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...achieving the best in people for profitable success
Giving presentations can be one of the most feared aspects of work, but with training and practice, the nerves can be managed. Just before a speech competition, my good friend, Evelyn Kay, said ‘When you have butterflies in your stomach, make sure they are flying in formation!’ That helped me relax and enjoy myself, which […]
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The Southwest Over 50’s Lifestyle Show is in aid of Cancer Research UK and is on 18th April 2013 in the Premier Inn, Westover Road, Bournemouth (opposite the Pavilion). The Phoenix Legacy is pleased to be one of the exhibits. Come along to see 2 Fashion shows, take part in free wine tasting, enjoy a
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Friday February 15th sees two mind stimulating activities for those that want to shake up their ‘grey matter’. Weymouth Life Drawing Group, run by Susan R Hughes and Dorchester Arts are both registered as Mind Your Head Challenge Brain Cells and have very different events on almost next door to each other. ‘Encounters’ at Dorset County Museum starts with
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The new Kings Cribbage teaching course sets off to a great start with the U3A Dorchester Branch. Twenty people signed up for the course following an introduction “Taster Event” in Oct 2012. Four players from a previous KC course with Age UK volunteered to support and help mentor new U3A players in the practice play
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Dorset Cereals Ltd, a premier food manufacturer in Dorset, has found that using the information from our Mind Your Head courses has had a positive impact on the business. Challenge: Despite growing from a family business to a successful leading brand, it was recognised that some people were stuck in their ways in decision making and
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“Everyone has the right to well-being, to feeling positive about today and feeling hopeful for tomorrow” is the first line in the fantastic Spring 2013 Recovery Education Centre’s Prospectus. If you have had a time when life has felt out of control and empty of opportunity, then you will understand how beneficial getting effective support
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Despite all the news about support being cut during the recession, if you are an adult carer, there is someone out there who can help and guide you. St John Ambulance provided an excellent day in Dorchester as part of their Carers Support Programme. This included workshops and networking opportunities with a wide range of
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When you look at the challenges 2013 will bring your business, do you consider what skills you need to meet them? We are offering three fantastic skills building events, which will help you lead your company to greater success next year. Coaching for Success Starting at the end of January, this four day course (one
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The first meeting of the new Portland Philosophy Club had 22 people attend plus 5 apologies. This is a great endorsement of the courage of Douglas Pigg, Dryden Pennington and Roy Pepperell to start it. As their advert said – ‘The Portland Philosophy Club is not an oxymoron’. ( a figure of speech with pointed conjunction of
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Douglas Pigg, an enthusiastic volunteer with the Mind Your Head Challenge, has been inspired to start a Philosophy Club on Portland, Dorset, where he lives. This is something he has wanted to do for some time. He has now generated interest from about 18 people. The first meeting is on November 14th at the Jackson
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It is so easy for people to say ‘just do it’ if you tell them you procrastinate. Here are some tips to help you to resolve this. I have given examples of how I use these for my self motivation, but we are all different. You don’t have to do all 10. Of course, if you
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Performance in the workplace is becoming increasingly important. Employers want more out of their employers in an ever increasingly competitive market. Top businesses and sports people are now turning to cognitive training and mind awareness to help achieve their results. Among these techniques, autogenics and mindfulness are rising in popularity. The important distinction that is
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Our sincere thanks to Steve Cook for a fantastic interview article with Tony Buzan at our Mind Your Head Conference on August 12th. There is some very vital advice for business owners in the article. http://issuu.com/seekernews/docs/seeker-news-8 We were so fortunate to have Tony Buzan and the other incredible speakers attend the conference and the feedback has been excellent.
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Book now to hear Richard Cork on 12 October 2012, 16:00 Distinguished art historian Richard Cork’s brilliant survey discovers the astonishing variety of images found in medical settings from the early Renaissance to the modern period. In the process, he reveals art’s prodigious ability to humanise our hospitals, alleviate their clinical bleakness and leave a profound impression
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Our newest Brain Cell to join the Challenge offers an exciting new programme this weekend to enjoy the dance. Over 50’s DANCE AFRIKA Saturday 13th October: Over 50’s Dance Afrika 2.30 – 4.30pm £8. Dorchester Arts Centre, School Lane, The Grove, Dorchester DT1 1XE. Come and join Z Movements (Natasha Player) in a workshop of West African
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