I don't know what the key to success is, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone
Bill Cosby
It could be argued that a truly successful person is one who values what he/she achieves. In order to do that, one must set goals to please oneself!
How do you define success? What kind of success is truly important to you? What goals to do you need set to achieve your success?
Creative Power Pods
Woodend Rolls out Unique Business and Professional Development Programme for Creative Professionals
Woodend Creative Workspace, in conjunction with time 4 change, have created and are delivering a unique nine month business and professional development programme for creative’s called Creative Power Pods. The programme has been devised specifically for creative professionals taking into account the unique needs and challenges they face establishing a successful business. The ‘pods’ take place at Woodend Creative Workspace and have been designed to give a boost to creative entrepreneurs and their businesses by enabling them to overcome barriers to growth. The programme has been jointly funded by the Train to Gain Enhancement Fund and a contribution from the participating individuals.
The programme comprises:
The pods are being delivered by Christina Griffiths who is the founder and managing director of time 4 change. She is an international Organisational Psychologist and Business Performance Coach with over 15 years experience. She has worked with organisations great and small, from IBM and Price Waterhouse Coopers through to a wide variety of highly talented smaller creative organisations such as Hub TV, and “David & Associates”.
Andrew Clay, Director of Woodend said
“We are delighted to have this opportunity to collaborate with time 4 change. Christina and her team are highly professional and have brought to Woodend the very latest business support and development techniques. In addition, we have assembled seven creative professionals from throughout North Yorkshire who are participating on the programme. The Power Pods are very much what Woodend is all about and the programme is our contribution to the ongoing professional development of the creative sector in the region.”
Christina Griffiths said:
“I see the creative sector as being fundamental to the regeneration of the regional economy. Our programme is especially focused on enhancing local creative talent to improve local economies by cross connecting the skills and experience of the people taking part. Over the last few months it’s been fantastic to see this group of talented individuals develop and grow as they have explored new concepts, discussed solutions and overcome challenges. It’s a real pleasure collaborating with Andrew Clay, at Woodend, on this programme. His support, enthusiasm and vision is an essential part of the project’s success. time 4 change is committed to providing innovative programmes to measurably improve performance of leaders and their organizations.”
Media Enquires: time 4 change, Andrew Copland 07970 267 882
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Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.
Pablo Picasso
Solitude allows us to find our own answers, our own voice, and our own ideas. As the world around us gets more noisy and opportunities for finding time for self become more difficult, finding solitude can be a challenge.
How do you find solitude? Maybe it is finding somewhere peaceful for lunch, or maybe it means turning off the TV earlier than normal. In what small way can you find a little solitude this week?
A leader is a dealer in hope
Napoleon Bonaparte
Most of us are Leaders in one guise or another. As a leader it is our responsibility to give hope and inspiration to others.
In what small way can you inspire those around you?
Time is a circus – always packing up and moving away
Ben Hecht
The only way to ensure that you enjoyed the show is to spend your time on tasks and activities that are important to you and that take you closer to where you want to go.
Which tasks or activities do you enjoy? Which ones give you energy?
We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop
Mother Teresa
Sometimes when we focus on our day-to-day activities we lose sight of what we are trying accomplish; or even how much we have achieved.
Take a little time to see the bigger picture, appreciate what you have already achieved.
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“The Creative Industries Centre Trust Ltd have worked with time 4 change part of CGA Management on two occasions. Initially in connection with some professional coaching for the Director (Andrew Clay) and secondly by the delivery of a key (new and unique) business development programme (Creative Power Pods) for regional creatives.
On both these occasions the work of time 4 change has been exemplary. At all times their work has been conscientious, well researched and professionally delivered.
Christina Griffiths (time 4 change) has been the lead officer throughout this process and her ability to ‘get to know’ the client and understand their needs has been a key factor in achieving the principal aims and objectives. The Power Pod programme, in particular, has demanded the ability to analyse and interpreted the multiple needs of a group of individuals but at the same time maintain a series of collective objectives. time 4 change also have an in-depth knowledge of the creative sector which has proven essential throughout their work at Woodend.
They have networked regularly with Woodend tenants and have put forward ideas for networking events and alternative ways of working. time 4 change also provide that all important ‘bigger picture’ emphasis, crucial to companies and individuals working in a area which is geographically isolated.
Their knowledge of working practice in the UK and abroad is therefore extensive and they have been willing to share this. They are also aware of wider markets and the implications there for creative professionals working in the Scarborough area.
We would have no hesitation in recommending them to other companies and organisations seeking the types of services they offer.”
Andrew Clay, Director, Woodend Creative Centre
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending
Carl Bard
The New Year is often seen as a time to make some changes in our lives. It is a time when we can make a commitment to ourselves to ensure that 2010 is a success in a way that makes us happy and fulfilled. We also get the chance to look at things that didn't work for us in 2009 and remember that although we cannot rewrite the past, we can certainly create different endings.
What endings do you want to rewrite? What do you want to achieve by the end of 2010? What do you need to do in the next 12 months to create a fulfilling life and prosperous career/business?
If you reach for the moon and you happen to miss, you still land amongst the stars.
Author unknown
Remember that people are more motivated when the goals set are challenging and attractive.
What exciting and motivating goals can you set either for yourself or for somebody else this week?
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