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March 2007
With the first birthday of Chippy Lippys, the other networking group I run fast approaching, I've been busy thinking about how best to celebrate with the dynamic women members. But I've had another success lately that I've been more relucant to celebrate publicly (though I have told friends and family). After a conversation with one of my LTL members, I've decided to go public. Back in September I submitted an extensive application to apply for international accreditation for my coaching (which is what I do when I'm not organising networking events). I needed evidence of 60 hours of training, 100 hours experience of coaching clients and 2 references from already accredited coaches. Once my application was assessed, I had to undergo a live examination, where I coached someone over the phone who then assessed me. I heard last week that I'd been successful and am now an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation. I saw this qualification as a way of measuring myself and my coaching skills with other coaches across the world. As coaching is a relatively new profession and not yet regulated, it's also a way of committing to my continuing professional development. If someone else I knew had achieved this I'd be jumping up and down for them. So why was I so reluctant to broadcast my success? I guess it's something about being British and not wanting to boast about my achievements. But if I don't blow my own trumpet who will? So thank you Peronel for encouraging me to put my head above the parapet. What successes do the rest of you need to share? Speaking of blowing trumpets I must also congratulate LTL member, Sarah Steel who recently won the first Yellow Pages 'Inspirational Business Mum of the Year Award' at the 2007 Prowess Awards gala dinner. This award recognises the commitment, energy, drive and determination of business mums, and the specific challenges they face in combining entrepreneurship with motherhood. Sarah beat over 125 entries to win the award and is a real inspiration to all of us. Lesley Reader Managing Director LTL and Emerging Potential Heavenly Artists Opening Exhibition Heavenly Bodies Day Spa, Oxford 30th March - 8th May Highly successful local painter and LTL member, Peronel Barnes, who is based in Headington, works for the most part in watercolours. Her paintings reflect her passion for landscape in all its mood. Peronel's pictures are infused with calm and a sense of space. Peronel is the first artist to feature in a year of exhibitions of original artworks under the title of Heavenly Artists at Heavenly Bodies Day Spa in Oxford. An oasis of tranquility in the most elegant of historic buildings on Beaumont Street, Heavenly Bodies, Oxford's leading luxury Day Spa offers a sense of well-being, comfort and indulgence to all who step through its doors. The artworks will vary from watercolours to oils to sculpture - and much besides. All will be available to purchase. For further information visit: www.heavenlybodiesdayspa.com, email info@heavenlybodiesdayspa.com or call 01865 723577. JOINT NETWORKING EVENT 'How She Does It' 13th March from 7-10pm There are still a few places left for the joint networking dinner run by Ladies that Lunch, Faringdon Businesswomen's Networking Group and Chippy Lippys. Top US Chief Executive and author Margaret Heffernan is coming to Oxfordshire before speaking at the London Business School and the Commonwealth Institute in Boston, USA. Also, the event is an opportunity to meet other business women in Oxfordshire. It will be held at the Feathers Hotel in Woodstock from 7-10pm on Tuesday 13th March. Margaret's first book The Naked Truth received international acclaim and her latest book How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs are Changing the Rules for Business Success was published recently. Copies will be available to buy on the evening for £12. Places to this event are limited and include a 2-course dinner. For further information and to book your place go to the events section of this newsletter and click on How She Does It or call 0845 3301078. The cost is £25+VAT (£20+VAT for Ladies that Lunch, Chippy Lippys and Faringdon Businesswomen members). Please book your place by Thursday 8th March. |
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CALENDAR Click on the title for further information and to book your place How She Does It: How Women Entrepreneurs are Changing the Rules for Business Success Joint Networking Event and Talk by Margaret Heffernan, Author and Successful Woman Entrepreneur Perfecting Your Networking Virginia Sweetingham, Gray and Farrar International Dr Tracey Marr, Communities in Business | |
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A Warm Welcome To new/renewing members: Nicola Stapleton Herbert Mallum Gowers Sarah Steel The Old Station Nursery | |
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PASSIONATE PINK FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON In aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer at Cherwell Boathouse, Oxford 30th March 2007
Oxfordshire-based businesswoman and LTL member, Lisa Booth has joined Debra Little from Breakthrough Breast Cancer in Oxfordshire, to raise much needed funds for the charity. They are hoping to raise money by holding a number of events throughout the year.
The first of these is the Passionate Pink Fundraising Luncheon on Friday 30th March at the Cherwell Boathouse, Bardwell Road, Oxford from 12 noon.
The cost of the luncheon is £25 per head for a 3-course meal. During the luncheon, there will be a raffle with some great prizes, all in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. After lunch guests may wish to go punting along the River Thames. For further information about the venue visit: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk.
The vision of Breakthrough Breast Cancer is 'A future free from the fear of Breast Cancer'. To book your place at this event contact Lisa Booth on 07969 765017, lbooth-passionatepink@yours.com or send a cheque for £25, made payable to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, and mailed to Lisa Booth at 'Passionate Pink', 27 Odiham Close, CARTERTON, Oxon, OX18 1RZ.
Lisa and Deb would be delighted to speak to anyone who has any other ideas for future events, to see if they can help Breakthrough's vision become a reality. Please contact Lisa Booth on 07969 765017or Deb Little on 01235 867539.
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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