SPEAKER INSIGHTS
CHRIS HALL
MICHAEL COUSINS
ANDREW BAUD
WAYNE PHILLIPS
18THJUNE2025
18:00PM-20:00PM
N E T W O R K
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Network&Natter
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Welcome to Network & Natter, an evening for leaders, innovators, and thinkers who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.
The event is more than just networking; it’s about sparking new ideas, learning from experts, and connecting with key decisionmakers who are shaping the future.
Our venue, Bloxham Mill Workspaces, provides the perfect setting. Surrounded by natural beauty, Bloxham Mill offers modern amenities in a serene setting, making it an ideal location for businesses of all sizes. With flexible office and meeting spaces, it’s perfect for growing companies seeking a professional base.
Collaborating with Emma Georgiou Coaching, we’ve curated an aspirational event where leadership and innovation take centre stage.
Our speakers will challenge your thinking and offer actionable insights to help you rethink how communication and innovation drive success.
Get ready for an evening of impactful talks, meaningful connections, and discovering new ways to lead your business forward.
We’re excited to see how you will shape the future!
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Guest Speaker ChrisHall HallPersonalFitness personaltraineroxford.com
WHAT’SSTEALINGYOUR ATTENTION(ANDYOUR SUCCESS)?
Key takeaways from Chris Hall, Founder of Hall Personal Fitness
How we spend our time defines our success. Chris Hall, founder of Hall Personal Fitness, delivered a highenergy reminder that time, not money, is our most precious asset.
The big threat? Digital distraction. We check emails every 6 minutes and spend nearly 3 hours a day glued to screens, chasing dopamine hits from notifications and social media.
Chris argues that it’s not time we’re lacking, but rather attention. With a culture obsessed with comfort, we’ve lost the ability to sit with boredom or discomfort. This “comfort creep” is hijacking our focus.
Six strategies to take back control:
1.Turn off notifications – reclaim your brain.
2.Keep your phone out of sight –even in meetings and the bedroom.
3.Time block your day – know where your time goes.
4.Check email intentionally, not constantly.
5.Set rules, not vague intentions –people respect boundaries.
6.Do one hard thing a day –rebuild mental resilience.
Success isn’t in your bank account; it’s in your ability to be present, to choose how you spend your time, and to lead with intention.
ATTENTION,ENERGY& TIME:FROMCHRISHALL
Slide deck and and resources from Chris Hall, Founder of Hall Personal Fitness
Chris Hall’s talk on time management and digital distraction had the room buzzing and he’s kindly sharing his full presentation notes so you can revisit the insights and start making changes today.
If you’re looking to go deeper, Chris recommends these brilliant reads:
The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter – A call to rediscover resilience by stepping into discomfort.
The 5 Types of Wealth by Sahil Bloom – A fresh framework for thinking beyond just financial success.
The Molecule of More by Daniel Lieberman – A fascinating dive into dopamine, desire, and the drivers of human behaviour.
These resources are ideal for anyone seeking to sharpen their focus, reclaim time, and cultivate a more intentional life. As Chris reminded us, success isn’t about doing more it’s about choosing better.
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Guest Speaker
MichaelCousins Triaster triaster.co.uk
WHATACTUAL VALUEINYOUR BUSINESS?
Key takeaways from Michael Cousins, Chairman of Triaster
Most businesses focus on what they do, but Michael Cousins challenges us to think differently. At Network & Natter, he walked us through the Process Approach: a simple, powerful method to focus less on activity and more on outputs that create value.
It’s not about how busy you are, it’s about what you deliver. Using everyday examples (including Moscow’s metro!), Michael showed how building a “tube map” of your business processes can help your team deliver consistent value, streamline operations, and reduce time wasted on guesswork or firefighting.
The Process Approach empowers clarity, consistency, and confidence at every level of your business.
Three takeaways to put into practice:
1.Focus on outputs, not just activity.
2.Map your core processes so anyone can follow them.
3.Ask: “If a customer complains, do we know exactly what to do?” If not, start mapping.
Process doesn’t mean bureaucracy. It’s how value gets created again and again. Get it right, and your whole team knows what to do, without needing to ask.
READYFORTHE15SECONDCHALLENGE?
Exclusive offer and resources from Michael Cousins, Chairman of Triaster
At the end of his session, Mike Cousins from Triaster set us a brilliant challenge:
Can you identify who in your organisation is responsible for taking corrective action when a customer complains, without needing to ask anyone, and within 15 seconds?
If not, your organisation could benefit from adopting the Process Approach. To help you get started, Mike and his colleague Giles Green (who also joined us at the event) are offering something special:
Email giles.green@triaster.co.uk and you’ll receive a free ‘Getting Started’ Process Library for up to five users. It will have a selection of process maps ready to go!
Want to learn more? Watch the excellent Process Approach webinar, featuring Mitie’s Quality Assurance Director, Mark Braham, MSc, CQI, FCQI, in conversation with Giles: Click the link or scan the QR code below to watch!
Guest Speaker AndrewBaud TALA teamtala.com
AREYOULIV ALIGNMENT PURPOSE?
Key takeaways from Andrew Baud, Founder & CEO of TALA
In a refreshingly personal and grounded talk, Andrew Baud challenged us to rethink leadership not as titles or strategies, but as alignment between who we are, what we do, and the legacy we leave.
He reminded us that true purpose doesn’t come from a buzzword or vision statement it comes from knowing ourselves. Through his own story of setbacks, growth, and selfdiscovery, Andrew demonstrated the power of turning experience into action and hardship into a meaningful contribution.
His call to action was simple and powerful: Find one decision this
Lessons to take away: Reflect on your journey understand your highs and lows, and how they have shaped you. Set courageous goals across the triple bottom line: relationships, reputation, and results. Give back where it matters: internships, mentorship, or causes aligned with your values. Legacy isn’t lofty it’s what you model daily in work, leadership, and life.
Purpose, done right, isn’t performative it’s powerful. Start with yourself.
PURPOSEINPRACTICE: FROMANDREWBAUD
Exclusive resources from Andrew Baud, Founder & CEO of TALA
Following his powerful talk on purpose-driven leadership, Andrew has kindly shared his presentation notes, along with a free Purpose Dashboard template.
The dashboard is a practical tool for aligning your business ambitions with your values.
You'll find space to map:
Key business challenges
Courageous goals
KPIs and measures of success
Personal areas to work on 3, 5 and 10-year plans
Andrew also recommended the book "Force for Good" by John Blakey a must-read for anyone serious about leading with purpose.
Free dashboard
Guest Speaker
WaynePhillips CloudTransformer
WHATDAYONEREALLY MEANS—LESSONSFROM THEINSIDEATAMAZON
Key takeaways from Wayne Phillips, Cloud Transformation Consultant
Wayne Phillips has spent decades leading technology transformation at IBM, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). At our Network & Natter event, he pulled back the curtain on what really drives innovation inside some of the world’s most powerful tech giants, and why it always comes back to a “Day One” mindset.
He kicked off with two video clips of Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, outlining the concept of Day Two: a slow slide into stasis, irrelevance, and eventual decline. “That’s why it’s always Day One,” Bezos said. It’s a principle that shaped the DNA of Amazon and became the throughline of Wayne’s talk.
Wayne shared how Amazon’s culture runs on leadership principles embedded in every decision. Success starts with a clear Vision, Mission, and Goals.
Key takeaways:
Think big. Aim higher than safe. Look around corners. Anticipate what others don’t.
Move fast. Act (two-way doors) or pause (one-way doors).
Create mechanisms – Build repeatable systems, not good intentions.
Final point? Technology doesn’t transform businesses; mindset does. If it’s not Day One, Day Two is coming!
RESOURCE LIST YOUR GO TO
THINK FASTER, TALK SMARTER: HOW TO SPEAK SUCCESSFULLY WHEN YOU'RE PUT ON THE SPOT
STANFORD UNIVERSITY LECTURER AND HOST OF THE #1 BUSINESS PODCAST, THINK FAST, TALK SMART, MATT ABRAHAMS, REVEALS THE SECRETS TO CUTTING THROUGH THE ANXIETY AND FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS WHEN IT COUNTS.
STAND AND DELIVER: HOW TO BECOME A MASTERFUL COMMUNICATOR AND PUBLIC SPEAKER
STAND AND DELIVER GIVES YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO BECOME AN INCREDIBLY POISED, POLISHED, MASTERFUL COMMUNICATOR. SOMEONE WHO CAN HOLD AN AUDIENCE OF 1, 10, OR 1000 IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND, FROM THE FIRST WORD YOU SPEAK TO THEM UNTIL THE LAST
MEDITATIONS FOR MORTALS: FOUR WEEKS TO EMBRACE YOUR LIMITATIONS AND MAKE TIME FOR WHAT COUNTS
MEDITATIONS FOR MORTALS TAKES US ON A LIBERATING JOURNEY TOWARDS A MORE MEANINGFUL LIFE – ONE THAT BEGINS NOT WITH FANTASIES OF THE IDEAL EXISTENCE, BUT WITH THE REALITY IN WHICH WE ACTUALLY FIND OURSELVES.
FORCE FOR GOOD: HOW TO THRIVE AS A PURPOSEDRIVEN LEADER
EXAMINING THE PRACTICAL CHALLENGES FACED BY PURPOSEDRIVEN LEADERS IN A RAPIDLY EVOLVING LEADERSHIP LANDSCAPE A COLLECTION OF COMMON-SENSE TECHNIQUES AND EASY-TO-USE TOOLS FOR PERFORMANCE-FOCUSED LEADERS LOOKING TO BUILD A BETTER, MORE PURPOSEFUL ORGANISATION
RESOURCE LIST YOUR GO TO
THE COMFORT CRISIS BY MICHAEL EASTER
STANFORD UNIVERSITY LECTURER AND HOST OF THE #1 BUSINESS PODCAST, THINK FAST, TALK SMART, MATT ABRAHAMS, REVEALS THE SECRETS TO CUTTING THROUGH THE ANXIETY AND FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS WHEN IT COUNTS
THE MOLECULE OF MORE: HOW A SINGLE CHEMICAL IN YOUR BRAIN DRIVES LOVE, SEX, AND CREATIVITY
THE BOOKS PRESENTS A POTENTIALLY LIFE-CHANGING PROPOSAL: MUCH OF HUMAN LIFE HAS AN UNCONSIDERED COMPONENT THAT EXPLAINS AN ARRAY OF BEHAVIOURS PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE UNRELATED
THE FIVE TYPES OF WEALTH
REJECT THE DEFAULT, DEFINE YOUR PRIORITIES, AND ACHIEVE LASTING HAPPINESS WITH THIS TRANSFORMATIVE GUIDE TO YOUR DREAM LIFE A LIFE CENTRED AROUND THE FIVE TYPES OF WEALTH
CREATE NEW VALUE FOR YOUR BUSINESS WITH AI
MAKE AI REAL FOR YOUR ORGANISATION TODAY. READ AI USE CASES FOR BUSINESS LEADERS: REALISE VALUE WITH AI TO DISCOVER THE TYPICAL SEE WAYS TO BRING AI TO YOUR ORGANISATION TO BOOST PRODUCTIVITY GET THE EBOOK: INFO MICROSOFT COM/WWLANDING-AI-USE-CASES-FOR-BUSINESS-LEADERS
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