Managers Diary

Leaders often have to ‘sort out’ situations which arise in their teams, one such issue is the resolution of conflicts between its members. I once led a team of local authority customer service officers (CSO’s); they provided an important service as they were the first point of contact to members of the public. They [...]

Contact me for a Complimentary Coaching Session

Are you are at a point where you want to see positive changes in your life, but feel held back by ’self limiting’ beliefs, self doubt, cynicism etc, etc? Why not make this your year to set the wheels in motion by committing to ‘CHANGE’ !
I will share with you some really useful tools to [...]

Kulture College – What we can achieve

http://www.nubianlink.org.uk/kulturecollege.html has been running a positive African centred programme for over the past 10yrs during the summer holidays for young people aged 12-15 of African, African Caribbean and Dual Heritage.  The programme provides new experiences and knowledge aimed at making a powerful and positive impact on the lives of those youngsters who attend – where [...]

The Importance of Investing in yourself

There are still folk out there, who won’t invest in their personal and professional development and as a consequence their potential progress in life and business suffers greatly!
Recently I was told about a business woman Ray, who was in the retail fashion trade, and had been for over 20yrs.
She’d worked really hard at building up [...]

I do my bit

I was inspired to write this piece by my colleagues on the Finance Sub Committee of DONA: ‘Why don’t you write about your time in DONA, you joined the association as a young person and you’re still involved………’
Early Interests
Our Association DONA produces a quarterly Newsletter, ‘The Sisserou Voice’, and over the years I’ve shared many [...]

When your child won’t go to school

When your child won’t go to school it can be a really stressful time—you end up understandably worrying about them and their future. But what is  ‘school refusal?  What causes school refusal? Where can you get help and what can be done? And how can you manage the situation?
I am currently working with a parent [...]

What is coaching?

Coaching Explained with Sylvia Smith
Personal coaching helps and guides you through your personal & professional development journey. Whether you are brand new to coaching, or someone struggling to make positive headway with your life I can help you become inspired and move forward with your goals.
Most coaching takes place by telephone, so you can live [...]

A Queen of Lover’s Rock has passed on

Lovers Rock Queen from of the 70’s & 80’s Jean Adebambo died on Thursday Night.
For those of us who are Black Britains, and followers of lovers rock reggae music from the 70’s & 80’s, we have lost one of our Queen’s Ms. Jean Adebambo. She sadly passed in her sleep on Thursday and it is believed that Ms. [...]

Dominica Place of Safety

An NCH project to help build a place of safety for vulnerable children on the island of Dominica.
To donate to this project go to
http://www.justgiving.com/dominicaplaceofsafety
This project is looking to raise £300,000 by October 2008 and more money is desperately needed.
They are asking for a minmum donation of just £2.00 and here is what the money can [...]

A Place of Safety for children in Dominica

This project is based in the Southern end of The Commonwealth of Dominica a windward Island in the Caribbean.  The construction of the project began earlier 2007 and is almost completed.   It will be a facility where children who can no longer live safely at home because of neglect, physical or sexual abuse, or who may [...]

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