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Celebrating International Men’s Day with The Men Who:

It’s International Men’s Day on November 19th and we’re celebrating the best way we know how… by talking to two men who are experts in being men and helping men! Sounds good right? We’re concerned that international Men’s Day doesn’t get the recognition that it deserves so this month on …

How to survive December with Charley Gavigan

We fall prey to it every year. Whether we wade into toxic family dynamics, indulge our vices or work ourselves…

Creating positive change for an equal society with Sir Geoff Palmer

This month Elevenses with CEC welcomes celebrated grain scientist, prominent human rights activist and proud Scotsman, Sir Geoff Palmer to…

Running Your business from anywhere with Jessica Huie

Ever dream of a different pace of life in pastures new? Keen to relocate but don’t know where to begin?…

Top tips for tackling arts management with Keith Howison

If you’re dreaming of a career in live events or festival management then you don’t want to miss this month’s…

Latest articles and guides

Why Professional Development for Employees Should Be a Top Priority

Image Source A competent, empowered, and highly motivated workforce is crucial for your business. It …

Free to be my best: the benefits of working for a flexible company 

I’m days away from moving my family halfway across the globe, but I won’t miss …

Life and work with a hidden disability

Juggling life and work can be tough. Throw in a chronic illness and it amplifies …

How to manage client expectations successfully

More often than not, poorly managed expectations are to blame for why you’re feeling stressed …

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How to build an inclusive community through conscious storytelling

How do you create a thriving and inclusive community? I’ve spent a lot of time …

It may be a new world, but old school manners still matter

We’ve re-entered society at a totally unrealistic pace, hardly remembering the balance we all promised …

Studio visits

Studio Mama with Debbie Young – Studio Visit

This month we are Glasgow-bound to chat with Debbie Young, an award-winning artist and founder of Studio Mama, an independently run ceramics studio which began…

Virtual studio visit with Vevar co-founder Christopher McEvoy-Barton

This month, our host Lisa Kennedy takes us (virtually) to the East End of Glasgow to have a peek inside of Vevar, a woven textile…

Virtual studio visit with Potluck magazine founder Rhia Cook

Buckle up for our latest virtual adventure this month as we head to the buzzing creative hub that is Dundee to have a wee nosey…