Have you heard about Carers Leave?
From 6 April 2024 all unpaid carers are entitled to up to a week's unpaid leave per year to look after someone with a disability or long-term illness. But don't panic! We are here to help :-)
Playing a part in public speaking
Character is essential for powerful presenting, but sometimes it has to be calibrated for best effect… even when tackling cyber criminals!
Sookio launches podcast, Communication Untangled
Join host Sue Keogh and guests from the worlds of design, communications, and behavioural psychology for Communication Untangled – a new podcast exploring the many facets of communication that influence our behaviour, but often go unnoticed.
The art and impact of storytelling
Stories are the most effective way to make a powerful connection with an audience. But! Stories have to be told smartly, in particular avoiding this common error…
Treat yourself to afternoon tea at Cambridge Hospice Bistro
Book your afternoon tea experience and help Arthur Rank Hospice Charity to support people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or other life limiting condition
Keep your presentation to time
Presentations that go on for longer than expected can be soul-destroying.. Here's advice for speakers and organisers on how to fix it.
Government backup recommendations
Sharing insights from both our Cyber Security Audits and IT System Audits.
The SEO diaries: part 2 – content is king, but strategy is kingmaker
McKinsey’s 2022 Future of B2B sales report found that 'around 57% of B2B sellers feel the content their marketing team produces is "generic and unresponsive"'.
Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination discuss their partnership with KISS
Ruth Sapsed, Director of Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination, describes the long-term, fruitful partnership we've had over the years.
Chinese consumer tech companies’ visit to Cambridge - innovation and exchange of ideas
VR, AI, IoT, industrial innovation, just some of the topics we covered in one day – what a productive visit for these Chinese consumer tech companies in Cambridge!
Three new members appointed to Combined Authority's Business Board
New skills and experience have been added to the Combined Authority’s Business Board with the appointment of three new members.
Cyber Security standards from the DFE for Schools – Free Booklet
Grab your free booklet here below.
How to... umm, be persuasive when... err, speaking
'Umms' and 'err's damage your credibility.
Local charity doubles original planting target
Local Cambridgeshire rewilding charity, Creating Nature’s Corridors is celebrating completing its 2023/24 season AND more than doubling the planting target set for the year. The charity aims to plant 10,000 native trees and hedges per annum but in just five months, has smashed this goal by 53%, creating 1.7km of new hedgerows and planting 21,247 trees and hedging plants.
Show not tell in public speaking and leadership
You can spend a lot of time telling people what they should do, but the breakthrough comes only when you show them…
Addenbrooke’s Charity supporters have raised over £100,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital in just one weekend
Earlier this month, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s (ACT) amazing supporters pulled out all the stops with three magnificent fundraising events raising more than £100,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
Shining a light on the future of business: The Guildhall to light up for B Corp Month this March
Between 13 and 20 March, The Guildhall, in Cambridge City’s Market Square, will light up in white, yellow and pink to celebrate B Corp Month, which takes place throughout March.
Cambridge Wide Open Day returns with ‘Be Curious’ Sci-Tech City-wide event
LEADING science companies and innovation parks will once again open their doors to showcase their contribution to sci-tech innovation when Cambridge Wide Open Day returns for 2024.
5 tips for managing your career in 2024
How can you get ahead in your career in this unpredictable, ever-evolving world? There will always be things that throw us off course – the pandemic being a good example. But there are steps we can take to help us navigate these bumpy roads.
Tired of attending events that make you question your life choices?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of virtual interactions, creating engaging online events has become a paramount challenge. Whether you're hosting a webinar, virtual conference, or hybrid event, capturing and maintaining the audience's attention is crucial.
Where are the practical and responsible people-centred applications of artificial intelligence in real-world learning and development?
In a recent webinar, Acteon’s Matt Borg explored how making smart use of AI can help provide colleagues with customised learning plans, personalised coaching and just-in-time micro content.
Are you setting your Mental Health First Aiders up to fail?
Do you have trained Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAider®) in your organisation?
Are they supported in their roles?
Are they linked into your organisational approach to wellbeing?
Intense interactions in public speaking
If there’s one trick to lift your public speaking and presentations towards excellence, it’s including interactions. But how frequently should you do so...?
Medical innovations, Sustainability, Agritech and AI dominate #21toWatch 2024 Awards
The 6th annual #21toWatch innovation awards have been unveiled at an awards ceremony at The Bradfield Centre in Cambridge, the UK Centre for Science, Technology and Innovation.
Exercising authority in public speaking
Simon Hall writes...One of my favourite public speaking and presenting tips makes sure you come across much more effectively to an audience, and even gives you some exercise as well...