1. business and industrial
2. business operations
3. business plans

 Inspire Minds
Helping students
to make the right next step
What We Offer  Talks, presentations and workshops to students, from 25+ years’ commercial experience, 20 years’ higher and further education lecturing experience, and 13 years’ graduate recruitment experience. 
High schools and colleges motivational and career consideration briefings – being the best you can be; university life and choices, A‐
level choices, apprenticeships. 
High schools and colleges leadership group briefings ‐ identifying and developing leadership skills, career paths to becoming a manager and strong practices of leadership.  University placement and graduate assessment centre briefings – what skills, characteristics and behaviours assessors are looking for. 
Stand out in the first year of your graduate job – the activities that set you apart from other graduates. At Inspire Minds we offer truly aspirational, motivational and inspiring talks, presentations and workshops for high schools, colleges and universities. We understand the challenges that high schools, colleges and universities often face ‐ inspiring students to think about careers and with valuable industry, academic, and recruitment finding speakers experience. Inspire Minds combines academic, corporate, industry and recruitment experience into a range of competitively priced briefings and talks. High Schools and Colleges Inspiring and motivating students to think seriously about their careers can sometimes be tough. In addition to the great work of Careers Advisers, we offer talks on different industries and job roles and avoiding the NEET trap. Additionally, these talks can supplement interventions and support for pupils in receipt of Pupil Premium funding. 
Career consideration briefings – at this critical time, we offer talks covering a variety of jobs ‐ essential skills, a career path and the right route to get where you want. The talks also look at university life.
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Developing future leaders – where high schools and colleges have identified a group of children with leadership potential, we give talks on the skills and behaviours of good leaders and reaching your potential. 
Interview, presentation, and CV briefings – many students will not have considered how they will be assessed for the next stage in their life. This talk gives students the tips on making a difference and how to shine in the recruitment process.
Universities The Graduate application and selection process is tough. More and more students are leaving university with a 2:1 or 1st class degree, and students need ‘best of breed’ advice from an employer’s perspective on what makes the recruitment difference. 
Placement and graduate assessment centres – a detailed view of What we bring what graduate assessors identify at assessment centres, from a range of businesses. Guidance on making an impact and demonstrating your skills. 
How to stand out at the beginning of your career – this briefing gives specific guidance on how to demonstrate innovation, creativity and initiative.  Tailored and individual student talks. References South Wigston High School “In the reality TV and social media rich world, what better than real hands‐on face to face inspiration from someone with this breadth and depth of experience. Our students were inspired and engaged from the first word.” Gary Toward (Head Teacher) Commercial Experience Successful experience in small business, self ‐ owned business and international corporations, in technology, engineering, leisure and fashion. This experience has given an invaluable understanding of business and what behaviour and activities make a difference. This has been consolidated and refined to give a distinct range of presentations and talks offering advice, guidance and best practice for students. Academic Experience 20 years’ experience of higher and further education lecturing and teaching to undergraduate and post‐graduate, UK and international students. Recruitment Experience 13 years’ Graduate, Placement and Apprenticeship recruitment experience with international companies. This has given a deep insight into what really stands out in the selection process. Extensive experience of identifying future talent from assessment centres, interviewing and group exercise observation. De Montfort University “Great session, helped a lot” – “Helped me to improve on key skills needed for interviews” –
“Very good and informative” – “Brilliant session, liked the use of real life examples” ‐ “Loved that the session was peppered with personal anecdotes, helped me understand it better” –
“Excellent presentation.” Collective Student feedback Competitive rates The majority of individual talks last between 45 and 90 minutes (depending on required content) and are competitively priced. Please contact us to discuss how we can make a difference for your students. Contact Details
Telephone: 07764 337833 Email: [email protected] Web: www.inspireminds.co.uk
Twitter:
@inspiremindsUK