The Heart Guy

I founded this business when I left nursing without having any clue about what I was doing.

I knew I had to leave nursing and had no idea what to do next.

For the most part it was a long journey into the school of business life in the deep end, learning what not to do.

Once my money ran out I realised that I needed to be a bit more business focussed and Co-Founded ACE Funding to set me on a better path!

During my learning curve I have helped people with their mental health, funding pitch and to make events more engaging and fun.

I have been down a few rabbit holes, especially with regard to wellbeing, spirituality and more recently Web 3.

I like to connect communities and make learning and networking fun. Showcasing good people and projects is a big part of that equation.

But what does that mean for you?

This question has led to the creation of events which help to simplify business and make things more interactive. Too many events focus too much on the speakers and not enough on the audience. My mission is to change that globally.

I run my own educational events and work as an event MC for others.

As Proximo, played by the late Oliver Reed, said in Gladiator: "Win the crowd and you will win your freedom."

Yet, so many events don't. I represent the crowd and keep speakers on point for delivering value to their audiences.

If you are interested in finding out how that could help you, you are invited to get in touch or join me at an event.

Ecoflix

Ecoflix is the first non-profit media group dedicated to saving animals and the planet.

Advisor

Funky Shirt Lunch Club 2014

This quirky, fun club for creatives was founded by Richard Selwyn-Barnett to introduce great people to each other within the creative arts space. The focus: build the relationship, explore possibilities and have fun.

Head of Vibe

ACE Funding 

I co-founded ACE Funding with Richard Evans and Lord David Evans as a growing number of clients were asking about getting their business funded. I was also curious to find out more about this world.

My role was to build investor relations and run funding events. It was here that I discovered the importance of being pitch-ready. Preparing clients who were pitching for funding was a key part of the process.

Through several events and much investor feedback I developed a keen sense of what was needed for a funding pitch/proposal to stand out from the pack. This led to me working with several interesting projects looking for funding and conversations with many investors.

For this reason I have stayed open to working with projects that do good for people and the planet, working as a pitch coach/strategic advisor for several projects since.

Co-Founder

Mid-Life Crisis

You can't teach it if you don't know it. I thought I was having a meltdown with my own mental health. So I left my job, my home and my life to get my shit together and work out what was really important to me. This involved a lot of soul-searching, learning and travel.

I did a lot of writing, reflecting and connecting during this time. I also got myself into some very interesting and sometimes dangerous situations. My current books, courses and skillset were all birthed during this period of my life. 

It was an adventure of a lifetime which I came out of a lot happier, with a more global perspective of life and an enhanced appreciation of being alive!

I wrote my books during this period: The Lunatic Gene, and How to Deal With Your Self-Destruct Button. 

I believe that we live in a lunatic asylum and once you realise this, along with owning your own brand of lunacy, you can more easily laugh at yourself, have more fun and appreciate the lunacy of life.

Philosopher on Life

Mayfair Nurse Agency

I returned from Asia and joined a specialist nursing agency for a year. This was simply a reminder of why I left the health service in the first place.

Specialist Agency Nurse

The Samui Shamrock

After taking a career break following my Neuro-Linguistic Programming Training, which facilitated my own personal breakthrough, I knew I had to completely change my life. I found myself writing whilst travelling in Thailand with a friend. When he decided to open a bar/restaurant on Koh Samui and asked me to work with him, I decided to give it a go. The book went on hold, though a more interesting tale would be derived from my experience of business in Thailand. To say I was unprepared was a somewhat understatement.

Adjusting to a different country, language and work ethic was one of the most challenging periods of my life, and also led to a personal experience of angina! This only made me more determined to prioritise my own health and wellbeing. I resigned the day after experiencing angina and it stopped.

Operating within such an incredibly different set of cultural beliefs and values was one of the most eye-opening periods of my life. Business in Koh Samui is not for the faint-hearted. I was also there when the tsunami hit. Luckily, I wasn't on the other side of the peninsular or I would have been in a lot of trouble. 

It did, however, significantly increase my resilience, and expedite my first experience of a 10-day silent meditation retreat that New Year's Eve. That was painful, challenging and insightful in equal measure!

Manager

The NHS

I ended up in nursing by accident. I had never considered it as a profession until I was handed an application.

Retrospectively, it gave me the resillience, people skills and insight as to what's really important in life.  One thing is for sure: most physical illness is a direct result of mental illness and the signs and symptoms start years before most people end up in hospital. 

I've studied this for years and written books on it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lunatic-Gene-Make-Sense-Your/dp/0995499101. I believe that we are all lunatics living in a global asylum. This realisation has led me to more freedom, more flow and more fun. 

Working with those facing death gave me a very good insight into what truly matters in life and the ability to identify the early warning signs and symptoms of many life-altering illnesses.

Senior Staff Nurse/Trainer

I help you to explain what you do, succinctly and in an engaging way.

Whether you are giving a speech or presentation, running an event, or pitching for funding, I can help you.

If your Linkedin profile needs an overhaul, I can help with that as well.

With over 30 years as a qualified trainer and over 500 events under my belt, I know what works.

And what doesn't.

You can follow or connect with me for tips on how to do this for yourself.

Or connect with me and find out how to get it done quickly.

Quirky facts about me:

- I've spent over 6 years overseas, working and travelling in 6 different continents
- I have written 2 books on mental health
- In my former career as a nurse, I specialised in working with people facing imminent death (And the need to get to the point quickly is amplified in this zone!)
- I once swam with crocodiles. This was an accident that I have no intention of repeating
- I also have a Youtube channel for healers, empaths and lightworkers to help them to navigate this very challenging vibrational shift https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamShawTheHeartGuy

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