Embryo

A Manchester-based, multi-award winning digital marketing agency with a strong focus on client value and experience, Embryo are the go-to digital marketing agency serving local, national and international brands looking to create real impact in the online, and offline space. Specialising in search (paid & organic), social media, content marketing and design & development, we work collaboratively with our clients to put their products and/or services at the forefront of their customers' buying journey.

Chief Innovation Officer

ITR Events

I went to ITR when they had 30-something people. I left three years later having built the company to 90+ people, helping the company to grow and beat every challenge in its path. I enabled the company to move from being a transactional business to a consultative business, drastically changing the fortunes of the business and the kind of customers that it now attracts.

Executive Director

Online Ventures Group

Dominating networks on behalf of our clients using network science and traditional marketing methods upon new media technologies.

Director, Sales, Marketing, R&D

redsauce.com

Helped to start redsauce.com, a content-focussed web marketing company that grew to ~30 people, across three locations in the UK (Stoke, Tamworth) and USA (Dallas).

Sales and Marketing Director

GetUpdated

Driver of research and seo and related technology for the company.  Created several products including Content solution which now forms a major part of income for the company.

Head of Research/CTO

Regus

Global oversight of improving web presence through SEO/PPC

Global Head of Online

Caudwell Group

Online promotion of several well-known online telecomms brands.

Marketing Manager

I'm James, a 23-year veteran of SEO, building successful strategies that elevate your websites into true industry leaders when it comes to search.

I've had amazing success with companies from many sectors. From turning one-man business into industry leaders, to turning offline industry giants into companies that dominate online for thousands of search terms.

I'm able to help any member of the C-suite to understand what is needed to be successful in their industry - and to get them there, too.

My aim is to support those people that have experienced mediocre, or average experiences with SEO agencies. I like to show people that strategies are always more simple than you think - but that hard work is still required.

Send me a DM if you would like some help.

James Welch

Tim Manning

Production Director

Smyle

Lead Producer

Elevate Mentoring

A mentor to growing businesses in this unique, free, mentor programme specifically for the events industry.

Elevate Mentor

Impact Speaker Coaching

I really think there are just a few incredibly powerful and important communication moments that every business leader has to get right but often doesn't. The biggest of these is when 'on-stage'.
I'm fed up with seeing leaders under deliver on the opportunity: at a town hall, a new business or investor pitch, a 1:1 in a network event, and of course those life-changing moments on presenting on an actual stage. I work with leaders to make sure that they leave every room with people talking about them.

Founder

Enterprise Nation

Clients include CEO's, politicians, founders, and business leaders requiring a mix of business acumen and purpose, better presentation, and clearer messaging.

Business Mentor: working with political and business leaders

Producing events for EY-SAP at SAP Sapphire (Barcelona and Orlando) and EY-Microsoft at Microsoft Ignite (Chicago, US) and supporting SAP Select (Berlin). Working closely withy stakeholders and presenters to create compelling experiences and deliver memorable presentations with impact.

Agency Event Lead

Espacios Singulares

Working with UK creative agencies and brands supported by a Spanish design group. Approved supplier to the Barcelona Fira and Madrid IFEMA. Quality, client support, and sustainability at the core.

UK Event Lead

tbi media

Winning and working on Team GB House (Paris Olympics), D-Day 80 at The Royal Albert Hall.

Head of Event Development

Jack Morton Worldwide

Professional Services marketing strategy and activation through virtual events and physical experiences involving a global team including client-side and agency-side team members. Overall planning and day-to-day execution: creative, digital platforms, production, and strategy while growing the EY relationship with the Account Lead. Includes marketing tools like video, events, shows, and launches across multiple PSF marketing channels globally. Verticals include Technology, Media & Telecommunications, SAP, Government, Real-Estate, Advanced Manufacturing + Mobility. Other minor clients have included Google, Facebook, and Kodak.

Project Director / Executive Producer

Working with Account Lead to acquire and grow the Ford GB account. Employed and developed team to include 2 UK wide 70 event roadshows, one commercial vehicle show including capex, design and operations.

Executive Producer - Ford of Britain (Automotive)

SketchUp

Working with consultant, CMO and internal team. Leading workshops to target growth activities delivered through campaigns and coaching. Multiple stakeholder workshops and deeper thinking for the Marketing, Product and Content teams including work on the launch of the SaaS product SketchUp for iPad.

Growth + Content Marketing Strategy

SomeBrightSpark

Clients included Bentley, Mattioli Woods, and Reckitt. Working on the business (mentoring board members) and in the business (working on client projects). Helping SBS to position for growth. Working in a Strategy role and with agency teams and clients, to identify a clear strategy within each project for the appropriate audiences, scale, and skillsets of the combined team.

Event Strategist

Ever dreamt about being on stage and leaving to raptorous applause; you network and everybody wants to meet you; you leave, and everybody in the room is talking and thinking about you? They tell their friends and colleagues, and business becomes easy. Presenting in front of an audience can be life-changing. On-stage moments can define careers, realign employee teams, and raise millions in funding. 

But even seasoned speakers struggle to truly captivate their audiences, hours spent in preparation yielding nothing more than a few crumpled business cards. 

Success isn't driven by your slide deck or your script. Yes, they play a part, but those are bit-part players amongst a plethora of other stagecraft elements that add up to deliver an engaging performance. 

Engagement includes what you do in the room before you present, how you walk onto stage, how you introduce panelists, a clear story arc, and the right close (and no, this isn't a thank you slide!).

The result? Presentations drive action and inspire change. 

While many speakers have valuable insights to share, they often lack the theatrical elements and audience engagement techniques that transform good presentations into unforgettable experiences.

This is where I come in. By combining my background in event production with deep expertise in performance coaching, I help speakers craft presentations that command attention and drive results. I don't just polish your delivery—I build a complete performance for you. 

Built around your message, incorporating storytelling, stage presence, and audience psychology to ensure your ideas resonate long after you leave the stage. My approach transforms speakers from mere presenters into compelling performers who own their space and move audiences to action.

Whether you're preparing for a keynote speech, leading a critical team meeting, or pitching to investors, I provide dedicated 1:1 coaching to elevate your presentation impact. My methodology adapts to your specific context and audience, ensuring you connect authentically while maintaining a powerful presence. 

I work closely with executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders to develop their unique voice and style, turning every presentation opportunity into a chance to influence and inspire.

A proven event Producer and Project Director working with production and creative agencies to produce incredible events as well as working with talent, presenters, and speakers to elevate their on-stage moments from nervous and uncomfortable to amazing and engaging.

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