Ross Dean

📷Digital content creator & Marketer for heart-led causes

🎧 Host of the Man Dates podcast

31/07/2024

Ready to Embark on an Adventure? Why Solo Travel Might Be the Best Decision You'll Ever Make.

Have you ever thought about hitting the road solo but felt a bit hesitant? You're not alone. Today we're discussing if traveling alone could be the most liberating and rewarding experience of your life.

Whether it's the freedom to set your own pace, the confidence you'll build, or the unforgettable people you'll meet, solo travel, it's said, can have a way of transforming you in ways you never expected.

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30/07/2024

Struggling to find gym motivation? Today we're talking about intentional exercise. From cycling to work to turning errands into mini workouts, we're discussing practical tips to help you stay active and healthy.

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Photo by Jackie Alexander on Unsplash

16/07/2024

I'm really honoured to announce that I have been shortlisted by the team at commsHERO as a finalist for "Comms Unicorn of the year"🦄🎉

"The Comms Unicorn of the Year Award seeks to celebrate those remarkable individuals who not only excel in their professional endeavors but also radiate positivity and inspiration to everyone around them"

When I joined Orwell Housing Association I saw a fantastic opportunity to do things a little differently with comms than had already been done in the sector to date. We have such an abundance of amazing colleagues and customers and I wanted to give them opportunity and space to shine.

A big thank you to Jenny Dewey MCIM Michelle Harrison FCIPD and Brett Tavarez for being ace to work with and for allowing me the freedom to run with my ideas, even the times when I get blank looks after some of my pitches 🤣

For more info on the awards please visit https://lnkd.in/e6MxiN5M

15/07/2024

Failing Forward: Are Setbacks Just Plot Twists in Your Success Story?

Today we're discussing how to turn your setbacks into setups for success and whether we should just embrace the plot twists and learn to fail forward.

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01/07/2024

Staying Well While Working From Home 🌟

Remote work is here to stay, but how do we stay well when doing so? Today we're sharing ideas around:

💡 Setting up a comfortable workspace
💡 Staying active and eating healthy
💡 Maintaining boundaries and managing stressful times

Discover simple strategies to boost your well-being and productivity! https://www.livegoodenough.com/p/stay-well-working-home

17/11/2023

The power of open conversations with your kids 👨‍👧❤️

On this Man Date, I headed over to Orwell Housing Association in Ipswich, to chat with Simon Bennett. We chatted about how a pro rugby injury affected his mental health, co-parenting his daughter and how he found a new love in the sport through refereeing.

📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5gN3emCRiM4

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

06/10/2023

When a notebook changes everything 📒

*Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to su***de*

On this Man Date, I headed over to FYN (For you now) wellness centre in Ipswich, to chat with the owner Lenny Pack. We chatted about his journey from YTS youngster to professional footballer, how a a notebook changed everything one day, and how he finds benefits in running these days.

📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laNl5fr7jSs

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates/episodes/005-Lenny-Pack--YTS-Football-to-becoming-pro--The-power-of-a-notebook--Running-for-health-e2a7d6k

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

For You Now

06/09/2023

When the 'Banter' cuts deep! 😩 Can you relate?

📺 Check out the full episode with Alex Cameron on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gg2SvQ8n

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gCZbaQGb

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

01/09/2023

When the 'Banter' cuts deep! 😩 Can you relate?

On this Man Date, I made an evening trip over to just outside Stowmarket in Suffolk, UK to meet with Alex Cameron

We chatted about growing up fast in a boarding school environment, immersing yourself in music and music in challenging times and using food as comfort in men.

📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXUttBnASn8

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates/episodes/004-Alex-Cameron--Growing-up-fast-at-boarding-school--Movies--music-as-an-outlet--Food-for-comfort-in-men-e28prbt

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

26/08/2023

25/08/2023

When self help just isn't helping 📺📙

On this Man Date, I travelled over to chat with Rob Dodsworth at his home in Norfolk.

We discussed navigating school and using humour to deflect from negative situations, how Rob felt that his experiences of therapy and self help were never really hitting the spot and his recent ADHD diagnosis.

📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvCPf9r1tbo

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jWldonTGbBGwz2QWSwoaw

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

Rob Dodsworth Photography

18/08/2023

On this Man Date, I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrew Laws 📈 🤘 (YeSEO) at his office in Suffolk.

We chatted growing up and finding your tribe through your passions, learning to recognise the signs of anxiety and how positive events can also affect our mental health, as well as those which are negative.

📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a58QUo5hpJ4

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghUEy3VU

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

11/08/2023

On this Man Date, I had the pleasure of sitting down with James Kindred (Big Drop Brewing Co., Ipswich.Love) at his home in Suffolk.

We chatted growing up and finding music as an outlet, his more recent journey in seeking an Autism diagnosis in his forties and setting your day up to work with your strengths.

📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gHtmevP4

🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghUEy3VU

And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag

08/05/2023

🚀Incoming! Man Dates | Podcast

Conversations with interesting people to inspire your first Man Date.

Men need to talk. Period. My mission is to inspire men to set up their first Man Date.

Intentional time with a friend or connect with a new one. Time to talk about anything and everything, without distractions.

How could your life look differently if you had regular Man Dates in your life?

31/10/2022

Make Today Count - Ep. 003 - Plan like a boss! - Organising your work & life with ease | with The Wedding Planners

Listen now > https://shows.acast.com/maketodaycount/episodes/624c6e0e7e87ac0013a9a874

30/10/2022

Make Today Count - Ep. 004 - The Importance of Friendships - with Gemma Scopes

Listen now > https://shows.acast.com/maketodaycount/episodes/624c6e0e7e87ac0013a9a873

29/10/2022

Ep. 005 - Fuel your body & mind - Nutrition for an abundant life | with Natasha Hodge

Listen now > https://shows.acast.com/maketodaycount/episodes/624c6e0e7e87ac0013a9a872

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Confronting Defeat: Battling Alcohol Addiction and Making Promises 💪❤️ On this Man Date, I met up with storyteller Dan Sedgwick. We chatted about Hip Hop, recovery through AA and how running and Parkrun now allows him to live with a passion for life. Watch the full episode on Youtube >> https://lnkd.in/eeEnKRRM Listen on Spotify >> https://lnkd.in/er2FUgeq For more from Dan please check out his ⁠Instagram⁠ over at @soberstoryteller Need to talk? The Samaritans- Call 116 123 CALM - Call 0800 58 58 58 SHOUT - Text SHOUT to 85258 All these services are free, Anonymous & non-judgmental (UK only) #onamandate #mentalhealth #soberstoryteller #recovery #aa #alcohol #addiction #menshealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suffolk #storytelling #parkrun

The Unseen Struggles of a Referee: Finding Unity in the Rugby Officiating Community 🏉 On this Man Date, I headed over to Orwell Housing Association in Ipswich, to chat with Simon Bennett. We chatted about how a pro rugby injury affected his mental health, co-parenting his daughter and how he found a new love in the sport through refereeing. 📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eZVKDEfX 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ghUEy3VU And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #rugby #rugbyiniry Simon Bennett England Rugby

The power of open conversations with your kids 👨‍👧❤️ On this Man Date, I headed over to Orwell Housing Association in Ipswich, to chat with Simon Bennett. We chatted about how a pro rugby injury affected his mental health, co-parenting his daughter and how he found a new love in the sport through refereeing. 📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/5gN3emCRiM4 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #rugby #rugbyiniry #parenting #coparenting

When a notebook changes everything 📒 *Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to suicide* On this Man Date, I headed over to FYN (For you now) wellness centre in Ipswich, to chat with the owner Lenny Pack. We chatted about his journey from YTS youngster to professional footballer, how a notebook changed everything one day, and how he finds benefits in running these days. 📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laNl5fr7jSs 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates/episodes/005-Lenny-Pack--YTS-Football-to-becoming-pro--The-power-of-a-notebook--Running-for-health-e2a7d6k And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth @official.f.y.n #journaling #poetry

When a notebook changes everything 📒 *Trigger Warning | Please not that this episode contains references to suicide* On this Man Date, I headed over to FYN (For you now) wellness centre in Ipswich, to chat with the owner Lenny Pack. We chatted about his journey from YTS youngster to professional footballer, how a a notebook changed everything one day, and how he finds benefits in running these days. 📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laNl5fr7jSs 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates/episodes/005-Lenny-Pack--YTS-Football-to-becoming-pro--The-power-of-a-notebook--Running-for-health-e2a7d6k And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth For You Now#journaling #poetry

When the 'Banter' cuts deep! 😩 Can you relate? 📺 Check out the full episode with Alex Cameron on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gg2SvQ8n 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gCZbaQGb And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #comforteating #banter

When the 'Banter' cuts deep! 😩 Can you relate? On this Man Date, I made an evening trip over to just outside Stowmarket in Suffolk, UK to meet with Alex Cameron We chatted about growing up fast in a boarding school environment, immersing yourself in music and music in challenging times and using food as comfort in men. 📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXUttBnASn8 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandates/episodes/004-Alex-Cameron--Growing-up-fast-at-boarding-school--Movies--music-as-an-outlet--Food-for-comfort-in-men-e28prbt And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #comforteating #banter

One for the 90's Kids! Back to the days when the NRA was life.📕 Teachers! Does this (or something similar) still exist? 🤷🏼‍♀️ Check out the full conversation on Ep.003 of the Man Dates Podcast https://lnkd.in/emxr3-u9 #nineties #90s #NRA #nationalrecordofachievement #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #onamandate #mandates

When self help just isn't helping 📺📙 On this Man Date, I travelled over to chat with Rob Dodsworth at his home in Norfolk. We discussed navigating school and using humour to deflect from negative situations, how Rob felt that his experiences of therapy and self help were never really hitting the spot and his recent ADHD diagnosis. 📺 Check out the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvCPf9r1tbo 🎧 or wherever you find your podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jWldonTGbBGwz2QWSwoaw And if this inspires you to set up your first Man Date, let me know, using the tag #onamandate #onamandate #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #menshealth #adhd #adultadhd Rob Dodsworth Photography

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Welcome.

I'm Ross Dean, a headshot & personal branding photographer, based in Ipswich and serving entrepreneurs, CEOs, influencers, small businesses and organisations across East Anglia and beyond. I help forward-thinking businesses leaders like you enhance their marketing through striking, vibrant headshot and personal branding photography. Photography that allows you to create a warm, consistent online presence that gets you MORE business with the type of clients you just love to work with. Every personal brand or business is unique. It has its own ethos, personality and values, yet often this is lost amongst the noise of poorly taken 'selfies', outdated and old fashioned headshots from past jobs and in some instances, the use of the company logo as a social media and online avatar. People buy from people and so are you putting your best foot forward? or are you driving away your ideal clients, time after time? From your discovery call to your relaxed and fun photography session to the efficient & secure online delivery of your final images, you're just one step away from showcasing 'your best you'. With a 'lifestyle magazine' editorial approach to the images I create, you're guaranteed no dated white backgrounds or awkward poses and expressions. It's time to take your marketing to the next level. If you think I may be a great fit for your photography, I invite you to get in touch and we can discuss your aspirations for our time together. For your FREE consultation and personal quotation why not drop me a message via here on Facebook, email me at [email protected] or call me on 01473 760976.

I can't wait to meet you!