Are you running your own business but wish you had access to an expert ‘sounding board’ to share ideas, develop strategy and work through challenging issues?

Catch up regularly and network with a group of like-minded business owners at our collaborative forum, The Sounding Board.

The Sounding Board will provide a professional and supportive framework where business owners can benefit from unbiased advice, feedback and ideas from peers from all industries.

There is also a chance for networking, collaboration and forging partnerships.

How does it work?

• There will be up to 20 people at each Sounding Board meeting, with no obligation to attend every month
• We are looking for a spirit of collaboration and positive engagement to ensure a mutually beneficial session
• There may be competitor businesses attending; all members are asked to agree to confidentiality

How to Communicate Perfectly

Whether you’re managing a team or building relationships with clients and suppliers, the ability to communicate in a way that truly resonates with each individual is essential.

Join us on Thursday 5th February 2026, 9:30–11:30am, for a Sounding Board: Speaker Special, where we’ll explore how different personality types respond to different communication styles. This session is designed to help you communicate with confidence and impact—so your message lands exactly as intended.

The Sounding Board is a monthly peer-to-peer forum where like-minded small business owners come together to discuss challenges, share insights and exchange practical advice on all aspects of running a business.

For this Speaker Special, we’re delighted to welcome Ashley Boroda, a certified iMA practitioner. iMA is a powerful yet simple communication framework that helps prevent misunderstandings and improves the way teams and customers connect. Ashley’s training helps businesses boost productivity, reduce stress and strengthen working relationships.

At this event, you’ll learn how to:

• Connect with people more effectively
• Elevate and refine your communication style
• Reduce stress and increase sales

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your communication skills and transform the way you engage with others.

There will be an opportunity to mingle and network after the presentation.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: ASHLEY BORODA

Ashley Boroda started developing leadership and public speaking skills at the tender age of fifteen, while part of a peer led youth organisation. After being selected to further his training in the United States, at sixteen, he spent three years enhancing and passing on his knowledge to the next generation of leaders. One of the many people he coached in leadership and public speaking was a senior cabinet minister in the British Government.

Since 2006, Ashley has been running courses in several arenas including Legal firms, Accountancy firms, PR firms, firms of architects, construction companies, creative and digital companies, quantity surveyors, transport companies, marketing firms, insurance brokers, legal cost companies, private health companies, research companies, banks, wealth managers, recruitment companies,  McDonalds franchises, charities, schools as well as one to one sessions for radio presenters, members of parliament and even for a famous playwright.

Ashley is a qualified ILM Level 7 coach and specialises in working with business leaders.

Ashley spent 20 years working in media including: television, radio, theatre and stand-up comedy; as a producer, a writer, a performer and an agent, working with the likes of Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Ian Hislop, Mel and Sue and Patrick Kielty.

Join us on the first Thursday of every month, 9:30-11am, with up to 20 small business owners/entrepreneurs for a meeting of minds, a sounding board for like-minded business people to engage, share issues, brainstorm ideas, network and collaborate.