Executive Summary

I speak and write about turning an idea into sustained creative work. My talks bring practical exercises and honest examples to teams, conferences and learning groups.

I spent ten years as a creative director before writing my first book, Start Small, Keep Going. Today I split my time between writing, keynotes and workshops with teams who want to make more of their best ideas.

• 180+Keynotes Given
• 3Published Books
• 120K+Copies Sold
• 24Countries
• 4.9/5Event Rating

Career & Publications180+ Keynotes Given

1. 2019 – PresentCL
   Keynote Speaker & Author · Independent

   180+ keynotes in 24 countries. Author of three books on creative work.

2. 2023H
   Author, “The Brave Middle” · Harbour Press

   A book on keeping creative projects alive after the exciting start.

3. 2012 – 2019T
   Creative Director · Thistle Studio

   Led a 30-person studio creating campaigns for arts and cultural clients.

4. 2008 – 2012L
   Senior Copywriter · Loch & Co.

   Wrote campaigns for tourism, retail and cultural brands.

Key Achievements

• 180+Keynotes in 24 countries
• 120K+Book copies sold
• 4.9/5Average event rating
• 2M+Talk views online