Past Events

Join us to hear from three of the businesses who made the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies list this year. Jane Keir – Senior Partner at Kingsley Napley, Chris Hill – CEO of The New World Trading Company and Ari Ratnakumar – Co-founder of Wiser will each talk about about how their respective firms made the grade and just what makes their teams so happy!

In March 2018 we held an event where we invited the founder of Britain’s biggest gym chain, Pure Gym, who talked about the lifecycle of an entrepreneur, different funding options in business and different routes to selling.

From yoga to mindfulness, from sleep workshops to meditation – there’s been a huge shift in how businesses and professionals put more focus on lifestyle and work-life balance. But what about food? How does what you fuel your body with affect your work and how you’re feeling? Join us on 14th June to find out. EAT […]

In November 2017, we held an event for businesses across the Midlands where we invited Jenny Campbell the latest Dragon to join the Den, to speak about her incredible business journey. The evening focussed on ‘disrupting your industry’ and we spent time deciphering, decoding and breaking down what it really means to be disruptive.

CLIC (formerly BDLN) organised every aspect of this event from finding the location, through to deigning the agenda and running the event on the day. We also acted as MC, ran workshop sessions and provided keynote speakers.

CLIC (formerly BDLN) delivered a keynote session concentrating on brand and messaging. Being able to articulate: ‘Why you?’ is essential in today’s competitive environment. We focussed these sessions on the need to define who you are and what makes you different. We provided delegates with invaluable tips and techniques to help them to stand out from the crowd and to achieve success in a highly competitive market.

CLIC (formerly BDLN) delivered a keynote session at this conference. We examined changes in the industry including: service mix, technology, client experience and IQ→EQ, and we uncovered how organisations can stay one-step ahead.

CLIC (formerly BDLN) presented at the Legal Network conference. The focus of this interactive and engaging session was the future of the legal industry and why it is so important that firms and individuals embrace this change and make it their ally.

CLIC (formerly BDLN) presented at this global conference on the need to define who you are and what makes you stand out. In the context of an increasingly competitive market, this session gave delegates an insight into ways that they, and their firms, can stay one-step ahead.

John Maffioli, Founder of the CLIC and BDLN spoke at a Birmingham Law Society event. It was open to anyone out in the market – from trainees to seasoned partners. John talked about how the most successful professional services ‘sellers’ achieve success and he outlined some of the best business development tips and techniques.

At this global conference, CLIC (formerly BDLN) ran a session that touched on some of the tools that are available to promote yourself and your message. We uncovered why it is so important that you avoid all the overused clichés and just why broadcasting your own message will ultimately help you to make your own dent in the market.

During this session, we investigated the rapidly changing professional services landscape and outlined the key characteristics of the new breed of superstar business advisor. We looked at the importance of confidence and attitude in being able to articulate: ‘Why you?’ in today’s competitive environment.

Paul Smith is chairman of Eversheds and his business success story is one of the most inspirational you’re ever likely to hear. At this exclusive CLIC (formerly BDLN) evening event, Paul shared his professional life story, and offered inspirational advice. He talked about how he has transformed his firm into one of the UK’s most disruptive and forward-thinking multinational law firms. And, he also explained how he has pioneered some of the UK’s biggest and most game-changing legal deals.

David Morley is global senior partner at Allen & Overy. In 2012, The Times listed David as one of the UK’s 10 most influential lawyers, and in 2013 The American Lawyer magazine recognised him as one of The Top 50 Big Law Innovators of the Last 50 Years. The Financial Times has also awarded Allen & Overy the title of most innovative law firm in Europe, a record 4 times.

There are few people better qualified to give advice on recruiting the best talent than Mike Cullen. As Global Managing Partner for Talent at EY, Mike helped to redefine EY’s entire recruitment process, resulting in them being named as the second most attractive employer in the world. Only Google beat them to the top spot! This exclusive CLIC (formerly BDLN) session was for anyone driving a culture change in their organisation or for anyone with the desire to run a high performance team or department.