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Episode Synopsis
In honour of Black History Month, your host, Gabby Austen Browne speaks with four inspirational Black men from the events industry.
In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests' early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This week's guest is Michael Adeniya, Michael has previously held commercial roles at DMG World Media and IQPC as well as stints in banking and sports sponsorship. He spent nine years at Clarion Events, serving as Portfolio Director for their life science division. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of The UK Black Business Show taking place at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London.
The UK Black Business Week takes place on the 25th - 30th October 2021 at the QEII.
With The UK Black Business Show taking my place on the 30th October 2021 at the QEII.
WE HAVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR TICKETS TO THE SHOW JUST FOR DIVERSITY ALLY LISTENERS.
ENTER: ALLY25
Secure your tickets here:
https://ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/
Attendees will gain cutting-edge insight and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership, soft skills and cultural development from some of the UK’s leading black business owners.
What can you expect from this weeks episode?
This week we chat with Michael about the importance of creating space for Black people, where space and power had not previously existed and how the UK Black Business Show is doing this.
Goal setting - The power of setting, reverse engineering and sharing your goals with your squad
How to overcome career mistakes and rise to challenges - and why should make everything a learning opportunity
The importance of finding and supporting your community
And finally - why writing our obituary is a life changing exercise
Connect with Michael here:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeladeniya
IG: @michaeladeniya
@ukbbbshow
@ukbbweek
In this series of BHM specials, we learn about our guests' early years as young Black men in the UK, their career journey (challenges + wins) and their hopes for the future.
This week's guest is Michael Adeniya, Michael has previously held commercial roles at DMG World Media and IQPC as well as stints in banking and sports sponsorship. He spent nine years at Clarion Events, serving as Portfolio Director for their life science division. He is currently Chief Operating Officer of The UK Black Business Show taking place at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London.
The UK Black Business Week takes place on the 25th - 30th October 2021 at the QEII.
With The UK Black Business Show taking my place on the 30th October 2021 at the QEII.
WE HAVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR TICKETS TO THE SHOW JUST FOR DIVERSITY ALLY LISTENERS.
ENTER: ALLY25
Secure your tickets here:
https://ukblackbusinessshow.co.uk/
Attendees will gain cutting-edge insight and advice in entrepreneurship, leadership, soft skills and cultural development from some of the UK’s leading black business owners.
What can you expect from this weeks episode?
This week we chat with Michael about the importance of creating space for Black people, where space and power had not previously existed and how the UK Black Business Show is doing this.
Goal setting - The power of setting, reverse engineering and sharing your goals with your squad
How to overcome career mistakes and rise to challenges - and why should make everything a learning opportunity
The importance of finding and supporting your community
And finally - why writing our obituary is a life changing exercise
Connect with Michael here:
LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeladeniya
IG: @michaeladeniya
@ukbbbshow
@ukbbweek
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