friday 19th september

The September meeting includes: 

All GBC meetings include Tea/Coffee as well as networking opportunities before, during and after… Want some breakfast at the break? Order a ticket that includes a breakfast roll.

Book online before the meeting to be in the draw for our Business Book Giveaway each month and our Book Swap Shop will be open. (Sponsored by APT Legal)

Note: Doors open at 7am – with sit down at 7.30am

The meeting starts with the opportunity to introduce your business to the 40-50 organisations in the room. (10 secs max)

Table networking (Session 1) – 60 seconds to introduce your business to the fellow members of your table 

Keynote Speaker:  Garth Stinson

One Brain. No Boardroom. Decide with Discipline.

Event Overview:
In today’s fast-paced world, business leaders are constantly faced with tough calls—whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or managing a large team. Join Garth Stinson for a powerful session that introduces a structured decision-making model designed for clarity, consistency, and confidence, even under pressure.

You’ll walk through a tried-and-tested framework used in everything from high-threat, dynamic incidents to everyday business challenges. This model empowers individuals and teams to:

• Improve critical thinking and analyse options systematically

• Reduce impulsive or biased choices

• Gain clarity in complex or ambiguous situations

• Make decisions that are auditable, ethical, and consistent

• Identify risks and opportunities with greater accuracy

• Respond with agility during periods of uncertainty and change

• Increase accountability and build trust

• Create psychological safety, encouraging diverse viewpoints

• Strengthen team buy-in by aligning everyone with the “why”

Whether you’re scaling a business or navigating uncertainty, this session will give you a practical, repeatable decision-making strategy that drives results.

About the Speaker:
Garth Stinson is a former Police Inspector and the UK Head of Counter Terrorism Training, with over 33 years of experience leading in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. He has planned and executed complex multi-agency operations, contributed to some of the UK’s most high-profile incidents, and built elite teams under intense pressure.

Now specialising in human behaviour, people management, personal safety, and conflict resolution, Garth brings unmatched insight into how disciplined thinking can transform leadership and performance.

After the break: (15mins to network and grab a tea/coffee top up and breakfast roll.)