Q Squared Ltd

Q Squared is a family owned business consultancy, providing coaching, facilitation, advisory and speaking services for our global client base

Founder

David McQueen

I work with high performing executives, entrepreneurs and boards as a coach. My work is mainly but not exclusively to clients working in finance, tech and energy related industries.

Executive Coach

I am a professional speaker delivering keynotes, masterclasses and webinars to audiences around the world. I focus on inclusive leadership, culture change, effective communication and mentoring.

Check out www.davidmcqueen.co.uk for further information.

Professional Speaker

I have moderated hosted and chaired conferences, facilitated panels, link presented and  hosted awards for a number of clients including Morgan Stanley, Unltd, Virgin Media, The Social Enterprise Coalition, Igenius and LBO Merton.

I have been the host of the Virgin Startups Hothouse Tour, a UK wide tour of entrepreneurial funding and mentoring for startups. 

Hosted enterprise awards for the likes of Startups.co.uk, Shell Livewire, SFEDI and NFTE. Hosted panels for The Retail Conference, Virgin Media and the BBC.

I bring experience and candour to my role, with the sole aim of making my clients look good.

Conference Moderator & Awards Host

Black Unity BIke Ride

Board Trustee

Social Ark

Working with young people from under-resourced communities to use their lived experiences to lead sustainable change!

Trustee

Chisenhale Gallery

Chisenhale Gallery is one of London's most innovative galleries for contemporary visual art, promoting national and international developments in visual culture.

Patron

Black Founders Hub

Black Founders Hub is the peer network for high growth, black owned, service businesses. It's a non-profit membership organisation for black owners of service businesses who want to generate significant wealth, growth and sustainability.

Non Executive Director

Forbes Family Group

Forbes Family Group (FFG) are active capital investors, executive coaches and mentors, and community activists. We believe that with the right networks, support, investment and collaboration we can help more organisations to do good and do more and take a prominent role in driving positive social mobility from the communities that we serve

Legacy71 Ltd

LEGACY71 was a startup platform for Black Tech Founders based in the UK.

Managing Director

Magnificent Generation

Magnificent Generation was a youth leadership company providing empowerment programmes for young people and those who work with them.

We worked in schools, colleges and organisations outside mainstream education delivering speeches, workshops and coaching programmes , as well as providing consultation and delivery with other youth focused organisations. 

Our clients included 
PiXL ★ SSAT ★ Teach First ★ Schools Network ★ Channel 4 ★ Livity ★ Enterprise Education Trust ★ Youth for Today ★ Young Enterprise ★ Speakers Trust ★ First Give

We have delivered at over 1000 schools, colleges, youth groups and conferences around the world.

The Kiyan Prince Foundation

We work with young people to increase awareness and address the consequences of gun and knife crime through education. KPF aims to empower young people by promoting a sense of belonging, self-worth and purpose that can be found outside of gang culture and offending behaviour through providing access to diversionary and preventative activities

Member Board of Trustees

Thanks for stopping by so let’s jump in.

I help high performing individuals and organizations achieve clarity, strategy, and action across three critical areas:

🔹 Personal Mastery – Mindset, habits, self-discipline, and resilience.
🔹 Professional Excellence – Leadership, career strategy, executive presence.
🔹 Business Growth & Wealth – Entrepreneurship, decision-making, scaling impact.

As a curator, storyteller, and community builder, I integrate personal, professional, and business development into a cohesive framework for transformation. My work spans leadership, sustainability, and creative expression, all driven by a commitment to excellence and meaningful impact.

For me, leadership is not just about titles, it’s about courage, conviction, and action. My book, The BRAVE Leader, alongside my articles and podcast, explores what it means to lead courageously, strategically and with resilience/anti-fragility in an evolving world.

I collaborate with executives, founders, and boards to refine leadership strategies, build high-performance cultures, and navigate complexity with confidence. I also run group programmes for senior managers and directors looking to accelerate their leadership

I am increasingly focused on businesses that balance economic, environmental, and social responsibility, especially energy, food security, wellness and housing. True sustainability isn’t just about compliance, it’s about creating long-term value while safeguarding the planet and the communities we serve. Through advisory work, speaking engagements, and coaching, I support mission-driven enterprises committed to innovation and sustainable impact.

Beyond leadership and business, I host QED, a series of invite-only dining clubs for people in my network. I’m a passionate collector of African and Caribbean art, curating stories and cultural legacies through visual narratives. Creativity fuels my approach to problem solving and vision building, whether in leadership or in the arts.

And for lifelong balance? You’ll find me cheering on Liverpool FC, where passion, resilience, and strategy are always at play.

Let’s connect if you’re building something bold, impactful, and sustainable.

david mcqueen

Influential Visions Podcast

Here at Influential Visions Podcast, we interview futuristic leaders who share their deep industry knowledge and business experience with you.

Ensuring you have your finger on the pulse and your eyes wide open.

Whilst you are here checkout some of our interviews that can be found on the @InfluentialVisions Youtube Channel or on all major podcast hosting platforms.

If you really get stuck and are looking for something helpful for your career or business then please reach out to us.

Feel free to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, we are on all major platforms and drop us a message.

Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@influentialvisions
Visit our website here: https://influentialvisions.com/

Podcast Producer

Bookboon Learning

I now have over 140 Expert talks and books on the BookBoon Platform.  
BookBoon was acquired last year by the Access Group.
There are many more in the pipeline around Technology, Professional Development and other interesting topics.

Author And Expert Talks Contributor

International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day

Have you ever felt like a fraud? Like at any moment someone is going to find out who you really are and that your work is not as good as it seems. Sometimes people with Imposter Syndrome may get by for years without anyone realizing what they’re feeling, but at the end of the day, they feel like an imposter.

Kim Adele, Lisa Ventura MBE and I launched “International Impostor Syndrome Awareness Day” on April 13th.

Co-Founder

Legacy Media Hub

Home to over 300 podcasts from Positive Personal Power Podcast, Influential Visions, Build Business Acumen, Mastermindset, Authentic Achievements, Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Podcast, and more.

Grab The Tools To Succeed Every Week For FREE
Including Podcasts, Blogs, and Interviews With The Best People In The World.

Your Brand, Your Vision, Your Story - Leaving A Legacy

The Legacy Media Hub is a trusted, global incubator of hands-on resources and tools that help you become awesome at growing your business.

As a global, diverse team, we're experienced and multi-disciplined. We’re seasoned; multicultural authors, advertising and business branding experts that help entrepreneurs and organisations leave a legacy instead of becoming just another statistic in the world's largest industry.

If you have a great vision for the future and are looking to become an expert, Legacy Media Hub can help bring your vision to reality.  We tell the world how you want to be remembered.

Over the last eight years, I have interviewed some of the world’s luminaries and decided to build the Legacy Media Hub to deliver more value to the world. I migrated five websites to the site and added more high-quality guest authors and podcast hosts, we now have over 450 pieces of content, blogs podcasts and video interviews and we partnered with Zondra TV to open up our shows to many millions of people who watch on Apple TV, Amazon TV and Roku. 

It’s an exciting time for us and we’d be delighted to hear from you. 

Influential Visions, Positive Personal Power, Build Business Acumen, MasterMindSet, Authentic Achievements. Imposter Syndrome Podcast (In English and Spanish is coming soon) to support International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day #IISAD.

Podcast Producer 

Nathaniel Schooler

I make brand marketing and storytelling work to achieve results for the bottom line. I help to grow the values of your business and brand(s) online and offline, crafting every story to be clearly focused on engaging, connecting and forging commitment with all stakeholders and your business.

I have worked with businesses of all sizes from Microsoft, Oracle and IBM to solopreneurs, start-ups and SME’s. I also manage a number of LinkedIn groups including the SAAS group (with over 150,000 members).

I have delivered transformational marketing and customer journey workshops and courses, select scalable, suitable technologies (being a recognised assessor of technology platforms). 

IBM designated me as an AI Futurist in 2014 and on occasion collaborate with other members of the "Think Tank" on The IBM Future Project: 2025.

Get in contact if you are looking to launch a podcast or for some help with your brand.

Futuristic Podcast Producer, Host & Branding Advisor

Positive Personal Power Podcast 

The Secrets and True History of Successful People.  No Hype - No Arrogance - Just The Hard-core Tools To Succeed From Two World-class Entrepreneurs.
  
The brainchild of Nathaniel Schooler launched with help from his mentor Mike Briercliffe and Entrepreneur Sir Michael Tobin.  Series II is supported by Steven J. Manning's Pillars Of Success And Philosophies of life, from his millions of business and life miles, and tens of billions of revenue that he has generated thus far! 

Their professional and business relationships span the world, including captains of industry, world-renown educators, authors, thought-leaders and sports personalities, who are frequent collaborators with their writing and public speaking. 

Invest just one hour of your time! Can you afford not to?

Build Business Acumen Podcast 

Build Business Acumen Podcast: seeks out inspiring stories, from business leaders and inspirational guests from all walks of life, who share their successes to encourage, inform and entertain you, the listener.

We inform and inspire ambitious or even disillusioned people to change their lives. By helping to bring the fun back to your professional journey, to becoming more successful and knowledgeable than you are already!

We meet people where they are in life and believe that everyone has a story and has knowledge that has value.

The podcasts and interviews enable listeners and business leaders to build business acumen and brand value for their own careers and whatever businesses they are involved with.

Build Business Acumen Podcast is About “You” – the Listener!
It is about you and what our guests share with you, it is our focus to improve your lives! Just listen to a topic that interests you and let us know what you think!

We interview amazing experts, people who have started, built and been part of some of the largest brands in the world and made a huge impact.

IBM designated me as an AI thought-leader/influencer and I collaborated regularly with other members of the "Think Tank" on The IBM Future Project: 2025.

On occasion I serve as an influencer for IBM dedicated to studying how AI will impact the future in ways that augment, not replace, creativity.

I was one of the first 5 IBM Futurists outside of the USA.

Futurist

I have over 30 years’ experience in the drinks industry, a plethora of dependable connections within brewing, cider making, wine making, grape growing, spirits production and the entire value chain. 

My passion for real honest flavour and my DNA enable me to deliver value to drinks businesses,  supporting suppliers and distribution channels. 

My industrial experience began at age 8 when working for pocket money. I loved being surrounded by industrial machinery and handmade products. From my early years rolling barrels, picking and preparing raw ingredients to new product development (NPD), my experience is all encompassing.

I completed my WSET certificate qualification at the age of 17 (not sure if this is even legal now.)

At 18 I was the manager of the oldest organic vineyard in the UK, where my passion for real honest flavour was born. I’ll never forget the old saying: - “Good wine is made in the vineyard!” Today this has developed to mean ‘full traceability,’ from field to glass for all drinks businesses. 

At 20 I studied at the UKs premier wine college whilst working full time within premium wine retail. Most working days in the shops were from 10am to 10pm. My studies included grape growing, wine making, purchasing, sales, marketing, analytical disciplines and the drinks industry still remains a passion of mine. 

Now is the time for good honest beverages and businesses. With the need to follow state of the art growing and production methodologies. The final product is not just an ‘alcoholic drink’ but something with real flavour from the “terroir.”

I fill gaps in knowledge within local and international markets. Acting as a guide for the management of drinks related businesses with my expert palette, knowledge and connections. I work with breweries, wineries and other drinks related businesses looking for exposure and problem solving capabilities.

Drinks Industry Consultant

Information Security Horizons 

ABOUT THIS GROUP
The purpose is to have a global information network for senior information security experts, advocates and thought-leaders - and the C-suite clients who require services and products in this arena.

AIMS:
• Encourage debate around ideas, expertise in open forum
* Constantly challenge the status-quo
• Monitor developments and trends and bring insight
• Stimulate Innovative approaches to tough problems
• Showcase best-practice,key insights, value-led content
• Engage the combined communities in active discussion

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567436

Group Manager

Podcast Producer, Amazon Best Selling Author, and Entrepreneur

Podcast host, Amazon best selling author, and entrepreneur. Advisor to many leading international enterprises and brands, including IBM, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, the United Nations, the World Economic Forum, Mentor Nations, and Brother Printers. Created multiple all-inclusive media campaigns for his clients.

Recognised as an expert in his field with over 401 interviews and collaborations with many internationally recognised luminaries and public figures. Co-Founder of International Imposter Syndrome Awareness Day, Founder of Legacy Media Hub, and author and interview host for BookBoon (part of the Access Group).

Recognised by LinkedIn as one of its Power Profile Award winners and author of “Podcast Recipe”, which was awarded #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Releases list.

If you have a quick question please do reach out via email nat@natschooler.com or via DM here on LinkedIn. 

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Founding Member at Network-First Manifesto!

Ex-IBM Futurist, Best Selling Author, Co-Founder of MONDAY INFLUENCER® and Host of INFLUENTIAL VISIONS Podcast.

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We’ve been lied to. They say "people hate change." That is nonsense. People love change—they love new cars, new vacations, and new bonuses.

What they hate is being changed by someone else.

If your AI rollout or digital transformation is hitting a wall, it’s not because your team are Luddites. It’s because you’ve taken away their agency.

This Thursday, I am joined by two titans of industry—Steven J. Manning ($40B+ revenue leader) and Darrell Mann (ex-Rolls-Royce Chief Engineer)—to dismantle the "Change Management" myth.

We are breaking down:

Why AI fails the "Wisdom Test."
The "Neptune" Empathy Model you need to use right now.
How to stop managing tasks and start architecting culture.

Guests: Steven J. Manning & Darrell Mann Topic: Leading Through The Resistance
 
When: Thursday 5.05 PM UK 12.05 NY 9.05 AM San Fran.

Nathaniel Schooler and 40 other attendees

Billion-Dollar CEO: Mastering AI When Rules Break Down (Roundtable)

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡.
I just wrapped up an incredible conversation with business titan Steven J. Manning (responsible for over $47 Billion in revenue) and systematic innovation expert Darrell Mann.

One sentence from Steven stopped me in my tracks and explains almost every failed digital transformation:

"𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞. People enjoy the benefits of change—new cars, promotions, vacations. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝."

When you force a new AI workflow onto your team without their input, you haven't introduced a tool; 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.

We also explore the "Wisdom Gap"—why AI fails the moment the rules break down, and why 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭.
Read the full breakdown on how to fix this in my latest article below and tune in to tomorrow's 30 min deep dive. 👇

We’ve been lied to about change management. If your organization’s AI adoption is stalling, or if your digital transformation initiatives are hitting 

Open article: Billion-Dollar CEO: Mastering AI When Rules Break Down by Nathaniel Schooler • 3 min read

Billion-Dollar CEO: Mastering AI When Rules Break Down

The current wave of Ai and the potential to improve our lives has given us a glimpse into the future. 

Are we going to work longer hours and end up worse off than we are now? 

What do you think eh?

STOP TRYING TO AUTOMATE MEDIOCRITY. It will only scale your problems.
Most companies are just strapping a jet engine onto a cart with square wheels. 🛒💨

I joined Katz Kiely (UN/BBC Advisor) and Steven J. Manning (he has generated tens of billions of dollars in revenue flows in consumer products, services and consultative endeavors) to discuss why most AI implementations fail.

The consensus? Automation cannot fix a broken process; it only accelerates the failure.

In this week’s short strategic note, I break down the 3 critical takeaways:
AI is Deductive, Not Inventive: It answers "What is?" You must ask "What if?"

The "Broken Process" Trap: Map your workflow manually before you add the AI layer.

Adaptability is the Moat: The ultimate skill of 2025 isn’t coding—it’s adaptability.

Don’t delegate your thinking. Use AI for the heavy lifting, but keep the "invention" for yourself.

👇 Read the 2-minute breakdown here and get access to the video: https://lnkd.in/d_588AKs

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