{"id":3055,"date":"2024-09-10T16:50:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T16:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/?page_id=3055"},"modified":"2025-09-17T07:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T07:39:45","slug":"special-projects","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/special-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"SPECIAL PROJECTS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e3055-e1 m2cv-0 m2cv-1\"><div class=\"x-row e3055-e2 m2cv-7 m2cv-8 m2cv-9 m2cv-b m2cv-c\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e3055-e3 m2cv-g m2cv-h\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e4 m2cv-k m2cv-l m2cv-m m2cv-n m2cv-o\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section e3055-e5 m2cv-0 m2cv-2 m2cv-3\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e3055-e6 m2cv-7 m2cv-a m2cv-d\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e3055-e7 m2cv-g m2cv-i\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e8 m2cv-l m2cv-m m2cv-n m2cv-p m2cv-q m2cv-r\"><h2><span style=\"color: #f08f62;\">Special Projects<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e3055-e9 m2cv-0 m2cv-3 m2cv-4 m2cv-5\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e3055-e10 m2cv-y m2cv-z\"><div class=\"x-cell e3055-e11 m2cv-11 m2cv-12 m2cv-13 m2cv-14\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e3055-e12 m2cv-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Entrepreneur in Residence, UCLan, Lancashire<\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e13 m2cv-l m2cv-r m2cv-s m2cv-t m2cv-u m2cv-v\">I have always enjoyed delivering lectures to students at universities and business schools in the northwest, and beyond.<\/div><div class=\"x-acc e3055-e14 m2cv-1a m2cv-1b\" id=\"x-acc-e3055-e14\"><div class=\"e3055-e15 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e3055-e15\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e3055-e15\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e15\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">VIEW MORE<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e3055-e15\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e3055-e15\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e15\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e16 m2cv-k m2cv-l m2cv-m m2cv-v\"><p>Perhaps it\u2019s my quirky style, and ability to tackle important issues with anecdotes and humour, that attracts students to my lectures.\u00a0 They have proven valuable and successful, and above all, it\u2019s my happy place.\u00a0 Sharing experiences and lessons with the next generation of business leaders and event planners.<\/p>\n<p>So, I\u2019m particularly delighted to have been selected to join the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as an Entrepreneur in Residence. Joining a team of business figureheads from across the northwest region, the University will call upon my 35+ years of experience at the forefront of the UK\u2019s event industry, in-depth knowledge of the hospitality sector and acumen as a business founder and entrepreneur, to enhance the students\u2019 experience at the university.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cI have always felt it is important to nurture young talent and contribute to the education of young people; and not just those studying in courses relevant to my industry. But all those students at UCLan with whom I can share my experiences and ideas on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.\u201d \u2013 Liz Taylor<\/p>\n<p>UCLan selects its educational contributors in a stringent vetting and recruitment process, with only those who can genuinely add real insight, time and experience to students being selected for the prestigious Entrepreneur in Residence programme. The entrepreneurs engage with students from a variety of courses through a combination of masterclasses, keynotes, and Q&amp;A sessions. In addition, they may provide innovative projects for students to work on and advise on curriculum relevant to their industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted Liz has joined our growing number of Entrepreneurs in Residence who represent some of the finest entrepreneurs in the northwest. We are really looking forward to working with Liz in helping our students and UCLan thrive from her knowledge and expertise.\u201d \u2013 Professor Sue Smith, Acting Associate Dean, Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE), Director of the Centre for SME and Enterprise Development, School of Business, University of Central Lancashire<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclan.ac.uk\/schools\/business\/entrepreneurs-in-residence\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to<\/strong><\/a><\/span> find out more about the EIR programme<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e3055-e17 m2cv-1d m2cv-1e m2cv-1f escape-residential\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:liz@liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk?subject=Special Projects\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e3055-e18 m2cv-13 m2cv-14 m2cv-15 m2cv-16 m2cv-17\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section x-hide-lg x-hide-xl e3055-e19 m2cv-0 m2cv-3 m2cv-4 m2cv-5\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e3055-e20 m2cv-7 m2cv-8 m2cv-b m2cv-e\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e3055-e21 m2cv-g m2cv-h m2cv-j\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"x-image e3055-e22 m2cv-1k\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Special-Projects-Entrepreneur-in-Residence-UCLan-Lancashire-Liz-Taylor-Consultancy-5.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" alt=\"Special Projects Entrepreneur in Residence, UCLan, Lancashire Liz Taylor Consultancy 5\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e3055-e23 m2cv-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h4 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Entrepreneur in Residence, UCLan, Lancashire<\/span><\/h4><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e24 m2cv-l m2cv-q m2cv-r m2cv-s m2cv-v m2cv-w\">I have always enjoyed delivering lectures to students at universities and business schools in the northwest, and beyond.<\/div><div class=\"x-acc e3055-e25 m2cv-1a m2cv-1c\" id=\"x-acc-e3055-e25\"><div class=\"e3055-e26 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e3055-e26\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e3055-e26\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e26\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">VIEW MORE<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e3055-e26\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e3055-e26\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e26\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e27 m2cv-k m2cv-l m2cv-m m2cv-v\"><p>Perhaps it\u2019s my quirky style, and ability to tackle important issues with anecdotes and humour, that attracts students to my lectures.\u00a0 They have proven valuable and successful, and above all, it\u2019s my happy place.\u00a0 Sharing experiences and lessons with the next generation of business leaders and event planners.<\/p>\n<p>So, I\u2019m particularly delighted to have been selected to join the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) as an Entrepreneur in Residence. Joining a team of business figureheads from across the northwest region, the University will call upon my 35+ years of experience at the forefront of the UK\u2019s event industry, in-depth knowledge of the hospitality sector and acumen as a business founder and entrepreneur, to enhance the students\u2019 experience at the university.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0\u201cI have always felt it is important to nurture young talent and contribute to the education of young people; and not just those studying in courses relevant to my industry. But all those students at UCLan with whom I can share my experiences and ideas on what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.\u201d \u2013 Liz Taylor<\/p>\n<p>UCLan selects its educational contributors in a stringent vetting and recruitment process, with only those who can genuinely add real insight, time and experience to students being selected for the prestigious Entrepreneur in Residence programme. The entrepreneurs engage with students from a variety of courses through a combination of masterclasses, keynotes, and Q&amp;A sessions. In addition, they may provide innovative projects for students to work on and advise on curriculum relevant to their industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are delighted Liz has joined our growing number of Entrepreneurs in Residence who represent some of the finest entrepreneurs in the northwest. We are really looking forward to working with Liz in helping our students and UCLan thrive from her knowledge and expertise.\u201d \u2013 Professor Sue Smith, Acting Associate Dean, Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE), Director of the Centre for SME and Enterprise Development, School of Business, University of Central Lancashire<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclan.ac.uk\/schools\/business\/entrepreneurs-in-residence\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to<\/strong><\/a><\/span> find out more about the EIR programme<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e3055-e28 m2cv-1d m2cv-1f m2cv-1g escape-residential\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:liz@liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk?subject=Special Projects\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section x-hide-md x-hide-sm x-hide-xs e3055-e29 m2cv-0 m2cv-3 m2cv-4 m2cv-6\"><div class=\"x-grid x-container max width e3055-e30 m2cv-y m2cv-10\"><div class=\"x-cell e3055-e31 m2cv-12 m2cv-13 m2cv-14 m2cv-15\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e3055-e32 m2cv-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h3 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><h3><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\"More is more and less is a bore.\" <\/span><\/h3><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e33 m2cv-l m2cv-r m2cv-s m2cv-v m2cv-w m2cv-x\">Wise words from the late, great Iris Apfel \u2014 who has inspired the photoshoot that celebrates my new work with Nevs Model Agency\u2026 where I\u2019m on the books!<\/div><div class=\"x-acc e3055-e34 m2cv-1a m2cv-1c\" id=\"x-acc-e3055-e34\"><div class=\"e3055-e35 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e3055-e35\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e3055-e35\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e35\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">VIEW MORE<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e3055-e35\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e3055-e35\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e35\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e36 m2cv-k m2cv-l m2cv-m m2cv-v\"><p>Wise words from the late, great Iris Apfel \u2014 who has inspired the photoshoot that celebrates my new work with Nevs Model Agency\u2026 where I\u2019m on the books!<\/p>\n<p>Yes, an exciting project with one of the UK's top model agencies, who are working to bring out my voice, place, and personal style, and then share it with companies looking for their own Iris Apfel. \u00a0A departure from my usual projects, but one that I am passionate about exploring. I'm looking forward to embarking on some wonderful campaigns with luxury brands and businesses, and to proving that it's never too late for a fresh adventure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the glasses - I love!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e3055-e37 m2cv-1e m2cv-1f m2cv-1h m2cv-1i retreat-residential\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nevsmodels.co.uk\/about-nevs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">CLICK HERE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e3055-e38 m2cv-1d m2cv-1e m2cv-1f retreat-residential\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:liz@liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk?subject=Special Projects\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"x-cell e3055-e39 m2cv-11 m2cv-13 m2cv-16 m2cv-18\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-video\"><div  class=\"x-video player bg transparent hide-controls autoplay loop muted playsinline\" data-x-element-mejs=\"{&quot;poster&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/05\\\/Nevs-Model-Liz-Taylor-Of-The-Liz-Taylor-Consultancy-Jcp-liz-Taylor-hi-Res-1214.jpg&quot;}\"  data-x-video-options='{\"pause_out_of_view\":false}'><script type=\"text\/template\"><div class=\"x-video-inner video\/mp4  transparent\"><video class=\"x-mejs has-stack-styles\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nevs-Model-Liz-Taylor-Of-The-Liz-Taylor-Consultancy-Jcp-liz-Taylor-hi-Res-1214.jpg\" preload=\"metadata\" autoplay loop muted playsinline><source src=\"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nevs-Nation-Liz-Taylor.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-section x-hide-lg x-hide-xl e3055-e40 m2cv-0 m2cv-3 m2cv-4 m2cv-6\"><div class=\"x-row x-container max width e3055-e41 m2cv-7 m2cv-8 m2cv-b m2cv-f\"><div class=\"x-row-inner\"><div class=\"x-col e3055-e42 m2cv-g m2cv-h m2cv-j\"><div class=\"x-bg\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"x-bg-layer-lower-image\"><\/div><div class=\"x-bg-layer-upper-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-frame x-frame-video-player e3055-e43 m2cv-1l m2cv-1m\"><div class=\"x-frame-inner\"><div class=\"x-video x-video-player hide-controls autoplay loop\" data-x-element-mejs=\"{&quot;poster&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;options&quot;:{&quot;pause_out_of_view&quot;:false}}\"><video class=\"x-mejs\" poster=\"\" preload=\"metadata\" options=\"\" loop=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Nevs-Nation-Liz-Taylor.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e3055-e44 m2cv-19\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\"><h4 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\"><h4><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\"More is more and less is a bore.\" <\/span><\/h4><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e45 m2cv-l m2cv-r m2cv-s m2cv-t m2cv-v m2cv-w\">Wise words from the late, great Iris Apfel \u2014 who has inspired the photoshoot that celebrates my new work with Nevs Model Agency\u2026 where I\u2019m on the books!<\/div><div class=\"x-acc e3055-e46 m2cv-1a m2cv-1c\" id=\"x-acc-e3055-e46\"><div class=\"e3055-e47 x-acc-item\"><button id=\"tab-e3055-e47\" class=\"x-acc-header\" role=\"button\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"panel-e3055-e47\" data-x-toggle=\"collapse\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e47\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-content\"><span class=\"x-acc-header-indicator\">&#x25b8;<\/span><span class=\"x-acc-header-text\">VIEW MORE<\/span><\/span><\/button><div id=\"panel-e3055-e47\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-e3055-e47\" data-x-toggleable=\"e3055-e47\" data-x-toggle-collapse=\"1\" class=\"x-collapsed\"><div class=\"x-acc-content\"><div class=\"x-text x-content e3055-e48 m2cv-k m2cv-l m2cv-m m2cv-v\"><p>Wise words from the late, great Iris Apfel \u2014 who has inspired the photoshoot that celebrates my new work with Nevs Model Agency\u2026 where I\u2019m on the books!<\/p>\n<p>Yes, an exciting project with one of the UK's top model agencies, who are working to bring out my voice, place, and personal style, and then share it with companies looking for their own Iris Apfel. \u00a0A departure from my usual projects, but one that I am passionate about exploring. I'm looking forward to embarking on some wonderful campaigns with luxury brands and businesses, and to proving that it's never too late for a fresh adventure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>And the glasses - I love!<\/strong><\/p><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e3055-e49 m2cv-1e m2cv-1f m2cv-1i m2cv-1j retreat-residential\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/greatermanchester.smartworks.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">CLICK HERE<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"x-anchor x-anchor-button e3055-e50 m2cv-1d m2cv-1f m2cv-1g retreat-residential\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"mailto:liz@liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk?subject=Special Projects\"><div class=\"x-anchor-content\"><div class=\"x-anchor-text\"><span class=\"x-anchor-text-primary\">GET IN TOUCH<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special ProjectsEntrepreneur in Residence, UCLan, Lancashire I have always enjoyed delivering lectures to students at universities and business schools in the northwest, and beyond.&#x25b8;VIEW MOREPerhaps it\u2019s my quirky style, and ability to tackle important issues with anecdotes and humour, that attracts students to my lectures.\u00a0 They have proven valuable and successful, and above all, it\u2019s my happy place.\u00a0 Sharing experiences &#8230; <\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/special-projects\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":8,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-blank-4.php","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3055","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","no-post-thumbnail"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3055"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3817,"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3055\/revisions\/3817"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.liz-taylor-consulting.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}