Networking With Impact: Presenting The Real You

Whether you feel unsure about how to present yourself, struggle to explain what you do, or wonder if your image matches your message – this event is for you.

Join us for a morning of practical advice and open conversation with guest speaker Mary McGuigan, founder of Corporate & Creative Image. Mary helps professionals align how they look with how they feel – using personal styling, colour analysis, and mindset tools to build confidence, clarity, and presence.

Mary will explore how embracing your own unique style and showing up as your true self can transform how you're seen, how you feel, and how you connect – in business and beyond.

You’ll also hear from event host Tina Calder, seasoned marketing strategist and founder of Excalibur Press, who’ll share her thoughts on authenticity in marketing and how aligning your personal presence with your message helps build trust, grow visibility, and attract the right clients.

You’ll learn:

• How to feel more comfortable and confident in your own skin
• Why style and self-image play a bigger role in business than you think
• How to align your personal brand with your professional goals
• The biggest mistakes people make when trying to “look the part” - and what to do instead
• How to craft an authentic message that helps you stand out and stay true to yourself

Plus:

Everyone will get the opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the room and say what they do, what they offer, and what they’re looking for... but don’t worry - we’ll give you a simple formula to follow and show just how easy it can be to express yourself clearly and confidently.

And if you’d prefer not to take the mic this time, that’s completely fine too.

This is a supportive, relaxed space to explore your personal and professional identity - with no pressure, no jargon, and no judgement.

Whether you're just starting out or ready to evolve how you show up in business, this event will help you reconnect with the real you - and make meaningful connections that matter.

Meet Your Speakers

Mary McGuigan - Corporate & Creative Image

Mary McGuigan is the founder of Corporate & Creative Image – a styling and self-image consultancy helping men and women express who they truly are through what they wear.

With a background in hospitality and accountancy, Mary knows first-hand how easy it is to play roles that don’t quite fit. Today, she helps professionals step into alignment – using colour analysis, body shape styling, and mindset tools to reconnect how they look with how they feel.

Through one-to-one sessions, workshops, and her online programme The Iconic Reframe, Mary supports individuals who want more than surface-level style – they want presence, authenticity, and impact. She also works with companies through her Corporate Style Subscriptions, helping organisations support staff wellbeing, visibility and confidence through professional image training.

Mary believes when we’re comfortable in our own skin – not just physically, but energetically – we communicate better, lead better, and show up at our full potential.

Tina Calder

Tina Calder is a journalist-turned-strategist with almost 30 years of experience in media, PR, marketing, and content creation. As founder and Chief Vision Officer of Excalibur Press, she now helps businesses craft compelling messages, boost their visibility, and drive growth.

From reporting for titles like the Daily Mirror and Belfast Telegraph to broadcasting on BBC, U105, and Belfast 247, Tina has built a career around powerful storytelling. Today, she specialises in sales copywriting, brand strategy, and AI-led marketing – delivering training, mentoring, and speaking sessions across Northern Ireland.

Tina is also the founder of Entrepreneurs Unleashed, a business events and support company, and an experienced mentor for programmes including Go Succeed and ASK.

A passionate advocate for creative thinking and straight-talking strategy, Tina brings a no-nonsense, practical approach to helping entrepreneurs communicate with confidence.

Meet Your Sponsors

Jennymount Business Park

Jennymount Business Park is a modern, accessible commercial hub located in North Belfast.Home to a diverse range of businesses, the park offers flexible office, studio, and industrial units with secure, affordable facilities.It provides a supportive environment for start-ups, SMEs, and growing enterprises seeking a well-connected base.

https://jennymount.co.uk/

Corporate & Creative Image

Corporate & Creative Image helps individuals and organisations unlock the power of personal presence through styling, self-image coaching, and professional image consultancy.
Whether it’s a business leader preparing for the next level, a team needing confidence on camera, or someone simply tired of feeling “not quite right” in their clothes – we bridge the gap between how you feel inside and what the world sees on the outside.
Our services include Colour Analysis Workshops, Personal Styling, Self-Image Coaching, and Corporate Style Subscriptions – tailored packages for companies who understand that personal brand, confidence, and authenticity are key to professional success.

https://corporateandcreativeimage.com

Excalibur Press

Excalibur Press is a Belfast-based media and marketing agency specialising in helping entrepreneurs and organisations tell their story, build visibility, and drive results.

From AI-powered marketing to thought leadership, training, and copywriting, Excalibur Press delivers no-nonsense, strategic support.

https://excaliburpress.co.uk/