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Dates of Forthcoming Meetings (all held on the last Tuesday of each month – Coach & Horses Hotel, Kew Green, Kew, Surrey): Nearest Tube station is Kew Gardens and nearest Mainline station is Kew Bridge. Q-DOS Networking Programme Sept. 2006 to June 2007 Date: SEPTEMBER 2006,Tuesday 26th Speaker: Greg de Polnay Subject: 'Don't forget to bring your VOICE with you to your next presentation' This is an interactive and fun session on voice and communication skills with a difference. The emphasis is on top tips from a true professional in this highly competitive field and on how your voice can make sure you win that contract and make the vital transition from Presentation to Communication! Bio: Greg de Polnay has been an actor and voice teacher for the past 35yrs. He has developed an accessible and practical method for enhancing public speaking and communication skills by placing special emphasis on the power of the human voice. He has worked with the BBC and Channel 4 and now owns and manages his corporate and media presentation training company. Date: OCTOBER 2006, Tuesday 31st Speaker: Nick Simmonds Subject: 'The Easiest Way to Double Your Profits' The Easiest Way to Double your profits is a success formula which Nick will be sharing with Q-dos! He will utilise the group dynamic to increase each individuals' motivations and send them towards the success that they want! The talk is informal, interactive and effective! Bio: Nick Simmonds is a coach and personal development trainer who is passionate about increasing the success of coaching and coaches. His niche is supporting entrepreneurs to be more successful. He is a published author and motivational speaker. Date: NOVEMBER 2006, Tuesday 28th Speaker: Leigh Oswald Subject: 'Real Astrology - what it can do for you, your relationships and your business' In this fascinating and informative talk Leigh will give an insight into the complexity of real astrology and outline its' pragmatism as a tool for cutting to the chase in maximising success in life. It will give an understanding of how astrology has the ability to predict energies at work in ones personal life and in business. Bio: Leigh Oswald is a psychologist, sociologist and astrologer. She uses in-depth psychology in her readings and astrology writings. Leigh writes for Artnet, a New York art magazine and gives an astrological overview globally each month. She is also the astrologer for Harpers Bazaar. December 2006 - Xmas break Date: JANUARY 2007, Tuesday 30th Speaker: Jacqui Lofthouse Subject: 'Writing for Coaches: Fast-tracking you to Publishing Success' In this ground breaking talk, Jacqui gets to the heart of our creative blocks and those of our clients and shares key methods for overcoming self-doubt when writing a book or indeed with any other creative work. Jacqui argues that your work will grow organically and she will share key techniques to enable you to write regularly and to produce a book or e-book fast. Bio: Jacqui Lofthouse is a novelist and writing coach and has published three novels that have sold over 100, 000 copies in the UK, USA and Europe. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has recently completed her first e-book 'The Writing Coach,' written in 30 days. www.thewritingcoach.co.uk Date: FEBRUARY 2007, Tuesday 27th Speaker: Altazar Rossiter Subject: 'Intuition and the Coaching Process' This talk will focus on our intuitive powers and their relevance to coaching and facilitation. Altazar will share some practical ways to connect with and develop our intuition which can be harnessed effortlessly into the coaching process. Bio: Altazar Rossiter is an international facilitator and self empowerment coach. He is the author of 'Developing Spiritual Intelligence - The Power of You' and his client base is diverse and ranges from government employees to private individuals. Date: MARCH 2007, Tuesday 27th Speaker: Wendy Sullivan Subject: 'Motivation in a Moment' As a coach do you have those moments when you have just a few minutes in which to motivate someone or help them decide what they would like and how to achieve it? Get it wrong and they may never get back on track and get it right and the results can be momentous. In this session Wendy will explore a process incorporating modelling and clean language (developed by DAVID GROVE) to enhance motivation and commitment to change. Bio: Wendy Sullivan is a certified NLP trainer and runs Small Change Company, a training and development company that provides coaching and offers training in Symbolic Modelling, CLean Space and Clean Language. Wendy coaches and trains internationally working with teams and individuals in the field of personal development. Date: APRIL 2007, Tuesday 24th Speaker: Patricia Caldwell Subject: 'The Power of individuation - Stop living in the meantime and become what you may be' This inspiring talk provides a fascinating glimpse of the power of individuation - a term coined by Carl Jung. It is a natural adult developmental process urging us to reach into the unknown to become more evolved and to become who we are destined to be. Key Learnings include -the definition and understanding of individuation -how to coach clients (and yourself) through this process by applying key principles -what is the cost of not individuating? Bio: Patricia Caldwell, former Hotel General Manager, is a consultant and Executive Coach specialising in the field of Human Potential. She is an inspirational speaker and has devised the 'Just Say Yes...' programme to promote the understanding of individuation in the corporate world. May 2007- Bank Holiday Break Date: JUNE 2007, Tuesday 26th Speaker: 'Open Mike Evening' Subject: A selection of diverse short talks! This evening will be devoted to those regulars who wish to give a ten minute talk on a topic of their choice relevant to the Q-dos audience. Six speakers will have this opportunity and if you wish to be considered please apply by e-mail giving details of your talk and a brief bio. to trishacaldwell@aol.com July/August 2007 - Summer Break Background Q-dos coaching and networking forum was founded by Patricia Caldwell along with five co -founders and launched in May 2004. Q-dos was set up to provide a networking forum for Professional Qualified Coaches promoting excellence and growth. The main objectives are:
Q-dos meets on the last Tuesday of each month and the format of the evening includes networking, a guest speaker and a coaching news forum. The meetings are held at the Coach & Horses Hotel, Kew Green, Kew from 7.00pm-9.00pm For further information and to join please contact Patricia Caldwell or secretary of Q-dos Pam Harris. E-mail addresses below. QDOS Committee (founder & co-founders) Patricia Caldwell (Founder & Chairperson of Q-dos), Business & Personal Coach, and mentor coach for the Coaching Academy. A graduate from the University of Ulster, she worked for many years as a Hotel General Manager for an international chain. Patricia has an innovative coaching practice with a diverse client base, is an inspirational speaker and gives coaching talks to many organisations including the Education sector. She specialises in coaching clients through a natural adult developmental process called individuation. e-mail: Qlifecoach@aol.com Monika Key (Co-Founder & Secretary of Q-dos), graduate from Bristol University, with a background in advertising & marketing has worked at Granada Television at a Senior level as Client Group Head and is now a lecturer at Kingston University. Monika has her own coaching business specialising in life-changing events and self-esteem issues. e-mail: Monika_Key@hotmail.com Pam Harris (Co-Founder & Assistant Secretary of Q-dos), ex Sales & Marketing Consultant in the design industry, Life Coach and Business Coach with Marks & Spencer and' the NHS amongst her clients. Pam also is the director of an exclusive Personal Introduction agency. e-mail: Pammie2355@aol.com Emma Issac (Co-Founder & PR for Q-dos) runs Coachrhythmics, an Executive Coaching practice which works with business owners, leaders, fast track executives and teams to help them achieve outstanding levels of personal and professional effectiveness. Following a high- flying corporate career in blue-chip organisations and as a Board Director of an entrepreneurial media business, Emma was inspired by the birth of her daughter to pursue her dream of helping others to live passionately, enjoy their work and be their best. e-mail: emma@coachrhythmics.com Judi Conner (Co-Founder, Media Consultant and Research Consultant for Q-dos) is an Executive and Personal Coach and Media Advisor, based in Chiswick. She worked for 17years as a journalist and producer at the BBC. She has her own media and coaching consultancy and works with both private and corporate clients in the media and other fields. e-mail: i.c.a@bluevonder.co.uk Julie Lawford (Co-Founder, Marketing Consultant & Newsletter Editor for Q-dos) is an Executive Coach and Marketing Specialist. With a background in technology sales and marketing, Julie works primarily in the IT and Communications sector. She describes her coaching as 'personal within the business context' and focuses on clients with high pressure/stress roles. e-mail: Julie@julielawford.co.uk Honorary member: Shola Arewa Shola is the author of many books, a specialist in spiritual & personal development, a top life coach, a master of yoga and an inspirational speaker. |
