🌈 GPN Networking Evening & Talk with Natalie Ekberg
Tuesday 26th January 2027
The Civil Service Club, London
Join us for an inspiring evening of social and business networking, followed by an optional dinner—hosted by Jean-François Dor, founder of the Gay Professional Network, since 2010.
We meet every 4th Tuesday of the month (except August and December) at the Civil Service Club, a safe and welcoming venue offering affordable food and drinks.
🤝 What to Expect
- Connect, learn, and grow in a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere
- Build lasting social and professional relationships
- Meet great people from diverse industries and backgrounds
- Enjoy a thought-provoking talk from a guest speaker
Optional dinner to continue the conversation
“Attendees have reported turnover increases from £500 to £24,000 through networking at our events. Over £25 million in funding has been accessed by our members. It’s good to network!”
Every month, we welcome various speakers and please check our event page https://www.gpn.one/links-and-events-diary/ for more details.
🌟 GPN Networking — Tuesday 23rd February 2027
Natalie Ekberg - Screenwriter, Award Winning Playwright. BAFTA Connect. Represented by WGM Atlantic Talent & Literary Group/ London & New York
It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself: The Truth About Changing Careers in Midlife
Is the grass really greener on the other side? In my late 40s, I left behind a successful career as a business owner to pursue something entirely different: becoming a professional writer.
It was exciting, terrifying, liberating and, at times, a spectacular exercise in getting things wrong.
In this candid and humorous talk, I'll share what prompted me to make the leap, the risks I took, the mistakes I made, the unexpected victories and the lessons I wish I'd known beforehand.
I'll also offer a glimpse behind the curtain of the creative industries, where things aren't always quite as glamorous as they appear.
Above all, I'll explore whether reinventing yourself later in life is worth the gamble — and what it really takes to make it work.
The best place to read about me is my LinkedIn profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalieekberg/
🤝 Join Us
Expect an evening of warm conversation, meaningful connections, and insights that can genuinely support your professional journey.
🕰️ Event Schedule (Approximate)
- 6:30 PM – Arrival, drinks & nibbles (purchase from the bar downstairs and bring to the room)
- 7:10 PM – Brief introductions (1–2 minutes per guest)
- 7:20 PM – Talk & Q&A - See agenda above
- 8:00 PM – Optional dinner (order and pay at the bar; please book in advance so we can reserve tables)
- 9:30 PM – Carriages
💬 Who Attends?
Expect a vibrant mix of professionals across businesses, finance, law, property, diplomacy, arts and entertainment in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Also welcomed are students and career-changers.
🌍 Diversity & Inclusion
“We celebrate diversity in race, ethnicity, age, disability, skin colour, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, and beyond. Though our community is currently 80% gay cisgender men, we warmly welcome everyone.”
🎟️ Tickets
- Members: Free
- Non-Members & Guests: £15
- Early Bird: £10
- At the Door: £20
Membership starts at £80/year (recurring) or £150 one-off.
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Invite others to join us at www.gpn.one—the more, the merrier!
💌 From Jean-François
“Conviviality au rendez-vous! I look forward to seeing you soon.”
Jean-François Dor
Founder, Gay Professional Network
📧 jf@gpn.one
🌐 www.gpn.one
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