Join our international community of business leaders 
Welcome to the group.
This group meets online eight times a year on Friday from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.
We encourage you to download the group meeting dates (links towards the end of this page) to your work calendar and make a point of attending the group meetings as an opportunity to work on, not in, your business for 90 mins and also to be there to support your group colleagues who may need your input on one of their challenges.
MD2MD encourages engagement between members with each other and with speakers outside meetings, if you need to be connected to someone please simply ask your group manager to connect you. We will always connect by email, leaving you to share phone numbers as you choose.
Don’t forget, your membership entitles your senior leadership team to have unlimited access to our online events such as workshops, webinars, special interest groups and trending topics.
MD2MD Online Events
Don’t forget, your membership entitles you and your senior leadership team to unlimited access to our online events, including workshops, webinars, special interest groups and trending topics. To find out what events we have coming up and to book a space, please follow the link below.
MD2MD Online EventsBetween meetings:
MD2MD aims to be a helpful source of information and contacts for members so if you need to know something or someone or need some service and think we might be able to point you in the right direction, please ask.
MD2MD also endeavours to be there when you need us. So if you have anything on your mind that you’d like to run past someone independent and detached, yet supportive and experienced, please ask your group manager and if they can’t help you themselves, they will endeavour to connect you with someone who can.
There is no additional fee for the quick, high-value, remote support MD2MD provides for members. It is part of the service.
If you need more in-depth support, our founder Bob is available for business speaking, coaching, mentoring, non exec roles and board facilitation.
Connect with Bob on LinkedIn to keep up-to-date with his thoughts, tips and tools for all things business leadership. Click here to book a no-fee, 30-minute coaching call with Bob.
Alder Meeting Dates 2023 /2024
2023: 20th Jan, 3rd March, 28th April, 9th June, 14th July, 22nd Sept, 20th Oct and 1st Dec.
2024: 12th Jan, 9th Feb, 15th Mar, 26th Apr, 21st Jun, 19th Jul, 27th Sep and 22nd Nov.
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To join the Alder WhatsApp group chat.
Each group has its own dedicated Whatsapp group to share information in between meetings such as questions, insights, links and recommendations so its a great way to keep up-to-date and engaged with the other group members.
This group is run by
Group Manager: Andrew Spink
Prior to his retirement Andrew was a “one Company” individual who has spent all his Career at the De Vere Group now operating as Village Hotels since the break-up of the Company in 2014. Since his first General Manager’s position in 1984 he has managed several Hotels across the Country including The Belfry, the World famous Hotel and Golf Resort, famous for hosting The Ryder Cup. Until recently he was Regional Director accountable for 4 Hotels including Swansea, Cardiff, Swindon and Farnborough. Andrew joined MD2MD as a Group Manager following his retirement. He has been a member of MD2MD since it’s beginning and has extensive experience of guest speakers.
Meeting Facilitator: Duncan Souster
Duncan has been involved with MD2MD as both a long-term member and a member of the MD2MD team. Previously the Managing Director of a fast-growth automotive training company running pan-European programs for Nissan Europe with extensive experience in services including IT training, Learning & Development and business accelerator coaching. For the last 13 years he has worked as a corporate videographer and photographer. He is interested in the parallels between sport and business leadership & teamwork and what they can learn from each other.
Calendar dates to add to your diary
Online Calendar
View the group calendar online
.ics calendar
Download the .ics calendar file
Events
View all forthcoming member events
Outlook
How to add group meetings to your Outlook calendar
How to add group meetings to your Google calendar
Apple
How to add group meetings to your Apple calendar
Insights, books and podcasts
Insight
Read an insight from experienced speaker Andrew Pain who shares his top tips on Imposter Syndrome, why it’s toxic and how to beat it.
Book
The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone says that the biggest mistake most people make in life is not setting goals high enough. Taking massive action is the only way to fulfill your true potential.
Podcast
Listen to Personal and Professional Success with Transformational Coach Joan Clark where she discusses some of the challenges women and leaders face today.