LEADERSHIP THROUGH LIVED EXPERIENCE
I'M MIGUEL - FOUNDER OF MIGUELDOFORO.COM LTD, CONSULTANT, ADVISOR, SPEAKER, CREATIVE LEADER AND COMMUNITY BUILDER.
FOR MORE THAN 31 YEARS, I'VE WORKED ACROSS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, PERFORMING ARTS, COMMERCIAL ENTERTAINMENT, LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL IMPACT.
THROUGHOUT MY CAREER, ONE THING HAS REMAINED CONSTANT: A BELIEF THAT PEOPLE THRIVE WHEN THEY FEEL SEEN, VALUE AND SUPPORTED.
TODAY, MY WORK BRINGS TOGETHER CREATIVITY, LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS, ORGANISATIONS AND COMMUNITIES BUILD WITH PURPOSE, STRUCTURE AND LASTING. IMPACT.
ABOUT ME
MY JOURNEY
MY JOURNEY BEGAN AT 17 YEARS OLD WHEN I ORGANISED A FASHION SHOW IN SUPPORT OF THE ROY CASTLE FOUNDATION.
WHAT STARTED AS ONE COMMUNITY EVENT BECAME THE BEGINNING OF A LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OTHERS.
OVER THE YEARS I'VE WORKED ACROSS GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY PROJECTS, EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.
ALONG THE WAY I'VE HAD OPPORTUNITIES TO PERFORM INTERNATIONALLY, PRODUCE WORK ON MAJOR STAGES, DEVELOP ORGANISATIONS, LEAD TEAMS AND SUPPORT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE THROUGH CREATIVITY, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMES.
EACH EXPERIENCE HAS SHAPED NOT ONLY WHAT I DO, BUT HOW I LEAD.
WHAT I BELIEVE
I DON'T BELIEVE LEADERSHIP IS ABOUT TO HAVING ALL THE ANSWERS. I BELIEVE IT BEGINS WITH. AUTHENTICITY CURIOSITY AND A WILLINGNESS TO KEEP LEARNING.
OVER THE YEARS I'VE EXPERIENCED SUCCESS, SETBACKS, GROWTH AND CHANGE. THOSE EXPERIENCES HAVE STRENGTHENED MY BELIEF THAT GREAT LEADERSHIP IS BUILD ON EMPATHY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND GENUINE HUMAN CONNECTION.
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PEOPLE BEFORE PROCESS
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WELLBEING BEFORE OUTCOMES
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COMMUNITY BEFORE DIVISION
THESE VALUES INFLUENCERS EVERY PIEICE OF WORK I UNDERTAKE.
Community at the Heart
Building together, growing together
COMMUNITY HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE FOUNDATION OF MY WORK. TODAY I'M PROUD TO BE THE FOUNDER OF WE ARE MD GROUP, ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF I AM ME COLLECTIVE CIC, CO-FOUNDER OF ST HELENS PRIDE AND STATION MANAGER AT KCC LIVE.ALONGSIDE THESE ROLES, I CONTRIBUTE TO A NUMBER OF BOARDS, ADVISORY GROUPS AND PARTNERSHIPS, SUPPORTING GOVERNANCE, SAFEGUARDING, INCLUSION, STRATEGY AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT.WHETHER WORKING WITH A YOUNG PERSON, A COMMUNITY GROUP OR A LEADERSHIP TEAM, MY GOAL IS ALWAYS THE SAME:TO HELP PEOPLE GROW WITH CONFIDENCE, PURPOSE AND OPPORTUNITY.
COLLABORATIVE CREATIVITY
Fostering meaningful alliances to guarantee that every perspective enriches our common goals.
SHARED IMPACT
True progress thrives through nurturing long-term stability and the total unity of our projects.
PEOPLE FIRST
Authentic guidance focused on interpersonal bonds, ensuring each person is respected and heard.
CONTINUING TO GROW
One of the values at the heart of my work is continuous development. I continue to invest in professional learning across leadership, safeguarding, governance, organisational development and wellbeing.
More recently, I've also chosen to reconnect with my own creative journey through acting, auditions, movement and performance training. For me, personal growth and professional growth go hand in hand. I believe you're never too old to learn, never too experienced to evolve and never too late to begin again.
FUTURE FOCUS
Miguel is committed to building foundations that last for years by working closely with partners on clear, future-facing plans.
EVOLVING IMPACT
Miguel constantly learns and updates his methods to provide better support for local groups and organisations.
THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Behind every project is a dedicated space for planning, experimentation, and collective vision. Leadership in creativity means creating the environment where every voice contributes to the final direction.
LOOKING FORWARD
Through Migueldoforo.com Ltd, I continue to work with organisations, leaders, communities and individuals who want to create meaningful and sustainable impact.Whether through consultancy, speaking, mentoring, programme development or creative leadership, my aim is simple:Helping people and organisations move from vision to action, and from ideas to lasting impact.
My Moto
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD, IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. JUST KEEP STEPPIN'