Your business is cooking on gas. You have your business plan and everything is running according to it, recession or no recession……Right?

If not, read on.

On the last Thursday of each month we run a free workshop in Central London to help push our businesses through their next brick wall (For most this is the recession, but not for all) and accelerate growth.

 

What does it look like?

A free monthly program to learn, share and build a community of likeminded businesses.

When and where?

Adam St on the last Thursday of each month 1430-1600. PS You must RSVP. Limited spaces

Who is running it?

Les Hercules Kalas, our Business Coach for the past 3 years. He is a founding partner at Shirlaws. They turn over $18m, have an international footprint and work with all types and size of business.

Why are we doing this?

Les, who is used to working with O2, Sony and other large corporates also loves working with Startups, businesses stuck at a growth stage (like us) or those looking for ways to innovate through the recession (also us). I am there as an example, to learn, reinforce the frameworks in my business and support friends, colleagues and clients with material I have found to be extremely powerful. As cheesy as this sounds, we want to put something positive out there in response to the flood of negative media messages. It isn’t all doom and gloom. It is also a great opportunity for you to network & build relationships within a community of likeminded people.

How much will it cost?

The first 3 ‘Tasters’ are free.  If you want more, there are options geared for smaller businesses, all of which consider ‘Credit Crunched’ budgets.

Who should come

Owners/Managers of smaller businesses (1-100) who want to learn, grow, share, collaborate and ultimately thrive through the recession and on.

Expectations

You will learn useful concepts within one session that you can take back, discuss with the team and perhaps implement. Each ‘Taster’ session is different so you can come to more than 1 if you find it’s for you.

I appreciate that business coaching can be a dirty word to some, misunderstood by many and it is not a magic bullet. Personally I have struggled with it in the past, the people and delivery methods.

However, come and see what YOU think….

What previous attendees have said:

“They say you can’t bottle inspiration.  But it does seem that an afternoon spent with Les and Dan uncorks the ideas and enthusiasm to take a business over its next hurdle.  Les asks the right questions, builds confidence and provides key strategic guidance. For a small business every hour is precious.  The time spent in last Thursday’s coaching was an excellent investment in my business’s future.”  -  Lucy George, Wordville Limited

“Les was impressive and clearly knows his stuff (very different from the last coach I worked with). The purpose of my visit was to assess if I want to work with Shirlaws. I came away wanting to take it to the next stage.”  - Stu MacArthur, Green Oak Living

“Great to have an opportunity to discuss issues in an open environment. I think the venue worked brilliantly for post event networking which was very valuable for me. This demonstrates that Dan has a great network. Thank you”  – Alyson Pellowe, People Vision HR

“Thought provoking & challenging”  – Catherine Bayfield, Shout! Communications

”The ‘Taster’ session was an effective introduction to business coaching which I was sceptical of. While aware of my own business and personal situation, these free ‘taster’ coaching sessions could prove a catalyst for change, encouraging a commitment to action and the development of lasting growth.” - Victoria Millar, Hy Smith & Assoc

“Stimulating. Great to take a step back and re-think” - Ian Sime, Sime Design

“Simple, concise and very effective” - Geoff Sewell, Incognito Artists

“Powerful frameworks, thank you so much for sharing” - Paul Shafer, Sony Distribution

Dan

Sign up here

or call 08456 447758

or email dan@theengineroom.co.uk to confirm your seat

 

 

Tags: Business Coach, Business Coaching, Small Business Community, thrive through recession

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