WRITING & STORIES
This is a collection of stories, observations and ideas from along the journey.
I write about business, events, travel, people and experiences, usually beginning with something that has made me stop, notice or think a little differently.
Some pieces are personal, others practical or reflective, but curiosity is probably the thread that runs through most of them.
For more recent articles that Joe has been featured in or contributed to, check out the media section.
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The Guest List: The Lost Art of the Dinner Table
We haven't lost the dinner table. We may, however, have started forgetting what it's for... Joe Blackman MBE writes his latest post on The Guest List.
The Guest List: Apparently, we need still need people.
Joe’s New LinkedIn Newsletter. As AI makes everything faster and more efficient, the genuinely scarce commodity may be something rather old-fashioned: real experience, real relationships and interesting people in the same room.
The Color Psychology of Live Events. Light, Mood, and Memory
Color at an event is about far more than flowers, linens or a mood board. From lighting and architecture to texture, movement and atmosphere, the way color is used can completely change how a space feels and how guests experience it. Drawing on decades in live events, Joe Blackman MBE explores how color shapes emotion, energy and the journey of an event.