David Parrish is the author of the book “T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity”, which draws on his experience of leading and managing creative enterprises. David’s knowledge and experience has been used internationally to help creative enterprises to become even more successful through specialist training and consultancy projects. These training and consultancy projects, together with the information on his website, add value to clients’ organisations by transferring great ideas and effective techniques across national and cultural boundaries. David is also working with UNESCO on a creative industries project to share best practice internationally.

Atiti Sosimi is an entrepreneur, a trained Music/Band Manager and has a wealth of expertise in Personal Development and Learning in the corporate and educational sectors. Atiti works as a consultant with individuals and organisations, a Trainer within corporates and education, and as an inspirational speaker. After surviving stress and bullying in the workplace and losing her hair 7 years ago, she started Distinctly Different Consultancy and Training. Part of her passion has been writing and Atiti is a published author of three books, under the pen name is AH-TT.

I’m co-Director of the Magic of Networking, working with organisations and individuals to grow businesses and careers through networking authentically, proactively and with integrity. I coach, train, speak and facilitate on all aspects of networking and related soft skills.

Eighteen-year-old entrepreneur, consultant and public speaker Pat Philpott runs London-based Visionpath, a conferences and training business with a non-profit strand launching in early 2008 to run skills workshops for disadvantaged young people from London (aged 14-17). He has recently launched Patrick Philpott Inspiration Services, a new speaking and consultancy operation.

My name is David McQueen. If I was to sum up what I am known best for is helping people to leverage themselves for career success. As a professional speaker, faciliator and coach I work with young people in schools and colleges. I also coach and train adults who wish to improve their presentation skills, find work, get promotions or develop their own business. From using traditional methods to embracing social media tools my focus is to get people to enjoy their career journeys. Working with organisations as well as individuals. I find the best way to do that is also be authentic in the way I run my business and manage my own career which to be frank has been exciting but filled with its own challenges. On a personal level I am happily married with two energetic, creative and sometimes challenging daughters. I love music, poetry, philosophy and the way people interact across different cultures. I am a firm believer that our careers are intrinsically linked to our happiness and contentment, and as they take up so much of our personal time why not work on getting it right.

I have been the CEO of bmedi@ for over 4 years now. bmedi@ is a network of over 600 “new media” businesses. Prior to being at bmedi@ I was General Manager of Remarc Professional Recruitment (setting this up from scratch) and prior to this I worked for Bradford & Bingley Plc for 21 years. My last role there being Group I.T. Training Manager responsible for the I.T. training of 8500 staff. In my spare time I like to play golf and am currently Captain of my local club. I also like watching football and spending time with my two young sons.