Sam Thomas

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Managing Director and Publisher at Sussex Business Times

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Storytelling and celebration: a magical night for International Women’s Day

1 week ago | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

Posted on Categories Networking & EventsTags different hats, international womens day, networking and events, top table event By Sam Thomas. What happens when you bring together an inspirational group of women, all with different paths, passions and perspectives, to share their stories over dinner? Pure magic.
Document Remediation Services Transforming Accessibility Challenges into Opportunities

3 weeks ago | writeupcafe.com | Sam Thomas

Discover how document remediation transforms inaccessible PDFs into user-friendly content for everyone. Learn how organizations can create truly inclusive digital experiences that reach wider audiences and demonstrate real commitment to accessibility.
100th episode celebration: a night of reflection, gratitude, and a new vision of success

2 months ago | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas, Founder of the Different Hats podcast. On Monday, February 3 I hosted a private screening of the 100th episode of my podcast and it felt like stepping into a realm of pure magic — an evening where gratitude flowed as freely as the stories, and an overwhelming sense of possibility rippled through the crowd. It was the day after my 46th birthday, and I couldn’t have asked for a more precious gift than everyone’s time and presence on a chilly February night.
Building authentic relationships through community

Oct 15, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas |Co founder

“Community is the foundation to success” – Kirsten Jones. At County Business Clubs Sussex 100, we believe that our community is the bedrock upon which everything else is built. It’s not just about networking or business connections; it’s about creating a space where people can come together, share their stories and forge relationships that are grounded in authenticity and trust.
Your Away Day - why we are working all wrong

Oct 15, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas |Joel Lawton

Posted on Categories LifestyleTags advice, blog post, lifestyle, work life balance, your away day By Sam Thomas, of Different Hats. We have all heard the saying “You need to work on your business, not in it”. As a man who wears many ‘Different Hats’, pardon the pun, this can sometimes become very difficult to do. We are running around at 100 miles an hour, wearing our busyness as a badge of honour. I know I have been extremely guilty of this in the past.
“You Alright Mate?”

Oct 13, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas, of Different Hats. How often have you been asked “Are you alright, mate?” – and how often have you automatically replied, “Yeah, I’m fine” even when the truth is far from it? For most men, this has become a default response — a shield we use to protect ourselves from vulnerability. The reality is that, sometimes, we’re not fine at all. We’re struggling, overwhelmed, and yet we find it so hard to say those words out loud, even to the people we trust the most.
The power of storytelling: building authentic connections

Sep 11, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas. “We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn’t a stronger connection between people than storytelling.”~ Jimmy Neil SmithThis quote has always resonated with me, and it’s the driving force behind our Top Table storytelling events. The inspiration comes from my own upbringing, where family and friends would gather around the table, sharing stories, enjoying each other’s company, and being fully present.
TGIFF…. Thank God it’s First Friday

Mar 6, 2024 | thebusinessgroup.co.uk | Sam Thomas

By Sam Thomas, Managing Director of the Sussex Business Times. Despite having been an active networker in Sussex for nearly 15 years, I recently attended my inaugural First Friday Lunch Club at the amazing Salt Room. The credit for orchestrating this extraordinary networking affair goes to the brilliant Cognitive Law (one of our Value Added Partners) and Whitespace. I was well looked after by Richard and Amy from Cognitive Law, and always a pleasure to see Milly, from Whitespace.