Renew You for Women

So looking back at my birthday cards from last month I see a theme emerging which must be what a woman in midlife must do - eat cake, feel guilty so drink wine or is it drink wine come home and cos you don’t care at that point, eat cake.

I see from Lynne Lewis’ card she had already sussed this !

I have posted this before but I was coaching my daughter on just these lessons yesterday and she seemed to really take them on board - not bad as sometimes teenagers find it hard to really hear their parents for many reasons. Then later in the day I realised I needed to remember them myself ....oh and these things are easier to give up if you’ve had a good night’s sleep, in fact feeling good and feeling positive about yourself is always helped by sleep. 😘

Time to move on...

Rejuvenate with Purpose
One-day women’s workshop
Defining your own leadership style
Leadership from the inside out
Hamilton House, Stokes Croft, Bristol
13 May 2017
10.00– 4.00pm

In an age of super speed, noise and constant deadlines it is vital to take some time out to connect with self, rejuvenate, explore and gain clarity on how you want to be and what impact you want to make in the world.

In this one-day workshop- using guided mediation, yoga, group coaching and personal reflection – you will learn to quieten the mind, assess your current situation, explore challenges and find solutions.

It is also a great opportunity to network with other women in the city and build a community of like-minded people who can support each other.

Facilitator: Kamaljit Poonia, CIPD qualified Coach and Mentor.
Contact: Tel: 07534955850

Price £40 – to include refreshments throughout the day, excluding lunch.

The inequality, abuse and mistreatment of women around the world is one of the biggest travesties of our time which is why last week's womens' marches around the world gave us hope that with solidarity women (and men) can come together to challenge the inequality, abuse and mistreatment: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/23/millions-have-done-something-together-why-the-womens-march-will-spark-the-resistance

‘Millions have done something together’ – why the Women’s March will spark the resistance The weekend’s Women’s Marches were historic events that showed the world the depth and passion of the anti-Trump movement. But we have to keep it going

My heroine of the year: Gina Miller - not afraid to challenge the government and stand up for what she believes in: democracy and the constitution despite the most shocking and appalling racism and abuse. And she is from Guyana

'Parliament alone is sovereign': Gina Miller speaks out after article 50 victory In an interview with the Guardian, the lead claimant in the supreme court case speaks about the price she has had to pay for taking on the government

So true !

Please pass this on to others.

Apparently I haven't posted on this page for 368 days so here is something that I caught again on Youtube from a few years ago. Well in my humble opinion one of the best female role models of our time - a first lady through and through. Michelle Obama talking about Barack, her husband, their journey and being true to his character. Michelle and Barack...we will miss you and I know the world will miss you too !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tYto5PrSOI

Michelle Obama's speech moves many to tears in Charlotte The first lady gives an emotional speech in which she details her early life with Barack Obama, dealing with student loan debt and raising their two girls. O...

This poem and words by Maya Angelou are so inspirational - 'Liberation of the human mind and spirit by https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vXCHKWFmU2s&feature=share

Maya Angelou "Still I Rise" I had the unbelievable opportunity to spend an afternoon with Maya Angelou at her home outside of Winston Salem in 1997. Here are a couple of clips from the ...

Interesting article from yesterday's Guardian columnist Oliver Burkeman quoting Mark Forster (time management expert) who suggests that having a long to-do list which I am guilty of isn't helpful. Does anyone ever complete their to-do list in a day and if so any tips on how you do it ?

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/nov/20/oliver-burkeman-time-to-ditch-to-do-list

Could you do away with to-do lists? ‘Any system that lets you wallow in the fantasy that one day you’ll get everything done isn’t just useless but dangerous’

'You can either take action or hang back and hope for a miracle. Miracles are great but so unpredictable' Peter Drucker

Just a few remaining places left for the Renew You workshop - are you thinking about making some changes in your life and work... perhaps it's time to stop thinking and take some action - book a place on Renew You course for women in Bristol on Sunday 15th November: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/myevent?eid=18810494696

Two great workshops for your business by the talented writer and marketer Amy Morse in Bristol:


'Make the Most of Your Markets' - an in depth and creative way to get to know your customers and attract more business. To***co Factory, 20th November (including home made cake!).
Bookings via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/make-the-most-of-your-markets-tickets-19329302464

I’m running a ‘Blogging for Creative Business’ workshop at Paper Arts on 26th November – book via their website: http://paperarts.org.uk/our-events/blogging-for-a-creative-business/

Make The Most of Your Markets Who are the players in your marketplace and why should customers choose you? In this interactive workshop we explore your marketplace, looking at customers and competitors but focussing on customers. We will look in depth at who your customers really are and how to attract them to your business. Lea…