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What’s the best advice you’ve ever had?⠀ ⠀ The kind of advice that’s made a lasting difference to your life?⠀ ⠀ The kind that you return to regularly, and helps you through difficult situations?⠀ ⠀ For me, the best advice I’ve ever had was from my dad.⠀ ⠀ He told me: Do what you love …surround yourself with great people …and the money will sort itself out.⠀ ⠀ I suppose you could say that’s three pieces of advice. However, for me, they’re all part of the same thing: being true to yourself.⠀ ⠀ Wondering how you can apply this …join me at my next 3 Rs Retreat in Manchester - go check out the link in my bio and book today.⠀ ⠀ Here's how Clint described my last retreat “Unlocking the key to self-evaluation. The start of my journey.” Clint Perren, Head of Cricket Relationships, Lancashire Cricket Foundation⠀ ⠀ #itallstartswithyou #selfleadership #businesstips https://ift.tt/39IB6hf

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Over 20 years ago, my eldest son was born, and I remember my Grandma saying to me “you can’t be a great mum, wife, daughter, friend, neighbour, boss etc; if you’re not a great you.”⠀ ⠀ This was her way of telling me to look after myself, but it was done in a way that provoked lots of reflection about me as Andrea, not me as a mum, or me as a wife etc.⠀ ⠀ I share this story with lots of clients, especially clients who feel overwhelmed by the never-ending challenges, pressures and complexities of work. It's so easy to get caught up in going through the motions, and not focusing on yourself.⠀ ⠀ That’s why it’s so important to focus on your self-leadership. And have a good understanding of what you stand for, what motivates you, what energises you, and what you do well. ⠀ ⠀ Failing to focus on yourself and your leadership practice only results in a busy approach of doing what comes next, rather than what needs to be done.⠀ ⠀ Wondering how you can learn more? Join me at my next 3 Rs Retreat on 19th March where I'll share my approach. The link to book is in my bio - go check it out.⠀ ⠀ Remember, if it's important enough to you, you'll make the time.⠀ #selfleadership #selfcare #manchesterevent https://ift.tt/38wOaEK

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Tomorrow is National Day of Unplugging⠀ ⠀ A day for JOMO …the joy of missing out!⠀ ⠀ This is something we celebrate on my 3 Rs Retreat – a day all about you!⠀ ⠀ What’s the 3 Rs Retreat all about, I hear you say!⠀ ⠀ Yes, I knew it …I bet you’ve now got FOMO!⠀ ⠀ Type FOMO in the comments if you're wondering what this is all about and curious to know more. It's time to do less, and be more!⠀ ⠀ #FOMO #JOMO #selfcare https://ift.tt/2VLpk18

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What’s stopping you from taking time out away from the chaos and pressures of work to focus on YOU?⠀ ⠀ I know …it’s time!⠀ ⠀ Well, I can’t help you find more time, but I can help you make better use of your time.⠀ ⠀ Time which is spent on what’s important to you …starting with making time for yourself. ⠀ ⠀ It’s so important to make time for yourself, by scheduling it in your diary.⠀ ⠀ Please don’t wait until you have to force it in, because of some sort of crisis or burnout.⠀ ⠀ Schedule in a day for yourself on 19th March at Thestudio in Manchester - the link to do just that is in my bio!⠀ ⠀ #maketimeforyou #itallstartswithyou #selfleadership #manchesterevents #selfcare #reflectrechargerefocus https://ift.tt/32O3QSU

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Preparation for my presentation tomorrow at CIPD North Wales ...I know you’re curious!! #selfleadership #cipd #cipdwales #leadershiptalk https://ift.tt/2TBe2tV

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Spending time on yourself⠀ Essential or Selfish?⠀ ⠀ Can you relate to rushing around at 100mph and giving everyone else and everything else your attention? You're hesitant to put time aside for yourselves, as you feel guilty ...so you plod on, thinking you'll get round to it ...but you don't!⠀ ⠀ But with all your attention focusing outwards, you can’t top up on your energy. Sooner or later, you’ll have nothing else to give.⠀ ⠀ I'm curious to know what you think as a key area of focus with my clients is taking time out to reflect on themselves!⠀ ⠀ Inviting them to switch their attention from ‘over there’ to ‘over here’. From outside to inside!⠀ ⠀ So, what do you think?⠀ ⠀ Essential or selfish? ⠀ ⠀ Let me know below⠀ ⠀ #selfcare #itallstartswithyou #overcomeobstacles #stayoncourse #fempower #mycreativebiz #businesswithheart #fempreneur #keepgoing #dreamersanddoers #doitanyway #theimperfectboss #thisgirlmeansbusiness #beresilient #freelancingfemales #myownbosslife #smallbizsquad #thegramgang #womenwhoconnect #shedesignedalifesheloved #youarepowerful #selfcare #manchesterevent #timeforyou https://ift.tt/32wGxg9

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I'M CURIOUS TO KNOW⠀ ⠀ We’ve been talking about self-growth in my online community this week.⠀ ⠀ A sense of curiosity helps you to close your knowledge gaps and inspires a passion for learning, as well as helping others do this. Part of being curious is also the ability to embrace and accept feedback. ⠀ ⠀ As curious business owners we actively seek out feedback from others because we want to understand how our actions and behaviours affect those around us. We also take steps to develop and grow, based on that feedback.⠀ ⠀ When was the last time you asked for feedback?⠀ ⠀ A: In the last week⠀ B: In the last month⠀ C: In the last quarter⠀ D: Can’t remember⠀ ⠀ Let me know your answer below …I’m curious to find out!⠀ ⠀ #curious #leadership #blog #reflectrechargerefocus #reflect #recharge #manchesterevent #onedayretreat #goalslayer #femaleentrepreneur #freelancingfemales #savvybusinesswomen #fempreneur #startupwomen #mysmallbiz #dreambigworkhard #multipassionate #dreamsmallbiz #womeninbusiness #womeninbusiness #startupwomen #businesswithheart https://ift.tt/2VmlVWm

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You wouldn’t charge your mobile phone once, and then expect it to last three months before charging it again. Or even your laptop. And you definitely wouldn’t only give it enough time to charge halfway, but then expect a full 24 hours usage. ⠀ ⠀ So why do we expect ourselves to perform consistently day in day out, when we take very little time to recharge our own batteries?⠀ ⠀ This is what Sally shared about our last retreat which was focused on reflecting, recharging and refocusing: “Valuable time to take stock, remember what makes you the best leader you can be, and make plans to put into practice. An action oriented, deeply reflective day with others.” Sally Bucknell, Director of Diversity & Inclusiveness, Ernst & Young LLP.⠀ ⠀ Believe me when I say, it it's important enough to you, you'll make the time.⠀ ⠀ Ready to make the time for you? ⠀ ⠀ DM me for more information. Link is in the bio too.⠀ ⠀ #selfcare #manchestereent #selfleadership #itallstartswithyou #overcomeobstacles #stayoncourse #fempower #mycreativebiz #businesswithheart #fempreneur #keepgoing #dreamersanddoers #doitanyway #theimperfectboss #thisgirlmeansbusiness #beresilient #freelancingfemales #myownbosslife #smallbizsquad #thegramgang #womenwhoconnect #shedesignedalifesheloved #youarepowerful #selfcare #manchesterevent #timeforyou https://ift.tt/32pTf07

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Another wonderful day in Seville. Great company, great food, great scenery ...oh ...and it’s sunny ☀️ #sevillespain #seville #timeforme #metime💕 https://ift.tt/38VxR5z

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Being curious keeps leading us down new paths.⠀ ⠀ Double tap if you agree⠀ ⠀ #curious #reflectrechargerefocus #reflect #recharge #manchesterevent #onedayretreat #goalslayer #femaleentrepreneur #freelancingfemales #savvybusinesswomen #fempreneur #startupwomen #mysmallbiz #dreambigworkhard #multipassionate #dreamsmallbiz #womeninbusiness #womeninbusiness #startupwomen #businesswithheart https://ift.tt/2PgNexy

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Taking some time out to reflect, recharge and refocus 😊🥂☀️❤️ #reflection #reflectrechargerefocus #rechargeyourself #séville #timeout #timeforyourself #citybreaks https://ift.tt/2Vmmyzv

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Focusing on what you’re doing for others? ⠀ ⠀ Of course you are …but as with most things a little balance is sometimes needed. ⠀ ⠀ Being a great business owner also means knowing when to put yourself first.⠀ ⠀ There’s a reason that airline cabin crews always instruct you that in case of an emergency, you should put your own oxygen mask on first. ⠀ ⠀ I can reassure you that no matter where you are on your journey, the first place to focus is always on you. By focusing on what energises you and understanding where you add value, you’ll find you grow as a business owner and rediscover what it feels like to thrive. ⠀ ⠀ Put yourself first and invest £299 for a one day event focused purely on YOU.⠀ “A worthwhile investment in me.” That's how Bev Messinger, Chief Executive of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health described my last retreat.⠀ ⠀ We’ll take a look at my 3 Rs approach: reflect, recharge, refocus; and how this enables you to focus on leading yourself so you can lead others from your core values and strengths. ⠀ ⠀ Make that commitment to yourself today and book your place - it's time to invest in YOU!⠀ ⠀ #itallstartswithyou #manchesterevent #overcomeobstacles #stayoncourse #fempower #mycreativebiz #businesswithheart #fempreneur #keepgoing #dreamersanddoers #doitanyway #theimperfectboss #thisgirlmeansbusiness #beresilient #freelancingfemales #myownbosslife #smallbizsquad #thegramgang #womenwhoconnect #shedesignedalifesheloved #youarepowerful #selfcare #manchesterevent #timeforyou https://ift.tt/39PtQQ2

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❤️REFLECT, RECHARGE, REFOCUS RETREAT ❤️⠀ ⠀ If you're North West based or can travel to Manchester, you're going to love this!!⠀ ⠀ I'm so exicted to share with you that my Reflect, Recharge, Refocus Retreat is taking place on 19th March 2020.⠀ ⠀ It's a full day focusing on you, where you'll:⠀ ⠀ ✅ Reflect on the real you. An opportunity to gain a greater awareness of yourself, slow down and take your foot off the pedal. A quiet space to think about what’s working and what you need right now.⠀ ⠀ ✅ Recharge your mind and body. Give yourself permission to break the urgency cycle of constantly acting and reacting. Gain fresh perspectives from your peers, and boost your positivity and energy.⠀ ⠀ ✅ Refocus on what’s important. Invest your time and energy towards doing more of what works for you. Align your priorities, action plan your next steps, and regain your inner confidence.⠀ ⠀ If you’re ready to invest in yourself, and your approach to work, then this retreat is definitely for you.⠀ ⠀ It's an opportunity to meet peers from different sectors, so you can learn, share and make new connections; whilst I guide you through the day with self-discovery activities, engaging conversations and facilitated topics.⠀ ⠀ It really is a day focused on YOU!⠀ ⠀ Link to buy in my bio⠀ ⠀ #reflectrechargerefocus #reflect #recharge #manchesterevent #onedayretreat #goalslayer #femaleentrepreneur #freelancingfemales #savvybusinesswomen #fempreneur #startupwomen #mysmallbiz #dreambigworkhard #multipassionate #dreamsmallbiz #womeninbusiness #womeninbusiness #startupwomen #businesswithheart https://ift.tt/32cjSWv

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Are you interested in feeling more energised?⠀ ⠀ A: Yes, but unsure how to get started⠀ B: Yes, it's something I'm already working on⠀ C: No, it's not my kind of thing⠀ D: No, I don't have the time⠀ ⠀ Let me know by typing A, B, C or D in the comments below.⠀ ⠀ #selfleadership #selfcare #overcomeobstacles #stayoncourse #fempower #mycreativebiz #businesswithheart #fempreneur #keepgoing #dreamersanddoers #doitanyway #theimperfectboss #thisgirlmeansbusiness #beresilient #freelancingfemales #myownbosslife #smallbizsquad #thegramgang #womenwhoconnect #shedesignedalifesheloved #youarepowerful #selfcare #manchesterevent #timeforyou https://ift.tt/2V2OYOK

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I'm super happy - spent the morning with a client and got this amazing feedback.⠀ ⠀ “I’m now more confident and feel that I’m 'enjoying the ride’, instead of just clinging on for dear life. Coaching has been an amazing and empowering experience. Andrea brings out the best in people.”⠀ ⠀ Kind words like this really make my day.⠀ ⠀ What’s made you happy today?⠀ #coaching #testimonials https://ift.tt/38GdYPT

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FEEL LIKE A ROBOT? ⠀ ⠀ You’ve endured another chaotic day of back to back meetings, with no time to stop and think, let alone do anything productive. You’ve been planning to break out of this cycle for a while now. This cycle of bumbling along, and going through the motions. It feels like you’re a robot, plugged-in to process as much as possible …it’s so tiring! ⠀ ⠀ Sound familiar?⠀ ⠀ If so, let me help.⠀ ⠀ I’m running a one day retreat in March. We’ll take a look at my 3 Rs approach: reflect, recharge, refocus; and how this enables you to focus on leading yourself so you can lead others from your core values and strengths.⠀ ⠀ I know you’re interested …but I’m wondering if you’ll invest in yourself. Make that commitment to yourself today and DM me for more details. Link to book in bio⠀ ⠀ #overcomeobstacles #stayoncourse #fempower #mycreativebiz #businesswithheart #fempreneur #keepgoing #dreamersanddoers #doitanyway #theimperfectboss #thisgirlmeansbusiness #beresilient #freelancingfemales #myownbosslife #smallbizsquad #thegramgang #womenwhoconnect #shedesignedalifesheloved #youarepowerful #selfcare #manchesterevent #timeforyou https://ift.tt/37ChqJN

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Working long hours?⠀ ⠀ Pushing yourself beyond your limits?⠀ ⠀ You probably do this too, right? So often you hardly notice you’re doing it. 🙄⠀ ⠀ Which is why I’m sharing my secret to success ...making time for myself. ⠀ ⠀ That's taking time out, away from the chaos and pressures of work and life, to focus on me.⠀ ⠀ Double tap if you wanna join me.⠀ ⠀ #overcomeobstacles #stayoncourse #fempower #mycreativebiz #businesswithheart #fempreneur #girlbosstips #keepgoing #dreamersanddoers #doitanyway #theimperfectboss #thisgirlmeansbusiness #beresilient #freelancingfemales #myownbosslife #smallbizsquad #thegramgang #womenwhoconnect #shedesignedalifesheloved #youarepowerful #selfcare https://ift.tt/321j9Y0