Ideas That Take Flight: From Spark to Spotlight

💭 Got a Brilliant Idea?💡

Ideas stir something in us, that "What if…" feeling as imagination takes flight and creativity is unlocked 🚀

Ideas often arrive unannounced, unexpected, full of possibility...

Yet, without structure ideas can feel overwhelming, unclear, or out of reach.

That’s where visual strategy comes in. Because ideas alone aren’t enough - they need shape, clarity and direction.

This 2nd Edition of IGNITE IDEAS! is designed to do just that. Whether you're ready to grow your business, express your creativity, shine at events, or step into a full-circle moment – it’s all about taking aligned action from a place of clarity, not chaos.

Let’s explore how to THINK, SAY, DO, and BECOME the visionary version of you…

Got a Brilliant Idea?

Are you full of ideas… yet unsure where to begin?

Brilliant News! If you're an established business based in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, Northumberland or Sunderland, you could be eligible for 12 hours of fully funded support through BIPC Citylife project. As their Visual Marketing Expert in Residence, I can work with you 1:1 to co-create your VisionTree™ - just request an appointment to start the process.

These VisionMapping™ clarity coaching sessions, helps organise your thinking, and the ideas that keep you up at night. Turning them into a VisionTree™ - a one-page structured visual business plan. This reduces overwhelm, clarifies your thinking, and creates momentum. See the big picture, without losing sight of the detail.

Not eligible? Not a problem - I still offer free BIPC Expert virtual appointments as part of my give-back to the local business community.

Request your BIPC appointment with me here!

When Dreams Are Expressed Through Art

What happens when ideas are given space to grow, time to take shape, and structure to become something meaningful?

A year ago, during a Bridge the Gap Strategy Session with visionary entrepreneur Roya Ghassemi, as our conversation flowed I visually captured a snapshot of evolving ideas as a VisualDoodle Framework.

Her latest business venture, My Name is Dream, shaped by Roya over several years into an exhibition and multi-faceted company, exploring ways to support better sleep and wellbeing.

As an observer, it was magical to attend the preview evening to experience how she's expressed this through art. I recomend you take a look at this exhibition of delicate ceramic sculptures, and be inspired...

Discover how dreams take shape!

Join Me Live at North East Expo!

Ideas fuel business success, they spark innovation, drive growth and create new opportunities.

But with so many ideas floating around, how do you actually turn them into something clear and actionable?

Join me at #NEExpo on Thursday 8th May at 1pm in Seminar Room 1 (near entrance registration) at Gosforth Park Racecourse for my interactive talk: From Chaos to Clarity - The Magic of Visual Strategy.

In this hands-on session, I’ll guide you through simple yet powerful visual strategy techniques that will help you unlock creative thinking, overcome roadblocks, and bring your brightest ideas to life. You'll leave feeling energised, inspired, and ready to take action.

Register for your free ticket, and book onto my seminar!

A Full-Circle Dream Come True!

I'm beyond excited to share some incredible news...

On 2nd June 2025, I'll be speaking on Day 1: INSPIRATION at UK Startup & Scaleup Week in Sunderland. A 5-day festival of ideas, innovation and impact, bringing together students, start-ups, and established businesses.

This will be a full-circle moment, and means the world to me. Back in 2019, it was Paul Lancaster who first encouraged me to speak at Founders Friday... that experience led to my TEDx Talk.

Now, I'll be on the same stage as Sara Davies MBE (Dragons' Den and Strictly star) along with Daniel Priestly, Paul Mort, and more local legends. At the last event before lockdown, I sat in the audience watching Steven Bartlett speak on Day 1 - and now it's my turn!

I'll be guiding 500+ attendees through The Clarity Quest - a visual journey designed to overcome negative self talk, unlock creative confidence and believe in your biggest dreams. Will you be there?

Watch the video and grab your ticket here!

💡Got an idea for a new business? or want to breathe fresh life into the ones you already have?

l here to help you bring them into focus and take inspired action.

You don’t have to chase every idea... just the ones that light you up!🔥

Together, let's IGNITE IDEAS!

Ann English

Visual Strategist | TEDx Speaker | Author

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