Community Groups

"It's such happiness when good people get together."

Jane Austen

Who We Spend Time With, Is Who We Become!

Whatever the industry, leadership and business can be a lonely place - particularly when it comes to making those bold decisions necessary to secure progress. In the absence of peer colleagues, finding the right people to confide in, bounce ideas off, and generally test the integrity of your thinking, can be a risky business. Who can you trust to maintain your confidence, ask the right questions, and give objective feedback - without taking over, or being overly biased? Yet without access to alternative perspectives, how confident can you be that your thinking is properly aligned with your end goals?

Many successful leaders turn to coaching as a means to gain access to a confidential thinking partner. But not everyone has the budget for this - and not everyone needs, or even wants, this on a regular basis. Equally useful is to grow our own networks of trusted contacts, people with whom we can share thoughtful conversations about things that matter to us and, in turn, offer our own wisdom to assist with their dilemmas.

This is the intention behind the communities listed on this page – to bring people together from a range of different industries to think together, make connections, test ideas, hone instincts, and ultimately, grow our leadership skills.

Prices vary - starting from £16 - please check individual event details for details.

Network & Grow

Meet... Think... Grow

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The Quote Club

"Life itself is a quotation."

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'Let's Talk About . . . '

Success, Values, Purpose, Trust, Confidence

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Karen provides an interesting backdrop to her coaching style which stimulates reflection and interaction applying to modern day business practices.

Laura Thorogood

Carers’ Centre Manager

I have participated in a number of group coaching talks which Karen presented and have found them to be insightful, thought provoking and relevant to the challenges and issues that I have had to tackle as a leader and manager within the health sector. Karen's approach entails drawing of aspects of history that have parallels to the present day and the use analogy that simplifies issues that would otherwise be complex in nature. I would highly recommend attending any of Karen's coaching presentation as an introduction to her unique style of coaching and gaining insight from her vast business and clinical experience.

Ignatius Chikambi

Hospital Director

Level of audience participation was spot on for the time available and topic. I enjoy the way the information and questions you set gets you looking at different aspects of business. In particular, how the stage people are at in their business journeys effects their thoughts on the subject. Would definitely recommend.

Natalie Vale

NV Equine

Karen did a fantastic presentation for one of our female empowerment event, it was very impressive to watch and learn from her, she worked with the audience leaving them inspired and looking forward to the next event!

Lucy Murphy

Owner of The Salon, Shrewsbury and Founder of Shropshire Women

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