THE FORTITUDE OF FOUNDERS

By Ellie Tish Writer, Editor and Head of Content at FSC

When the shit hits the fan, a company’s purpose is the deciding factor between prospering and perishing. A strong culture, built around a meaningful mission, allows founders and employees to push through the fear, the uncertainty and the exhaustion.

COCKTAIL ENTREPRENEUR

By Iain McPherson Multi-award winning bartender

I actually quite like failing during projects as I find you learn so much more from your mistakes then if you get it right at the first attempt.

HERE COME THE NEO-GENERALISTS

By Duane Holland Creative Strategist

How can you future-proof yourself in a VUCA landscape and booming freelance economy? Take a closer look at the skills, tools and adaptations that make up your unique offering. In a complex world, not being a specialist can actually be a great advantage. Dot-connector Duane Holland explores why you should embrace your interdisciplinarianism (try saying that one fast).

THE UNKNOWN (AND HOW TO SUCCEED IN IT)

By Justin Small Founder & CEO of Future Strategy Club

Take risks, grow, live a little. The unknown is invigorating. Don’t waste the time you have before you return to the known of death.

IMPROVING YOUR DISCOVERABILITY ONLINE

By Nuno Martins Brand and Communications Strategist

How are you communicating your value, uniqueness and purpose through your profile? Nuno Martins shares some quick tips and tricks that have helped him not only increase the number of cold requests for expertise he gets, but also to make them more relevant.

THE LANDING CRAFT IS ON FIRE!

By Gareth Tennant Former Head of Intelligence for the Royal Marines

In times where there is no external certainty, it is vital to find structure within the organisation. To build a sense of collective resilience in the face of mounting challenges.

REDISCOVERING COMEDY AND BREAKING TRADITIONS

By Clara Heimerdinger Founder of Nice N’ Spiky

When live events have historically relied on the human presence of an audience and interaction to create atmosphere, how can you recreate this in digital form? As the pandemic shifted comedy events online during the lockdowns, a call for new and invigorating ways to deliver live entertainment began.

HUMPBACK WHALES AND HEARTFUL BREATHING: REIMAGINING PRODUCTIVITY FOR ALL

By Sulaiman Khan Founder of ThisAbility Limited

FSC Member Sulaiman Khan explores how we need to reframe productivity. Moving away from philandering productivity – where people are only valued by their utility and have their own needs ignored – to philanthropic productivity, where we see ourselves as inherently valuable and work to build a truly inclusive, equitable, and intersectional approach that builds a diverse palette that makes life richer.