Mindfulness

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Mindfulness

16 July 2019

“Mindfulness is not only life changing but also saves lives”

At our July event, Michelle Locke took us on a tour of Mindfulness and shared some simple but amazing tools and techniques to explain how to recognise and change our thought patterns. She also showed us how we all see things in such a different way and how this affects how we feel about ourselves and other people. It was an evening of discovery for us!

Michelle says that Mindfulness can help people to understand their mind better and the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how these can impact and cause anxiety, depression, low moods and negativity. Mindfulness shows us how to understand and interrupt these patterns and to recognise what is real and what is thought.

From the event:

“Brilliant session. I’ve made progress in bringing mindfulness into my day and this has given me some more tips to use. Thank you :-)”

“Thought-provoking session thank you!”

“As a first time attendee I found this a truly insightful event and will definitely attend future events”

“I found it reaffirmed some things but also gave me new ideas and tools”

“Michelle is an excellent speaker/presenter. Her knowledge of mindfulness is extensive and good to be reminded to put it back into practice!”

“Great practical techniques”

“Great session. Thank you :-)”

“Thank you, some great tips”

“Thought the presenter Michelle was very interesting”

“Very engaging presenter, I liked the informal everyday mindfulness technique”

“I didn’t think I was good at mindfulness but listening to Michelle I realised all the things I do are mindful – my way of coping – how fab to realise and feel I am good at looking after myself”

“Absolutely fabulous and really clearly explained in everyday language”

“Very clearly explained and very engaging”

“Yet another thought-provoking evening with a fascinating group of individuals”

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Michelle Locke

Michelle is a mindfulness teacher, personal development coach and hypnotherapist. She works with young children, teens and adults on a 1-1 basis. She also works with families and runs 8 week mindfulness courses. She helps people to understand their mind and the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and how these can impact and cause anxiety, depression, low moods and negativity. She shares tools with people to help them to undersand and interrupt these patterns and to recognise what is real and what is thought.

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

Being Bold and Brave

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Being Bold and Brave

16 April 2019

What a great night! Marie helped us to find ways to 

  • Create a fulfilling life
  • Get some clarity on what we really want
  • Understand what is currently getting our way
  • Overcome the first barrier 

It was a fun, interactive evening delving into how we could be bolder and braver!  We found and practiced ways to tap into our inner strengths and then pulled on these resources to step out of our comfort zone and take the first initial brave and bold steps towards living our lives in a more fulfilling way.

From the event:

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Marie Smith

Marie’s philosophy on life is “Live the Life You Want!” and she leads by example. Having left employment in 2012 to set up her own leadership coaching and executive development business SUCCESSMITH, she currently works on a one-to-one basis and with groups including private individuals, business owners and organisations.  Marie sees her role as supporting others to overcome obstacles that get in the way and stop them from achieving what they want in life, both at work and at home.  For more information, case studies and testimonials see the SUCCESSMITH website: https://successmith.co.uk/

Marie also co-founded and co-leads the Aspiring Women Groups in London and Dorset.

Date:                           Tuesday 16 April, 6 for 6.30-8.30pm

Venue:                         Woodpecker Cafe, Queens Park Pavilion, Bournemouth

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

Parking:                       Plenty of free parking next to the venue (possible 2m overhead restriction to enter, depending on if they’ve got the barrier open or closed!)

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

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.

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

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

Create More Whole Life Balance

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Create More Whole Life Balance

10 April 2018

This brilliant interactive event facilitated by Kerrie Maitland a Career & Life Coach, was applicable to all who attended. Everyone went home with ideas to implement immediately!

We discussed the concept of what a realistic balanced life looked like for us, to get some focus to our thinking. Next we identified some changes we definitely wanted to make, then broke each ‘goal into manageable chunks.  Clearly nothing gets put in to practice without taking action so we supported each other to formulated actions to get us started.

It was an energising and inspiring evening  – the outcome was very tangible practical things each of us will do to make the changes we really want in our lives to create more balance.

Thank you Kerrie for the tools you shared and the inspiration to act!

 

From the event:

 

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“Really great session with practical application and tips for getting focus on the right areas of life”

“Wonderful evening – a chance to focus on myself and share ideas with some fab like-minded women”

“Very useful event. Will apply new ideas tomorrow”

“Excellent, thought provoking and useful topic. Thank you for organising”

 

  • You scored this event as:

out of 5!

Kerrie Maitland

Kerrie Maitland stepped out of her comfort zone having established a successful career as a senior HR Director in the financial sector to set up her own coaching company helping those going through a career or life transition, or seeking greater fulfilment at work but not sure where to start. Many of her clients have a great idea, but can’t seem to find the courage and inspiration they need to start the journey towards that goal. Find out more at: www.positivedimensions.co.uk

Tuesday 10 April, 5.30-8pm

Venue:                         XL Catlin, 20 Gracechurch Street, London EC3V 0BG

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

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)