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Check out Boo Coaching & Consulting latest newsletter - Boosletter if you like😀 Featuring... 💜 How you can join our next Chartered Management Institute Coaching certificate 💜Our Coaching Supervision offer from Helen Smith 💜An overview of Cath Barton's mini wellbeing series 💜A couple of helpful blogs from Amy Rothwell All beautifully curated by our Mission Controller Julia Page! Link in the comments ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ #TeamBoo #Coaching #Leadership #WorkplaceWellbeing

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“The only constant in life is change” Heraclitus Last week at the CIPD Festival of Work “change” was a big topic of conversation. I also promised in last week’s post to share the Transformational Leadership Qualities that we teach in our THRIVE for Leaders Programme. Today I co-delivered a 3 hour Masterclass on Navigating Change with the Wonderful Becki Nazareth for a group of 40 Auditors for a global bank facing lots of change. CHANGE IS EVERYWHERE! Old “change management” philosophies are outdated because they rely on stability either side of that change. With global change in climate, economics, government, tech and more, change is constant (thanks Heraclitus 👆) This means that those old models often end in burnout. 📣📣We need to replace Change management with Change Mindset.📣📣 Leaders, by employing the Transformational Leadership Qualities below you can help your organisations and teams navigate change? 1. How often do you use each quality? 2. What do you need to dial up or use more? 3. What else can you do to cultivate a change mindset in your organisations? _________ The slides come from our The Institute of Leadership accredited THRIVE for Leaders Programme and are based on a paper by INSIGHTs about how Leaders can set up their organisations for change. (Our programme is brilliant… even if I do say so myself. Link in comments to find out more, and another one if you want to chat to me about it)

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Running a business doesn't come with a set of instructions Understanding the many different types activities involved can be a challenge for any business owner no matter how long you've been doing it. Through user-friendly coaching programmes designed by business people for business people to support you and your business in your ongoing development through changing times. Read more

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If you’re struggling to connect with your mentoring partner, my list of 25 power questions will help you begin deepening your mentoring relationship today. Making that relationship work is key to your success, and I want to take the guesswork out of building a genuine partnership. Discover all of the power questions by downloading the free resource, here: https://hubs.la/Q02HX_qG0 #MentoringResource #MentoringMatters #MentoringProgram

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With Mental Health Awareness Week just a month away, (13-19 May), how will you mark this important campaign? ➡️ Does your organisation provide effective support for the mental wellbeing and resilience of your people? ➡️ Is there still stigma in your workplace around talking about mental wellbeing? ➡️ How do you support your people with developing resilience? These are just some of the questions our clients grapple with, which often leads them to us, looking for 'an outside in view' from a business leader who has 'lived it'. We're fortunate to represent an incredible group of mental wellbeing and resilience speakers who can help. Our speakers deliver strong ideas on how workplaces can enact their ethical responsibility to support the health and well-being of their people. If your organisation is looking to hold an event, with guest speakers who talk from lived experience about mental wellbeing and resilience, get in touch with Sarah Dryden. ([email protected]) #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthSpeaker #MentalHealthAndWellbeing #resilience #speaker #wellbeing Alastair Campbell Geoff McDonald Guin Batten Stuart Tootal Terry Rubenstein Rory Campbell, FRSA Drew Povey Tim Munden

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Transform Your Marketing Strategy with Gareth Wax at Opportunities After Brexit #43 Join us for a transformative experience at Opportunities After Brexit #43 on Wednesday, July 3rd, where we are excited to spotlight Gareth Wax, an unparalleled expert in online marketing and LinkedIn optimization. As the managing director of Many Purple Hats Ltd. Gareth excels in turning brands into household names and converting leads into dedicated clients. His profound expertise lies in helping businesses enhance their online presence and engage prospects with genuine authority. Gareth’s professional journey is a compelling blend of tech innovation and marketing excellence. With a background as a Cisco engineer and a prolific career in developing business solutions, he has continuously demonstrated his ability to identify opportunities and deliver outstanding results. Notable achievements include creating software solutions for the NHS and pioneering successful online ticket sales systems, underscoring his versatile entrepreneurial spirit. At Opportunities After Brexit #43, Gareth will delve into critical business challenges such as ineffective sales strategies, brand invisibility, and lead generation struggles. His unique approach emphasizes authentic human interactions, building long-term trust rather than relying on quick fixes. Gareth's sessions are known to be engaging, insightful, and packed with actionable strategies that can revolutionize your business approach. The event, Opportunities After Brexit #43, is an unparalleled international business networking gathering designed to foster connections, share innovative solutions, and address the evolving challenges and opportunities in a post-Brexit world. This session is a must-attend for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals looking to supercharge their marketing strategies and elevate their client acquisition efforts. Key Highlights of the Event: Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders like Gareth Wax about the latest trends and effective strategies in business marketing. Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of professionals and expand your business network. Actionable Strategies: Gain practical advice and solutions to enhance your business operations and marketing techniques. Interactive Sessions: Engage in thought-provoking discussions. 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 3rd 🕐 Time: 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM (Irish/UK time) 🔗 Register Here: Opportunities After Brexit #43 Registration https://lnkd.in/dekZDjpE Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a true leader in the field. Secure your spot now and take your business to new heights with Gareth Wax’s proven systems and insights. #Networking #BusinessNetworking #InternationalBusiness #InternationalBusinessNetworking #BusinessGrowth

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Exciting stuff! We have the witty, whip-smart and wonderful Heather Wright, FPSA joining us for our next Professional Speaking Association Scotland event on 21 November in Glasgow. Save the date! What can you look forward to? When it comes to selling most speakers speak too much. It's a habit of the job. But if we want to Speak More we need to learn to Speak less. Knowing what questions to ask and how to phrase them is a vital part of making a buyer want to hire you. You don't need to tell them that you are the right speaker for them, you need to ask the right questions so that they tell you. Takeaways for the audience: - exactly which questions to ask and when - how to connect, detect and create exactly the right solution for the buyer - how to handle 99% of objections and close the deal. So if you are a Coach, Consultant, Trainer or Speaker, then this event is for you - plus if you are a newbie, then we have a much-reduced fee for you. Reach out if you want to know more,x #professionalspeaker #scotland

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💡 Want to be inspired by the Empowered Change May Newsletter? 💡 Here's what you will find in there... 1.Introduction of New Female Development Programme: Discover more about my latest initiative to empower women in the workplace and nurture leadership development. 2.Unlocking Employee Potential with The GC Index: Find out how utilising The GC Index can unleash the full potential of your team members by harnessing their unique strengths and talents. 3.Combatting Burnout and Mental Health: Don't miss the featured event designed specifically for HR Leaders and business owners. Join me as we explore proven techniques to tackle burnout and cultivate a culture of efficiency and well-being. 4.Celebrating PRIDE Month: As we step into May, let's celebrate diversity and inclusivity by championing PRIDE initiatives within our organisations. 5.Exclusive Podcast: Harry Faint on LGBTQIA+ Experiences: Tune in to Harry Faint's insightful podcast episode, where he shares his experiences and perspectives on LGBTQIA+ issues. 6.Interview with Ashley Kate HR: Gain valuable insights from Vicky Docker's corporate experiences as shared in the exclusive interview with Ashley Kate HR. 7.Join the EmpowerEDInclusion Community: Connect with like-minded individuals and be part of the conversation on diversity, inclusion, and empowerment by joining our EmpowerEDInclusion community on LinkedIn. Please leave DM me with what you think about the content, what you'd like to see more or less of. #Empoweredchange #newsletter #business #HR #EDI #Pride #LGBTQIA+ #womeninbusiness #development #workloadmanagement #AshleyKateHR

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one of the questions I regularly get asked by trainee coaches here at The Coaching Academy is how to get started on creating a great website I'm joining me on the July edition of Coaching Conversations we I will be asking her to share her tips and advise for new and established coaches in the meantime check out her blog below

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We were delighted to be asked to support the Codex team - a great day by all accounts, with willing and enthusiastic participants! 😁 This is all about enhancing your levels of confidence when speaking or presenting - whether that’s to your team, your colleagues, your boss, or your client - the ability to put yourself and your ideas forward in a way that inspires others to “take action” is a key skill in today’s business world. #presentationskills #confidence #influencingskills #effectivecommunication #happyclient #professionaldevelopment #activatetraining #ilovehashtags

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Free Conversation Toolkit to download from Conversations Worth Having - how to 'flip' negative conversations using #AppreciativeInquiry

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"Now I understand how to help my clients create real change!" This is what coaches tell me after learning the Communication Model framework. Join us for this transformational Masterclass: 🗓️ Monday 25th November, 12pm UK 🗓️ Wednesday 27th November, 7pm UK Discover how understanding your clients' information processing leads to: ✨ More empowering perspectives ✨ Lasting behavioral changes ✨ Better outcomes ✨ Breakthrough results ICF Accredited - earn 0.75 CCE credits (Live attendance required) Transform your coaching practice for just £50 +VAT. Comment 'YES' for registration details! #NLPCoaching #ICFCredentials #CoachingMasterclass

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Are you keeping yourself well as you work today? My article in Channel Eye this week can help you consider the impact of your working practices, and ways in which you and your team can keep well, build resilience and support each other to make changes. #workplacewellbeing #wellbeingatwork #leadershipdevelopment

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Delighted to share the latest addition to the LMI suite of development programmes. Effective Coaching and Empowerment. If you have completed our Personal Productivity or Personal Leadership programme, this will add some serious value to your leadership skills. Create a coaching culture in your business. #coaching #empowerment #leadership #coaching culture

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Delighted to be working with the new cohort of my 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗖𝗙 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲. I love helping coaches to grow their confidence and raise their skill levels whilst having so much fun doing it! The next programme will start in November (dates to be finalised soon) and some of the 8 places are already reserved. If you would like to be involved then DM me and we can set up a call to talk you through the programme and answer any questions you may have. You can find more info by clicking on the link: #coaching #coachdevelopment #icf #icfmentoring #icfcredential

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ARE YOU A MARKETING & COMMS LEADER STRUGGLING TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY AS A BUSINESS LEADER AT THE TOP TABLE? Anyone who knows me, knows that elevating the Marketing and Communications (M&C) profession is a topic close to my heart and my ‘why’ for Turas. I want to help M&C leaders break through the glass ceiling to be respected, influential business leaders at the top table. I don’t for a minute underestimate the challenge this statement represents – it requires a mindset and systemic change. In my own career, I've achieved this in some organisations and others have been a real struggle - stereotyped and stuck in the reactive slog, seen as an 'add-on' not vital to business success. THE TRADITIONAL PATH TO CEO 👣 The journey to the top table is traditionally dominated by paths through Finance or Human Resources. This creates a ‘de facto glass ceiling’ for us as M&C leaders because our paths are less directly represented. Stagnation and disconnect result, prompting talented professionals to consider leaving the profession. Sadly, I’ve seen it. COMPARING SECTORS: PUBLIC VS PRIVATE Having worked in both, I've seen the disparity that exists which complicates the issue. In the private sector, I've encountered more defined promotion routes where performance metrics and results-oriented achievements create clearer advancement opportunities. In the public sector, career advancement can be linked to tenure, policy knowledge, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. Though this presents varied experiences, it can limit the speed of progression. OVERCOMING CAREER PROGRESSION BARRIERS There are steps we ourselves can take to overcome these barriers: 1. Grab every opportunity to take projects/roles that offer you exposure to different parts of the business - enhance your business acumen, enterprise-wide thinking, showcase your business leadership skills and versatility. 2. Build relationships with senior leaders who provide perspective on navigating the complexity of an ever-changing context, how to communicate and negotiate at a senior level, and advocate for your ability and presence at the top table. 3. Stay updated with the latest business trends and strategies and participate in relevant courses to set you apart. 4. Showcase Your Achievements that highlight your strategic value to the organisation and its success. VISION FOR THE FUTURE: BRIDGING THE GAP While we can do 'our part', it’s imperative the Executive and senior management recognise, nurture and leverage the ‘full’ potential of their M&C leaders. Opportunities for career growth. Addressing systemic barriers. This will foster an inclusive environment driving both individual and organisational success. 🧠 Are you ready to join a community of Trailblazers in Marketing & Communications? 👇 Let me know below if you'd be interested in a supportive, innovative network focused on shattering the glass ceiling. Comment below or message me directly… #TimeToTrailblaze 🚀

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