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7th July 2010

New Clients

I'd like to welcome as coaching clients of Finding True North two businesses in South West England, as their directors seek to find new ways forward and become more profitable. Top Height Training Ltd are based in Bristol and provide compulsory and related training for workers in the construction industry who are working at height. Colin Harrison Design Ltd, based in Melksham, provide graphic design for business - whether web-based or on paper.

Colin Harrison writes: 'Having worked together now for a couple of months... I find I'm viewing things from a totally different perspective and... focus and direction are returning. I have no hesitation in recommending "Finding True North" to anybody seeking that extra bit of help and guidance for business and also personal improvement.'

Both organisations are benefitting from grants from Train To Gain's Leadership and Management Advisory Service. Contact us for more information about coaching or government funding.

18th May 2010

Swindon Coaching Team second event

Finding True North are founder members of the Swindon Coaching Team, seeking to make coaching more accessible in the Swindon area through "drop-in" events including free taster sessions. More here.

10th May 2010

Coaching discussion on Swindon Radio

Richard Hovey will be interviewed tonight in the business programme of Swindon Radio 105.5, talking about the benefits and methods of coaching, and development of coaching in the Swindon area. More here.

23rd March 2010

Employment Law changes

Significant changes are taking place in UK employment law, which mean that employers' procedures for dismissal, employee grievances, equality, parental rights, etc. will need to be brought up to date before April. See the Finding True North blog for an overview, and obtain more details as you need them.

12th February 2010

Finding True North launch new newsletter

We recognise that our work gives us an increasing body of knowledge of the information, skills, and resources that bring benefit to our clients. We are keen to share this, to benefit other individuals and organisations, through our new newsletter. People who are interested should click the link on our website.

1st February 2010

New collaboration with Unlimited Potential

Finding True North are collaborating with Unlimited Potential's team of coaches, as a way of providing increased coaching to a wider range of clients. Unlimited Potential have offices in the UK in London, Tunbridge Wells, and Kettering.

3rd December 2009

Interim Managment Work for Robin Hood Ministries

Finding True North's Richard Hovey was contracted as part time Interim CEO for charity Robin Hood Ministries in August to steer the organisation through its current phase of growth. One of the outcomes of this was the development of a new management team. With the appointment of a new CEO on 1st December, Richard is continuing his development work in a coaching role.

8th August 2009

Coaching Training for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust

Finding True North have been asked by the trust to deliver three half days of training to ten of its managers so that they can use a coaching approach and skills with their staff to build build further the trust's innovative and entreprenerial culture. The course has already started, with an interval of a month betwen the sessions to give time to put new skills into practice and to bring case studies to future sessions for effective reflective learning. The training has been partly funded by the Leadership and Management Advisory Service of Train to Gain which exists to build leadership skills among leaders in business and charities. Finding True North are registered with them, so that coaching that we provide, as well as training, may be part-funded in that way.

In a new development, Train to Gain are making funds available for firms with less than five staff also.

4th June 2009

Leader Accelerator Launched

The Leader Accelerator helps recently promoted directors and senior managers to fill skill gaps and rapidly ramp up to full effectiveness, thus bringing fast Return on Investment to their organisations. Through bespoke coaching, and some use of diagnostic tools, the Leader Accelerator allows leaders in business and charities to understand their strengths, character, and communication preferences – and develop their uniquely effective leadership style. More information here.

13th May 2009

Finding True North launch seminar to turbocharge key staff

Maximising profitability in the current economic climate requires fresh thinking and new ways of doing things. Key staff need to be equipped and supported to be more creative and innovative. While news media delight in broadcasting redundancy, leaders need to remain enthusiastic by being in touch with success, have the courage to take new initiatives rather than continue with previous methods that are no longer working, and foster this amongst their staff teams.

At this seminar meet business leaders will meet with fellow professionals to discover what methods are bringing success to firms at the moment and to explore fresh ways of supporting their key staff.

More information from the seminar website.

“I’m excited at the build up to this seminar,” says Richard Hovey. “In the current recession there are pressures on managers to be more cut-throat. However I believe that the organisations that emerge fittest from the current recession will be those that find ways to maintain and build supportive and creative relationships with their staff, suppliers, and customers. This seminar will provide a way to put that into practice.”

The seminar will take place on 16th June from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and bookings are being encour-aged particularly from Human Resources professionals and leaders who have responsibility for supporting key staff. For more information go to the seminar website.

24th March 2009

Finding True North to provide coaching resources for SW firms

Finding True North have joined consortium Western Consultants Group (link here) in order to add coaching resources to their impressive consultancy line up in support of private and public sector organisations in the south west of England.

18th December 2008

£1000 grants available through partnership with Train to Gain

Through their Leadership and Management Service, Finding True North are pleased to offer up to £1000 per organisation to develop the skills of leaders of UK businesses and charities. £30 million is presently available per year throughout the UK. At this time of economic uncertainty we are excited to be part of a programme to support and develop small businesses and charities. More information here.

13th November 2008

New work for Gloucester Diocese

Gloucester Diocese (Church of England) have invited us to use our coaching skills to help them review and focus on aspects of working relationships in leadership teams.

15th October 2008

Finding True North joins local chambers of commerce

In continuing to develop its commitment to a vision of using dynamic coaching to grow the local economy, build local businesses, and support those affected by the the current financial climate, Finding True North have joined the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce.

9th October 2008

Work started with Baxter Europe CQA in Vienna

The associateship with the Wilsher group has led to leadership training and coaching work at Baxter Healthcare's regional conference in Vienna this week. This will continue with ongoing group coaching of project teams.

6th August 2008

Associateship formed with The Wilsher Group

The Wilsher Group are a transformational training and coaching organisation who work with individuals, teams and organisations to clarify values, establish vision, and strengthen competencies. Linking with the Wilsher Group gives Finding True North access to additional resources to meet the needs of our clients.

10th April 2008

Telephone Coaching now available

In addition to face to face work Finding True North are now also offering coaching over the phone, typically for 30 to 45 minute sessions. This is not a "second best" solution for our clients as it often provides greater attention and clarity in the coaching relationship. Give it a try: phone us on 01249 712446.

20th January 2008

PRW Communications become new Associates

PRW Communications link up with Finding True North to provide PR and e-mail marketing resources to our clients.

11th January 2008

Finding True North new headquarters

Finding True North has contracted with Hartham Park for new office facilites. This provides a prestigious location close to the M4 motorway, but in attractive Wiltshire surroundings, as a comfortable base for coaching and consultancy work.

17th December 2007

New web site launched, using WebEden technology.

2nd November 2007

SIMA Licence awarded

Finding True North are now licensed to provide SIMA™ Who do you think you are? coaching, following a training event with SIMA (UK) in Oxford. This provides us with additional ways to help organisations and staff to better understand individuals’ motivated abilities and preferred ways of working—to make better use of talent, help teams to work together, and achieve organisational goals.

Click here for more information on SIMA.