Date: Tuesday 8th December 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Blackfriars House, St Marys, Parsonage, Manchester, M3 2JA
Cost:
£20 Non Member +VAT
Storytelling by stage – Brand Building Through Growth
This event is part of our Innovation programme series.
As businesses grow, their story must evolve with them. Join us as we explore how founder-led businesses can successfully transition into scalable brands while staying true to the vision, authenticity and purpose that fuelled their early success.
Through expert insights, real-world experiences and practical discussion, we'll examine how effective storytelling can build reputation, engage stakeholders, attract talent and support sustainable growth, helping businesses communicate their vision with confidence at every stage of their journey.
About The Speakers
Claire-Marie Boggiano
STRIDE Facilitator & Leadership Coach
Claire-Marie is a Chartered Engineer holding an MBA from Manchester Business School. Claire-Marie is a guest lecturer in Change Management and Entrepreneurship at Manchester Business School. She is the alumni lead for MBS Women Leading in Business group and regularly hosts the Institute of Directors Women’s Forum in the North West. Claire-Marie is a committee member of the IoD Manchester and has recently commenced working with EEF The Manufacturing Organisation to raise the profile of Women in Engineering. Claire-Marie is an expert in Change Management for many years and delivers the Day 3 workshop of the STRIDE programme – Oakridge’s 6 month leadership programme for female middle management development. Her workshop focuses on the managing business aspect. This is the final element of the programme and supports women attending to learn more about how they can impact their organisation, bring others with them and to become a role model for others. Claire-Marie is a member of the Manchester City Council International Women’s Day Steering Group. To any challenge Claire-Marie brings energy, focus and action. Her core skills include “breaking eggs”, “building gladiators” and “making connections”. Claire-Marie believes organisations and teams succeed by working with the imagination and talents of their people.