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December 2008 Reflection and Celebration With all the debate about the current financial climate, long established businesses falling by the wayside and general doom and gloom, it's very tempting to crawl under the duvet and stay there! However, with the end of the year fast approaching, it is important to celebrate our successes and achievements. For those of us running small businesses, it's all too easy to move onto the next project without taking time to reflect. So ask yourself the following questions: What's been your biggest achievement this year? What was your greatest challenge? What was the most fun you had? What have you learned about yourself? What one thing would you do differently? I'd love to hear some of your answers. Also, I invite you to celebrate, reflect and network in the beautiful surroundings of Blenheim Palace by coming along to Ladies that Lunch in December (on Tuesday 16th). This is another Open Event welcoming present and past members, other networking groups and visitors who've enjoyed the Ladies that Lunch way of networking. Come and enjoy a delicious 2-course meal and be inspired by the work of Maggie's Centre in Oxford - a place anyone affected by cancer can turn to for help. See below for further details. I look forward to welcoming you along. You can book online or contact me direct on lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk. Or come along to one of the Steer your Career workshops that I'm running with Rachel Brushfield (see Comment column). Finally I'd like to take the opportunity to wish you all the best for the coming festive season. May you take the time to relax, enjoy and have fun! Lesley Reader Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential www.lesleyreader.co.uk Ladies that Lunch at Blenheim on Tuesday 16th December Following on from a great networking event at Blenheim Palace in the summer, Ladies that Lunch is returning, this time for a festive lunch. Welcoming visitors from other networking groups (both men and women), Ladies that Lunch members past and present and guests who want to experience all that Ladies that Lunch and Blenheim Palace has to offer, this is our event of the winter. Taking place in the Marlborough Room (a private room not open to the public), you'll be welcomed for a 2-course lunch with coffee in this luxurious setting. If you've yet to experience the majesty of Blenheim Palace, then this is a great opportunity. Come and make some great contacts from a wide range of business people, as well as meeting old friends and making some new ones. Don’t miss this opportunity for networking in a wonderful location. With charity in mind for Christmas, our speaker is Sandy Briscoe from Maggie's Centre in Oxford - a place anyone affected by cancer can turn to for help. Sandy is the Community Fundraiser working to raise £3 Million for a purpose built (and inspirational) centre at the Churchill Hospital. The cost of the lunch is £35 (£30 for members). To book your place click on www.LadiesThatLunch.co.uk and go to events or contact Lesley Reader direct on 07725 655320, email lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk.
	CALENDAR Click on the title for further information and to book your place Tue 16 December Open Event at Blenheim Palace Sandy Briscoe, Maggie's Centre, Oxford



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	Steer your Career Workshop Saturday 6th December and Saturday 10th January Have you been made redundant or are you facing redundancy? Do you want to change direction and set up your own business? (Or do you know someone that is?) Are you worried that your skills aren’t transferable or marketable? Then come along to the NEW Steer Your Career workshops (the next of which is on Saturday 6^th December from 10-4pm at the Bell in Charlbury) and benefit from the experience of two career change specialists, Rachel Brushfield and myself (Lesley Reader). For just £99+VAT you will: See what makes you great and distinctive and where to apply that; See where you are heading and the first steps to get there; Know yourself better and what's important to you; Feel more positive and in control; Share experiences with others in the same situation; Get practical tips on marketing yourself, networking, CV writing and interview techniques. Rachel Brushfield runs Energise, based in Charlbury and specialises in career strategy and talent management. As well as Ladies that Lunch and Chippy Lippys, Lesley runs regular workshops for people looking to change career direction and has worked with people facing redundancy. Don’t leave your next career move to chance – book on the Steer your career workshop and take control of your future. E mail info@liberateyourtalent.com for more information and to book your place. Do you have some news or comment you want to share with our readers? Please email lesley@lesleyreader.co.uk with up to 150 words.
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