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Good ideas aren’t enough. It’s the people who work on them that make them truly Lion-worthy. But who are they? Where have they come from, which obstacles have they overcome, and what do they think about creativity? The LIONS Talent Report is your chance to hear from them first-hand. Revealing stories of the world’s most creative and effective industry figures – in their own words. Discover the global rankings for creatives and marketers, find out what it took to make the work you know and love, and learn what winning at the Festival can really do for your career | https://lnkd.in/ezMNM4ee

This is the kind of #regenerative education we need in the world. Hurray for Biomes, not Borders and Born Global (BG) Connecting the dots. I wish #journalists would be doing it more often. I wish #politicians would make systemic design their main tool. All is connected... Design that way! #systemicdesign #generation #education #regeneration #noboxesnewboxes #biomes

How to boost social mobility in the workplace Part 3: Internships It is critical that internship programmes are supported and encouraged (and paid!) so we nurture the next generation of employees - giving them that all important 'foot in the door' that will help launch their careers (and help us source awesome candidates for future roles too, no?) What type of internships do you offer? We would love to hear! #dei #internships #inclusivity #generationz #genz #careers #HRtiktok #careertok #business #mentors #recruitment https://lnkd.in/eHzkQQPe

For my internship we were told to find an article related to our internship, here's what I learned: Being a theater teacher is HARD, you have so much on your hands, casting the show, building a set, directing your students and so much more, but even with all of that stress on your shoulders, it's also such an enjoyable job, you get to connect with your students, tell them about your experiences, help them improve their skills, and overall have a good relationship with them. Reading this article I found so many things I can apply to this internship. Always make sure to always have good communication with students. Make sure to always know why you're there, make sure you can always tell yourself what the importance of teaching/interning is.

When starting out in my career, I was the person who would shy away from the camera.... But now, I love the challenge of featuring in video content and presenting Bonded Agency in an effective way. Being visible online is a commitment I made when we launched the business 👉 I’m still learning and loving the process of challenging myself to constantly improve. A key focus is confidence – which doesn’t happen overnight. ➡ Confidence comes by reassuring yourself that you CAN do the things that worry you, by pushing out of your comfort zone. ➡ Next time you feel uncertain, remind yourself that the previous time wasn’t so bad! ➡ Step by step, celebrate the small wins 🥳. Over time you will overcome your fears and naturally improve. And remember, everyone gets nervous sometimes…it’s healthy and shows you care 👏. How do you overcome your fears and anxieties? I’m of the opinion that it takes work and a willingness to be uncomfortable. Sometimes we need to push ourselves to do the things we least look forward to in order to progress - and who knows, you might end up enjoying it - do you agree? ⬇ Below is the behind the scenes venue content we shot for our upcoming Future Trends in Advertising Festival at the Everyman Cinema in Èdinburgh What are your thoughts? #BondedAdFest

My first day at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity was back in the build week before the 65th Festival in June 2018, I had just been hired by Ed Davidson fresh from some epic years at Money20/20, and I parked my car between two enormous 18 wheelers, just by the "famous" red steps thinking it was a parking space. It was not. At 23 years old, I was wholly unprepared for the rocket ship I was about to embark on. Two amazing (slightly hedonistic) festivals, a pandemic year combating patchy WiFi in a co-working space in southern France (shout out Le Cow, Molly Reed), and a return to London as Commercial Director in 2021. Scaling the team, the business and our clients has been a journey, but the last year has without a doubt been the highlight of my professional career. This job has had so many highs: // signing my first ever Cannes Lions partner (Ollie Smith,The Wall Street Journal!) // launching our LIONS Internship and meeting Tariro Madzingira  // framing my first ever print ad in The Economist with Jamie Credland // being saved from food poisoning by Natalie Kucer and Sophie Ellis at Hôpital de Cannes // my first ever blow dry & meeting combination with Judy Lee at Pinterest #Beach // learning the ins-and-outs of working with French Government departments with Hayley Tapp // seeing my best friend Kelly Hughes graduate from the Cannes Lions Academy (and meeting Matthew Gerrard along the way) // all the work with Matthias Kaesweber at The Carlton Cannes (in hard hats)  // opening our Cannes office post-Covid // Hosting our investors alongside Mandy Gradden & Philip Thomas for Capital Markets Day …and working with every single team member who chose to join #TeamPartnerships and build what we have today. It's a full circle moment departing for my maternity leave, returning in a few months to join Ed Davidson's team once again, but this time as Global Growth Director, working across our LIONS brands. Working with Ed was a transformational experience and I'm so excited to return to support him in his new role as Chief Growth Officer. It's my first experience of maternity leave and walking away from a business that you are so proud to be a part of is a very strange feeling. It's immensely exciting for the new chapter I'm about to embark on of course, but it also feels like the ultimate FOMO leaving behind the most brilliant bunch of humans at HQ. I hand over the reins to Michaela Washmon, who undoubtedly will be a spectacular leader of our team. So thank you Cannes Lions for the most amazing journey, and thank you to Natalie Longlade for not having my Fiat 500 towed away in 2018. Over and out for now - tiny human incoming 👋

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁! 🎬 At the heart of the Beyond Loneliness campaign lies a deep belief: stories have the power to heal. Founded by Sitender Sehrawat, Beyond Loneliness is more than just a campaign—it's a movement to shed light on the often-hidden struggle of loneliness that affects millions. Our vision is to use creativity, storytelling, and human connection to break the silence around loneliness, bringing hope and togetherness to those who feel isolated. That’s why we’re calling on university students worldwide to share their stories through film—stories that can touch hearts, inspire connection, and spark hope. ❤️ The #BeyondLoneliness Film Project is your chance to make a difference. Whether you’ve experienced loneliness yourself or have witnessed it in others, your voice matters. Your film could be the one that reaches someone feeling lost, reminding them that they’re not alone. 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙪𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚. 💡 Why Participate? First Place: Certificates and Recognition, $500 cash prize, film credits, and the opportunity to work with Antaha LLC on meaningful projects that impact lives. Second Place: Certificates and Recognition, $200 cash prize, film credits and an internship opportunity to nurture your creativity and compassion. Special Mention(s): Certificates and Recognition, $80 cash prize and credits. 🔗 Submissions are open until October 1st 2024, with the festival and awards ceremony happening on October 10th 2024. For submission, visit https://lnkd.in/gijCHshh Let’s stand together, create together, and end loneliness. 💙 #BeyondLoneliness #FilmFestival #BreakTheSilence #MentalHealthAwareness #HopeInStories #AntahaLLC #EndLoneliness #TogetherWeHeal

But what did we actually learn? It's been one month since Cannes Lions and we have analyzed the major trends that define the experiential side of the festival. Read the full report here: https://hubs.ly/Q02HcBMd0

In 2013, 530,700 young Germans started apprenticeships. In the same year, just under 500,000 Germans were admitted for a University degree. The German apprenticeship system is legendary; millions of Germans never went to University but completed their ‘degree’ via an apprenticeship. What I’ve noticed/realised is that successful policies generally tend to be designed to support cultural practices that have been around for a long time. I think parallels can be drawn between the German system which has been around for around a millennium and the Igbo apprenticeship system. The only difference is that one is institutionalised while the other isn’t. Make of that what you will. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d3DqSUdz