Creating and Making 2018 Your Best Year Yet!

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Creating and Making 2018 Your Best Year Yet!

16 January 2018

We were SOLD OUT for the first event of 2018! What a fab evening, with lots of new faces – here’s the pre-event info and your feedback from the event:

Kicking off our Aspiring Women year in magnificent style, Marie Smith will lead us through an evening of (amongst other things) creating our personal Vision Board for 2018.

Are there questions flicking through your mind such as:

Am I curious to explore this? What could this possibly entail?  Is this for me?

Whether you either plan your life in detail or weave your way through life taking opportunities as they crop up, then this event is equally for you.

If you have created a Vision board before or you have never done one (or not even heard of one!) then come along and join in the fun –  there will be something for everyone to explore, learn and develop.

On the evening of 16 Jan Marie will lead you through practical exercises to explore and visualise your conscious and unconscious intentions for 2018 and beyond.  The outputs will be visual and you will have a personal take away on the evening that will either consciously or subconsciously guide you through decision making and creating the year/life you want.

This is a fabulous opportunity to give ourselves space and time to get our minds focussed on what we want to achieve in the year ahead.  For those who came to our session last year, it will create some time to reflect on how the Vision Boards have manifested themselves and shaped our previous year.  You can build on this going forwards or creating a new vision for yourself

This event is one of the most popular we offer (there are some charging huge sums for this sort of workshop now!), so book early to make sure you get a space!  Why not bring a friend, partner or team members to create a shared intention and vision for your future?

From the event:

“Love this event, well-timed for the beginning of the year.”

“Enjoyable evening. Would have loved longer as it went so quickly. Looking forward to seeing what happens now! Fingers crossed for a fab 2018! Thank you!”

“I had always resisted doing a vision board – but I like a challenge – so glad I did this – I now see the process as a fascinating one! Thanks!”

“A great session to finally get focussed on me.”

“Very helpful and energising.”

“Amazing food. Great speaker and great attitude from all organisers.”

“Really great way to help me kick off 2018 successfully and with heart and purpose!”

“Another great, inspiring event. Thank you again for the enthusiasm and fun!”

“It was fun and educational. Can’t wait for the next one.”

“I found the visualisation exercise incredibly insightful. Really helped form my ideas.”

“Great session. Brill to see so many new faces.”

“Amazing 🙂 thank you.”

“Found it very insightful.”

“Really welcoming and engaging – thank you!”

“Fab evening – great to have something tangible to take away.”

 

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Marie Smith

Marie is a leadership coach and executive development specialist who is passionate about supporting others to understand themselves and create a life for themselves that honours their personal values every single day.

Marie is an internationally qualified Co-active Coach (CPCC) who wholeheartedly believes that when we live our lives intentionally we are living ‘on purpose’. Living purposefully makes us feel happy and it helps us through the highs and lows that are a feature of all our lives.   Marie specialises in coaching and facilitating the development of leaders – be they individuals who are leading themselves, leading teams or leading organisations.

For more information about Marie see her Linked In profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-smith-cpcc-exec-coach/ or her company website SUCCESSMITH: https://successmith.co.uk/ or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/successmith/?ref=bookmarks

Date:                           Tuesday 16 January, 6.30-8.30pm PLEASE ARRIVE BETWEEN 6-6.25PM!

Venue:                         LV=, County Gates House, 300 Poole Rd, Poole, Bournemouth BH1 2NF

Event Cost:                  £16 (includes drinks and light refreshments)

Parking:                       Milburn Road or Marks & Spencer’s

Doors open at 6pm for drinks and food before we start at 6.30pm.

Please note that the booking fee covers the cost of organising the event which includes light refreshments and a finger buffet, plus small donation to a charity that supports women.

By submitting your details at ticket purchase, you consent to receiving email marketing messages from Aspiring Women. If you wish to unsubscribe, please follow the unsubscribe option at the bottom of the emails, or tell us at the event.
Payment on the door:  Many times we need to ensure that we have numbers of attendees and names before the event begins (for catering / training / location security).  In exceptional circumstances we may accept payment on the door, but this is by prior arrangement and agreement only!
Cancellation/refunds: we completely understand how sometimes things come up at the last minute!  Although we will do our best to accommodate your inability to attend after booking/payment, we ask that you please let us know as soon as possible either by email or phone (we always provide a phone number in the joining instructions sent on the day).  However, please bear in mind that refunds can only be made if you cancel before the day of the event:
  • Before the day: refund or payment put towards future event
  • On the day: payment put towards future event
  • No show without notice: no refunds or future event reservation – you lose your money – sorry!

Marie, Kelly and Ginette

The Aspiring Women Dorset Team

Authentic and Connected: the brighter side of public speaking

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Authentic and Connected: the brighter side of public speaking

10 October 2017

Authentic and Connected: the brighter side of public speaking with Millie Baker

Millie very skilfully, authentically and calmly demonstrated ways to stop wasting our time and energy by fearing public speaking. We played with techniques to deal with the pressure we often feel  making us want to hide behind a mask of what we imagine will be acceptable, liked or respected. Over a number of practical exercises and learning from each other, we built our confidence by listening more carefully to our body, and being more awareness of our physical and emotional state. It’s fair to say we all were pleasantly surprised by the results and we had lots to take away and reflect on.

 

From the event:

“This surpassed all my expectations. I learned a lot with a very friendly group  of women.  I loved the evening and would recommend it to anyone.”

” Very practical and enjoyable. I could really ‘feel’ the topic”

Really fantastic session. Great mix of exercises and information”

“Love the networking opportunity . Inspiring ladies and excellent topics”

 

 

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Millie Baker

Millie creates spaces for people to explore authentic public speaking. As a trainer and coach, her mission is to help people uncover their natural charisma and develop true, deep, unshakeable confidence.

Millie is a certified Speaking Circles facilitator and has worked extensively across Europe since 1999 running workshops in communication, presentation, and public speaking.

Her company, The Speaking Adventure, is based in London and runs open trainings in confidence, presence and authentic public speaking.

Date:                            Tuesday 10 October, 5.30-8pm

Venue:                         University of the Arts London, 272 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EY

Event Cost:                  £25 (includes drinks and light refreshments)

Building Resilience and Confidence Through Self-Awareness

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Building Resilience and Confidence Through Self-Awareness

17 October 2017

Jo Kane took use through an evening of understanding the nature of resilience. Here’s the pre-event information:

We have all heard about resilience and know how important it is to foster it and every year more and more organisations are investing in this area to build the resilience of their people and especially their leaders. However there’s a common notion that resilience is all about ‘bounce back’ and whilst it is crucial now more than ever to be able to ‘recover’ from setbacks , it’s powerful to be able to put yourself in the driving seat and build your personal resilience so that you can access peak performance states and create success that’s sustainable and sustains you. There’s so much more to resilience than ‘toughing it out’ and cultivating the right mindset. To be a resilience superstar you need to adopt a more holistic approach that includes mind , body , spirit and emotion. When you can strengthen across all those domains then real transformation occurs.

This session will give you the chance to explore  these four domains and gain some insight into where you could benefit from some focus and development. You will be introduced to some leading edge tools that will help you become a resilience superstar yourself and enjoy the sort of success that fuels you as opposed to drains you. These are techniques that can take you from breakdown to breakthrough. That’s the hallmark of the transformative resilience.

From the event:

“Great event and speaker. Feel very inspired!”

“Really enjoyed this. Great presentation. Very useful.”

“It was a very valuable session, made me think about resilience from a different point of view.”

“Jo Kane was fab – so engaging and easy to connect with – good balance of sharing expertise and getting you to think.”

“Really good event – I am leaving feeling more confident and excited about what I can achieve.”

“Useful questions and coaching got me thinking. A lot covered.”

“Hearing inspirational stories from other women is incredibly energising for me right now.”

“Great hints and tips I can easily adapt to my life. Jo is really easy to listen to, thoroughly enjoyed the session! Thank you.”

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Jo Kane

Joanna is a highly experienced UK and international executive coach who has been working with individuals and senior management teams to help them fulfill their potential and leverage their strengths for more than 12 years. Joanna’s style is energetic, open and inspirational and she likes to work with people to help them reconnect with what is really important to them so that they can truly unlock their potential. Joanna firmly believes that real change happens from the inside out.

Joanna is also co-author of ‘The Suited Hippy And The Stress Junkie’ ( Reed McKenna)

Date:                           Tuesday 17 October, 6.30-8.30pm

Venue:                         Rock Recruitment Solutions, Austin House, 43 Poole Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH4 9DN

Event Cost:                  £16 (includes drinks and light refreshments)

Parking:                       Plenty in car parks close by

Doors open at 6pm for drinks and food before we start at 6.30pm.

Please note that the booking fee covers the cost of organising the event which includes light refreshments and a finger buffet, plus small donation to a charity that supports women.

By submitting your details at ticket purchase, you consent to receiving email marketing messages from Aspiring Women. If you wish to unsubscribe, please follow the unsubscribe option at the bottom of the emails, or tell us at the event.
Payment on the door:  Many times we need to ensure that we have numbers of attendees and names before the event begins (for catering / training / location security).  In exceptional circumstances we may accept payment on the door, but this is by prior arrangement and agreement only!
Cancellation/refunds: we completely understand how sometimes things come up at the last minute!  Although we will do our best to accommodate your inability to attend after booking/payment, we ask that you please let us know as soon as possible either by email or phone (we always provide a phone number in the joining instructions sent on the day).  However, please bear in mind that refunds can only be made if you cancel before the day of the event:
  • Before the day: refund or payment put towards future event
  • On the day: payment put towards future event
  • No show without notice: no refunds or future event reservation – you lose your money – sorry!

 

Marie, Kelly and Ginette

The Aspiring Women Dorset Team

Responding with Style and Flair

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Responding With Style and Flair – How to Answer ANY Question!

18 July 2017

Lex McKee – the original ‘entertrainer’ – gave us a masterclass in how to never be stuck for words, using techniques shown to celebrities and politicians the world over.

Before the event, Lex told us:

Being put on the spot and feeling awkward is not high on many people’s list of favourite situations. But what if you could get to the point where you had the confidence to answer any challenge – and I do mean ‘any’ challenge? Using the techniques used by politicians, broadcasters, and celebrities the world over, we’re going to share how to think quickly on-the-spot so that you can express your viewpoint clearly, concisely, and convincingly without fear of embarrassment! In fact, I’m confident that you’ll actually look forward to the next time when you’ll be put on the spot!

From the event:

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‘I thought the style exercise was excellent’

‘I am leaving inspired, motivated and knowing lots of new faces!’

‘Fab evening, lovely company, looking forward to applying it!’

‘It was really interesting and fun to come to!’

‘Friendly, fun evening’

‘Great event! Thank you.’

‘It was a great event, I wish it was more than one session’

‘Fun and good networking’

‘A happy, jolly and dynamic event!’

‘Very interactive and practically focused session – plenty of tools to draw from’

‘Loved the session, Lex is a great presenter and made it fun and informative.’

‘Great evening’

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Lex McKee

If you want to learn anything faster, Lex is an interesting chap to talk to, having taught applications of Accelerated Learning since 1985. Whilst secretly chuffed that his book, “The Accelerated Trainer,” was published by Gower, he’s actually more excited by the fact that he can teach you to touch type in two hours, using chocolate as part of the technique. From Speed Reading to Mind Mapping, Leadership to Quick Thinking On-The-Spot, Lex’s infectious humour and love for learning with others has taken him all around the World. The truth, though, is he’d rather be nowhere else than sharing with like-minded entrepreneurial thinkers in Dorset! Author, Producer, Photographer, Poet, and Presenter – creativity is what makes his day.

Date:                           Tuesday 18 July, 6.30-8.30pm

Venue:                         Room EB202, Executive Business Centre, Bournemouth University, 89 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8EB

Event Cost:                  £16 (includes drinks and light refreshments)

Parking:                       Next to the Business Centre or in Cotlands Road

Doors opened at 6pm for drinks and food before starting at 6.30pm.

Putting Your Best Self Forward

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Putting Your Best Self Forward When You Want To Take Action & Enhance Your Career

11 July 2017

This interactive event was applicable to anyone – job seekers, those seeking promotion and recognition as well as the self-employed alike.

Career & Interview Coach, Margaret Buj used anecdotes from her own life and shared how to:

  • Optimise your LinkedIn profile to highlight your talents and put your best self forward
  • Identify and communicate your unique selling points
  • Sell yourself successfully as the best person in your current field or position within your own company, or for a new role in a new company or internal promotion in your current organisation

Unfortunately after the event, the weather was very un-July-like, hence Marie and Katy providing a pic of the ‘drowned rats’ arriving at the train station!

A copy of Margaret’s slides will be available soon in the Resources area of this website.

From the event:

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Katy and Marie soaked through!
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Networking

“Very practical tips on making your CV and LinkedIn profile stand out and negotiating the salary you want”

“Really lovely to have access to someone of Margaret’s experience and expertise”

“I felt motivated to update my Linked-In profile – and felt a bit more optimistic about its usefulness.”

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Margaret Buj

Margaret is a Career & Interview Coach who specialises in helping professionals to get hired, promoted and paid more. She has 11 years of experience of recruiting for global technology and eCommerce companies across Europe & the US, and in the last 10 years, she’s successfully coached hundreds of people to get the jobs and promotions they really wanted. Recognized as one of LinkedIn UK’s Power Profiles in HR, and with an award-winning blog, she’s spoken at career events & conferences and has done training sessions or workshops in London, Monaco, Athens & Saudi Arabia. Apart from mastering your interviewing skills, Margaret can help you in discovering your unique selling points and in creating a self-marketing strategy that enhances your reputation with a consistent online and offline brand presence. She’s also been featured in Cosmopolitan magazine, interviewed for The Financial Times and Management Today, has written “Land that Job” e-Guide. Find out more at: www.interview-coach.co.uk

Date:                           Tuesday 11 July, 5.30-8pm

Venue:                         Market Reach, 3rd Floor, 185 Farringdon Road, London, EC1A 1AA

Event Cost:                  £25 (includes drinks and light refreshments)