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I am an Executive and Team Coach who has recently completed her training as a Relationship Systems Coach. I am going a step further and will start an 8-month certification programme in January 2014. As part of that programme, I am required to work with 3 new systems (couples, teams, business partners etc) for a period of 3 - 6 months. I am hoping to work with some partnerships locally and will be offering my services with a 75% discount to my 'certification clients' If you (or anyone you know) would be interested in this offer, please send me a PM. Please note that this offer is also available to teams within organisations and I would be happy to provide more information on team coaching. If you would like to know more about my corporate role and to view testimonials, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn page: uk.linkedin.com/in/obinne/ In the meantime, below is some information on couple coaching: Couple Coaching Info: Relationships can be impacted by financial problems, life-changing events such as marriage, births, adoption, illness, deaths of family members/friends, job changes, moves, mid- life crisis?just to name a few. In a lot of families, when children come along, the relationship between the parents tends to take a backseat as priorities shift to the endless lists of things to do. I would recommend coaching if all/some of the following is true for you: ? My partner and I never really talk anymore. ? Our children keep us busy with homework, activities and home routines. ? Our careers are very demanding. ? We argue a lot. ? My partner doesn?t listen to me. ? We have lost or are losing the intimacy in our relationship ? We have no romance or intimacy. Relationship Coaching is dedicated to opening up communication in your relationship. It provides you with many tools, tips and skills that you can adopt in your relationship that will inspire you to discover what your values and strengths are and how to use this awareness to nurture and strengthen your relationship. It provides couples with tools they can use within minutes of leaving each coaching session. The key difference between counselling and coaching is that whereas counselling focuses on the past, coaching focuses on the future, encouraging couples to re-structure their relationship by practicing new ways of relating with each other and changing old patterns of behaviour. Couples who attend coaching: ? Create a shared vision for what they would like their relationship to look like. ? Learn how to discuss heated topics in an effective way. ? Come to a mutually-agreeable compromise for unresolved issues. ? Implement new ways of appreciating each other?s strengths and unique attributes. ? Explore current insecurities, fears and trust issues. ? Have a dedicated safe space to focus on their relationship. Research shows that what separates couples who divorce from those who stay happily married over the long haul is not love or commitment. Instead, it's skills - problem solving skills, communication skills, intimacy skills, and so on. Happily married couples experience conflict just as much as couples who divorce. The difference is that happy couples have learned how to resolve their conflict in an effective way. Get in touch (via a PM) if you are interested or would like more information.

I totally agree with Foxhelp's comments. I'm also mixed race and grew up in Germany, Nigeria, Finland and now in London. The fact that you're giving this some thought is already a sign that you'll be just fine. Parents play an invaluable role in helping their children connect with their identity and feel a sense of belonging, regardless of where they live. Racism is everywhere. What counts is how we as individuals deal with it and how much we let the colour of our skin define who we are and who we can be. That's where the right relationship and guidance from our parents counts the most, particularly when we're too young to make sense of it all. I wish you and your family the best of luck, wherever you end up. Foxhelp Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Being mixed race myself, growing up there was > nothing for me more confusing than being half > white/half black. Two cultures trying to mix can > be difficult and hard. I found my way eventually > but it had nothing to do with where I lived. Sorry > if this is too honest.

I also highly recommend Victoria and her drama classes too! My little one loves and raves about the classes. She also loves the babyccino/coffee break we enjoy at The Florence right after the class.

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I am a Professional Coach who will be participating in a Relationship Coaching training workshop from 27th September to 29th September. Part of the programme requires that I coach a partnership (couple, business partners, friends, siblings etc.) on the Saturday night (ideally 8.30pm on the 28th). Relationship coaching is based on the premise that the Relationship is the third entity ? I don?t coach any individual, but rather the Relationship ? and that the Relationship has needs and desires of its own, separate from the individuals. I?m looking for volunteers for a relationship coaching session to take place on the evening of Saturday, 28th September. This will be a complimentary 45-minute coaching session ON ANY TOPIC YOU CHOOSE, preferably in person (ED and surrounding areas) although can also be via phone/Skype. In addition to helping you develop an awareness of the diversity and differences which each individual brings to your relationship and to proactively create from these differences, we will also work on uncovering and coaching the conscious and unconscious fears that impact your relationship behaviours. PLease visit my website http://www.objcoaching.com/ for testimonials or to find out more about me, and get in touch if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Looking for volunteers again for evening of Saturday, 28th September. This will be a complimentary 45-minute coaching session, preferably in person (ED and surrounding areas) although can also be via Skype. In addition to helping you develop an awareness of the diversity and differences which each individual brings to your relationship and proactively create from these differences, we will also work on uncovering and coaching the conscious and unconscious fears that impact your relationship behaviors. Please note that this offer is open to couples, business partners, friends, siblings or any partnership. If interested, send me a PM or get in touch via my website: www.objcoaching.com

Sounds like great changes for new website! Look forward to the launch. In the meantime, keep up the good work.

I'm also a big fan of Nicky's work. I love shopping at The White Room and have my eye on one of her sewing workshops. Just need to get that sewing machine sorted.

selbe Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > just went through the same process, ... very > difficult interaction with oak tree nursery in HH, > would strongly advise anyone against it! Very curious about your interaction with Oak Tree. I moved my toddler to Oak Tree last year and my little one just joined her a couple of months ago. I must admit that based on my experience, the move to Oak Tree remains one of the best decisions I have made in the last year. The manager and the staff have provided and continue to provide a lovely 'home away from home' for my girls so I feel it is only fair that I put an alternative view on here. I think we ought to be careful about making such sweeping statements about peoples' businesses on here and where we feel the need to do so, it's only fair that we provide clearer feedback. Equally, it'll be great to see more positive feedback on/recommendations of local businesses and sharing of the nicer experiences. Finding the right setting for your child is almost always a challenge for parents and what works for one, doesn't necessarily work for others hence the recommendation that parents look into a few options before making a decision. I do hope you find what works for you. All the best, BC

The White Room runs sewing and knitting workshops: http://www.thewhiteroomse4.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=59 I also learned to knit as an adult and sewing classes are on my list of things to book! Enjoy:-)

Wow, well done supergolden88! Will stop by and like:-)

Is there someone in HR (assuming you have an HR department) you could talk to? Sounds to me like you need to take a step back and apply formally, in which case they would need to give your application due consideration. Good luck!

I also vote for the Baby Jogger City Mini. Ours went on quite a few bus rides (before we sold it after baby #2) and the one-hand fold is a life saver when you're carrying a baby, bags etc....or even when the buses couldn't take another buggy. alieh Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > I was a rare person who hated the Maclaren - not > being able to push one handed drove me crazy and > it also was so tippy if you hung anything on the > back. I love the BabyJogger City Mini - only very > slightly wider than the Maclaren but still fits on > the front door of all buses I've tried and so easy > to fold.

Anyone going to this? Pls send me a PM as don't want to go on my own:-) 'Nicky of The White Room will be launching a new line of really beautiful jewellery by Twisted Vintage, a local label whose designers, Brigitte and Caroline will be coming in to talk about their work.' The White Room 352 Brockley Road London SE4 2BY Here?s Nicky?s website:http://www.thewhiteroomse4.co.uk/ I plan to be there as think it'll be a good opportunity to combine networking and a maybe bit of shopping.

This site provides a free service and is very easy to use: http://www.shrinkpictures.com/

Having missed my initial 1st June blog start date, I just made it for 1st of July and have aptly written one on time management:-) http://www.objcoaching.com/blog.html Let me know your thoughts. Also, any recommendations for topics would be greatly apprecitaed. In the meantime, I'll be dusting off my 30 days blogging challenge book.

The Lewisham Starting School Booklet (which you can find by doing a Google search or looking at the Lewisham Council website) provides 'distance of last child offered'. It says 476m for Stillness. Obviously that's no indication of what it will be for next year but good to know regardless.

Kes - well done for staying on track! I decided to postpone starting my blog until I can dedicate some proper time to it (as the last couple of weeks have been slightly manic). Things should slow down after next week so I would love to write a guest blog. I'm deeply engrossed in the neuroscience of coaching at the moment so can provide something along those lines, which should hopefully tick the scientific box. Let me know if you'd still be open to guest blogs in July. In the meantime, keep up the good work!

Hi BeadyBoo, I posted a similar thread recently and have had some great feedback on Stillness: http://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/forum/read.php?29,1113522,1116952#msg-1116952 I've also recently visited and had a tour of the school and was very impressed. Please feel free to PM if you would like more details.

Volunteers found for Saturday! Thank you!

Your reply has just made my day, Maxxi! Thank you for sharing:-)

I am a Career and Business Coach who will be participating in a Relationship Systems training workshop next weekend (21st to 23rd June). It requires that I coach a partnership (couple, business partners, friends, siblings etc) on the Saturday night (ideally 8.30pm). Relationship coaching is based on the premise that the Relationship is the third entity ? I don?t coach any individual, but rather the Relationship ? and that the Relationship has needs and desires of its own, separate from the individuals. ?Why don?t you do things my way?? ?Why don?t you value what I value?? ?Why don?t you approach problems the way I do?? ?Why can?t you be more like me?? If you are aware of this kind of thinking in your relationship/partnership, you?ll appreciate the simple and elegant tool this session will provide for moving beyond that place. This 45-min telephone, Skype or F2F (in ED and/or surrounding areas) coaching session will allow participants to develop an awareness of the diversity and differences which the individuals bring to the relationship and proactively create from these differences, while flexing their empathic abilities. If interested, please send me a PM or get in touch via my website: www.objcoaching.com Thank you

Dr Gottman's analysis of wedded couples' likelihood of getting divorced or not says that the single biggest determinant is the ratio of positive to negative comments the partners make to one another. The results are fascinating! What do you think the optimal ratio he discovered is? Take my Facebook poll and please like my page when you visit: https://www.facebook.com/OBJCoaching

Thanks for the link, Supergolden88. Twitter can get pretty addictive, can't it! I must admit most blogs I visit are via twitter. It's a great one for flagging blogs. Ahh...that very common challenge freelancers face. Good thing you have a cat to talk to:-)I hope you also join some of the local networking events. Nothing beats getting out and about, where possible!

Enjoying reading your blogs! Who's driving traffic to their blogs via Twitter? Would love to follow. Just came across an interesting article '5 Reasons To Tweet Before You Blog' and it made me think of this thread: http://www.jeffbullas.com/2010/10/13/5-reasons-to-tweet-before-you-blog/ See you on Twitter: https://twitter.com/objcoaching Blog link to follow soon!