Personal Impact – letting your best you shine through!

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Personal Impact:

Letting your best you shine through!

 

22 January 2019

Making a good first impression is often top of our personal impact wish list – making sure that when we enter a room, we create the ‘right’ vibe about who we are and what we are capable of. And of course there are other ways in which we might want to have an impact and influence others’ impressions of us:

– what we are known for

– what we are liked for

– what we are trusted for

But how often do we feel frustrated that we are not being seen the way we want to be seen? That we are not recognised for having a strength or skill that we know we’ve got, but somehow others miss in us?

In this first session of 2019, Ginette took us through an evening of discovering our personal impact score and working out strategies to increase our scores through practical and fun exercises.

 

From the event:

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Ginette Tessier

Ginette is an internationally certified NLP Trainer (neuro-linguistic programming) and uses NLP to influence her training programmes, both face to face and online, where she helps other freelance trainers to add online training to their business portfolio.

Most importantly, Ginette uses NLP principles in everyday life for her personal self-awareness, development and growth.

She has directly experienced the benefits of understanding how our inner self-talk influences our outer demeanour and impact upon others.

Date:                           Tuesday 22 January, 6.30-8.30pm

Venue:                        Woodpecker Café, Queens Park Pavilion, Queen’s Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BY

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

Parking:                      Plenty of free parking on site next to the venue (2m vehicle height restriction)

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

Unmasking the Impostor

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Unmasking the Impostor:

spotting and sorting impostor syndrome

17 July 2018

This session discussed the irrational but very ‘real’ self -doubt feeling known as Impostor Syndrome. It facilitated self-awareness, offered insight and provided tactics. Most importantly it opened up a conversation!
The session covered:
  • What is Impostor Syndrome
  • How to spot and sort it
  • Owning achievement
  • Getting rational with emotions
  • Being you in a ‘comparing world’

From the event:

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Massive ‘yay’ to this event – cleared so much of the feelings I have had all my life!

Trisha was very engaging and clearly knowledgeable in her field. Her style was informal in the best way.

Thank you so much for another great evening! A great presentation by a brilliant facilitator. I feel more confident and have a better outlook already!

An excellent and useful session with the perfect balance of theory and activities.

Came away feeling motivated and inspired. Great to hear other people’s thoughts and feelings on the topic. Thank you!

What a great event tonight! Was having such a hard day at work and nearly didn’t attend, so glad I did. Re-energised!

Felt better that others are in the same boat. Friendly group.

Made me feel more human! Also not to put such high demands on myself.

Great event. It’s nice to talk about a subject that is difficult to bring up at work (a male-dominated environment).

This was just the top-up on this subject that I needed. Trisha was a great presenter.

Entertaining speaker on a very interesting and emotive subject.

This was my first event – thank you for having me and making me feel so welcome. I though Trisha was a fabulous speaker – so insightful and inspirational 🙂 I look forward to future events.

Great location and food. Enjoyed the presentation greatly.

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Trisha Lewis

Trisha Lewis is a Bournemouth based professional communicator who helps individuals become their most effective and enjoyable communicating self.

She specialises in 1:1 communication and presentation coaching and directing. Trisha strongly believes that everyone can be an excellent communicator – all they need is quality time with objective feedback, tactics and a safe space to experiment

As an experienced speaker she regularly delivers talks on special areas of interest: Impostor Syndrome, Networking Skills and Engaging an Audience.

Date:                           Tuesday 17 July, 6pm for 6.30-8.30pm

Venue:                        Woodpecker Café, Queens Park Pavilion, Queen’s Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BY

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

Parking:                       Plenty of free parking next to the venue

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.

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

Be True To Yourself With A Purpose-Driven Life

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Be True to Yourself With a Purpose Driven Life

17 April 2017

What a treat this event was!

We had a talk from Charly Young, CEO and co-founder of The Girls’ Network – an award-winning charity that matches girls from low income communities with a female mentor, in order to open networks and opportunities that the girls would otherwise not have access to. The Girls’ Network is our charity partner at Aspiring Women.

The power of women and girls supporting each other

How can we harness the experiences and energy of women to support girls and young women to be ambitious for their futures? To have the opportunities, the support and the confidence to discover and pursue their passions?

Charly shared her experiences as a secondary school teacher in one of the most disadvantaged communities in London, the challenges that the girls in her classroom were facing, and how this led her to establish a charity connecting women and girls.

She also talked about the ways in which The Girls’ Network are supporting more than 1,000 girls across the country each year, with the help of a fantastic network of women and men, and the impact that has been seen on the lives of the girls worked with.

After hearing Charly’s inspiring journey of finding and following her purpose Kelly led an exercise about understanding our purpose and how we can choose to be true to ourselves and lead a purpose driven life.

From the event:

‘It was a great event – love the network task’

‘Really inspiring session. Loved hearing about The Girls’ Network and having time to link that and discuss/reflect on our own personal passions’

‘Great session, finding out more about The Girls’ Network, the work they do and how to get involved’

‘A great event as always, with friendly, like-minded people’

‘Love the new venue! Fantastic topic and very inspiring to hear about The Girls’ Network. Good to hear where our money is going.’

‘Really enjoyed both presentations. Inspiring!’

‘Brilliant, was so glad I came. I have ideas, am re-motivated and feel really connected’

‘Location and car-parking very easy, thank you!’

  • You scored this event as:

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Charly Young

Charly Young is CEO and Co-founder of The Girls’ Network

Prior to setting up The Girls’ Network, Charly trained as a secondary school teacher with Teach First in 2011, becoming an outstanding Geography and Citizenship teacher at a school in North West London.

It was then she saw first-hand the double disadvantages faced by the girls in her classroom. Challenges born from the expectations placed on them to look a certain way, act a certain way, pursue certain types of ‘female’ careers or life choices. And those stemming from the fact that they know no professional women, or could see no one like them in the roles or careers to which they might aspire.

It was this that inspired her to set up The Girls’ Network.

Charly has spoken at various conferences and events, including the 2014 ASGS annual conference and TEDx Youth. She has written articles for publications including the Guardian and the Huffington Post and has been approached by BBC Radio 4 and Radio 5 Live to contribute to discussions on education and girls.

Kelly Keating

Following a career working in Marketing, Communication and Relationship Management related roles for 15 years, during the start of its LEAN transformation programme, I volunteered for the opportunity to learn about continuous improvement whilst working at the RNLI and haven’t looked back since.

Moving onto LV= I worked in the General Insurance Operational change team and subsequently headed up the Continuous Improvement team within Technology.

Whilst at LV= I was part of the team that set up its first Women’s network and now working at JP Morgan I am an active participant in its many diversity programmes.

In September 2016 I gave birth to our son Xander, after years of focus on my career he’s certainly given me a chance to step back and appreciate life. He brings me tremendous joy every day and I feel very blessed.

Volunteering for Aspiring Women is my small way of paying it forward. I also love festivals, camping in our VW and creating our dream home.

Date:                           Tuesday 17 April, 6 for 6.30pm until 8.30pm

Venue:                         Woodpecker Café, Queens Park Pavilion, Queen’s Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9BY

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

Parking:                       Free car park next to the venue, plenty of spaces

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 a 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

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.”

 

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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”

 

 

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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)