UK Social Entreprenur Winner 2025 • Podcast Host • Public Speaker • UK Ambassador for the Artist Run Alliance.
Pablo Colella
A facilitator of artistic expression, peering over the horizon, conjuring up visions of the future and energising communities.
A spokes person for engagement in the creative arts.
Pablo Colella is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Disconnected Bodies, an independent social enterprise specialising in behavioural insight, audience psychology and cultural strategy. For almost twenty years he has worked with cultural organisations, local authorities and creative practitioners to better understand participation, strengthen audience engagement and inform strategic decision-making.Through original research, public speaking, podcasting and consultancy, Pablo explores how behavioural understanding can improve access to culture and shape more inclusive, evidence-led organisations.His work has informed national reviews, strategic frameworks and audience development practice, positioning him as a recognised voice on cultural participation across the UK and internationally.
Founder
Disconnected Bodies
Pablo Colella is the Founder of Disconnected Bodies, an independent social enterprise specialising in arts audience psychology, behavioural insight and cultural strategy.Disconnected Bodies work with cultural organisations, local authorities, museums, theatres, festivals and artist-led initiatives to better understand participation, strengthen audience engagement and develop evidence-led cultural strategies.Recognised for his work at the intersection of behavioural psychology, cultural participation and public policy, Pablo is internationally recognised as developing engagement frameworks including Sandbox™, the Strategic Maturity Index™ and the Five Pillars of Modern Cultural Strategy™.
Podcast host
The Disconnected Bodies Podcast.
Pablo hosts the Disconnected Bodies Podcast, exploring the ideas, research and conversations shaping the future of arts, culture and public participation.Each episode brings together artists, researchers, cultural leaders and policymakers to discuss audience psychology, creative practice, evaluation, placemaking, leadership and the changing relationship between culture and society.
Public speaking
Keynote speaker and workshop facilitator.
Pablo regularly speaks at conferences, universities, cultural networks and industry events on topics including audience psychology, cultural participation, behavioural insight, evaluation and strategic planning.In 2025 he delivered keynote talks, workshops and invited presentations across the United Kingdom, Finland and Africa, sharing emerging research into cultural participation, psycho-segmentation and the future of audience development. His presentations combine practical experience with original research, offering cultural leaders evidence-led approaches to audience engagement, evaluation and strategy.
Career milestones
"I don't know where I'm going but I'm on my way".
Baby Jump Records | Managing Director
Four top 5 singles on the Indie Singles Chart. 3 national tours including support acts for Blink 182 and Elton John.
Sky Living's Fashion Insider | Producer and Director.
Exploring the British fashion industry in two six-part documentary series.
Qafo Publishing | Managing Director.
Creative industries publications.
Let's connect
Let's explore what's possible.
I'm always open to conversations, speaking opportunities and collaborative projects.
Email me: [email protected]