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Writer

From a very young age, I have loved writing. Words fascinated me, and they continue to do so.

Today, I create written content for clients.

I have written numerous blog posts, eBooks, guides, and stories to help businesses land their narrative.

Whether you need a series of blog posts, an in-depth long-form eBook, or a story bursting with creativity, I can help.

Just drop me a line when you need a hand with your content writing.

Some words from clients…

  • "Paul is a pleasure to work with! Efficient, kind and always very professional. Great with content, organised and gets things done! Excellent focus in helping people tell their stories to get their brand across in a clear and concise way."

    —Sandie McCoubrey

    Director of Membership – Meetings & Events Support Association

  • "Paul has been a fantastic support during the past few years as we've adapted our content approach to include the development of virtual and hybrid alternatives in the events industry. He has provided blog content that has been well-received and well-positioned to answer the questions of our audience and made an intimidating subject for some event professionals very accessible."

    —Laura Jensen

    Reed Travel Exhibitions

  • "Paul is a great writer and has invaluable knowledge of the events industry. He is easy to work with, adaptable and always meets deadlines. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a high quality, reliable content producer!"

    —Taline Jones

    Head of Marketing and Content, Eventsforce

  • "It was great to work with Paul Cook when asked to write what would have been a dry book on auditing. His suggestion of using a storytelling approach gave it interest, structure and made it very readable. The book was launched in Dallas, Texas at a major conference and won its place in the Institutes bookstore with younger auditors particularly drawn to its approach. Paul was easy to work with, full of ideas and creativity and helped ensure we did not miss the editorial deadlines."

    — Sue Jex

    Director, Business Risk Services, Grant Thornton

Presenter

Over a number of years, I’ve been lucky to have spoken at many in-person events and virtual productions.

My focus has been on working with the business events and hospitality industries.

Every presentation I deliver is different because the attendees are different. Everything I do is developed with the audience in mind and the key objectives of my client.

I am happy to deal with complex subjects. Some of my previous speaking engagements and interactive workshops have covered subjects such as hybrid events, virtual attendee engagement, GDPR, AI, and event accessibility.

I also enjoy guest lecturing at universities.

Let me know how I can help with your next programme.

Some words from clients…

  • "Paul is a "can do" person with a critical eye on the objective of the event. He is a great facilitator and has great insights to share from his own business, association and event experience. He is able to structure content to make the impossible seem possible."

    —Dr Jackie Mulligan

    Development Director, Game Republic

  • "We appointed Paul Cook to deliver our ACC Liverpool seminar about hybrid events to a selection of association and corporate clients. Paul’s extensive knowledge in this field ensured that we were able to deliver a very educational and valuable training session. We received positive feedback from our attendees who commented on how informative and useful Paul’s session was. He is a delight to work with, always bringing new ideas to the table with an infectious passion for evolving the events industry."

    —Stephanie Macfarlane

    Senior Corporate Agency Sales Manager at ACC Liverpool

  • "The team at Shocklogic had the pleasure of working with Paul in preparation to GDPR. Paul supported us in understanding the type of internal structure we wanted to create as a result of our interpretation of the incoming legislation. He delivered a number of interactive workshops that encouraged our team to come up ideas and solutions. These sessions were incredibly useful for everyone involved and we wouldn't doubt to work with Paul in the future."

    —Johnny D Martinez

    Business Development, Shocklogic

  • "Paul Cook is clearly an expert in online conferencing and hybrid events. He has been involved in this kind of work for many years giving him much more experience than most. As an online speaker himself, he is highly engaging and shows that there is no need for any fancy tricks or software gimmicks to keep people listening. All you need is excellent content delivered with authority and expertise. Paul does exactly that. He is the very embodiment of what he says is the right thing to do with online and hybrid events."

    —Graham Jones

    Senior Lecturer, Speaker, Author, Business Consultant

  • "Paul is a thinker and a doer. We have collaborated together for more than a decade, working on behalf of association members and the business events industry generally, developing strategies and creating content addressing a variety of immediate challenges and long-term possibilities. Paul is thoughtful, with the courage to speak his mind, even if he's the only voice. I'm grateful that we met and that we've maintained our connection through the distance."

    —Michael Owen

    Managing Partner at EventGenuity, LLC

Producer

When I worked at Pinewood Film Studios, I quickly learnt how films are created and how much attention to detail goes into each scene.

Whilst I am not a feature film producer, I help clients by producing hybrid and virtual events and podcasts.

As a creative producer, I orchestrate the production from beginning to end.

In a nutshell, my work includes:

  • Project Management – Making sure everything runs like clockwork.

  • On-boarding speakers – Helping your speakers deliver their absolute best.

  • Design – This involves creating session outlines/storylines to meet your goals.

And if you want me to be the vital client relationship link between you and the tech crew, I can also do that.

What impact do you want from your next production? Let’s talk and make a plan.

Some words from clients…

  • "Paul supported and mentored the speakers to prepare them for presenting to both a live and online audience and was full of ideas to ensure that activities were inclusive for both audiences. We had great feedback from real life and virtual attendees at the event. Paul went above and beyond the call of duty and was a pleasure to work with at all times. We are looking forward to running many more hybrid events in the future!"

    —Becki Cross

    MD and Event Strategist, Events Northern

  • "I cannot thank you enough for the amazing work you did on EMEC. You met with various stakeholders for months, getting their input to design a very interactive day with chapter competitions, collaboration projects, two educational tracks, sponsor activations, keynotes etc. I appreciate the complete ownership you took given our focus with WEC, you are a true professional. Look forward to keeping the great partnership going."

    —Annette Gregg, CMM MBA

    Senior Vice President, Experience, Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

  • "Paul is the real deal. His multi-faceted expertise, coupled with his genuine passion for storytelling, makes him an indispensable asset. If you’re looking to elevate your podcast or any form of communication, I strongly recommend Paul. He segmented our episodes, amplifying the storytelling elements, and the result? The end of Season 3 saw some of our best episodes. Paul doesn’t just offer counsel; he crafts experiences. His calming presence and a keen eye for detail make him the go-to guy for anyone serious about impactful communication."

    —Tim Andrews

    Founder of the Talking Hospitality Podcast

  • "Paul joined our #GMIDGoesVirtual team to assist us with content and messaging strategy for the event. He became a pivotal part of the team acting as an advisor and strategist. Paul helped us design an engaging 30 minute program that resonated with #EventProfs from around the world. Paul brought a keen eye for content design and not only did he contribute so much valuable input, he did it in a professional, pleasant and thought-provoking manner. He became a great source of support for me as we led the the team to deliver this event and I look forward to collaborating with Paul again in the future."

    —Anh Nguyen

    Principal, Spark Event Management Inc

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