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Coaching

Dec 12, 2011 Coaching

Don’t rain on my parade

by Fiona Wainrit

We keep hearing talk about this “tropical summer” we’re having with the drastic change in weather and unusually high amount of rain for this time of year. I’ve noticed people feeling sick and run down, often blaming the (change in) weather as the catalyst.

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Oct 12, 2011 Coaching

I have so much to do….

by Sally-Anne Blanshard

One of the things that my clients often say to me is “I have so much to do…” or “My lists are out of control” or simply “I never seem to get to anything…”

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Oct 10, 2011 Coaching

Looking for work? Here’s how to stand out

by Fiona Wainrit

Fiona Wainrit knows what bosses are looking for. Fiona has many years’ experience in recruiting, training and mentoring staff, along with Psychology and HR qualifications. She has an extensive background in recruitment with a deep understanding of workplace dynamics. Now with her own successful career coaching agency, Finetuned Coaching, Fiona has put together some honest [...]

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Oct 7, 2011 Coaching

Win a 1 hour coaching session with Sally-Anne Blanshard from Nourish Coaching

by Leah Gibbs

Sally-Anne Blanshard from Nourish Coaching is giving one lucky person the chance to win a 1 hour coaching session with her.  In this session you may want to discuss your career, business idea or personal dilemma.  Sal is skilled in helping people navigate their thinking to create positive change.  Expect to come away armed with a huge [...]

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Oct 3, 2011 Coaching

Are men experiencing a mid-life crisis earlier?

by Fiona Wainrit

Professional Life Coach, Fiona Wainrit of Finetuned Coaching has seen an influx of males in their 30’s searching for meaning and questioning their lives on every level. In many cases, this has included putting their careers under the microscope. Tackling change can be difficult at any age and this demographic are hard hit with added [...]

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Sep 23, 2010 Coaching

5 Top questions to make more sales

by PeterM

So what if you could analyze and improve your entire business simply by asking a few simple questions. It could never be that simple could it? Why not? Business, realistically in its’ rawest form is not rocket science, it’s a series of questions, actions and reactions based around your primary business service or products(s). I [...]

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Aug 30, 2010 Coaching

To get better at what we do… Let’s complicate it

by PeterM

So much of the time if you talk to an accountant or business advisor they will tell you the best way to improve your business is to simplify it… and I don’t disagree. Streamline your processes, make fewer procedures, simplify everything if you can, and it can help your business run smoother. However let’s not [...]

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Aug 23, 2010 Coaching

Politicians Have No Place In Recruitment

by PeterM

Two separate statements really, but both interlinked at the same time.  When I say there is no room in recruitment for politicians, I am of course talking about the constant truth bending, fact twisting, misleading and underhanded nature of a massive proportion of our top, duly elected delegates Does it come down to out and [...]

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Aug 2, 2010 Coaching

Would you like some sincerity with that?

by PeterM

I don’t know about you, but my biggest pet hate when out and about is when the shop assistant, bank clerk or any other person you are talking with for that matter asks the question, “How are you today…” and then continues talking and doesn’t wait for you to answer the question. It drives me [...]

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Jul 20, 2010 Coaching

Do you come here often…

by PeterM

Ahh… one of the greatest, and most useless, chat up lines, ever to be used. Relationships are curious things at the best of times and more and more these days our businesses and companies rely on the strength of the relationships it has with its’ clients, customers and suppliers alike. They have always been important [...]

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Jul 13, 2010 Coaching

Black & White Habits… Making Decisions Can Be Detrimental To Our Business

by PeterM

No, this is not some crazy story about when I dressed up as a nun… although that is a very good story… sorry I digress… Habits are amazing things and quite frankly can be brilliant for your business if they are White or more commonly known good habits. However habits can also be extremely damaging [...]

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