Brian Conley Chris Downing

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The Olivier-winning musical actor has worked with stars from Bob Hope to Eddie Izzard. He’s appeared on stage, TV and film, as well as on the Strictly dancefloor. On the corporate stage he asks hand-picked guests to duet.


Biography

Brian Conley is one of Britain's most versatile entertainers. With credits stretching from primetime variety and chat shows through to West End musicals, he is firmly established as a household name.

Brian started out as a Bluecoat at Pontin's. After a stint as a warm up act for Terry Wogan and Kenny Everett, it wasn’t long before he was appearing on Live from the Palladium. The Brian Conley Show followed, showcasing his skills as an all-round entertainer appealing across the generations.

Brian then took to the West End stage. He won an Olivier for his portrayal of Al Jolson, before charming audiences in Stephen Fry’s adaptation of Me and My Girl. Other theatre credits include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, numerous pantos and ‘An Audience with Brian Conley’ - another chance to show his versatility as a comedian, singer, magician and actor. He even added dancing to his list of skills with a stint in Strictly Come Dancing.

Brian has appeared in films alongside Eddie Izzard, Christian Bale and Sean Bean; he has also starred in TV drama, including Jennifer Saunders’ Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle, The Grimleys and Miss Marple. Added to that he has recorded with the London Philharmonic, addressed the Oxford Union and appeared as a special guest on Bob Hope’s final world tour.

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Paul McKenna and Guenther Steiner

Date TBC.  We will be looking at high-performance and mindset with our two excellent speakers.

Guenther Steiner is the Former Team Principal of F1’s Haas, a role he held from the team’s inception until this year. Under his leadership, he grew Haas into one of the sport’s leading independent teams.

Joining Guenther on stage will be broadcaster and behavioural scientist Paul Mckenna, who has written a number of bestselling books, and works on how psychology and mindset can impact achievement.

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Navigating Risk and Chaos – Strategies For Coping With An Uncertain World.

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Clive Myrie, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Rt Hon Lord Parker of Minsmere, and Robin Niblett

On Tuesday 17th September we had the pleasure of hearing from a remarkable panel of speakers, who shared their expertise on the challenges of managing Risk in a chaotic world.

The panel featured esteemed speakers, Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton KFSM (Firefigter and Neuroscience researcher), Lord Parker of Minsmere (Andrew Parker, Former Director General of MI5), and Sir Robin Niblett (Former Director and Chief Executive of Chatham House). The event was hosted superbly by Mastermind and BBC News presenter Clive Myrie.

Over the hour, our panellists explored Risk on multiple levels, from global affairs to business environments and personal everyday challenges. They provided valuable insights into how we can better manage and mitigate Risk in today’s unpredictable world.

 

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