Most professionals invest in skills, tools, and strategy - but overlook the one thing that influences every interaction: their voice. Discover three compelling reasons why developing how you speak and connect should be your number one professional development priority this year, plus a simple A-B-C framework to get you started.

According to a global study, only 18% of small business owners feel confident their marketing is actually working. Eleanor and Matt Hancock of Number 75 Design argue that's not a marketing problem - it's a blueprint problem. And fixing it starts with one honest question.

Twenty years of entrepreneurship, multiple businesses, enormous highs and devastating lows - and through it all, one constant. Sam Burlton shares her story of purpose, resilience, and reinvention, and introduces her new yoga and meditation social enterprise in Lincoln.

What makes Lincoln's business community special? Polly Fotheringham says it's the independents - people who've built something from scratch, rooted in passion and personality, offering things you simply won't find on the average high street.

Joe Peck on why businesses must take back control of the illusion. The renewal appears, seemingly out of nowhere: premium up 10%, same coverage, same insurers, same explanation about “market conditions.” The presentation is polished, the logic sounds plausible, and the deadline is approaching fast. And then the broker vanishes again until next year. You’re left holding the result trying to figure out how to absorb an unexpected cost increase. Somewhere in the organisation, a

Getting young people ready for the world of work is one of the most pressing challenges facing Greater Lincolnshire's businesses and schools alike. Alex Nightingale explains how the Careers Hub is bringing them together — and how your business can play a part.

You've been meaning to update your headshot for ages. You'll do it after the rebrand, once you've lost a bit of weight, when things settle down. Toby Lee has heard every version of that story — and he's here to gently call it out.

Everyone is fighting for your attention — and as a small business owner, that can feel overwhelming. Lucie Mountain's message is simple: stop shouting louder and start asking whether your idea is actually strong enough to cut through on its own.

Many businesses are so focused on the next opportunity they miss the value sitting right in front of them. James Fowler argues that real business development isn't just about winning more — it's about building something stronger from what you already have.

Growing up around the Royal School for the Blind's factory, Stuart Burlton saw first-hand what happened when skilled work disappeared overnight. Here he reflects on those lessons and how they shaped the purpose behind Make An Entrance — including its work inside Lincolnshire's prisons.

If you run an office, it's tempting to assume health and safety isn't really your concern. Chris Owen of Optimum Safety explains why that assumption is mistaken - and how a straightforward, practical approach can keep your business compliant and your team safe.

Business adviser, business coach, or business mentor. The titles are often used interchangeably, but they mean very different things. Ginny Walker explains the distinctions and how to choose the right kind of support for where your business is right now.

Every year, the Lincoln Saints Federation invites local businesses, charities, and sole traders to spend a day connecting with young people through hands-on activities. Adam Hooker explains how Have a Go Day has grown into a landmark event — and why the vendors usually get just as much out of it as the students.

I never planned to build a print business from a garden shed, but like many people in this industry, my journey started on the production floor. Long before sales meetings, business strategy and acquisitions, I was learning the trade properly, understanding machinery, deadlines, pressure and the reality of what it takes to get work out of the door on time. After redundancy, I found myself at a crossroads. I had a young family, bills to pay and no real safety net. What I did h

Two women, two businesses, one shared passion: helping women step forward with confidence. Michelle Wright and Nicola Auckland introduce The Reinvention Diaries podcast and explain why they're determined to make women more visible in business.

Is in-person networking still worth it in a digital-first world? Lincoln Business Club says absolutely yes - and the key is combining it with your online presence to maximise every connection you make.

There's still a lingering perception that using a ghostwriter is somehow cheating. Taryn Lee Johnston sets the record straight — explaining the craft, the collaboration, and why turning your expertise into a book is one of the most powerful things a business leader can do for their personal brand.

You try a new tactic. It doesn't land. So you try something else. Months pass, energy drains, and a quiet voice in the back of your mind keeps asking why it isn't working. Emma Easton diagnoses the marketing spiral — and offers a clear way out.

From the outside, many businesses look solid — but look closer and you'll often find something has quietly stalled. Paul Green explores why even good businesses sometimes run out of energy, and how the right coaching and sales habits can spark things back into life.

Gather Round returns on 11 June 2026 in Newark, bringing together governance professionals across the Midlands for a day of practical insight, peer connection and real-world conversation.