Thursday 17th January
Topic: How to communicate more effectively at work and at home
Communicating effectively should be easy shouldn’t it? We’ve all been doing it since we were very young and yet sometimes when it really matters it can all go horribly wrong. To understand why this is and what you can do about it to prevent it from happening we first need to understand ourselves better; our communication style and needs and how this might be perceived by others.
Hugh & Sally regularly run workshops for businesses seeking to improve the effectiveness of the communications of senior business executives.
During this session they will provide an overview of different communication styles and give everyone an opportunity to learn more about their own preferred style and to better understand the preferred styles of others and how to more effectively communicate with people who’s communication style is different to their own.
Communicating effectively should be easy shouldn’t it? We’ve all been doing it since we were very young and yet sometimes when it really matters it can all go horribly wrong. To understand why this is and what you can do about it to prevent it from happening we first need to understand ourselves better; our communication style and needs and how this might be perceived by others.
Hugh & Sally regularly run workshops for businesses seeking to improve the effectiveness of the communications of senior business executives.
During this session they will provide an overview of different communication styles and give everyone an opportunity to learn more about their own preferred style and to better understand the preferred styles of others and how to more effectively communicate with people who’s communication style is different to their own.
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Sally CalverleyI work with businesses which recognise that people are their greatest asset and their greatest risk. I focus on how to make your communications stand out.
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Hugh GrahamI coach individuals and teams on how to deliver key messages in interesting and memorable ways. My approach is to work closely with each person to develop their existing communication skills, to express their individual expertise, and work within an integrated team.
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Together we run successful Behavioural Assessment Centre preparation days for large scale infrastructure bids in the Rail, Road and Water sectors as well as Powerful Communication workshops, aimed at empowering delegates to achieve their full potential.
www.thebidcoach.co.uk
www.thebidcoach.co.uk
Thursday 21st February
Thursday 28th March
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Topic: Healthy, Wealthy and Wise
Why should any business do a health check?
How can it help? What should I think about? What are the key steps? |
With Ges Green
I love Somerset! I love small businesses! Our county is brimming with diverse and brilliant enterprise; they form the backbone of our economy. I am passionate about working in the local economy and adding value where I can.
As an award winning provider of business and property services TDA makes a real difference to the lives of people living and working in the South West delivering innovative and practical programmes in areas including job and business creation.
We proudly manage the growing portfolio of Somerset Enterprise Centres through our partnership with Somerset County Council, providing affordable commercial accommodation and ERDF fully subsidised business support to SME’s across the county.
www.tda.uk.net www.somerset-enterprise-centres.co.uk
I love Somerset! I love small businesses! Our county is brimming with diverse and brilliant enterprise; they form the backbone of our economy. I am passionate about working in the local economy and adding value where I can.
As an award winning provider of business and property services TDA makes a real difference to the lives of people living and working in the South West delivering innovative and practical programmes in areas including job and business creation.
We proudly manage the growing portfolio of Somerset Enterprise Centres through our partnership with Somerset County Council, providing affordable commercial accommodation and ERDF fully subsidised business support to SME’s across the county.
www.tda.uk.net www.somerset-enterprise-centres.co.uk
Thursday 18th April
Thursday 16th May
Topic: Myth Busting Mortgages
With Hannah Rowden
Hannah (and Andy) from The Financial Detectives help to dispel the common myths and misconceptions of the mortgage and insurance world. The world of finance can be a dark and mystifying place but The Financial Detectives use their ‘detective’ skills to help bring clarity to your personal finances.
The Financial Detectives are a family firm of mortgage and insurance advisors based in Taunton. Andy started the company over 20 years ago and together with his son, Dan, and daughter Hannah, they help to detect financial solutions for your home, family and your life.
www.tfdetectives.co.uk
The Financial Detectives are a family firm of mortgage and insurance advisors based in Taunton. Andy started the company over 20 years ago and together with his son, Dan, and daughter Hannah, they help to detect financial solutions for your home, family and your life.
www.tfdetectives.co.uk
Thursday 20th June
Topic: An update on Cyber Security
With Mark Burgess
An update on the current risks and threats posed by cyber criminals to businesses in the UK.
HWT provide businesses with strategic, pro-active IT services including IT support, Premium hosted desktops and web services. Our mission is to enable businesses to gain measurable benefits from technology through exceptional service levels and resilient IT strategies.
https://www.hwt.co.uk/
With Mark Burgess
An update on the current risks and threats posed by cyber criminals to businesses in the UK.
HWT provide businesses with strategic, pro-active IT services including IT support, Premium hosted desktops and web services. Our mission is to enable businesses to gain measurable benefits from technology through exceptional service levels and resilient IT strategies.
https://www.hwt.co.uk/
Thursday 18th July
Topic: How to Double Your Profit in the Next 12 Months
With John McCarthy
John McCarthy is based in Taunton and works across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall with ambitious business owners. He guides, motivates and holds them accountable to help them see and achieve the futures they want, both professionally and personally. As a performance coach, he helps people to rid themselves of unhelpful thoughts, to commit themselves to bigger goals, and to manage their way through the everyday mental, strategic and organisational barriers to get stronger and achieve better results.
With experience of sales and marketing, team engagement and strategic business development in blue chip corporate companies plus a background in the sports coaching industry, Military Physical Training Instructor (and as a competitive sportsman) his approach is energetic, empowering, no-nonsense and fun.
John’s Purpose:
"My purpose is to help you to develop your good businesses into a “great businesses” by enabling you to break through your "glass ceilings" and achieve your most ambitious goals. I refer to my clients as "my team" because I am passionate about the results we achieve together.
ActionCOACH is the world's largest and most successful business coaching and training company. John is part of a global team of over 2,000 partners that are committed to growing local businesses and economies; always striving to be balanced, integral and honest.
https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/john-mccarthy/
With John McCarthy
John McCarthy is based in Taunton and works across Somerset, Devon and Cornwall with ambitious business owners. He guides, motivates and holds them accountable to help them see and achieve the futures they want, both professionally and personally. As a performance coach, he helps people to rid themselves of unhelpful thoughts, to commit themselves to bigger goals, and to manage their way through the everyday mental, strategic and organisational barriers to get stronger and achieve better results.
With experience of sales and marketing, team engagement and strategic business development in blue chip corporate companies plus a background in the sports coaching industry, Military Physical Training Instructor (and as a competitive sportsman) his approach is energetic, empowering, no-nonsense and fun.
John’s Purpose:
"My purpose is to help you to develop your good businesses into a “great businesses” by enabling you to break through your "glass ceilings" and achieve your most ambitious goals. I refer to my clients as "my team" because I am passionate about the results we achieve together.
ActionCOACH is the world's largest and most successful business coaching and training company. John is part of a global team of over 2,000 partners that are committed to growing local businesses and economies; always striving to be balanced, integral and honest.
https://actioncoach.co.uk/coaches/john-mccarthy/
Our format
- 7pm Guests arrive - open networking
- 7:30pm Introduction from Paul and Jo
- 30 Second Round - Who's in the room?
- 7:50pm Buffet food & open networking
- 8:30pm Our guest speaker: business workshop & Q&A
- 9:10pm Word Gets Around Wildcard (10 Mins, 5 mins each)
- 9:30pm Meeting finishes with 'What's in the box?'
- 9:30pm Feel free to continue building relationships
Please note:
We can only issue a refund up to 48 hrs before the event time due to food commitments with the venue.
"WGA networking has proved to be an incredibly helpful resource for building our business. It is a relaxed, friendly networking group which has given us the opportunity to meet loads of different people from every kind of business background in a way that is just not achievable in our day to day work. Nervous networkers need not be put off, this is a very welcoming group with a truly collaborative approach. There is no doubt that WGA has given us the opportunity to make really useful business connections and in fact the confidence to grow our business".
Victoria Oerton
Partner - Oerton Simm
Victoria Oerton
Partner - Oerton Simm