future-pro Educate: Creating Influence Through Content
In a competitive professional world, standing out isn’t just about what you do, it’s about how you show up.
Join future-pro for an engaging and practical session exploring personal branding and content creation, and how they can drive both your career growth and networking opportunities. Whether you're in law, finance, creative industries or beyond, this session will provide real-world insights into how professionals are using content to build credibility, influence and connection.
We’ll be joined by a panel of experts who will cover:
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How professionals can use LinkedIn to build a trusted and engaging personal brand.
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What makes an effective content strategy for social media, including posting organically and staying compliant.
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The value of leadership and other tools to strengthen personal and organisational presence online.
Whether you're just starting to build your online presence or looking to elevate your existing brand or place of work, this session will equip you with the tools and inspiration to take the next step.
Timings
5:30-6.00pm - Arrival, Drinks & Networking
6.00-7.00pm - Panel Discussion
About the Speakers:
I am a Partner in Weightmans Employment, Pensions and Immigration Team based in Liverpool. I specialise in high value, complex employment tribunal litigation and leads the team that act for Weightmans largest employment clients.
I am currently ranked at #3 in the Legal LinkedInfluencer rankings for the Top 200 law firms in the UK based on the engagement of my LinkedIn content.
Miri is an unconventional academic with a passion for building meaningful networks and sharing ideas that create change. A Senior Lecturer in Education and Employability at the University of Manchester, Miri blends her business acumen and creative sector experience to carve out new spaces for connection and influence both online and off.
As the author of Future Ready Education, multiple textbooks, and the driving force behind a national movement on optionality in assessment, Miri has also built a thriving LinkedIn presence through her personal newsletter, strategic content creation, and by actively engaging with communities across disciplines. Whether keynoting major sector events, launching national toolkits, or networking “like crazy” at conferences, she brings energy, authenticity, and a practical mindset to everything she does.
Miri’s approach to thought leadership is grounded in purpose, with a flair for visibility that opens doors for herself and others. At the panel, she’ll share how she’s grown her influence by showing up boldly, following the right people, and staying true to a distinctive, values-driven personal brand.
Lucas Coe is the Head of Agency at Formore, a Manchester-based creative marketing agency that helps brands gain market share through improved brand recall. He has led content strategies and campaigns for the NHS, Turtle Bay, Pepperstone, Damm Brewery, and Carlsberg Marston’s, blending industry-class creative with performance-led thinking to produce content that delivers.
Lucas believes the most influential content is born from clarity of message and consistency of presence. His approach centres on uncovering a brand’s unique story, crafting it into compelling narratives, and deploying it across the right channels to build trust, authority, and visibility. From high-impact social campaigns to long-form storytelling that deepens audience connection, Lucas understands how to create content that doesn’t just capture attention but converts it into lasting influence.
Interested In The Event?
If you’re interested in attending, you can book online here.
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