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Communicating problems virtually

Christina Griffiths — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:15:37 +0000

Wherever we have clients or prospects there are bound to be issues to resolve and problems to solve. Doing this often requires communication between one or more departments, both internal and external to our organisation. How we communicate an issue or a problem to another will determin the quality of the response we get back. [...]

Play

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:00:57 +0000

I never practice; I always play Wanda Landowsk (Harpsichord Master) Thought for the week 'Practice' does have a sense of work about it. It seems to give the idea that something is being held back for the 'real' performance. On the other hand when we think of the word 'Playing' most of us we have a sense [...]

Building Rapport quick reference

Christina Griffiths — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000

Rapport is a skill that has become essential to the success of your business. The greater the level of rapport that exists between you and another the greater influence you have on each other. Rapport allows you to connect with others by making it easy for others to be with you. By building rapport you [...]

FAB – Features, Advantages & Benefits

Christina Griffiths — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:35:20 +0000

As sales people we can find ourselves becoming focused on the detail of what we do or what we offer our prospects or clients. However, when we are in the buying seat actually we start to think about what the product or service will do for us. These details are often connected to the function [...]

Chunking

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:00:10 +0000

Question: How do you eat an elephant? Answer:One bite at a time Thought for the week This joke has been around for a while, but still paints a very eloquent picture of how overwhelming a task can feel if we tackle it all in one bite. Challenge for the week So this week, perhaps take time to notice the tasks [...]

Success

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:00:12 +0000

I don't know what the key to success is, but the key to failure is to try to please everyone Bill Cosby Thought for the week 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! Challenge for the week How [...]

Woodend Rolls out Unique Business Development Programme for Creative Professionals

Christina Griffiths — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:01:01 +0000

Press Release 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 [...]

Solitude

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:00:58 +0000

Without great solitude, no serious work is possible. Pablo Picasso Thought for the week 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. Challenge for the week How do [...]

Leadership

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:00:44 +0000

A leader is a dealer in hope Napoleon Bonaparte Thought for the week Most of us are Leaders in one guise or another. As a leader it is our responsibility to give hope and inspiration to others. Challenge for the week In what small way can you inspire those around you?

Enjoying The Show

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:00:26 +0000

Time is a circus – always packing up and moving away Ben Hecht Thought for the week 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. Challenge for the week Which tasks or [...]

The Bigger Picture

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:00:58 +0000

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 Thought for the week 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. Challenge for [...]

Transactional Analysis Book List

Christina Griffiths — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:03:25 +0000

Just had an interesting email exchange with Jacquline Harris at Auric Results about practical books for clients wanting to use and apply Transactional Analysis at work by better understanding relationship dynamics. Here are the top 7 recommended books: I’m OK You’re OK – by Thomas A. Harris – classic foundation text Staying OK – [...]

I’ve had some lovely feedback – thanks Andrew!

Christina Griffiths — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:59:48 +0000

“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 [...]

Brand New Year

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 07:00:21 +0000

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 Thought for the week 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 [...]

Reaching Beyond

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:00:19 +0000

If you reach for the moon and you happen to miss, you still land amongst the stars. Author unknown Thought for the week Remember that people are more motivated when the goals set are challenging and attractive. Challenge for the week What exciting and motivating goals can you set either for yourself or for somebody else this week?

Fabulous Festive Wishes for 2010!

Christina Griffiths — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:00:16 +0000

Wishing you all a happy Christmas and happy holidays with your families! As always we have donated the money we would normally spend on paper Christmas cards to the Microloan Foundation. We hope you have a fantastic holiday and we look forward to seeing you in the new year! All our love Christina, Andy and the team [...]

Magical Time Of Year

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:00:59 +0000

Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveller back to his own fireside and quiet home! Charles Dickens Thought for the week Christmas holds different meanings for different people. For some it holds great religious significance, [...]

Building a Reputation

Christina Griffiths — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:11:15 +0000

You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do Henry Ford Thought for the week If you want to build a reputation you will need to start to be somebody in your chosen career area. Challenge for the week How can you contribute to your field? There are many ways of doing this. Some people write [...]

£1,500 for a Financial Health Check in Yorkshire

Christina Griffiths — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:47:23 +0000

Financial health check – grant available of upto £1,500 The criteria for this is pretty simple. Be an SME, including Social Enterprise SMES, Based in Yorkshire and Humber 5 or more employees; excluding owners and non executive directors Must be adversely affected by the present economic climate; Have been trading for more than 1 year and have a history of profitable [...]

11 Common Characteristics of Successful Creatives

Christina Griffiths — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:10:48 +0000

I’m just reading Mihaly Csikszentimihalyi’s (pronounced Chick-sent-mi-hi) thoughts on being creative. His paper Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Inventions (free to download as a word document), is the culmination of 30 years of research into creativity. His work dispels several myths about being creative and highlights the following common features:- Successful creatives… …are largely [...]