Hi I’m Si Beales,

Trainer

&

Speaker

Unleash the power of your soft skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

‘Soft skills are the future of work’

Forbes Magazine

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Trainer, Consultant, Speaker, Academic

Developing your soft skills will help you be happier, healthier, wealthier and more successful in business.

My mission is to help you to unleash the power of your soft skills.

Seven reasons soft skills matter

“85% of job success comes from soft skills and only 15% from technical skills”

— Harvard Business School

“The biggest challenge facing organisations is identifying and developing individuals with the ability to think creatively”

— The Economist

“Now, particularly with AI, employees and companies should prioritise developing soft skills, especially around ethics & interpersonal communication.”

— Fast Company

“In over 10,000,000 job adverts, creativity was the number one skill employers were looking for”

— LinkedIn

“The ability to manage, organise, cultivate and nurture creative thinking is directly linked to growth and achievement”

— Ernst & Young

“In the age of AI, human creativity and innovation will become even more valuable in the workplace”

— Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet.

“Only 1 in 4 people believe they are living up to their own creative potential. And 71% say creative thinking should be taught”

— Adobe

Let’s work together to put soft skills at the heart of your business.

Enabling, empowering and inspiring your people’s soft skills is one of the smartest investments you will ever make.

With my extensive experience working with brands such as Nike, Adidas and Sky, running an award-winning fashion label, as a Principal Lecturer in visual communications and in my writing for Vogue, The Guardian and Psychologies, I have a proven track record of helping individuals and organisations to to maximise the potential of soft skills in business.

II’ve worked with thousands of people to support their learning journey. My education platform, Future Skills Club, recently won a Creative Catalyst award from Innovate UK, and has content in 95 countries. And my qualifications include Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education, Fellowship of the Higher Education Authority and a Masters in Marketing.

To find out more about how we can work together, let’s have a chat.  

Check out a recent talk

“Be More Bowie – lessons in creativity from a rock icon”
As part of Nottingham Digital Summit 2023

Working with you

I’ve worked with thousands of learners and countless organisations across Europe, Japan, the Middle East and the USA. And I pride myself on being an experienced, engaging, and entertaining communicator.

I focus on demystifying soft skills, the importance of creativity in problem solving, and the power of a growth mentality. With a particular emphasis on habit building.

I want my work to feel distinctive, surprising, and challenging. To go beyond the norm and inspire and excite.

 

So, I utilise engaging activities, visual storytelling, self-development principles, motivational psychology and personal reflection to help build lifelong learning

  • I provide comprehensive training programs designed to enhance and maximize business creativity. These programs equip individuals and teams with the skills, mindset, and techniques needed to think innovatively, solve complex problems, and drive business growth.

  • I offer consultancy services to organizations seeking guidance on fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. By understanding your unique business challenges, I can provide tailored strategies and solutions to unlock creative potential, optimize processes, and enhance overall business performance.

  • I conduct interactive workshops and tutoring sessions that provide hands-on learning experiences. These sessions focus on specific creative techniques, problem-solving approaches, and habit-building practices, enabling participants to apply their newfound skills directly in their work.

  • I am an experienced speaker who delivers engaging and insightful presentations on the importance of business creativity. Through thought-provoking talks, I aim to inspire audiences, share practical tips, and impart knowledge to ignite creativity and drive success.

“Si is one of those people that is genuinely excited by new ideas. He’s creative, insightful, and driven. I can genuinely say that his expertise and enthusiasm has made a meaningful difference to my business.” Dan Hawley-Lingham, Director - Urban Fugitive

“Si, stands out as somebody who really understands industry from a creative lens but also from a business and commercial lens too. He inspires you to have your own perspective” - Prem Kular, Workshop delegate

"By far the best talk of the day. Full of inspiration but also some great ideas on building habits. Si really helped me look at creativity from a fresh persepective" Paul Laker – Marketing Consultant

“Si is one of those people that is genuinely excited by new ideas. He’s creative, insightful, and driven. I can genuinely say that his expertise and enthusiasm has made a meaningful difference to my business.” Dan Hawley-Lingham, Director - Urban Fugitive “Si, stands out as somebody who really understands industry from a creative lens but also from a business and commercial lens too. He inspires you to have your own perspective” - Prem Kular, Workshop delegate "By far the best talk of the day. Full of inspiration but also some great ideas on building habits. Si really helped me look at creativity from a fresh persepective" Paul Laker – Marketing Consultant

“Si helped mould me into the creative I am today. We all need an inspirational coach like Si.” Elle Bellwood - Winner of Cannes Young Lions Creativity award

“Si, stands out as somebody who really understands industry from a creative lens but also from a business and commercial lens too. He inspires you to have your own perspective”. Prem Kular, Workshop delegate

“Si helped mould me into the creative I am today. We all need an inspirational coach like Si.” Elle Bellwood - Winner of Cannes Young Lions Creativity award “Si, stands out as somebody who really understands industry from a creative lens but also from a business and commercial lens too. He inspires you to have your own perspective”. Prem Kular, Workshop delegate

“Si brings all his industry experience and passion for learning to everything that he does - empowering people to fulfil their potential. And have fun at the same time.” Chris MacDonald, Global Brand Manager – Icebreaker

“Si brings all his industry experience and passion for learning to everything that he does - empowering people to fulfil their potential. And have fun at the same time.” Chris MacDonald, Global Brand Manager – Icebreaker

si@sibeales.com

Nottingham

Arc Space, Western House, NG1 3AZ

London

Arc Design, Clerkenwell Workshops, Clerkenwell, EC1R 0AT

Tel: 07802 777306

www.linkedin.com/in/si-beales