Talking at business events
Motivational talk whilst painting a large portrait
Painting a series of pictures at demo
Painting Charley Boorman at an event
Motivational talk whilst painting a large portrait
Painting a series of pictures at demo
Painting Charley Boorman at an event
See me on video:-
Some clients and events
University of London
Northampton University
University of Buckingham
Cranfield University
Said Business School
Oxford Entrepreneurs
Venturefest
Chartered Institute of Markeking
Chartered Institute of Designers
University of London
Northampton University
University of Buckingham
Cranfield University
Said Business School
Oxford Entrepreneurs
Venturefest
Chartered Institute of Markeking
Chartered Institute of Designers
IOD, Dti, Business Link
Welsh Assembly
Various RDA's
Young Enterprise
British Council
Art and special interest
groups across the UK
BBC local radio
23 Lodersfield Lechlade Gloucestershire GL7 3DJ - contact Cathy Shaw on T: 01367 252 206 E: cathy@mike-skidmore.com
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Mike Skidmore
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Pluralism for beginners
The good bits, bad bits, warts and all of trying to remain sane (and sober)whilst making a living from several occupations. A fascinating and funny talk about Mike's eclectic experiences in surviving, and occasionally even thriving, as a 'pluralist'.
Portrait and patter
A giant portrait (your CEO for example) painted live on stage in 40 minutes, whilst giving a hilarious talk about painting sitters, their quirks, vanities, insanities, and how they are seen by others.
Making the most of your creative talents
A witty and inspiring talk about the creativity in us all and how to tap into it, along with some stimulating and fun interactive stuff.
Business as unusual
Advice, observations, insights, experiences of success and failure, best practice and incompetence, punctuated by amusing anecdotal stuff across subjects such as:-
Growing pains
A look at the challenges, from confidence issues to marketing, of starting and growing a business. This talk provides no-nonsense, practical advice, insights and encouragement across all the fundamental aspects of running a new and growing business
Just behave yourself!
People build brands, people buy brands and people destroy brands - a look at the impact of internal cultures on the health of brand reputations
Directors are like cats and their teams like packs of dogs!
Departments are territorial, competitive and close ranks when challenged - a look at departments, communication, team building and co-operation in corporate life, along with advice on how to manage silo’s
Pick and mix
All talks can be tailored to suit specific situations, call me to discuss how 01367 252 206
How to think creatively, grow a business and paint a portrait!
Business, motivational and after-dinner speaking
Portrait painter, musician, designer, businessman, radio presenter, non-exec, consultant, tutor, coach, facilitator and motivational speaker ..... draw a breath.... Mike’s “awesome talent”, cocktail of experiences, insights and wry Yorkshire wit, make time in his company a “memorable experience”.
"Mike was the speaker at a Young Enterprise event to encourage young people to think about enterprise in a creative way. He was fabulous; he engaged with the audience, was frank and honest, enthusiastic and interesting. The event was incredibly successful"
“Mike is motivational, creative and inspiring. He intuitively knows how to unleash the best from his audience. If only I could bottle his enthusiasm, wit and care and make it freely available the world would be a much more enlightened place.”
"I can't think of a talk that was better received and we hope we will be privileged to experience another presentation from you in the future.
We learned so much from what you had to say and were inspired by your infectious enthusiasm"
We learned so much from what you had to say and were inspired by your infectious enthusiasm"