Christian Resources Together

Heather White is the founder of Smarter Networking. She is a highly sought after speaker, coach, trainer, facilitator, connector and author. Heather is described as a networking architect because of her unique ability to strip down and then build up extremely successful networks. She works closely with individuals, teams and companies. She specialises in helping businesses and professional individuals create networking strategies.

Seminar - Networking for Business Success
The art of developing networking skills and strategies
Tuesday 26 March 3.00 - 3.45 Yew Tree Hall

Andrew Stockbridge is the former Chief Executive of Toybox, a UK Christian charity dedicated to helping children on the streets of Latin America. He has many years’ experience working in the charity sector, having previously held senior positions with YMCA, BMS and Scripture Union. Prior to charity sector employment Andrew worked in the commercial sector involved with consultancy, business development and training. He has a particular interest in HR strategy and organisational development.

Seminar - Standing Out from the Crowd
Strategic planning - the cornerstone for success.  Where does it fit into our business strategies and how does this shape our decisions?
Wednesday 27 March 10.45 - 11.55 Yew Tree Hall

Russ Hughes is a Communications Specialist and Managing Director of Sociatech.  He was shortlisted for Business Leader of the Year in the Linkedin Business Awards 2010.  Russ specialises in building tribes and brand-based communities and developing social media strategies for top brands, in particular reputation management.  He has a proven track record in developing imaginative ways to accomplish complex goals.

Seminar - The Landscape has Changed
Why conventional marketing is not enough any more
Wednesday 27 March 10.45 - 11.55 Mulberry Room

Bill Allen, Business Improvement Specialist, is the Event Organiser of Christian Resources Exhibitions which he manages part-time whilst running his own successful consultancy and training business. Bill describes himself as a reformed workaholic having learnt the secret of how to succeed in business whilst maintaining a healthy balance between work, personal and church life.  His Finding the Time for What Really Matters seminar is refreshingly honest and challenging.

Seminar - Find the Time for What Really Matters
Managing your time rather than time managing you.
Wednesday 27 March 10.45 - 11.55  Sycamore Room 2

   Claudine Reid, MBE

    Claudine Reid MBE, former Cabinet Office Social Enterprise
    Ambassador has over 17 years experience developing
    Social Enterprise as a model of doing good business that
    impacts the community.  She was voted Bank of Scotland
    Top 100 most Entrepreneurial Women in 2008.  With key
    insights into community transformation, using the vehicles
    of Care, Education & Enterprise coaching. 

     Seminar - Doing Good Business and its
                      Effects on Society
      Wednesday 27 March 12.00 - 12.45   Yew Tree Hall

Joe Fisher’s reputation as an event host and compere is renowned; he has a gentle and humorous persona but with a professional approach and the ability to make any subject interesting.  He is highly sought after as an event host for his ability to be spontaneous, wholesome and entertaining. He has worked on many large events including Olympic Parades and BBC Children in Need.

“Working with Joe is an amazing experience.”  GP Taylor, Author of Shadowmancer