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Hope you’ve had a lovely week.

It’s 1 November, the clocks have gone back. We’re hurtling towards the end of the year and can’t get away from the C word.

One of the things that drives me mad is how Christmas seems to come earlier and earlier every year! 😩

Christmas stuff has been in the shops since August, trees are up in town centres already and every day I’m getting emails about the joys of the festive season/don’t leave my shopping too late!

I do like Christmas, the actual period (which in my world starts around 21 Dec 🌲) but it really does lose a bit of its magic when it stretches on for half the year!

I was pleased to see this article this week as I thought it was just me.

Christmas Creep is an actual thing! 😩 🌲

November and December is a time when we naturally start reflecting and planning for the year ahead.

Questions like: What went well? What could I do differently? How can I get more business next year? begin to pop up.

While reviewing and planning can be really helpful it can often be a sneaky form of procrastination.

Procrastiplanning!

I'll do that WHEN I’ve filled out my shiny new planner or 

 Once I’ve answered every question in my yearly review I’ll do… 

But instead of waiting for that perfect plan to be in place, there are simple steps you could take today to get the ball rolling!

✅ Contact 3 people on Linked In and ask for a specific introduction, for example to a key decision maker within an organisation.

Don't be shy or feel bad about doing this, people are generally only too willing to help!!

✅ Spend half an hour commenting on social media posts or discussion groups/membership communities.

Post a question or reply to something where you feel you can add value.

Don't just lurk, people need to see you, interact with you and get to know, like and trust you. This is how great relationships are built.  💜

✅ Ask yourself how many other freelance trainers do you know and how well you know them? 

Would they trust you enough to pass on work?

If the answer is 'not many' and 'not sure' it's time to start actively building links with other trainers. 

Start today by connecting with 3 other trainers on Linked In, following them on Twitter and or liking their Facebook pages. 

You can even come and join us in Trainer Talk – you’d be very welcome!

✅ Do some googling on training conferences and exhibitions coming up in 2025. Contact the organiser and offer your services as a workshop facilitator or exhibitor.

These activities don't necessarily take much time but could potentially get great results. 

And you don’t have to wait till January to get started.

Give one of them a try and let me know how you get on

I’d love to hear from you. 

Love from Sharon x 🌻

Sharon Gaskin is the Founder of The Trainers Training Company, Helping Freelance Trainers Create and Grow Successful Businesses.

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