Maya Angelou’s timeless words resonate: “People forget what you said, they forget what you did, but they never forget how you made them feel.” As we navigate important presentations and tricky interactions, leaving a lasting impact is key. Every encounter is an opportunity to influence and connect.
Join Ben Nathan, a former actor turned executive coach and facilitator, on a taster journey on the art of making a strong impression. We will explore the core elements of presence – your voice, your body language, and the power of your mind. Learn how to command attention, appear confident (even if you don’t feel it!) and inspire your audience.
Bristol Creative Industries members can register here
This webinar is exclusively for BCI members. It’s one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
This taster workshop is for leaders, founders, and freelancers who find themselves in the spotlight, presenting to audiences where making a lasting impression makes the difference, whether pitching to investors, delivering an important message, or captivating important stakeholders.
Ben is an experienced and highly skilled facilitator, executive coach and speaker. His background as an actor gives him a unique and engaging style, helping clients with self-confidence, building better relationships and leading with impact.
Ben typically supports people and teams with leadership skills, presenting with impact, challenging conversations, transitioning into senior roles, managing competing priorities, inheriting new teams, navigating organisational change, self- confidence and work life balance.
His understanding of executive presence together with his storytelling and influencing skills helps leaders develop their authentic self, inspiring self-confidence in others.
Clients say Ben’s style is engaging and energising, rooted in honesty and empathy.
He builds rapport quickly, and provides a safe space to talk, think and create meaningful actions.
Ben has worked with leaders and managers at Clean Growth Fund, EY, the NHS, Hodge Banking, FGS Global and TLT LLP.
> Connect with Ben on LinkedIn
> See Ben’s BCI profile here
The online sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, and allow BCI members to share their knowledge with fellow members.
The webinars are a 15/20 minute presentation followed by a 10/15 minute Q&A. The sessions are a mix of expert tips and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
The webinars are exclusively for BCI members. They are one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re a BCI member and you’re interested in presenting on a future webinar.
“64% of the world’s population use social media, for an average of 2h21m per day and across an average of 6.8 platforms per month.”
Social is the beating heart of global connections – but ‘social first’ is about much more than social media. As brands look to develop the conversations they have with their audiences – and unlock the potential that those connections can bring – this webinar examines the foundations for success in an endlessly evolving landscape.
We’ll be looking at the platforms and pitfalls, context and content, the message and the messenger as we explore some key approaches to shaping culture and building communities online.
Your agency has been growing, revenue is up, and the team is bigger, yet you are busier than ever! Why does it feel like you’re taking home the same or less than when you were smaller?
This is the profit paradox that hits most agencies when they scale to £1M in turnover and beyond.
Growth doesn’t automatically mean profit, and somewhere between winning the work and delivering it, your margin is disappearing.
In the second workshop of our 3-part series for agency founders, we will walk you through the 4 places profit typically disappears in growing agencies. These are the same patterns we’ve seen in almost every agency we’ve worked with.
We won’t just explain the theory, but we will walk you through our framework to help you identify what this looks like for YOUR agency.
In this session, I’ll show you:
The uncomfortable truth, why growing agencies often see their margins shrink.
Where profit typically disappears.
Share our exclusive framework on how we diagnose which areas are costing you.
Benchmarks: what your team structure, utilisation rates and margins should look like at your size agency with a clear starting point to fix your biggest leak.
What you’ll leave with:
A clear understanding of where profit is leaking in your agency.
What the optimum team structure should look like for an agency of your size.
Utilisation and capacity targets you should be aiming for.
A 30-day action plan to start recovering margin, today.
Exclusive tools, templates and watch live BONUS.
Who it’s for:
Founders and leaders of marketing, digital, PR, creative and communication agencies with a £750k-£2M+ turnover who want to understand why their profit is not growing and want to do something about it.
Brought to you by Rocksteady Finance – we’ve worked alongside 40+ agency finance functions and know exactly what it takes to successfully scale.
The creative industries continue to grow at pace but employer demand for skills is outstripping supply. At the same time, many businesses overlook an entire pipeline of emerging talent: young people aged 16–18 who are already gaining industry relevant skills, technical expertise, and real world project experience.
In this webinar, Chrissandra Boxley from Weston College will demystify the post-16 education landscape and explain what today’s creative pathways actually look like. She’ll explore how young people are learning differently, the industry aligned skills they are developing, and what the next generation expects from employers.
She’ll also address some of the biggest myths around 16–18 learners; including the common assumption that graduate level talent is always the best or only option.
This session is designed to give creative employers a clearer understanding of how to connect with and benefit from this pipeline, whether through work experience, live briefs, industry projects, or early talent engagement.
Expect practical insights, up to date trends, and real examples of how creative businesses are already benefitting from engaging earlier with young talent.
Bristol Creative Industries members can register here
This webinar is exclusively for BCI members. It’s one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
This session is ideal for:
As head of creative arts at Weston College, Chrissandra leads on FE/HE/part time and apprenticeship creative programmes designed in collaboration with industry. Holding a BA (Hons) in fashion and textile design, a PGCE, and an MA in sustainable fashion, Chrissandra is able to combine creative practice with educational leadership.
Chrissandra works extensively with employers to co-create curriculum pathways that respond directly to skills gaps and sector needs, and is passionate about developing future-ready talent, advocating for stronger connections between education and the creative industries to build a resilient and diverse workforce.
> Connect with Chrissandra on LinkedIn
The online sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, and allow BCI members to share their knowledge with fellow members.
The webinars are a 15/20 minute presentation followed by a 10/15 minute Q&A. The sessions are a mix of expert tips and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
The webinars are exclusively for BCI members. They are one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re a BCI member and you’re interested in presenting on a future webinar.
When you’re leading a team, it’s easy to default to information.
Updates. Targets. Timelines. Strategy. Slides.
It feels professional. It feels safe.
But information alone rarely builds trust – and when leaders hide behind it, teams can feel disconnected.
In this practical webinar, spoken word artist and leadership storytelling specialist Oliver Davy will explore how to turn information into connection when you speak.
You’ll learn:
During the session, you’ll be guided through a short writing exercise to help you shape a brief story from your own experience – something real, grounded, and relevant that you could use in your next team meeting.
If you regularly stand up in front of your team and want your words to connect, not just inform, this session is for you.
Bristol Creative Industries members can register here
This webinar is exclusively for BCI members. It’s one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Creative founders, directors and team leads who speak to their teams regularly and want to build trust, clarity and connection – without sounding corporate or rehearsed.
Olly is a spoken word artist, leadership storytelling specialist and public speaking coach.
For 11 years, he worked as a copywriter and brand language strategist, helping organisations clarify their message and connect with their audiences. Today, he works with leaders and teams to help them find the words – and the courage – for moments that matter.
Combining experience on stage with deep expertise in storytelling and communication, Olly supports leaders to move beyond information-heavy presentations and speak with clarity, authenticity and impact.
> Connect with Olly on LinkedIn
> See Olly’s BCI profile here
The online sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, and allow BCI members to share their knowledge with fellow members.
The webinars are a 15/20 minute presentation followed by a 10/15 minute Q&A. The sessions are a mix of expert tips and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
The webinars are exclusively for BCI members. They are one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re a BCI member and you’re interested in presenting on a future webinar.
Many businesses and individuals underestimate when they create intellectual property (IP), and when their freelancers, suppliers and collaborators create it.
This can lead to a minefield of lost opportunities, diluted rights ownership and worse still – breach of third party rights.
In this webinar, business lawyer Jessica Bent will discuss the legal issues to ensure your intellectual property ownership and rights are clear and protected across all the relationships your business relies on. It will help you identify when IP comes into existence and what you need to protect, own and monetise it.
Bristol Creative Industries members can register here
This webinar is exclusively for BCI members. It’s one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
This session will be useful for any creative business to ensure they are aware of the intellectual property and legal issues when using freelancers, suppliers or collaborating with others. It will equally be useful for individuals that are freelancers in the creative industries.
Jessica is an intellectual property and technology specialist and Partner at Keystone Law. She deals with IP, technology and contracts for creative and tech businesses .
Jessica’s experience includes advising businesses on all types of IP and IT contracts such as rights agreements, licensing, R&D and collaborations as well as data protection issues.
Her expertise on IP matters includes brand management and trade mark registrations, copyright matters including clearance and advice on infringement, patents and know-how including R&D and collaboration agreements.
Jessica regularly delivers workshops and lectures to businesses and universities on IP and technology matters.
> Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn
> See Jessica’s BCI profile here
The online sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, and allow BCI members to share their knowledge with fellow members.
The webinars are a 15/20 minute presentation followed by a 10/15 minute Q&A. The sessions are a mix of expert tips and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
The webinars are exclusively for BCI members. They are one of many benefits you get by joining the community. Not a BCI member? Read more about the benefits and join here.
Please get in touch with Dan if you’re a BCI member and you’re interested in presenting on a future webinar.
Join our website migration experts as they discuss the top reasons website projects fail to get off the ground.
Learn to choose the right CMS, avoid common mistakes, and simplify the process.
What you’ll learn:
– Why website projects stall (from people who learnt the hard way)
– When’s the best time to migrate
– How to choose and get buy-in for a new CMS
– How to streamline and simplify website migration
Spend Freelancers’ Day with us and get a free day of co-working at Clifton’s The Old Chapel!
Friday 13th March is Freelancers’ Day, while unlucky for some, today’s your lucky day! You’re invited you to join us for a day in our flexible co-working space. Meet other local freelancers and get out the house for that much needed focus day.
What’s on?
08.30am-09.30am – Flexible Start
Start your day with a free Clifton Coffee (or tea!) and pastry to settle into the co-working space. Arrive anytime to be shown around the space, chat with other freelancers and get set-up for the day.
Optional – Tour the Media Studios – tour our flexible, by-the-hour podcast and film studios at The Old Chapel. Jon or Lauren will give you a tour of the professional but low-key setup perched up in Clifton, perfect for recording content for you or your clients.
1:00pm – Social Lunch
Bring your own – or pop out to one of our favourite local lunch spots to grab a bite – we love local favourites Papadeli and Oddshop, or there’s always old faithful M&S on the corner, all just a short walk away.
4:00-5:30pm – Flexible End
Feel free to finish up whenever you are ready – you’re welcome to stay until 5:30pm! (The co-working space is unsupervised after 4pm, and last entry is at 4pm).
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Easy to get to – by bike, on foot, by local bus routes or to Clifton Down station. We have secure bike parking around the back of the building for fellow cyclists! And hot showers if you need to freshen up before the work day.
Join The Offline Club at the cosy Square Club by locking your phone away and enjoying relaxed time free of digital distractions, surrounded by like-minded people.
This event ensures you have blocked off, screen-free time in your agenda. It allows you to unwind, meet others, and catch up on hobbies you never have the time for.
It’s a little escape into a different world where time slows down, people are open to connect, and you can truly focus on yourself.
What to Expect
Peaceful (me-)time – to enjoy your favourite offline hobby.
Games – a mix of easy, pick-up-and-play games.
Creative spaces – relax with some mindful colouring or challenge yourself with speed drawing portraits!
Intimate and cosy – limited to 35 spots.
Community vibes – calming background music and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Square Club is kindly hosting us to support our mission, so let’s return the love – please leave your own drinks and snacks at home. Tea, coffee and a variety of drinks will be available at the bar.
The Program
19:00 – 19:15 | Arrive & get cosy
19:15 – 20:00 | Connect with yourself
20:00 – 21:00 | Connect with others
21:00 – 21:15 | Round-up and goodbye
Connect with yourself…
Sit back and recharge by reading a book, drawing, journaling, or engaging in any solo activity you like. You can do your own thing without being disturbed while enjoying relaxing music in the background. Please bring your own books or creative supplies to keep yourself busy. Need a little inspiration? We’ve got you covered with our creative supplies.
Connect with others…
Socialise with friends or strangers, but only if you feel like it. This is the time to meet others, have conversations, discuss books, share ideas, or play games. We create laid-back spaces where talking to strangers is the norm and connection is made easy. Feel free to come solo, or with friends.
We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.
Love, Ben & George
PS If you can’t make this event and you want to hear about future events, check out our website, linked below.
About your phone: Your phone will rest in our phone hotel, and we’ll be its body guards. But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible. In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries – just turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight!
Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs. But if you cancel at least 48 hours before the event you can request a voucher for the price of the ticket.
A free interactive workshop for leaders and business owners to learn tools and techniques to build their self-confidence.
Do you struggle to make decisions and constantly second-guess yourself?
Do you worry about messing up or something going wrong at work?
Have you ever had niggling self-doubt thinking, “What if I ‘m not good enough?”
Does criticism hit you hard and make you feel like you’ve failed?
If so, this workshop is for you.
Whether you run your own business or are leading a team in a corporate role, confidence makes all the diffrence to your happiness and success at work. Yet we’re often not taught the fundamental skills of building confidence.
In this session, we will:
This is an interactive session, so we encourage you to keep your cameras on. It doesn’t matter if you’re eating your lunch or WFH, we’d love to see your face! If you’re in the office, it might be worth finding a place where you can talk openly and share with the group.
“It can often feel like people have access to a manual of how to get ahead in your career. This workshop felt like a chapter of that but better!”
“I really enjoyed the session today. I didn’t realise there were patterns in my behaviour and that they were linked to my confidence levels. The tips provided were also easy to follow and direct.”
“I loved the practical tools and can’t wait to go away and try them”
“A great session to recognise the habits showing your lack of confidence and how to tackle it.”
“It was a really informative session, I feel like I understand myself better now!”
“Very useful! It was great to share with others, you made it a safe space for us all!”
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Charlotte May is a qualified Leadership & Confidence Coach and Founder of Your Future Space. She works with new leaders, business owners and marketers to feel confident in their decisions and connect on a deeper level with their teams.
Alongside 1:1 coaching programmes, Charlotte facilitates workshops, team away days and bespoke group coaching initiatives for agencies and businesses. Before Coaching, Charlotte led brand strategies for household brands such as Sainsbury’s, IKEA, Vodafone and Compare the Market. She combines her strategic and coaching expertise to help people get more of what they want at work.
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