Soft skills speaker, trainer, consultant, writer & entrepreneur. | 7c’s model

A disruptive learning community, offering short booster courses on creativity, careers, collaboration etc. Focus on distinctive content, engaged community and personalised learning www.futureskillsclub.com

With my extensive experience working with brands such as Nike, Adidas and Sky, running an award-winning fashion label, as a Principal Lecturer in visual communications and in my writing for Vogue, The Guardian and Psychologies, I have a proven track record of helping individuals and organisations to maximise their creative potential.I’ve worked with thousands of people to support their creative journey. My education platform, Future Skills Club, recently won a Creative Catalyst award… Show more With my extensive experience working with brands such as Nike, Adidas and Sky, running an award-winning fashion label, as a Principal Lecturer in visual communications and in my writing for Vogue, The Guardian and Psychologies, I have a proven track record of helping individuals and organisations to maximise their creative potential.I’ve worked with thousands of people to support their creative journey. My education platform, Future Skills Club, recently won a Creative Catalyst award from Innovate UK. And my qualifications include Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority and a Masters in Marketing. Show less

Various roles including lecturing & module leadership, Seconded to Business Development Manager across School of Art & Design. Hosting events with Vogue, Colin McDowell, Levi's. Created and managed modules in creativity, branding and professional development.

I was the MD & founder (along with Sarah) of Sarah Arnett - a luxury designer womenswear label. We sold in over 100 stores in over 30 countries - places like Harvey Nichols, Liberty & Luisa Via Roma. We won the UK Fashion Export Award in 2007, Vogue commented that 'dresses are in and Sarah Arnett's are it' and we dressed lots of celebrities (some of whom actually paid for their dresses - people like Alexandra Shulman & Cindy Crawford). But eventually the business failed as so many fashion… Show more I was the MD & founder (along with Sarah) of Sarah Arnett - a luxury designer womenswear label. We sold in over 100 stores in over 30 countries - places like Harvey Nichols, Liberty & Luisa Via Roma. We won the UK Fashion Export Award in 2007, Vogue commented that 'dresses are in and Sarah Arnett's are it' and we dressed lots of celebrities (some of whom actually paid for their dresses - people like Alexandra Shulman & Cindy Crawford). But eventually the business failed as so many fashion businesses do. Lived and learnt a lot. Show less

• Founded and built marketing communications company, Mind’s Eye, to a £1,000,000 + TO• Initially a radio promotions & sponsorship company, the business developed to include media planning & buying, audio-visual production & on-line marketing• Work with key PR agencies such as Cohn &Wolfe, Hill &Knowlton & Burton Marsteller• Created sponsorships, promotions, advertising, events, editorial features & viral campaigns• Brand campaigns included Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola… Show more • Founded and built marketing communications company, Mind’s Eye, to a £1,000,000 + TO• Initially a radio promotions & sponsorship company, the business developed to include media planning & buying, audio-visual production & on-line marketing• Work with key PR agencies such as Cohn &Wolfe, Hill &Knowlton & Burton Marsteller• Created sponsorships, promotions, advertising, events, editorial features & viral campaigns• Brand campaigns included Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Powergen, Canon, Ladbrokes, Boots, Sky & Orange Show less