Subject: News from Self Discovery Coaching
Self Discovery Coaching
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Self Discovery Newsletter
Personal and professional development
March 2008

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In this issue
Personal and professional development
Make Time for your Life
Winning women
Pass the message on
Thought of the month
Hi Karen
 
Me
Welcome to the March edition of the Self Discovery newsletter. Spring is around the corner so it is a great time to declutter your life and focus on your future. 
 
I have recently done that!  I am now a firewalker, having walked on hot coals at the amazing Tony Robbins' Unleash the Power Within event at ExCel in London.  Read more about my experience on my blog at http://www.selfdiscoverycoaching.blogspot.com
 
This was my opportunity for personal development, but now it is the time to focus on you Karen.  So far this year, my newsletter has considered how you can be happier at work, and what you can offer an organisation.  This month's newsletter looks at how you can enhance your own personal and professional development so you can make changes to your future life and career.
 
Finally, please continue to share your insights and experiences, I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Best wishes
Karen Williams
Life and career coach
10 tips for personal and professional development
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woman on rockYou have heard about my experiences from the motivational event I attended with Tony Robbins.  I believe it is important that you focus on your personal and professional development, as it allows you to learn new skills and enhance your life. 

 
Personal and professional development can be defined by:
"The means by which a person maintains, improves and broadens their knowledge and skills"

OR

"Continually updating professional knowledge, personal skills and competencies"
 
But learning doesn't have to be boring - what action could you take today to improve your own development and opportunities? 
  1. Plan the training and learning you can do over the next year to update your skills and expertise.
  2. If you are working, talk to your manager about on-the-job training you could do, such as shadowing another person or doing work experience in a different department.  If you work for yourself, what could you learn from your peers or associates?
  3. Keep an eye out for new opportunities in your organisation, your business or external jobs that would enable you to grow in your chosen career.
  4. Regularly read a trade or special interest magazine to keep you up to date with activities in your working area.
  5. Keep up to date with news events and consider how they relate to your job or future dreams.
  6. Use the Internet for research or join forums and groups to help you in your quest for greater knowledge.
  7. Read books and journals to expand your learning and areas of interest.
  8. Look out for seminars, courses or workshops that can help you with your personal or professional development.
  9. Seek a mentor who can pass on the benefit of their knowledge and support your development.
  10. Or get a coach who will empower you to seek new skills and experiences.

     

In this fast paced world, you are faced by challenges every day in your personal and working life. So take action today to set goals and develop your plan for 2008.

 

Make Time for your Life workshop - 26 April 2008
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Does your life need to change, but you don't know how?
Have you lost direction, motivation and inspiration?
Has your life become a constant to-do list?
Do you need a boost to your confidence?

 

Get the confidence, support, and motivation that will help you to move your life to another level. 

 

Learn the tools and techniques to kick start your life.

 

The Make Time for your Life workshop will teach you powerful life coaching techniques, usually only available on a one-to-one basis.  You will be amazed how quickly your life will begin to change.

 

 

This incredible workshop is taking place on Saturday 26 April, 10am - 2pm at The Parlour, Fawcett Road, Southsea. Lunch, refreshments, a workbook and follow up email support are included for just £48.

 

** Bring a friend and you will receive a £10 discount **

 

It is vital to know what is important and how you can live the life you desire.  How would you like greater balance in your life and look forward to each day with excitement and opportunity?

 

Book your place today, call Karen Williams on 07823 335747 or

click here to email me. 

 

Winning Women - 27 March 2008
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If you are a woman in Hampshire and are running or starting your own business, please join me at Winning Women at Lysses House Hotel, Fareham on Thursday 27 March, 7-9.30pm.  Allison Marlowe, who runs this fun and friendly monthly networking event, has asked me to speak this month to share my tips for effective time management for busy businesswomen.  For more information, go to http://www.paceoflifecoaching.co.uk/win or contact me direct.
Pass the message on
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Thank you to those of you who passed on the Self Discovery newsletter to your friends and family last month. 

 

If you know anyone who would like to receive this newsletter, click on the box below to pass on the information.  Don't worry, you are not adding them to my mailing list, it is up to them whether they want to subscribe. 

 
 
 
Thought of the month
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"If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you'll achieve the same results." - Anthony Robbins

Quick links and useful articles
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Contact information
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email: karen@selfdiscoverycoaching.co.uk

phone: 07823 335747
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