“It’s given me clarity and confidence.”
“I’m making decisions quicker and with a lot more certainty now.”
Leadership, Culture & Sustainable Founder Performance for Business Owners – Hampshire Founder Roadshow
The Pavilion at BOSC
Bordon, United Kingdom
A Message For Hampshire Business Owners
Description
Running a business can place huge pressure on the people behind it.
The responsibility, decision-making, leadership and constant demands of growth can often leave founders carrying more than they realise — especially when there is little time or space to properly step back and reflect.
This Hampshire Founder Roadshow has been designed to help business owners strengthen leadership, improve resilience and build businesses that can grow sustainably without burning out the people behind them.
Hosted by experienced business leaders Emma and Stu, this highly interactive roadshow combines practical business insight, honest founder conversations, peer discussion and strategic reflection to help founders build stronger businesses and healthier long-term performance.
This is not a lecture.
And it is not traditional networking.
It is a practical founder growth experience built around conversation, implementation and community.
During this roadshow, we’ll explore:
Leadership and decision-making under pressure
Founder wellbeing and sustainable performance
Building strong business culture and aligned teams
Managing stress, resilience and energy
Long-term thinking and sustainable growth
Creating businesses that support both people and performance
Founder mindset and leadership confidence
How community and peer support strengthen resilience
Using the My BiZHUB Performance Tracker, attendees will reflect on where they currently are across key areas of business performance, leadership and sustainable growth while identifying priorities for the next stage of development.
Alongside expert insight and facilitated discussion, there will be opportunities for:
Founder roundtable conversations
Interactive Q&A sessions
Peer learning and networking
Shared experiences and collaboration
Practical reflection and action planning
Whether you are in the early stages of growth or leading a more established business, this roadshow is designed to help you build greater clarity, resilience and confidence for the journey ahead.
Included with your place:
Live Hampshire Founder Roadshow session
Facilitated founder roundtables
Performance Tracker access
Networking and collaboration opportunities
Session resources and action materials
Access to follow-up materials and recordings
Progression opportunities into further business support
Part of Something Bigger
This Hampshire Founder Roadshow forms part of a wider founder growth journey supported through the My BiZHUB community platform.
The conversations do not end when the event finishes.
By attending, you’ll also have the opportunity to:
Stay connected with people you meet during the roadshow
Continue valuable conversations beyond the room
Access ongoing founder insight and peer support
Build momentum alongside a trusted business community
Explore future growth opportunities and roadshows across Hampshire
Each session delivers practical standalone value — but together they form a wider journey designed to help business owners grow with greater clarity, support and confidence.
Because no one should build a business alone.
Explore the My BiZHUB founder community:
https://members.signalbizhub.co.uk/
What to Expect
- 9:00 am
Arrival & Founder Networking
An opportunity to connect with fellow Hampshire business owners, start conversations and settle into the session before the roadshow begins.
- 9:45 am
Welcome & Roadshow Introduction
Hosted by Emma and Stu, this opening session introduces the theme of the roadshow, key discussion areas and how the interactive founder experience will work throughout the event.
- 10:00 am
Founder Growth Session
A practical and interactive session exploring the realities of business growth, founder challenges and the strategies, systems and thinking required to build stronger, more sustainable businesses.
- 10:35 am
Founder Roundtables & Peer Discussion
Collaborative founder conversations designed to encourage shared learning, practical discussion, fresh perspective and valuable peer insight from other business owners.
- 11:00 am
Interactive Q&A & Action Planning
Open discussion, founder questions and practical reflection designed to help attendees identify meaningful next steps and opportunities for implementation.
- 11:15 am
Open Networking & Continued Conversations
Additional time to continue conversations, strengthen relationships and connect with other founders, speakers and members of the wider business community.
- 11:30 am
Roadshow Close
Final reflections, next steps and opportunities for continued support through future roadshows and the My BiZHUB founder community.
Meet Your Hosts
Emma Selby
Emma is a business leader, founder and community builder passionate about helping SMEs grow through practical support, honest conversations and strong founder communities. Through SiGNAL and My BiZHUB, Emma has create spaces where business owners can build clarity, confidence and sustainable growth alongside others who understand the realities of entrepreneurship.
Stu Morrison
Stu is an experienced business leader with a strong background in strategy, operations and sustainable business growth. Working closely with SMEs across Hampshire, Stu focuses on helping founders improve clarity, performance and decision-making through practical insight, collaboration and founder-focused conversations.
Steve Jones
Steve Jones is a business growth specialist, leadership coach and motivational expert with extensive experience helping business owners improve performance, strengthen leadership and build more sustainable businesses. Having worked with founders, leadership teams and growing organisations across a wide range of sectors, Steve is known for delivering practical, commercially grounded insight that helps businesses improve clarity, motivation and long-term growth. During this Hampshire Founder Roadshow, Steve will share expert insight around leadership, resilience, founder performance and creating businesses that can grow sustainably without losing the people behind them.
What Founders Are Saying
“This is completely different.”
“I’ve been to loads of networking and business events before, but this actually leads somewhere.”
“I finally felt part of something.”
“It’s the first time I’ve actually felt part of something in business, rather than just figuring it out on my own.”
“The conversations are genuinely useful.
“The conversations you have here are different — they’re honest, practical, and actually useful.”
Our Sponsors
Couchman Hanson
Couchman Hanson Solicitors is a modern, forward-thinking law firm dedicated to helping local businesses and individuals navigate their legal journeys with confidence. We were founded on a clear vision: to deliver the high caliber, specialised legal services typically associated with major London practices, combined with the personal touch and deep community roots of a trusted regional partner. We act as an accessible legal partner for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and growing regional brands. Our Corporate & Commercial Strengths Include: • Company Commercial Law: Clear, robust guidance on structure, scaling, commercial contracts, and asset security. • Employment Law & HR Support: Protecting your business, managing risk, and handling complex workforce matters with ease. • Dispute Resolution & Commercial Litigation: Finding swift, commercially logical solutions to protect your bottom line. • Commercial & Residential Property: Seamless navigation of property acquisitions, leases, and portfolio management. We believe that legal support should be human, approachable, and entirely transparent. We are proud to support regional enterprise, helping local business owners make informed, strategic decisions at every stage of their growth.
What These Sessions Feel Like
FAQs
- Who is this roadshow designed for?
This Hampshire Founder Roadshow has been designed for business owners, founders and decision-makers looking to strengthen their business through clearer strategy, practical insight and honest founder conversations.
Whether you are in the early stages of growth or running a more established business, the session is designed to provide practical value, reflection and actionable ideas.
- Do I need to be a member of My BiZHUB to attend?
No.
These roadshows are open to all business owners and founders.
Some attendees may be accessing the event through funded Hampshire Growth Hub places or My BiZHUB membership benefits, while others may attend through General Admission tickets.
- What ticket types are available?
There are several ticket options available depending on your eligibility:
Businesses Enrollled In The Hampshire Growth Hub Program
My BiZHUB Accelerator member tickets
General Admission tickets for non-members and non-programme participants
Please select the ticket type that best applies to you when booking.
- Is this a networking event?
Networking is part of the experience, but these roadshows are designed to go far beyond traditional networking.
Each session combines practical business insight, facilitated discussion, founder roundtables and collaborative learning focused on sustainable business growth.
- Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely.
Many attendees come alone and the roadshow format has been designed to encourage relaxed conversation, peer learning and meaningful connections throughout the session.
- What can I expect on the day?
Each roadshow includes:
Practical founder-focused business insight
Facilitated discussions and roundtables
Interactive Q&A conversations
Opportunities to connect with other business owners
Actionable ideas and growth strategies
Access to follow-up resources and support
- Will there be opportunities to continue the conversations afterwards?
Yes.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect through the My BiZHUB online founder community platform, helping conversations, collaboration and support continue beyond the event itself.
- Do I need to bring anything?
Just yourself, an open mindset and a willingness to engage in the conversations.
You may also wish to bring a notebook or device for ideas, reflections and action planning during the session.
- Are places limited?
Yes.
To keep discussions valuable and interactive, places for each roadshow are limited and advance booking is essential.
- Can I arrive early?
We kindly ask that attendees don’t arrive before 9:15am, as the venue will still be setting up.
- Can I arrive late?
We ask that attendees arrive no later than 10:00am, as late arrivals can be disruptive to the session.
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