How to Create a Winning Business Strategy

Schedule

Thu Apr 30 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Blackburn College - Industry Collaboration Zone | Blackburn, EN

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For Senior Leaders: CEOs, MDs, and Business Owners
About this Event

Registration from 9.00am with pastries and a chance to network. We'll then hand over to Darren who will take you through the session.

The morning will culminate with a superb buffet lunch at 12noon and further networking, we'll then return to the session until approximately 4.00pm. This is one event not to be missed!


This high-level strategic session is designed to help senior leaders cut through complexity and focus on sustainable, competitive growth.


We’ll explore how to define a clear purpose, align culture with goals, and adapt to external pressures without losing momentum. Ideal for leaders seeking clarity on where to focus their time, people and investments in the next 12–36 months.


DARREN NEILL - SALES GEEK

Darren Neill is an inspiring public speaker, sales strategist, and trusted growth partner for ambitious businesses. As lead Geek at Sales Geek for East, Central and West Lancashire, Darren and his team work with organisations of all sizes to unlock potential, drive consistent sales performance, and develop people into confident, capable leaders.

With a background in building and scaling high-performing sales teams, Darren brings structure, clarity, and strategic focus — but it’s his passion for people that sets him apart. His mission is simple yet powerful: to leave every person and business in a significantly better place than when he found them. Whether he’s working with a start-up or an established SME, his energy, empathy, and no-nonsense coaching style help individuals tap into strengths they didn’t know they had.

Known for his ability to inspire and empower, Darren is a sought-after speaker who delivers thought-provoking, practical sessions that stick. He specialises in sales psychology, leadership development, and building bulletproof sales processes that scale with the business


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Blackburn College - Industry Collaboration Zone, Feilden Street, Blackburn, United Kingdom

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