Take a journey of GROWTH, resilience & creativitY WITH CAPTIVATING STORIES & LIMITLESS INSPIRATION
“A true expert in his field... invaluable”
“A genius at creating a brand and consistent, relevant marketing strategy. His advice is sound, consistent, thoughtful and very informed.”
“An inbuilt talent when it comes to appealing and authentic brand storytelling. Highly recommended.”
Simon Middleton is a dynamic and multifaceted individual whose journey through various professions and life experiences has culminated in a unique and compelling perspective that resonates with audiences of every kind. With a diverse background spanning brand consultancy to nursing, entrepreneurship to a range of creative pursuits (he’s a hand weaver, writer, photographer to name just a few) Simon brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to the stage as a motivational speaker.
As a strategic brand adviser, Simon has guided numerous businesses and organisations, leveraging his expertise to navigate the complexities of the modern market, for both commercial and non-profit clients. His insights have been distilled into the pages of three commercially published books, including the Amazon category bestseller Build A Brand In 30 Days, the definitive guide for aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as the personal branding guide Brand New You and What you Need To Know About Marketing.
Renowned for his engaging presence and delivery, Simon has presented on stages across the globe, inspiring audiences with his blend of humour, insight, and wise analysis.
With a track record of being rated as the best speaker at events, Simon leaves a lasting impact on all audiences, from corporate teams to conference delegates.
Simon has served as a director of communications for charities and businesses, and his entrepreneurial spirit has led him to launch the made-in-Britain clothing brands, Shackleton and Blackshore.
But Simon's journey has not been without its challenges. Battling sudden bereavement, cyclothymia and chronic depression, Simon has faced adversity head-on, channelling his creativity and resilience to overcome obstacles and emerge stronger than ever. His story of triumph over personal struggles serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit and the capacity for growth and transformation.
With a creative repertoire that spans from writing fiction to many years as a band leader and singer-songwriter, and from hand-weaving and spinning to urban photography, Simon embodies a true Renaissance spirit, bringing a rich tapestry of experiences to his motivational speaking engagements.
His talks are characterised by a human, no-nonsense approach rooted in his extensive experience, offering practical insights and actionable strategies for individuals, teams, leaders, and organisations to unlock their full potential.
Whether delivering a keynote address that leaves audiences laughing, pondering, or feeling inspired, Simon is dedicated to empowering others to embrace their creativity, focus their efforts, and pursue their goals with passion and purpose.
Book Simon for your conference, team away day, or corporate development event: his expertise and experience, self-deprecating but charismatic approach, and authentic personality will be sure to inspire you, your teams, and your whole organisation.
“A huge thank you for a wonderful presentation. The whole team seems to have benefited from your knowledge and you made our task so much easier for building our brand story. All I heard all day were positive comments. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you Simon.”
beyond the keynote:
HOW SIMON CAN HELP YOUR BUSINESS
“Simon is the go-to expert when it comes to launching brands. Whenever he speaks at one of our events he has the audience captivated and frantically taking notes. I’d highly recommend him to anyone seeking advice on how to successfully start a British-made brand.”
“Simon is a true expert in his field, quickly able to understand our business and our brand and to identify particular areas of challenge and to prepare a detailed action plan which has been invaluable. Simon was keen to mentor me and colleagues, growing our own capacity to continue the work he so ably helped us start.”
building your brand
Simon helps entrepreneurs, businesses and non-profits to create, build, and communicate great brands. His approach is based entirely on the creation of meaning. An objective look at your brand (new or established), with Simon’s help, can discover not only how to make this essential foundation of your enterprise more effective, but also reveal hidden obstacles to your progress.
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fundraising VIA equity & Crowdfunding
With extensive experience of raising both equity finance and crowdfunding for start-ups and growing businesses, Simon can help you raise money more effectively.
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COMMUNICATIONS, from idea to IMPLEMENTATION
From brand-naming to mission statements, from key messages to effective storytelling, Simon can help you with the essentials of getting your brand off the ground… as well as with the very practical issues of web design and build, social media, communications strategy, marketing plans, copywriting, graphic design, and more.
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creativity & problem solving
Ask Simon to create and deliver a single workshop, or a programme of training, in creativity, innovation and problem solving, to enhance your organisation’s health, wellbeing, and performance.
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CONTACT
Do drop Simon a note to see if he can help you.
He will respond swiftly (asking a few clarifying questions if he needs to) and just that one contact might change everything! There's no obligation, and there'll be no hard sell. Simon will email you to explain how he might help you, and what sort of budget would be required.
“Excellent feedback - you were rated top speaker of the conference. Your topic was really well received and excellently delivered.”