"I was always encouraged by others to take a different career path into a more “serious” profession, as a job in the creative industries was seen by some as indulgent and frivolous... Now I am the Founder & Festival Director of the North East International Film Festival."

Hear from three working professionals on how their Gold Arts Award has supported their creative careers. 

You’ve made it through the idea generation, the upskilling, and the planning – now it’s time to show the world what you’ve learnt. But how do you get the world to listen? (Or your mum, friend, or neighbour's cat, to come to your amazing arts event). 

For better or worse, our working wardrobe is a reflection of our true selves. Let’s take a deeper look at what your office style is really telling your boss about you.

"I get to work around the world – thanks to my laptop and wifi. If I want, I could book a flight to Bali and work from a hammock drinking a dragonfruit cocktail. It’s the freedom."

"If I ever doubt myself, I always go back to the reason WHY I started the agency. There’s always a personal ‘why’ and a larger business ‘why.’ But your ‘why’ should always give you the motivation to keep going through the tough days. If it doesn’t, then it’s not the right one."

Ahead of COP 27, I ask whether political summits are as effective as we need them to be, and look at the goals for this year’s summit in Egypt.

Thinking about putting on a show or an event – check out these handy tips to get you started.

Join The Institute of Leadership and Management and their conversation with Elliot Masie - one of the best-known learning experts in the world. 

A webinar hosted by The Institute of Leadership and Management for their International Leadership week. 

Join Ricardo Koanuka, Founder of Outside Comfort Zone and learn how to push yourself forward as a leader of the future. 

The Institute of Leadership and Management are hosting many events over the International Leadership Week, one of them being "Transform your inner critic to a mentor" with Malwina Faliszewska. 

Join Malwina as she talks about building self-confidence, and how it supports us in our professional development. 

This blog post will briefly outline the tips and tricks Picaroons explored in their social media webinar lead by James Berg, the Founder and Content Strategist for Picaroons.