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Location: Aire Suite - Thu, 2 Jul 2026 · 10:15 – 11:00 (Europe/London) (45 minutes)

From Reactive to Strategic: A hands-on masterclass for founders and leaders

About:

You won't just hear about strategy in this session - you'll practise it.

This is a working session, not a lecture. Charlie Curson - expert facilitator, keynote speaker and author of international bestseller Be More Strategic – has designed and facilitated thousands of workshops across the globe, and brings the same high energy, pace and precision to every room he walks into. He takes a small group of founders and leaders through a set of high-impact exercises that make strategic thinking immediate, practical and genuinely fun.

Fast-paced and deliberately interactive, you'll leave with at least two or three things you can use immediately — and a clearer sense of where your biggest strategic opportunities lie.

Who should attend:

Leaders who feel they’re operating in reactive mode more than they’d like — and who want to leave with practical tools and fresh perspective, not just inspiration. Ideal for founders scaling a business, senior leaders navigating complexity, or anyone who wants to close the gap between their strategic intent and their day-to-day reality. Maximum benefit for those who attend as a leadership team.

Why it’s relevant:

Most strategy fails not because the thinking was wrong — but because leaders lack the practised capability to execute it under pressure. This session builds that muscle. It’s the difference between knowing strategy and being strategic.

What you will get:

• Hands-on experience of the key tools from the Be More Strategic framework

• A clear picture of where your strategic thinking is strong — and where the gaps are

• Practical approaches you can apply with your team immediately

• A small number of high-impact habits that compound over time

• The chance to think alongside other founders and leaders facing similar challenges

Speakers
Charlie Curson
Charlie Curson
Strategic Leadership Coach at Mandarin

Charlie Curson is a keynote speaker, strategic leadership advisor and international bestselling author on what it really takes to think and act strategically under pressure. He is the founder of Mandarin and author of Be More Strategic - shortlisted in the Leadership category at the 2026 Business Book Awards. His ideas have been featured in over 40 global publications including Forbes, Fast Company and The Observer.…