Finding – and Honing – Your Breakthrough Idea

A One-Day Workshop with Dorie Clark: Sunday, November 2, 2025

A core premise of the Recognized Expert® course and community is that great work isn’t enough on its own. If you want to impact others, make a real difference, and build a successful and sustainable business, you need to get recognized for your ideas.

But figuring out that clear, compelling idea that sets you apart —and feeling confident in it—can be a challenge.

  • What if you have too many ideas and aren’t sure which one to pursue?
  • How do you know if your idea will truly resonate?
  • What if you worry your idea isn’t strong enough—or has been done before?
  • How can you define the one thing that makes you stand out - even if it feels elusive? 


A Chance to Step Back and Focus

This one-day workshop is designed to give you the time, space, and guidance to clarify your breakthrough idea—what you want to be known for and how to position your expertise in a way that sticks.

Through interactive exercises, real-time feedback, and insights from guest speakers, we’ll work together to refine your thinking so you leave with:

✅ A clearer sense of your unique perspective and how to articulate it

✅ Tools to evaluate and strengthen your ideas

✅ A supportive group of like-minded professionals who get it

✅ The opportunity to test & iterate your ideas in real time, so you can see what 'lands' 


London & Thinkers50

This workshop is happening right before Thinkers50 (Nov 3-4), where many of the world’s top business minds gather to share ideas and connect. A number of folks from my Recognized Expert® community will be in town for the event, and this is a great way to meet peers, build relationships, and feel like you’re walking into Thinkers50 with a group of colleagues—not just as an attendee.

That said, you don’t have to be attending Thinkers50 to join us. If you’re looking for a focused, practical deep dive into how to define your breakthrough idea, this is for you.


What to Expect

  • Guidance and insights from me on how to refine and strengthen your ideas
  • Guest speakers who will share their own process of developing their breakthrough ideas
  • Hands-on exercises to help you clarify your positioning
  • Opportunities to connect with others working on similar challenges


This workshop is a chance to step away from daily demands, get fresh perspective, and leave with greater confidence in the foundational ideas that can transform your business and the impact you're making. 

If this sounds like what you need, I’d love to have you join us.

Register now

Who is the event for?

  • Professionals (including entrepreneurs and professional service providers) who'd like to be known more broadly for their work

  • If you've had trouble landing on the 'right idea' and want guidance about how to break out of that rut

  • If you're seeking clarity on how to position your expertise in a way that stands out

  • Recognized Expert® community members who'd like to meet each other and make amazing new connections

  • Folks attending Thinkers50 who want to get a jumpstart on the event by meeting other attendees and building professional relationships

FAQ

  • I don’t feel like I have a strong idea yet—will this still be helpful?

    Yes! This workshop is designed for people at all stages—whether you’re still searching for your breakthrough idea, refining an existing one, or deciding between multiple possibilities. We’ll walk through structured exercises to help you clarify and strengthen your thinking.

  • Do I need to be attending Thinkers50 to participate?

    Not at all. While many attendees will also be going to Thinkers50, this workshop is open to anyone who wants to focus on developing their breakthrough idea. Whether or not you're attending the conference, you’ll walk away with valuable insights, new connections, and a clearer sense of direction.

  • What’s the format of the workshop?

    This will be a mix of interactive exercises, group discussions, and guest speaker insights. You’ll have opportunities to reflect, get feedback, and apply what you’re learning in real time. The goal is to make this highly practical and actionable.

  • Will there be networking opportunities?

    Yes! This is a great chance to meet others who are working on similar challenges, particularly if you're in the Recognized Expert® community, attending Thinkers50, or are interested in thought leadership. You’ll leave with meaningful connections and a group of peers who can continue to support you beyond the workshop.

  • What’s the refund policy?

    Since this is a small-group, in-person event with limited seating, all ticket sales are final. However, if something unexpected comes up, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else who would benefit from the experience.

  • Do I need to prepare anything in advance?

    No formal prep is required, but you should come with a list of ideas or topics you’ve been thinking about, even if they’re rough; a sense of what you want to be known for, even if you’re still figuring it out; and any questions or challenges you’d like help working through.

  • Where is the workshop being held?

    The workshop will take place in London on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The exact venue will be shared with registered attendees closer to the event date.

  • What are the start and end times?

    We’ll begin at 9:30 AM and wrap up by 4:00 PM, with breaks for lunch and networking.