# Event Details - **Event Name**: Compassionate Businesses Network - September - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am – Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am - **Event Description**: The sellout event! Championing human-first leadership in north-east Essex.About this EventWelcome to the Compassionate Businesses Network - September event! Join us at the Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway on November 26, 2025 at 8:30 AM.This is a unique opportunity for you to be part of a business collaborative for leaders who see compassion as a business advantage, not just a soft skill.Our Inspirational speaker for this event James Cracknell from The Weave - a MSc System Practitioner and Chief Reinvention Officer.As a systems thinker and entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Essex, James combines creativity, innovation, and business insight to help founders protect their energy, strengthen teams, and grow sustainably.James will be talking about the value of Sophrology and how this practice builds personal resiliance and enhances decision making skills and emotional intelligence for leadership roles, essential for effectively guiding teams and businesses.He is also the visionary behind FounderThrive a founder support app shaped by his lived experience of burnout, decades in high stakes finance and deep mentoring insight. His journey inspired a holistic approach that empowers transformation from business burnout to sustainable success! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/cb63ffc0-a451-11f0-a21f-d7b5a1e9f26c-rimg-w640-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMFacilitated networking - active introductions to the people you want to meet?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMGuest speakerInfo: Our Inspirational speaker for this event James Cracknell from The Weave - a MSc System Practitioner and Chief Reinvention Officer. As a systems thinker and entrepreneur-in-residence at the University of Essex, James combines creativity, innovation, and business insight to help founders protect their energy, strengthen teams, and grow sustainably.?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMPANELInfo: Engaging panel discussion with our main speaker and inspirational business leaders. Active audience input encouraged.?: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMNetworkingInfo: Networking to encourage face to face connections with speakers and panel. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/compassionate-businesses-network-september/100001467557888149 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 15, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Colchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway - **lat**: 51.8794299 - **long**: 0.9420373999999999 - **full address**: Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Compassionate Businesses Network - September - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/641e43acdd8cb5e29c500ed9253f1d648d9d9654248a4987a8c3b6093707739a-rimg-w1113-h550-dc2960ad-gmir.jpg?v=1759933193 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Compassionate Businesses Network - September being held? - **A:** Compassionate Businesses Network - September takes place on Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 08:30 am to Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 at 10:30 am at Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway, Boundary Road, Colchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Compassionate Businesses Network - September? - **A:** Compassionate Businesses Network - September is organized by Compassionate Businesses Network. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Compassionate Businesses Network - September is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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