With best wishes

Sinead

PS See you in the New Year for Focus 2012

I know you are busy and (like most of us who run our own organisations and teams) are coming to the end of a year full of change and turbulence. Feedback from our client base indicates that some teams are finding it challenging to finalise their business plans. They are questioning whether 2012 is the right time to take action and grow; maintain the current structure; or downsize the business.

TpEBO has organised a series of Focus 2012 workshops to help business owners and teams identify and concentrate on priorities for 2012. After five hours of coaching, plus some additional time spent on fieldwork, you will be clear on your direction for 2012.

I will personally facilitate the sessions; you will be challenged and need to dedicate time to focus on the important issues your business is facing. I know what it is like to lead an organisation; have experienced the ups and downs of business; and understand what it’s like to operate in a turbulent market.

If you speak Italian, Spanish or French my colleague Alessandra Corradini will deliver these sessions online or in person.

There are three ways you and your organisation can participate in Focus 2012.

Option 1: Group Webinars
Jan 10
5 sessions; 60 minutes; 5 weeks € 200
Max: 12 attendees

Group Webinar Schedule
January 2012 9.30am GMT /10.30am CET 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January, 7th February
Note: Recorded sessions and downloads are available after each session. There is fieldwork (about an hour between sessions) to help you get the most out of the programe.

Option 2: Team Webinars (bespoke) :
Timed to suit the team needs
5 sessions; 60 minutes; 5 weeks €1, 200
Max: 12 attendees

Option 3: Dedicated Team Session :
Tailor-made sessions for teams and companies. Timed and structured to suit company needs. Where I personally lead a specially created goal setting session with you and your team
1 day session – off-site €1,500
(fees excludes travel, venue hire and refreshments).

I’d love to work with you to help you get clearer in your thinking for 2012. If you want to discuss this further, please call me on +31713020304 to discuss or email me at: sinead@tpebo.com.

Focus 2012 Topics
• How Do You Rate 2011? (We identify opportunities, learnings, insights and challenges)
• What’s your number one business challenge?
• What’s your motivation? What’s stopping you?
• Problem Solving
• Action Plan
• Goal Setting

A closing thought:
Steve Jobs said, ‘do what you love and it will make a difference. Do it full force in the face of nay sayers and obstacles. What are you thinking about? What is your vision? What are you working on? How are you turning your hard work into reality? When you are done, who will it impact for a life-time?’

With best wishes

Sinead

Browse the site, see what attracts you. Get in touch we’d love to hear from you.

Send us your details and we’ll give you a free video link to our Top Ten Tips for Clarity

PS: TpEBO stands for Time Poor Entrepreneurs & Business Owners. When we have finished working together – you will have clarity and the mental space and energy to make the right decisions for you and your business.

For more information contact: Sinead Hewson at sinead@tpebo.com / + 31 71 3020304 or Register here

There are three options available

Option 1: Group Webinars

Dec 5 2011, Jan 10 2012

5 sessions; 60 minutes; 5 weeks € 200

Group Webinar Schedule

December 2011 11am GMT / 12 noon CET 5th, 8th, 12th, 15th, 19th December

January 2012 9.30am GMT /10.30am CET 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st January, 7th February

Note: Recorded sessions and downloads are available after each session. There is fieldwork (about an hour a week) to help you get the most out of the programe.

Option 2: Team Webinars (bespoke) :

Timed to suit the team needs

5 sessions; 60 minutes; 5 weeks €1, 200

Dedicated Team Session :

Tailor-made sessions for teams and companies. Timed and structured to suit company needs

1 day session – off-site €1, 500

(excludes travel, venue hire and refreshments).

Focus 2012 Topics

Here’s a taste of what’s on offer:

• How Do You Rate 2011?
• What’s your number 1 Business Challenge?
• What’s your motivation? What’s your offer? What’s stopping you?
• Problem Solving. Action Plan
• Goal Setting

Register here

FYI
“By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands — your own.”
Mark Victor Hansen

Imagine having a major breakthrough in an area of your business life that has been holding you back for years. Imagine finding the resources within you to deal with challenges you are facing. That’s what the TpEBO Business Break Through programme gives you.

The programme runs on a quarterly basis and consists of a face to face session of up to three hours where we work together and focus on a major part of your business life. Follow up consists of three private tele-sessions over a three month period to support you in the changes you are making.

For more information contact Sinead Hewson on sinead@tpebo.com or telephone + 31 71 3020304

Believe it or not, 90% of the work takes place before the meeting. We work closely with the client to gain an understanding of what is really needed. What is the best use of attendees’ time? What are the issues facing the people in the room? Who will be in the room and why? What do we want to achieve in a short space of time?

Meetings are intense ranging from 1 hour to 3 days for large and small groups, face to face and in virtual environments. Sessions are practical and structured to provoke thought and designed so attendees face the hard questions early on.

Once a common issue has been identified,TpEBO works on aligning thinking and what actions attendees need to take once the meeting is over.

We are down to earth and operate in a low-key way; this allows you, the client to take credit for a wonderful session! Be warned…we will challenge you to ensure that your meeting is as productive and effective as possible.

Feel free to talk to us about your needs for professional facilitator and rapporteur services. Contact us here.

This topic has come up alot in conversations I’ve had inside and outside of the workplace. Why? Is this imposing behavior the reaction of someone protecting their territory? feeling threatened? miscommunication? or lack of insight in how one’s behavior can impact on another? Is it linked to the pressure of the economic downturn?

It is stressful when you are undermined or caught in the cycle of a blame culture. Sick days increase, productivity and results suffer (though, in many cases, your leader won’t admit that)

How you choose to handle a particular situation is more important than the incident itself. Do you choose to react? or act pro-actively? Do you stay? Do allow the abuse to continue? or find a different way to handle the situation? Even if you feel economically that you cannot leave – you always have choice. You can choose to gain more experience and learn as much as possible from the person – with the aim of getting a better position in the future. You can choose to talk to the person, ask what has to change in order to work more effectively together. In many situations, it’s not personal.

Always remember you are skilled, you have experience, you can make positive changes, your confidence will return and you will learn something good from this.

This article publised Forbes in 2008 may also help you recognise some of the signs of bullying in the workplace.

If you need to talk – email: sinead@tpebo.com and she will get back to you within one working day.