In an already crowded sea of networking groups, it is difficult to find high quality events pitched at a senior level…
All that’s about to change with the launch of a new collaborative brand, which invites 4* dining and credible inspirational speakers, for those in senior roles who want to do business in style.
Two entrepreneurs, Sharon Brown, founder of Women in Business platform, Revival Sanctuary and Managing Director of Lydian Events Ltd and Jo Ferreday, Managing Director of Sheer Edge Ltd, a corporate hospitality and venue finding expert, have joined forces to launch a breath of fresh air in the business networking market.
Entitled ‘Inspiring Dining’, the events will be an amalgamation of; fine dining, inspirational speakers and boardroom style networking. A unique experience where senior leaders can meet and share business ideas boosted by motivational guest speakers to enable them to springboard fresh ideas back in their own boardrooms.
Both business owners are passionate about making a difference, not only to business but to local community, so this project will see selected charities benefit from a substantial donation from these events.
Mrs Brown said of the new venture: “Inspiring Dining will provide a real opportunity to support a great cause, meet like-minded executives and have a truly enjoyable experience in a fantastic location.”
Mrs Ferreday went on to say that the new collaboration will: “Help to support local charities by encouraging business leaders to contribute through inspirational stories and unique dining experiences.”
The charity that has been selected for the launch event will be: www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk the charity whose aim is to support and promote emotional health and wellbeing. They are raising awareness of health issues across the communities they serve and to challenge stigma associated with mental illness.
Monica Shafaq CEO of Kaleidoscope comments “We feel really privileged that Inspiring Dining have chosen to support us for their much-anticipated launch event.
“Their backing will not only help raise much-needed funds for the charity and the thousands of people we support each year, but also aid us in our bid to tackle the stigma attached to mental ill health.”
Finding the right guest speaker is equally as important as selecting the right charity for each event. Therefore, it felt fitting to invite Drewe Broughton, Ambassador of Kaleidoscope, as the launch event Inspirational speaker.
Drewe, a former Norwich City Football Professional, admits his professional playing career was dogged and undermined by soul searching and self-doubt. It culminated in him going into rehab for addictions and an emotional breakdown after retiring in 2012.
He has strong opinions he will share after seven years of guiding some of the nation’s best young footballers. This year he also made his debut in the corporate world mentoring CEOs and senior management at three London corporations in the city on how to cope with pressure and improve performance. Many of his lessons in his book’s chapters on self-belief, ego, winning and vulnerability are as applicable to life and to business as they are to football.
Today, Drewe combines his mentoring work with pros with motivational speaking and his role as an ambassador for our chosen mental health charity Kaleidoscope.
The first ‘Inspiring Dining’ event which is due to be held in June 2019 promises to raise awareness for the charity and the people attending. The new collaboration aims to inspire people with event content and be equally inspired by the dining experience too.
For further information about the events, please contact, Jo Ferreday (Sheer Edge Ltd) 07813 209321/mail@sheeredge.co.uk or Sharon Brown (Lydian Events Ltd) 07890 202375/lydianevents@outlook.com.
