentacle, and the creator of a 3D learning environment called QUBE, Eddie is also a professor at the School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Henley Business School. He is the author of ten books, which focus on business strategy, leadership, innovation and organisation. They have been described by the Financial Times as “an antidote to the dryness of much managerial theorizing”. Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Leadership Gold Dust
Customer Experience 7 steps to take your CX to the next level Colin Shaw Thursday 18 May 1.30-4pm BAFTA
We all know that customer experience is critical for success but how do you take your organisation to the next level? At this event, Behavioural Economics meets Customer Experience to reveal what really makes your customers tick and how to use this knowledge to stand out from the rest. Colin Shaw will show what drives customer behaviour on an emotional, subconscious and psychological level. Drawing on the latest studies in Behavioural Economics and Consumer Psychology, he distils their findings into 7 Imperatives to improve loyalty scores and ROI. Find out what the most innovative organisations are doing to enhance their Customer Experience strategies and learn proven techniques so you can do the same.
CX
About Colin Shaw Colin Shaw is a world leader in Customer Experience. Since 2002, Colin has helped shape the industry with four bestselling books and thought leading work. In 2002 Colin founded Beyond Philosophy™ a global customer experience consultancy who have worked with some of the world’s biggest companies, including American Express, Aviva, T-Mobile and IBM. LinkedIn has named Colin as one of their top 150 business influencers worldwide.
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Happiness Works Why being happy makes you more successful Vanessa King and Mark Williamson Tuesday 12 September 9.30am-12pm Wellcome Collection
Happy employees make organisations more successful. People perform better when they are engaged in meaningful tasks, using their strengths, connecting with others, learning and achieving things. Work offers plenty of great opportunities to do just that – it is an important source of happiness. At this event, we’ll explore the three fundamental human needs that must be satisfied for us to perform at our best. Mark Williamson and Vanessa King from Action for Happiness will use the latest scientific research to show how those needs can be met in the workplace. Find out what really works and how happiness fuels success.
About Mark Williamson and Vanessa King Dr Mark Williamson has been director of Action for Happiness since October 2010 and Vanessa King is a board member and its in-house expert on positive psychology. Together they have vast experience across a wide range of organisations. They translate the science into practical action to help people and organisations enhance happiness, wellbeing and resilience. Vanessa is also the author of Ten Keys to Happier Living.
Happiness Works
Gravitas How to speak so others listen Caroline Goyder Wednesday 27 September 9.30am-12pm British Museum Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don’t? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas. In this inspirational session, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Caroline will deliver a stepby-step guide with practical techniques and exercises to build your natural gravitas. An essential tool for the modern workplace, gravitas will transform your powers of communication and give you the confidence to express yourself clearly to persuade and engage listeners.
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
About Caroline Goyder Caroline Goyder is the founder and creator of The Gravitas Method and author of bestselling book, Gravitas. Caroline worked for many years as a voice teacher at the Central School of Speech and Drama and has spent the last ten years developing a system to help her non-acting clients to perform with the same poise, presence and power in everyday life.
Gr
s a t i v ra
Who Dares Wins Leadership secrets from the SAS Matt Ollerton and Jason Fox Wednesday 27 September 1.30-4pm British Museum
Britain’s SAS are famed for their bravery, resilience and professionalism. The selection process pushes even the toughest to breaking point. At this event, Matt ‘Ollie’ Ollerton and Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox will give their exclusive insights into the mindset and performance required in the most demanding environments imaginable. The founder of the SAS, David Stirling, was a pioneer. In the 1940s he took a group of leaders who were prepared to take risks, show unprecedented bravery against all odds and gave them the autonomy to make quick decisions without the need to seek authority from a higher command. Ollie and Foxy will show how you too can seize every
opportunity to be a pioneer of change, turbo charge your life and make your team a force to be reckoned with. About Ollie and Foxy Ollie and Foxy are former UK Elite Special Forces soldiers with extensive operational experience. They both passed the gruelling 6 month SAS selection process and were reunited in the hit Channel 4 show, SAS: Who Dares Wins. Together they founded BREAKPOINT, an organisation that focuses on changing people’s limiting beliefs and boosts their performance.
Find out more and book at www.londonbusinessforum.com or call 020 7600 4222
Discount Packages Our events usually cost ÂŁ300+VAT. If you and your team would like to attend lots of events, you can save money with one of our discount packages. Packages run for 12 months from date of purchase and VAT applies to all prices.
For more information, please call 020 7600 4222 or email info@londonbusinessforum.com
Package
Credits
Price
Big Corporate 60% Discount
500
£60,000
Corporate 50% Discount
250
£37,500
Small Corporate 40% Discount
100
£18,000
Big Team 30% Discount
50
£10,500
Team 25% Discount
30
£6,750
Small Team 20% Discount
15
£3,600
Call 020 7600 4222 or visit www.londonbusinessforum.com