Public speaking
Securing a bright future for Britain needs work, panellists argue
The themes of community and trust dominated the Bittersweet Britain: What unites & what divides us debate, held on 22nd January on London’s HMS Belfast to mark British Future’s first birthday and the launch of its State of the Nation 2013 report, writes Richard Miranda.
Moderated by journalist Mary Riddell, a diverse group of people came together to discuss the future of Britain in 2013. The result was an even split between optimists and pessimists, although both sides largely agreed that the future is positive in spite of significant challenges.
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Olympic Forum
Mihir Bose was a panellist at the CIPR Corporate and Financial Group Olympic forum on Tuesday 17 April
This was a discussion on how financial and professional firms can benefit from associating with the Olympics.
From C&FG’s Website:
In advance of the London Games, we have brought together a panel to discuss how financial and professional firms can benefit from associating with the Olympics.
The panel comprised:
- Fiona Wilkinson, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Visa Europe. Visa has been an Olympic sponsor since 1986 and also sponsors the Fifa World Cup
- Thomas Coops, communications partner at Deloitte, Official Professional Services Provider to London 2012
- Adrian Moorhouse, Olympian
- Journalist Mihir Bose who has covered eight Olympics. His new book, The Spirit of the Game, looks at how sport has become a tool of business and government.
Lets Talk About Sport LIVE – Town Hall Birmingham
Date: 19th April 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Town Hall, Birmingham
Tickets: £22.50 (£15 concession)
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Join sporting celebrities for an entertaining evening of insight, lively debate and behind-the-scenes sporting knowledge and throw your own questions into the ring. Hosted by award-winning journalist and author Mihir Bose, the BBC’s first Sports Editor and known for his major scoops, Let’s Talk About Sport LIVE lifts the lid on sporting issues, scandals and controversies in this, the Olympic year.
Special guests:
Roy Hodgson
Current West Bromwich Albion Manager, Roy famously guided Fulham FC to the 2012 Europa League Final, their first European final.
Clive Lloyd CBE
West Indies Cricket Captain (1974-1985), the man who has influenced and inspired a generation of cricketers. Clive is a Member of the West Indies Cricket Board and is Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee.
Let’s Talk About Sport LIVE – Cadogan Hall, London
Date: 15th April 2012
Time: 7pm
Venue: Cadogan Hall, London
Tickets: £22.50 (£15 concession)
Special Offer: EXCLUSIVE 2 for 1 OFFER
Call your local Box Office and quote ‘FAN’.
Conditions: This offer is subject to availability and does not apply to tickets already purchased.
Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Book before 13 April.
Box office: 020 7730 4500
Join sporting celebrities for an entertaining evening of insight, lively debate and behind-the-scenes sporting knowledge and throw your own questions into the ring. Hosted by award-winning journalist and author Mihir Bose, the BBC’s first Sports Editor and known for his major scoops, Let’s Talk About Sport LIVE lifts the lid on sporting issues, scandals and controversies in this, the Olympic year.
Special guests:
John Motson OBE
Football
TV and radio commentator for over 40 years and the voice of British sport for so many people.
Barry Hearn
Snooker, Football, Boxing, Darts
Distinguished promoter, manager, chairman and sportsman – his insider knowledge and passion for sport is unsurpassed.
Steve Borthwick
Rugby
English rugby union footballer who plays lock for Saracens F.C. He is in the England Saxons squad, having captained the senior England Rugby Union Team between 2008 and 2010.
Highlights from Names Not Numbers Mumbai 2011
Names Not Numbers Mumbai is part of an annual series of invitation-only ideas conferences for 100 key players and thinkers across politics, business, media, culture, academia and technology to discuss and debate what individuality in a mass age means.
Names Not Numbers Mumbai took place on Saturday 26th November 2011 in the south of the city.
Other Public speaking articles
- TEDxEastEnd – The story of my father, the story of myself - September 27, 2011
- Is money killing sport? - May 25, 2011
- Going for gold in an Olympic year - April 14, 2011
- In conversation with Gorkana - March 18, 2011
- London 2012: Is the pain worth the gain? - January 18, 2010
