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Fresh and exciting new courses, workshops and inspirational talks for 2024!

Currently online and as the year goes on, face to face at different venues

NEW online Live courses available for residents of Norfolk, UK only (due to funding criteria), for anyone aged 19 -100!

For more info and to register, please do so through Adult Learning Norfolk County Council website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-learning

(Please note at the time of publishing this post (Nov 2023) courses startng in the new year (Jan 2024 onwards) may not yet be on the adult education website, if not, make a note of the date and do check nearer the date. You will then see details and will be able to enrol.

Taster Introduction to Life Coaching Thurs 2nd Nov 6-8.30 pm (1 session)

Raise Your Vibe! Living More Joyfully starting   Fr 10th Nov 10-12.30 (6 sessions)
Exploring Our Spirituality starting Fr 10th Nov 1.30 to 4 pm (6 sessions)
 Setting Your Intentions for 2024 Thurs 4th Jan 6.30 – 9 pm (1 session)

March - July 2024 online funded courses (for Norfolk county residents)

New Life Begins at Retirement starts Tues 16^th April 1.30-4 pm

Declutter Your Life starts Wed 17^th April 10-12.30 for 6 sessions

Life Coaching Next Steps starts Thurs 18^th April 6 sessions

Exploring our Spirituality starts Fr 19^th April 10-12.30 for 6 sessions

Boost Your Confidence starts Fr 19^th April 6.30-9 pm for 6 sessions

Assertiveness Skills for Life starts Sat 4^th May 1.30-4 pm for 2 sessions

Journaling for wellbeing and Inspiration starts Wed 5^th June 10-12.30 for 4 sessions

Boost Your Emotional Intelligence starts Tues 4^th June 6.30-9 pm for 2 sessions

Procrastination and Time Management starts Thurs 6^th June 6.30-9 pm for 6 sessions

Introduction to Life Coaching starts Fri 7^th June 10-12.30 for 4 sessions

Your New Vision in Life or Career starts Fr 7^th June 1.30-4 pm for 6 sessions

New Developing Your Intuition starts Fr 5^th July 10-12.30

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Adult Community Learning Courses

March to July 2024

All courses below are free for Essex County Council , UK residents only (due to the funding criteria) A fee for rest of UK residents

Courses are ONLINE, LIVE courses with Alex

For info and to enrol please visit https://aclessex.com/

• Decluttering for Wellbeing Wed 13^th and 20^th March 6.30-9 pm
• Upgrade Yourself Mon 18^th and 25^th March 10-12,30
• Your New Vision in Life or Career Tues 19^th and 26^th March 1.30-4 pm
• Assertiveness Skills at Work (general assertiveness skills course – good for boundaries and saying no!) Wed 20^th and 27^th March 10-12.30
• Elevate Your Skills Mon 15^th and 22^nd April 10-12.30
• Positive Habits for Wellbeing Mon 15^th and 22^nd April 6.30-9 pm
• Positive Thinking for Stress Reduction starts Wed 17^th April 6.30-9 pm for 6 sessions
• Working with Your Intuition Mon 22^nd and 29^th April 1.30-4 pm
• Procrastination and Time Management Tues 23^rd and 30^th April 6-8.30 pm
• Self Acceptance and Self-validation Wed 1^st and 8^th May 1.30-4 pm
• Self Leadership Introduction Tues 7^th and 14^th May 10-12.30
• Stepping Up Your Motivation Sat 11^th and 18^th May 10-12.30
• Upgrade Yourself Mon 13^th and 20^th May 10-12.30
• Managing Overwhelm 13^th and 20^th May 6.30-9 pm
• What Other Job Can I Do? Tues 14^th and 21^st May 6-8.30 pm
• Coaching for Work and Life Introduction Mon 17^th and 24^th June 10-12.30
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Norfolk County Council Adult Learning

Free courses for Norfolk Residents

Jan and Feb 2023

For more info and enrolments please visit https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-learning

Your New Vision in Life or Career

Starts Thurs 5^th January for 6 Thursdays 10-12.30

Introduction to Life Coaching

Starts Thursday 5^th January for 6 Thursdays 6-8.30 pm  Update: FULLY BOOKED 

Upgrade your Life

Starts Friday 6^th January 10-12.30 for six Fridays

Raise Your Vibe!

Starts Friday 6^th January 6-8.30 pm for six Fridays  Update: FULLY BOOKED 

Positive Habits and Motivation

Starts Saturday 7^th January 10-12.30 for four Saturdays

Exploring Our Spirituality

Thurs 23rd of Feb (6 Thursdays) 6-8.30 pm

FREE ONLINE COURSES FOR NORFOLK COUNTY RESIDENTS Sept 2022 onwards

Update: For Norfolk County Adult Learning courses please enrol via the NCC Adult Learning website https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/education-and-learning/adult-learning/courses

ONLINE ONCE A WEEK COURSES:

Introduction to Life Coaching

6 weeks

Starting Thurs 6^th Oct at 10-12.30

Your New Vision in Life or Career

6 weeks

Starts Thurs 6^th Oct at 6-8.30 pm

Self Acceptance and Self Validation 

starts Thurs 24th Nov for 4 weeks, from 10-12.30

Lots more to come for the autumn term, the courses will be posted here in the next few weeks, if you would like to keep informed, please drop me a line. 

There will also be some face to face courses (free) at Wymondham and Attleborough.

Look forward to meeting some of you soon!

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New Autumn Term 2022 Courses FREE online LIVE classes for residents of ESSEX

Forthcoming courses at ACL FREE for Essex County residents. If you are resident outside of Essex in England, you may still enrol - there may be a small fee. Website for info and enrolments:   https://aclessex.com/

As I continue to offer my courses to the council for access to all corners of our communities, keeping you up to date with my latest offerings,  if any appeal, I look forward to seeing you online! Please follow the guidelines on website above to enrol yourselves.

Emotional Intelligence at Work

Wed 12^th and 19^th Oct  1.30-4 pm 

Assertiveness Skills for Work

Monday 31^st Oct and 7^th Nov 10-12.30

Your New Vision in Life or Career

Mon 26^th Sept and 1^st Oct 10-12.30

Tues 1^st Nov and 8^th Nov 6-8.30 pm

Coaching for Work and Life Introduction

Tues 8^th Nov and 15^th Nov 10-12.30

Sat 3^rd Dec and 10^th Dec  10-12.30

Stepping Up Your Motivation

Tues 20^th Sept and 27^th Sept 1.30-4 pm

Mon 7^th and 14^th Nov 1.30-4 pm

Procrastination and Time Management

Mon 10^th Oct and 17^th Oct 10-12.30

Working with your Intuition

Wed 28^th sept and 5^th Oct 1.30-4

Tues 22^nd Nov and 29^th Nov 6-8.30 pm

What other job can I do?

Sat 24^th Sept and 1^st Oct 10-12.30

Wed 16^th Nov and 23^rd Nov 10-12.30

Upgrade Yourself

Wed 14^th Sept and 21^st Sept 1.30-4 pm

Sat 15^th Oct and 22^nd Oct 10-12.30

Mon 5^th Dec and 12^th Dec 10-12.30

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New  Srping 2022 Zoom Courses Open to Everyone

Please email me to book and I will send you the Zoom link.

Each workshop is £10 easy payment through PayPal – no account needed)

Open Group Coaching Session

Where are you at? What’s next?

Thurs 21^st April 11.30-1.30

A chance to check in with your deeper self and gain clarity as to your current challenges and priorities. A dose of inspiration to access your inner guidance for the next step forward.

Preparing for New Relationship

Friday 22^nd April 6 – 8 pm

For single people, if you are in the space where you feel you may like to have a new relationship, then this is the workshop for you. What do you need to let go of? What do you want from a partner? What are your fears? How do you prepare?

Exploring Your Creativity

Wed 27^th April 10-12

How are you stopping yourself from your own unique self-expression? What is it that you feel drawn to but perhaps feel blocked about? This workshop will provide you with an opportunity to identify your themes and get you off to a new start with inspiration and motivation for your next project.

Spiritual Development Group

Wed 27th April 6-7.30 pm

Free Taster

This is a free taster workshop for anyone interested in or curious about working with a group on their own spiritual development. Non-denominational, open-minded workshop to help you connect with your deeper self as a spiritual being having a human experience.

New Vision Group feedback

"Another great session, thanks Alex. It just makes me think how privileged I am to get to know some great people and I would struggle without this much needed boost."
"I have found this very helpful since it provides a safe, positive and supportive environment in which everyone is able to share their hopes and fears for their own lives without any external pressure to achieve specific outcomes. "
"The accountability  to the group helps me focus on having something positive to share and support on the things I feel I haven't been doing too well on." 

"We meet once a fortnight online. Small group, we're all very different yet like-minded. It's real and it's inspiring, each time I leave the group feeling motivated, supported and more positive, thank you."
"I feel so positive at the end of each session, It helps me in my own self-belief and helps to keep me on track."

New Vision Group  (Zoom) Open to all
Monday 24th January 6 -8.30 (Free Taster Group Session with no obligation to continue, Dip in and see how it feels)

A new one starts every 7 weeks. The first is free of charge then you can decide if you want to continue with the 6 sessions.

We look at different themes, depending on what each person brings. The first half we check in and feed back to each other, after break we focus on a topic area, usually a short presentation and discussion on topics including self acceptance, motivation, building your vision, following your bliss while dealing with responsibilities. 

If you decide to continue, then the new group will start on Monday the 31st January and every fortnight after that for six weeks. If you miss a session just drop me an email and we can have communication to keep updated. Sometimes we shift the days depending on the group's needs and commitments.
First session free for all with no obligation.
Thereafter if you continue it's £15 for each two and a half hour session x 6, paid in  advance or in instalments 
Concessions available depending on what you can afford, please drop me a line if needed.

To book, email me alex@changinglifecourse.com  or call /text on
07436 113033 

Your New Vision in Life or Career  (Free online course)

Saturday 15th January and 22nd January 2022

10-12.30 for both Saturdays

Is it time to set new goals and connect to bigger sense of purpose? I will take you through a process to help identify and clarify your current priorities and begin to build a vision of life that reflects who you are now for greater fulfilment and enjoyment of life. Many course participants have had big breakthroughs through seeds sown on this course and even more have changed direction in their careers. 

To book please visit https://aclessex.com

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Courses below marked with ACL are free for Essex County residents, otherwise a small fee may be involved, the adult community college will let you know.

Working with your Intuition ( Free online)

Wed 26^th January and Wed 2^nd Feb 2022  6-8.30 pm

That hunch you have, the gut instinct can be a more direct and effortless way at finding solutions and new inspiration rather than the linear analytical thinking. It is a tool that used in combination with reason, can bring us amazing results. learn how to tap into your intution and access your own inner guidance to move forward with greater ease.

Look forward to seeing you there!

To book please visit https://aclessex.com

Stepping Up Your Motivation  (Free online course)

Thurs 27th Jan and 3rd Feb 2022

6 - 8.30 pm

If you need a motivation boost, then this is the workshop for you, with other like-minded people to identify your own barriers and find solutions that will work for you. Create new energy to move forward towards your new year 2022, in whatever way you need or want to.

To book please visit https://aclessex.com

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Other courses, free for Essex County Council Residents, small cost for others, please contact aclessex.com for enquiries and information on the courses below.

What Other Job Could I Do?

Tues 18^th and 25^th Jan 2022   6-8.30 pm

Identify your transferable skills and begin to explore your passions, we will be going through a process of seeing how we can marry the two and how to build a bridge towards a job, career, direction that you would like to embark on. Will help you get greater clarity and hopefully we’ll have great input from the group as we usually have.

Upgrade Yourself

Thurs 20^th and 27^th January 2022   10-12.30

Which areas of your life would you like to upgrade? Identify your current priorities. I will take you through a process of group coaching in which you work to gain clarity, strategy and actions towards your next steps in any area you choose. Will be fun, challenging and interesting!

Procrastination and Time Management

Wed 23^rd Feb and March 2^nd 2022   1.30-4.00

Does what it says on the tin, join me to explore some of the barriers you experience in getting on with things you want to do… and identify solutions and strategies that you could use for getting unstuck. Lifelong tools that you can use in different situations as they arise and to see what works for you.

Navigating Uncertainty

Saturday 26^th Feb and Sat 5^th March 2022  10-12.30

Uncertainty is one thing we are learning through the Pandemic experience. How are you navigating it? Which parts are you embracing and which are you resisting? Learn how to keep your own centre and core through the changes around us and how to use the energy of transition to begin to transform aspects of your own life.

Self-Acceptance and Self-Validation

Thurs 3^rd and 10^th February 2022 10-12.30

At the core of your being, to what extent do you really embrace and are at peace with all aspects of yourself, without judgement and criticism? It’s an ongoing journey to allow ourselves to sit with and bring compassion to the less ‘acceptable’ parts of ourselves and begin to accept and integrate those aspects. Find out how on this course for achieving greater lightness and inner freedom.

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 2021 courses:

All Adult Community Learning courses below are free unless otherwise stated. To book for these please visit https://aclessex.com/

.SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER  2021 Many more, these are the ones I will be teaching in the next few weeks:

Introduction to Mental Health   Monday Sept 20^th 10-12.30 (2 Mondays)

New Mental Wellbeing During Change Tues Sept 21^st 10-12.30 (2 Tuesdays)

Stress Awareness  Wed 22^nd Sept 10-12.30  (2 Wednesdays)

Managing Sleep for Wellbeing Wed 6^th October 10-12.30 (2 Wednesdays)

Introduction to Building Resilience Tues 12^th Oct  10-12.30 (2 weeks)

Working with Your Intuition   Tues 21^st Sept 1.30-4.00  (2 Tuesdays)

A very popular course to enable you to trust yourself more, with some powerful strategies and great examples of how our intuition works, and how to encourage it as the powerful life compass it is, for small as well as bigger things in life.

Stepping Up Your Motivation Thurs 23^rd Sept  10-12.30 (2 Thursdays) If you need a motivation boost, then this is the workshop for you, with other like-minded people to create new energy to move forward in whatever way you need or want to.

What Other Job Can I Do?  Thurs 23^rd Sept 1.30- 4.00 pm (2 Thursdays) Exploring strategies and techniques to identify and package your transferable skills towards something that you want.

Your New Vision in Life or Career (Is it time to set those new goals and bigger sense of purpose? I will take you through a process on this course to discover your passions and to learn to channel them for greater fulfilment – life is just too short) Saturday 25^th Sept 1.30- 4.00 (2 Saturdays)

Upgrade Yourself  (Taking a fresh look at your life and areas you want to work on with guidance taken from Life Coaching) Monday 4^th Oct 1.30 – 4 pm (2 Mondays)

New Procrastination and Time Management  Strategies and tools to deal with procrastination and review the way you are using your quota of daily time. Lots of tools and strategies to help you move on with projects and intentions that you have been putting off. Wed 6^th October 1.30 -4.00 (2 Tuesdays Fee: £31.50/£15.75 

Self- Acceptance and Self Validation Wed 13^th Oct 6  - 8.30 pm for 2 weeks (please put dashes in the search box otherwise for some reason it doesn’t come up!)

The title speaks for itself, yet if we develop a relationship with ourselves of acceptance and self love, life becomes not only easier but we give ourselves permission to thrive in a much more organic way, suited to who we truly are.

Healing our Minds and Emotions Sat 16^th Oct 10 -12.30  (2 weeks) Fee: £31.50/£15.75 

The healing journey is ongoing and in this workshop we will be looking at some powerful techniques and tools on our own journey of processing and letting go of ideas, situations and patters that no longer serve us… to make room for the new emerging you.

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NEW    Developing Your New Vision Ongoing Zoom Coaching Group June 2021

New group starting in September 2021 updates coming shortly

This is a group of like-minded individuals that come together on a monthly basis to share, exchange, support and inspire each other facilitated by myself with additional tools and learning along the way. Open to all.

Classes available at Adult Community Learning 

September 2021

  (ACL criteria is that you need to live or work in Essex to access the free courses. Free unless otherwise stated) For details and enrolments please visit https://aclessex.com/

 These courses run for two mornings or afternoons each, please see selection of dates when these courses are running in 2021.

All below courses are free if you live in Essex UK , there may be a payment required from elsewhere in the UK.

Stepping Up Your Motivation

Looking at our own barriers and gaining techniques and perspectives that will help to get you motivated and enthused about your next steps. Time management and beating procrastination included!
Thurs 23^rd and 30^th Sept 2021   10-12.30

Sat 6^th and 13^th November 2021    10-12.30

Your New Vision of Life or Career

For anyone thinking about a change of direction in any area of life, a great space to start exploring and develop greater clarity as to where you want to go next with your life. A deep and powerful course where you connect to your essence and corresponding ways forward
Saturday 25^th Sept and 2^nd Oct 2021  10-12.30

Thurs 4^th and 11^th November 2021     10-12.30

Taster Coaching for Work and Life

Inspiring and packed full of strategies and new perspectives, this  introductory course where you can clarify and work on your own goals guided by coaching techniques, which you can use to apply to any challengeed

8^th and 15^th December 2021   1.30-4.00

Thurs 24^th and 31^st March 2022    10-12.30

Working with your Intuition

A powerful and popular course to learn to work more closely with this wealth of information and guidance our intuition provides for us. More than at any time tuning into our own truth and learning to listen to our deeper selves, provides an anchor and guidance we can rely on.
Tuesday 21^st and 28^th Sept 2021  1.30-4.00

Monday 22^nd and 29^th November 2021  6-8.30

Wed 26^th January and Wed 2^nd Feb 2022  6-8.30

What Other Job Can I Do?

Designed this course as a response to observing so many people changing their job or direction, or re-entering the job market after a break. I will take you through a tried and tested process of identifying transferable skills and gaining inspiration as to possible options available for you
Thurs 23^rd and 30^th Sept 2021   1.30-4.00

Wed 17^th and 24^th Nov 2021     1.30-4.00

Tues 18^th and 25^th Jan 2022   6-8.30

Upgrade Yourself

 Which areas of your life are you stuck on and don't seem to be making progress in? The Pandemic has caused everyone to do and to certain extent, think differently. So what is your new vision of yourself, what do you want to work on? Have fun exploring powerful strategies with like minded people working on your chosen aspect of life to move yourself forward. 

Mon 4^th and 11^th Oct 1.30-4.00

Thurs 2^nd and 9^th Dec 2021   6-8.30

"It's helped organise and crystallise my thoughts and actions.

It has focused my thoughts - prioritisation and helped understand values."

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Tuesday 27th April 2.00- 4.00 pm

 Free transition coaching workshops for anyone who feels trapped working for an unethical company. This offering is based on the belief that each one of us has a responsibility to make this world a better place, or at least not to contribute to causing further damage to our planet and its people!

Please contact me for the dates of the next workshop. Absolutely free and no strings or marketing, just your space to explore your options in a professional and safe space with expert facilitation and guidance. A space to identify positive alternative solutions and gain inspiration for your next move!

Please email me alex@Changinglifecourse.com or text me and will let you know of next workshop date. Tel 074361 13033

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Free courses at ACL Adult Community Learning 

February and March 2021

Forthcoming free courses at ACL

Please go to https://aclessex.com/  and enter the course title of your choice  in the search box

Self Care for Resilience  Monday 22^nd Feb 10 -12.30 for 6 weeks

Building Self Confidence Further  Wed 24^th Feb  and Wed 3^rd March 10 -12.30

Stepping Up Your Motivation Wed 24^th Feb  and Wed 3^rd March 1.30 -4.00

Your New Vision in Life or Career Monday 8^th & 15^th March 6 -8.30 pm (evening)

Application rejections and Resilience Wed 10^th  & 17^th March  1.30 – 4.00

Upgrade Yourself! Tues 16^th and Tues 21^st March  10 – 12.30

Plus two more courses just being added, so give it a few days until they’re on the ACL system:

Healing our Minds and Emotions     Monday 22^nd February  and Monday 1st March   6 – 8.30 pm   o

And again. Healing our Minds and Emotions  Wed 24^th and Wed 31^st March 1.30-4.00 pm

Working with Your Intuition   Thurs 18^th and Thurs 25^th March  1.30 -4.00 pm

Hope to see you there! Small friendly groups and fully funded by CCGs and Essex County with many thanks. 

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Changing Direction in Your Life or Career

A LIVE Zoom course online from the comfort of your home

On Saturday February 21^st  2021  from 10 – 12 noon and Saturday February  28^th 10-12.00 noon

You know you are capable of more, but you talk yourself out of it

You haven’t got the confidence to move forward and make the changes you want

Or maybe you want something different but don’t know exactly what

If any of these apply to you, then this course is for you!

Tips and strategies for developing your new vision and beginning to map out your next steps in your career or life direction. Strategies on dealing with setbacks and obstacles and how these can be turned into stepping stones to move your forward.

• Take stock of where you are at now
• Explore your interests, strengths and passions
• Gain greater clarity of what you want in your next chapter of life
• Identify the elements of work or life that will fulfil you
• Start creating a vision that reflects WHO YOU ARE NOW
• Deal with sabotaging thoughts and fear
• Developing a mental blueprint of your plan
• Fully connect to your emerging vision and take action to create the life you want
• Strategies to get you started in your new direction

Fee:October discount:  £45,00 inclusive of both Saturdays. To book please call 074365 13303 or email Alex. Following payment, I will send you the link and see you on the day!

alex@changinglifecourse.com

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Introduction to Life Coaching Skills

A LIVE Zoom course

Starting Friday 12th February 2021

Fridays 6 pm – 8.30 pm for 6 weeks. 

An opportunity to learn and apply skills to coach yourself on any aspect of life you are stuck on.  You will gain an abundant set of skills to apply to your own process and goals, as well as in your work and dynamics with others. Learn about how you hold yourself back and self-sabotage, and how to move forward using tried and tested coaching techniques to gain clarity and identify your own solutions.

An overview of the life coaching model and ways it can be applied in both personal and professional development in the workplace.

You will gain a range of practical  tools and techniques based on coaching methodology for facilitating effective communication and to improve personal and professional performance.

What you will gain:

• An understanding of the basic principles of coaching
• An awareness of what coaching is and what it is not
• Knowledge of the approach and mindset of a coach
• Ability to use simple coaching processes on yourself or with others
• Learning effective listening and rapport building techniques
• An awareness of coaching questioning techniques
• Practical application of range of practical coaching tools

Fee: £150 , half price if on furlough  or on benefits.

Complimentary resources to enhance your learning

To book please email me on alex@changinglifecourse.com or call on 07436 113033

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ONLINE LIVE  COURSES AT THE ADULT COMMUNITY COLLEGES, ESSEX  (ACL)

As I continue to contribute online workshops to the Adult Community Learning, please see below ACL courses I am teaching, link takes you directly to the college website for more info and enrolments.

Note, these are not video courses, they are in a live virtual classroom and work really well. A college IT team is there for any technical issues you may have.

Please note last enrollment date for the two courses courses below is Monday 19th October because of this college's system, yes well , that's institutions for you!! So, hopefully you can get on the course before they remove the course from their system!!

The links here take you to the college website. Once you enrol, the college and I will send you joining instructions for the course.

Boundaries and Assertiveness

Saturday 07 November 2020 

10 am to 12.30 am for two weeks

How do you manage your energy in interactions and in relating with others?

Are there areas where you give too much of your power away and allow others to intrude into your emotional, mental or physical space? Learn techniques to communicate clearly, powerfully and sensitively to others. Learn to disallow toxicity in your life while being there for others on your own terms. Gain skills to negotiate relationships more effectively whether at work, family or friends.

Fee: £30.50/£15.25 

Information and booking

Accessing Your Intuition

Wednesday 11 November 2020,  6 pm to 8 pm for two weeks

The title speaks for itself. Imagine that you are going through life using only one hand, while the other lies dormant. How amazing would it be that you then discovered you had another hand all along that wasn’t being used! Intuition and inner awareness is an underused tool that is not taught or encouraged at school , work or business; yet learning to work with it can make life richer and more effortless and bring speedier results in the things you are working to accomplish.

Fee: £24.40/£12.20 

Click here for info and bookings

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FREE COURSES:

ACL Mental Wellbeing courses FREE TO ANYONE over 19 In Essex and surrounding areas

Positive Thinking for Stress Reduction

Start date: Monday 2/11/20       1.30 – 4.00pm   For 6 weeks  OR

Start date: Tuesday 3/11/20       10 – 12.30  For 6 weeks

Self- Care for Resilience

Start date: Tuesday 3/11/20      2 – 4.30 pm for 6 weeks

For the above Mental Wellbeing courses, info and bookings https://courses.aclessex.com/AvailableCoursesList.Asp?COL=NameDisplay&SRT=ASC

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Free LIVE Zoom Personal Development Talks 

with Q & A and discussion

Navigating Uncertainty
Saturday 13th June 11-12 am
What are we being challenged to do now when the world is seemingly falling apart around us and everything has become so strange?
What are you noticing about your own world and your thoughts about the future?

Finding the Opportunities within the crisis 
Friday 26th  June 4.00 - 5.00 pm
What are the deeper messages in this crisis?
What have been some of the positives you have experienced or discovered in this period?
What is this time teaching us?
How could this be an important time in our personal and global evolution?

Connecting to Your Personal Power - What does this mean for you?
Saturday 11th July 11.00 - 12.00 am
The thing that is within our control is how we respond to challenges and situations, especially in our current times.
How can we turn around any sense of being a victim in this, regain a sense of control over our lives, and reconnect with our personal power?
How can we develop a more trusting relationship with ourselves?
What helps to empower ourselves and our communities?

To attend any of the above please email me with the title and I will send the Zoom link. Virtually bring a friend email required}, See you there!

PS For anyone out there who hasn't used  Zoom before it is easy, just click on the link I send and follow the instructions, do have a go, you'll feel good when you've cracked it!

To book please Email:  alex@changinglfiecourse.com 

          Or send Alex Klokkaris a text on 07436 113033

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Online LIVE Workshops with Alex:

A series of workshops to work together in a group and gain tips and strategies on each subject. Groups are kept to a maximum of 8 people so that each person has an opportunity to share and feedback.

We will work through the themes of the workshop with discussion and strategies so that you can work on your own topic areas. Please ensure you have a notebook with you! Please arrive [in your sitting room or home office etc.} with a notebook and pen!
Cost per workshop:  £5 - £15 depending on your ability to pay
To book please email me and will send you a link for payment.
Tea and coffee provided.... by your own kitchen!

Managing the emotional Dark Cloud
Saturday 20th June 11 - 12.30 am
In our current climate it is natural to feel at times a 'black cloud' descending upon us, everyone experiences this in different ways.
In this workshop you will learn techniques and tips on how to manage these more difficult feelings taken from positive psychology, mindfulness and coaching.
- Identifying and acknowledging emotions
- Techniques for managing difficult feelings and moods
- Everyday practical mindfulness tools

Working from home - Feeling happier and more in control!
Saturday 4th July 11.00 - 12.30
Looking at challenges and solutions for working from home and strategies on making it a more positive and fulfilling experience
The workshop will cover
- Boundaries with time and people
- Managing motivation... or lack of it!
- Dealing with work isolation
- Time and energy management


Saturday 18th July 12 - 1.30 pm
Re-evaluating Your Direction

Whether work or life, the current events have disorientated many. The rug has been pulled from under our feet and suddenly many of us are on shaky ground. If circumstances are pushing towards a change in direction whether in work or life, here you will gain strategies and inspiration to map out you next steps forward.

• Where you are now
• Connecting to your core values
• Strategies to identify options
• Techniques for realistic goal setting

To book any of above please email me alex@changinglifecourse.com

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 ACL Free Taster courses

Be Your Own Life Coach!

Start Date: Saturday 27 June 2020 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 11:00 for 01:30 hours

Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)

Location: Distance Learning  

Fee: Free

Description

This course is a single session delivered online. It is interactive and the tutor will guide you through the session.
What would it be like to have the skills and tools to coach yourself? Join an expert Life Coach with this interactive LIVE session for tips on how to gain clarity and strategies for moving forward in uncertain times.
To undertake this course you will need a laptop, PC or tablet, with audio and webcam facility, internet connection and Google Chrome browser, an email address and be able to access websites.

Details and booking
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Motivation During Uncertainty

Course Code: AOL4B75Y19 

Start Date: Thursday 18 June 2020 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 14:00 for 01:30 hours

Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)

Location: Distance Learning  

Fee: Free    

Description

This course is a single session delivered online. It is interactive and the tutor will guide you through the session.
During these strange and uncertain times, do you find yourself battling with yourself because you haven’t taken action towards your goals and procrastinating on tasks you want to get done? This LIVE online Taster workshop will give you tips to help you break the barrier of resistance and accomplish more of what you want in your daily life.
To undertake this course you will need a laptop, PC or tablet, with audio and webcam facility, internet connection and Google Chrome browser, an email address and be able to access websites.
  Details and booking

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Finding Your Balance

Course Summary

Course Code: DOL5B02Y19 

Start Date: Friday 03 July 2020 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 14:00 for 01:30 hours

Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)

Location: Distance Learning  

Fee: Free

 Description

This course is a single session delivered online. It is interactive and the tutor will guide you through the session.
In these times of huge uncertainty, learn ways to nurture yourself and cultivate your inner core of greater peace and balance. This course is designed to empower you with some tips and discussion on navigating the next few weeks and months with greater confidence and with balance.

Details and booking

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Preparing for Career Change

Course Summary

Course Code: COL1B71Y19 

Start Date: Monday 06 July 2020 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 14:00 for 01:30 hours

Duration: 1 lessons over 1 week(s)

Location: Distance Learning  
 

Description

This course is a single session delivered online. It is interactive and the tutor will guide you through the session.
Now more than ever in these turbulent times many are being challenged with regards to employment. This LIVE Taster session will provide powerful tips and a perspective on the opportunities that these times present to re-evaluate and reassess your values and direction.

Details and bookings

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Wednesday 29th April 2020  at 11 - 11.45 am

Resilience Through Uncertain Times -Strengthening the Heart and Mind

Are you finding each day a challenge in those turbulent times?

Are you feeling fearful about the future? Do you have moments of panic and anxiety?

Let’s come together to share, tips and strategies to surf the waves of these highly uncertain times

 Practical, Psychological and Spiritual nuggets to help you navigate your days…

With Life Coach Alex Klokkaris

To book please drop me a line on alex@changinglifecourse.com or drop me a text on 07436 113033 and I will send you a link to the workshop. All you do is just click on the link and you're in!

 So, on the day, put the kettle on, get your journal out and tune in! 

Look forward to seeing you!

Life Coaching Skills Introduction

Venue: ACL Colchester, Barrack Street, Essex

Starts Wed 15th January 2020   10 am - 1.00 pm  for 6 weeks

An overview of the life coaching model and ways it can be applied in both personal and professional development in the workplace.

You will gain a range of practical  tools and techniques based on coaching methodology for facilitating effective communication and to improve personal and professional performance.

What you will gain:

• An understanding of the basic principles of coaching
• An awareness of what coaching is and what it is not
• Knowledge of the approach and mindset of a coach
• Ability to use simple coaching processes on yourself or with others
• Learning effective listening and rapport building techniques
• An awareness of coaching questioning techniques
• Practical application of range of practical coaching tools

Free parking available

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New course

Simplify Your Life

How to stay sane and connected in a demanding world!
Saturday 18th January 2020 10.30 -1.00 
 

2019 Courses

Self-acceptance and self-validation

Friday 6th December 2019   10 am -3.30 pm [one day course]

Venue: ACL Chelmford

At the core of everything is how we feel about ourselves, deep down. Learn ways to stop fighting or hiding from yourself and start to embrace all aspects of your feelings and actions without judgement.

Fee: £30.50 /£15.25 

More details and bookings:Click here for further info

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New Connecting with self and re-focusing on priorities

Thursday 19^th September 2019   6 pm – 8.30 pm

Venue: Tree Room Centre, 12 Trinity Street, CO1 1JR

A short powerful workshop to get you refocused after a long hot summer!

We will be going through a process of a bit of soul searching and reflecting on  7 key questions in a small group of like-minded people.

A chance to re-evaluate themes you are woking on

Get an overview of direction

Set new intentions

Gain a toolkit for inner and outer resources to keep you going

Get motivated and ready to go!

Come out feeling more connected, focused and more inspired for the autumn ahead.

To book: Please email me on alex@changinglifecourse.com, text or call me on 074361 13033

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Personal Growth – Meet Your Potential

Saturday 21^st Sept , 10 am – 2.30 pm for 6 weeks

Venue: ACL Colchester

Discover tools and strategies for personal development to become more of who you are and tap into your bigger potential, whether in your personal or professional life. The course promises to be informative, fun and engaging and to inspire you to your next level of personal growth and fulfilment.

‘Have had quite a few breakthroughs on this course, really grateful for the space to explore with like- minded people” John

“My family are now getting used to the fact that I too have my own life and interests independent of them, hasn’t been an easy journey, but I have been practising assertiveness and compassion, for myself and those around me, my life is expanding – about to start an art and design course, and I feel so much more confident’ Sarah

“There is nothing like this locally, a group of like-minded people, exploring life, thanks for providing this space Alex, it has really played a pivotal part in my own life in the past few weeks.” Peter

Fee: £146.40 /£73.20 

Details and bookings  click here

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New Taster courses on personal development
at Wilson Marriage College for May 2019
 
Try something new, expand personal horizons and meet like-minded people., These taster courses now available and open for enrollment. Book now as places are limited. The college is charging just  £5 for each two and a half hour workshop, this is an opportunity to learn more about the subject and get a dose of inspiration!

Personal Development – Be the Best YOU
 An opportunity to review  your life’s journey, take stock, reflect, gain insights  and identify new ways forward for yourself   
Tuesday May 28^th 10 -12.30 or same day at 6.30 to 9.00 pm
 
‘The Secret’ – Manifesting New Realities
Do we really create our own reality? If so how, and what are the implications? Learn some simple tools and strategies to start creating the life you want, based on the Universal Law of Attraction.   
Tuesday May 28^th at 1.30 – 4.00 pm or
Thursday 30^th May 10 – 12.30
 
Introduction to Life Coaching
Navigate life more successfully with tools taken from Life Coaching. A taster of some of the main principles involved in life coaching and how these could be applied in everyday life.   
Wednesday May 29^th 10 -12.30 or
Thursday May 30^th 6.30 – 9.00 pm or
Friday May 31^st 1.30 – 4.00 pm
 
Developing Resilience and Inner Freedom
Our ability to bounce back after life’s setbacks, small and big, depends on our levels of resilience. Learn the latest strategies on how to build up your own personal levels of resilience.   
Wednesday May 29th 1.30 – 4.00 pm
 
  Personal Growth – Meet Your Potential
Discover tools and strategies for personal development to become more of who you are and tap into your bigger potential, whether in your personal or professional life. 
Friday 31^st May 10 – 12.30 and  on Tues 29th 6.30 - 9 pm 
 
  Thriving in Transition
A short taster course on managing both personal and professional change more effectively. Tools and strategies to get you started on the path of least resistance!  
Thursday May 30^th 1.30 – 4.00 pm

Venue: Adult Community Learning, Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LR

To enroll please call the college on 0345 603 7635 or look up each course directly at http://www.aclessex.com/

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'Developing Self Acceptance and Self Validation'

A workshop on Friday 17th May 2019 at 1 pm

at First Site, Colchester, Essex 

As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, organised by Health in Mind, mid and North Essex Mind and Heads Up

Self- acceptance is a big part of the healing journey and is at the foundation of healthy self esteem and positive regard for ourselves. It is something we can learn to develop. 

Learn tools and techniques to begin to make peace with yourself, starting from where you are now.

Gain insights into barriers you unconsciously put up and learn how to begin to release them, for the next chapter of your own growth and development.

Learn 9 powerful strategies for learning to develop greater self-acceptance and self-esteem

Everybody welcome!

Admission free, a number of workshops and stalls all day, come along to explore, gain tools, inspiration and a complimentary goody bag!

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Changing Direction in Your Life or Career

May 2019 Dates to be confirmed 

Venue: Tree Room Centre, Trinity Street, Colchester

You know you are capable of more, but you talk yourself out of it

You haven’t quite had the confidence to move forward and make the changes you want

Or maybe you feel dissatisfied and want something different but don’t know exactly what

If any of these apply to you, then this course is for you.

Begin to map out your vision with some simple steps to prepare for change with a small, like-minded group of people and expert guidance of a Life Coach specialising in Career and Direction coaching.

-              Take stock of where you are at now

-              Explore your passions, natural gifts and dreams

-              Identify the elements of what’s important to you now

-              Learn how to gain clarity and gain belief in your own vision

-              Techniques to deal with sabotaging thoughts and fears

--             Fully connect to your emerging goals and map out your next steps

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin

"The workshop enabled me to get a clearer vision about my next life chapter, feeling very optimistic and have my next steps planned." Marianne

"I had a couple of 'aha moments' in the training and will be reflecting on them. Thank you , really thought-provoking and inspirational'.

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ACL Lecture Series:

Demystifying ‘The Secret’ – Abundance and the Law of Attraction

Tuesday 26th February 2019 7 -8.30 pm

An inspiring and informative evening out, come along alone or with a friend!

Do we really create our own reality? If so how, and what are the implications?

The cutting edge theory of The Universal Law of Attraction, as highlighted in the best-selling book ‘The Secret’, has caused a stir in the personal development field and sceptics alike in recent years. Does it work, and how do CBT, quantum physics and positive psychology relate to these theories?

What if, the reality we each experience was a reflection of the sum total result of everything we think, say and do?

Is it really possible to attract the ideal home, partner, money or the job of our dreams? Do we manifest what we focus on, or are more complex factors involved? What conditions are required for the principles of this concept to work? How do we stop ourselves from having, being or doing what we truly want? What if we could have the essence of what we want right now?

An evening designed to inspire and empower you, to take greater control of your thinking, attitude and actions, so that you can ultimately influence your destiny in the direction of your dreams.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Alex will present and illustrate some of the basic concepts involved in the Law of Attraction.

Learn about the principles and universal laws involved, and how these are backed up by the latest research in quantum physics.

Gain a greater understanding of how we attract events and circumstances in our life and how we block ourselves from moving forward.

Take a glimpse at personal insights into your own patterns and learn how to create and activate powerful blueprints for your new creations!

Your take away: A set of practical tools and strategies ready for immediate application, to start creating the life results you want! 

Venue: ACL Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2LR

Ticket price: £12.75

Complimentary coffee and pastries, Free parking

To book: Call the college 0345 603 7635   or book online book here

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 Personal Development - Be the Best You!

Starts Wed 6th March 2019, 6 - 8.30 pm

at ACL Colchester  for 5 weeks

Direction and Meaningful Goals   Explore, discover and begin to set your agenda for meaningful goals for yourself.
Resilience and Managing Negative Thinking   Exploring tools and techniques for managing negative thinking, worry and anxiety more effectively and bringing more lightness into your life.
 Money and You. What ideas about money have you picked up over the years, where did they come from and in what ways are you replaying these in your life?
Befriending our Shadow Whether we admit it or not, we all have it! The shadow is the part of us that is largely disowned. Learn how to recognize these aspects of ourselves and how we can make shadow our friend.
Relationships, communication and honouring yourself Exploring strategies on navigating the minefield of relationships, whether intimate or family, for a greater sense of peace
 Intuition and Inner Wisdom  Techniques for getting in touch with your own internal compass and accessing your intuition.

Fee: £73.75/£36.88

Venue:ACL Colchester, Barrack Street, CO1 2LR

Free parking

To book please visit https://courses.aclessex.com/CourseDetailsView.asp?CODE=EWM3C61Y18&NAME=Personal+Development+-+Be+The+Best+You%21&ID1=9000&ID2=248767&ID3=1

A course for your own personal development, as well as to gain directly transferable skills for use in a professional context.

An overview of the life coaching model and ways it can be applied in both personal and professional development in the workplace.

You will gain tools and techniques based on coaching methodology for facilitating effective communication and improving personal and professional performance.

Includes:

• An awareness of the characteristics of the coaching perspective
• Coaching versus Therapy and Counselling
• A working understanding of the GROW model in coaching
• Communication and questioning techniques
• The role and impact of values
• Identifying and challenging limiting belieffs
• Higher level listening skills and feedback techniques
• Practical tools and strategies for effective coaching
• Motivation and keeping on track
• Self-awareness and personal development
• Evaluation and next steps

The sessions are interactive and equip participants with a range of tools for immediate application in their own lives and with others in their personal or professional life.

Fee: £73.75/£36.88 concession if benefits

Very interesting, a concise and clear introduction, thank you"

“Successful Goal Setting”

A breath of fresh air for the New Year!

"Goals allow you to control the direction of change in your favour." 

Brian Tracy 
 

This course will equip you with the skills and tools to set effective and achievable goals, using a range of powerful techniques taken from life coaching and the latest strategies and insights from the professional and personal development sector.

• The power of effective goal setting
• Understanding and using SMARTER goals
• Setting achievable long and short term goals
• ‘Reading’ feedback and making adjustments
• The role of intuition in the pathway to achieving goals
• Associating with your goal – the role of visualisation
• Staying on course and keeping focused – motivation techniques
• Using manifestation tools such as the Universal Law of Resonance

Promises to be informative, inspiring and engaging with plenty of tools you can take away and apply to get to work on your own personal, career and Life goals.

To enrol please visit the ACL website www.aclessex.com or call 0345 603 7635 or visit the college in person.

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Personal Growth – Meet Your Potential

 “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

It is widely known that most of us only use and live out a small part of our potential in our lifetime.  On this course you will discover tools and strategies for personal development to become more of who you are and tap into your bigger potential, whether in your personal or professional life.

The course promises to be informative, fun and engaging and to inspire you to your next level of personal growth and fulfilment.

Dates and topics below:

Saturday 12.01.19  Creating your mental blueprint : The art of designing your life and developing your vision.

This can be in any area of life, planning  short or long term life visions, in a creative and fun way with a group of like-minded people.

Saturday 26.01.19 Raise your vibration – ways of creating a more positive mindset.

Learn strategies for dealing more effectively with setbacks to deal with the bumps and scrapes of life,  and gain tools for ‘getting into the zone’ any time you choose!

Saturday 02.02.19 Developing Your Inner Core – Your next level of confidence and personal power.

 We are never ‘quite there’ as life is a process with ups and downs. Learn tips and strategies on developing greater levels of inner security and self-confidence from the inside out.

Saturday 09.02.19 Unleashing Your creativity – Tips and strategies on developing a more creative approach to life, leading to greater fulfilment. Addressing barriers and ways of tapping into a more joyful way of doing things and getting more out of everyday life. Lighten up and expand your horizons.

To enrol please visit the ACL website www.aclessex.com or call 0345 603 7635 or visit the college in person.

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Re-writing Your Life Script - How to Influence Your Thoughts for Positive Outcomes

An interactive free workshop with 

Alex Klokkaris

Saturday 16^th February 2019 at 2 pm

As part of Wellbeing Day for Brightlingsea Winterfest

Helping to raise funds for North and Mid Essex MIND

Discover how our interpretations of life’s experiences influence our present and future direction, through meanings we attach to life events.

Gain insights into how our individual perceptions and map of the world, guide and shape the way we lead our life.

Do we have a choice in the matter? If so, how can we begin to turn things around for optimum performance and wellbeing both in our personal and professional lives?

An interactive workshop with tips and strategies on how we could become the author of our own great masterpiece and director of our life script. 

Admission free

Venue : Brightlingsea sports centre, 27 Samson's Rd, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0RN

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Workshops for 2018

Travelling Light: Letting go of 2018 

Saturday 15th December 10 to 1.30 pm

at the Tree Room Centre, Trinity Street, Colchester
 

Reclaim Your Christmas! Celebrating the Essence YOUR Way!

A fun and inspirational workshop with Alex Klokkaris
Saturday 1st December 2018,  at the Courtyard Studio, Tree Room Centre, Colchester,  10 am to 1.30 pm
I am sure a lot of you will agree that the essence of Xmas is overridden by the commercialism and pressures that surround it. What if there was a way of making this Xmas and festive season more fulfilling and meaningful for yourself and those around you? What would you do differently this year?
What if you could reclaim YOUR Xmas and bring the meaning back in your way?
What if it was possible to feel more in control? Connect to things that matter in this season: Gratitude, Love, Connection to self and loved ones, Giving to loved ones, Random acts of kindness, Embracing humanity, Self-forgiveness.... the list goes on.
Topics covered:
Explore your own associations with this time of year
Identify your areas of stress and strategies for managing festive pressures
Gain practical tips to manage family triggers!
Explore your version of 'contribution' - it isn't as we know, just for Xmas
Discover creative and alternative strategies for gifts and shopping
Connect to the essence Love, giving and gratitude and what that looks like for you
Strategies for making this Christmas truly enjoyable in a way that makes sense to you
We will explore together the fun and more serious aspects of what that could look like for you with a group of like-minded individuals.

Cost: £35 Half of proceeds to Colchester Night Shelter   Limited places, please book early
One free bursary place, please ask      
To book please email me alex@changinglifecourse.com or send me a text 074361 13033

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New:  Colchester  Personal Development Group

Fortnightly on a Thursday night from 6 - 8 pm, Tree Room Centre, starting Thursday 13th September 2018

 NEW GROUP STARTING IN JANUARY 2019 ON SATURDAY MORNINGS, SAME VENUE

Imagine having a physical space away from your day to day life, once a fortnight to step back, review  your life’s journey, take stock, reflect, gain insights  and identify new ways forward for yourself. A space to keep you going, give you a boost and an anchor point between September and Christmas.

The personal development group will provide a space to explore, gain tools and inspiration for application to everyday life and its challenges, as well as your own deeper personal journey.

Each fortnight will be based on a different theme and  we shall be exploring and learning together to provoke thought, guide and inspire you to work on your own issues and current life journey.

The themes for the 8 weeks are:

 13^th September Direction and Meaningful Goals   Explore, discover and begin to set your agenda for meaningful goals for yourself.
27^th September Resilience and Managing Negative Thinking   Exploring tools and techniques for managing negative thinking, worry and anxiety more effectively and bringing more lightness into your life.
11^th October Money and You. What ideas about money have you picked up over the years, where did they come from and in what ways are you replaying these in your life?
25^th October Befriending our Shadow Whether we admit it or not, we all have it! The shadow is the part of us that is largely disowned. Learn how to recognize these aspects of ourselves and how we can make shadow our friend.
8^th November Relationships, communication and honouring yourself Exploring strategies on navigating the minefield of relationships, whether intimate or family, for a greater sense of peace
22^nd November Learning to love ourselves - Developing Self-Acceptance and Self-Validation  Gain powerful insights & practical strategies to make peace with yourself, gain self-acceptance and begin to enjoy being you!
6^th December Intuition and Inner Wisdom  Techniques for getting in touch with your own internal compass and accessing your intuition.
20^th DecemberThe Law of Attraction in action
How do we create our own relaity? Learn principles, tools and practical strategies to attract more of what you want in your life and less of what you don't.. Begin to apply and practice these in your own life to create positive results. [Alternative option depending on group preference is Mindfulness in Everyday Life'
 
 The 8 sessions will run on a Thursday evening at the Tree Room Centre. If you miss any sessions, notes and material will be forwarded to you so that you can catch up at home. If there is a prominent theme the group would like to explore, the topics can be flexible.

Fee £210   A small investment in yourself that will positively affect all areas of your life. Please book early as group is limited to 8 people journeying together.
 To book or any questions,  please email me alex@changinglifecourse.com or call on 074361 13033

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The Universal Law of Attraction

A practical and inspirational workshop 

 Saturday 22nd September 2018 10 -1.30 pm

at the Courtyard studio, Tree Room Centre Colchester, Essex

Do we really create our own reality? If so, how can we change things that are not working for us and move towards what we really want?

Learn practical strategies on how you can we use the principles in the Law of Attraction to start creating the results you want.

• Identify what you really want, in your heart of hearts
• Learn how to apply the main principles in the Law of Attraction to draw these into your life
• Gain insights into how you stop yourself for having or being what you want
• Identify your individual blocks and learn tools on how to release them
• Learn ways of raising your vibration so you can match more of what you want… and less of what you don’t!
• Gain tips and strategies on how to manifest new realities in whichever area of your life you want

We will be going through a process with a small group of like-minded individuals. You will have the opportunity to work on your own challenges and release some blockages to your way forward.

Refreshments provided.

Venue: Courtyard Studio, The Tree Room Centre, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JR

Cost: £40

To book your place. Please email Alex on alex@changinglifecourse.com or text/ call her on 07436 113033. Limited places so please book early.

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Re-writing Your Life Script

Tuesday 25th September 2018

7 to 8.30 pm

as part of the ACL Lecture Series

Summer of 2018

Complimentary Taster Summer Workshops 

at the Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester

All three workshops below are FREE and you will have the opportunity to work with an experienced Life Coach to guide you through dealing with issues that hold you back.

Universal Law of Attraction 

Saturday 18^th August  2018, 2 - 3.30 pm

How do we create our reality? Why do we attract certain events, people and circumstances and not others? How can we begin to consciously create? Pick up tips and strategies on how to begin to attract less of what you don’t want and more of what you do!

Group Life Coaching Session             

Saturday 25^th August 2018, 2 - 3.30 pm

In this taster session you will have the opportunity to work on a topic of your choice, an issue that perhaps you feel stuck on or want to make progress on. Alex will take you through a process of addressing this and working towards identifying solutions to help move you forward.

What’s Self Love Got to do with It?                  

Saturday 1^st September 2 – 3.30 pm

Perhaps at the foundation of much of our anxieties and pain, lies lack of self acceptance. We struggle, resist, judge ourselves and create turmoil in our minds and hearts. Learn strategies  to develop greater self acceptance and begin to give yourself permission to be who you are.

To book your free sessions please text or call Alex on 07436 113033 or email her alex@ChangingLifecourse.com

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Introduction to Coaching Principles and Techniques

Starts Thursday 19th April 2018   7 - 9 pm for 6 weeks,

Venue: Colchester Institute, Essex

An overview of the life coaching model and ways it can be applied in both personal and professional development in the workplace.

You will gain a range of practical  tools and techniques based on coaching methodology for facilitating effective communication and to improve personal and professional performance.

What you will gain:

• An understanding of the basic principles of coaching
• An awareness of what coaching is and what it is not
• Knowledge of the approach and mindset of a coach
• Ability to use simple coaching processes on yourself or with others
• Learning effective listening and rapport building techniques
• An awareness of coaching questioning techniques
• Practical application of range of practical coaching tools

For further information and bookings please visit Colchester Institute website https://www.colchester.ac.uk/course/life-coaching-principles-techniques/

Cost: £80 

Free parking available

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Venue: Adult Community Learning, Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester, CO1 2LR    Free parking, bus and train routes nearby

“I have gained brilliant insight into my motivations and the way I sabotage myself. I have learned useful tools to take control. This has been a really useful course.”

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ACL Lecture Series

Connecting the Dots - Creating Meaning and Fulfilment in your Life and Career

Wednesday May 2nd 2018 7 - 8.30 pm

Now more than ever, we are faced with an accelerated pace of change, often outside our control. Traditional structures such as ‘a job for life’ are no longer viable, and we are being challenged to discover new ways of managing the complexities of life and finding personal meaning and fulfilment.

How do we go about navigating this maze and find our way around this ever-changing landscape?

Do we find our purpose or create it? If so how?

To what extent do we have control over creating the changes we want in our own career and direction, and how do we go about this?

Some of us have an idea of what perhaps we would like, but dare not begin, some are lost altogether; Swamped by life’s demands, too many obstacles, not enough time or money, lack of clarity … Result:  Life passes us by, and our unsung song lies dormant beneath layers of self-doubt and dissatisfaction.

What if we each had a unique contribution to make in this life and therein lies our true fulfilment and bigger purpose? How would we know what that is, and how could we go about expressing it?

These and more questions will be explored through reference to an extensive body of work on the topic of purpose and direction, and illustrated throughout with anecdotes of the speaker’s  own journey and search for meaning and fulfilment.

This thought-provoking interactive lecture is designed to stimulate insights into your unique path and offers the opportunity for you to gain clues to your own Bigger Picture. The lecture will end with some practical tips on how to map out your own path and begin to bring your own unique vision into reality.

Venue: ACL Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2LR

Ticket price: £12.75

Complimentary coffee and pastries, Free parking

To book: Call the college 0345 603 7635   or book online here:  ACL Information and Bookings

ACL Lecture Series:

Demystifying ‘The Secret’ – Abundance and the Law of Attraction

Wednesday 21st February 2018 at 7 pm

Do we really create our own reality? If so how, and what are the implications?

The cutting edge theory of The Universal Law of Attraction, as highlighted in the best-selling book ‘The Secret’, has caused a stir in the personal development field and sceptics alike in recent years. Does it work, and how do CBT, quantum physics and positive psychology relate to these theories?

What if, the reality we each experience was a reflection of the sum total result of everything we think, say and do?

Is it really possible to attract the ideal home, partner, money or the job of our dreams? Do we manifest what we focus on, or are more complex factors involved? What conditions are required for the principles of this concept to work? How do we stop ourselves from having, being or doing what we truly want? What if we could have the essence of what we want right now?

An evening designed to inspire and empower you, to take greater control of your thinking, attitude and actions, so that you can ultimately influence your destiny in the direction of your dreams.

In this thought-provoking lecture, Alex will present and illustrate some of the basic concepts involved in the Law of Attraction.

Learn about the principles and universal laws involved, and how these are backed up by the latest research in quantum physics.

Gain a greater understanding of how we attract events and circumstances in our life and how we block ourselves from moving forward.

Take a glimpse at personal insights into your own patterns and learn how to create and activate powerful blueprints for your new creations!

Your take away: A set of practical tools and strategies ready for immediate application, to start creating the life results you want! 

Date: Wed 21st Feb 2018 at 7 pm

Venue: ACL Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2LR

Ticket price: £12.75

Complimentary coffee and pastries, Free parking

To book: Call the college 0345 603 7635   or book online  https://courses.aclessex.com/CourseDetailsView.asp?ID1=9000&ID2=239658&ID3=1

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Letting go of 2017 –

Out with the old, In with the New! 

A unique opportunity to review your year and get a dose of inspiration… Ready for 2018!

Sunday December 3rd, 10.00 am – 1.30 pm

Tree Room, 12 Trinity Street, CO1 1JN

What are you holding on to that is no longer serving you?

What’s weighing you down? What do you need to release? What’s not working and what challenges are you avoiding?

 An insightful and inspirational workshop with practical strategies to apply to your own life and journey to clear the way and move forward in the direction of your dreams

• Checking in: knowing where you’ve been, what you’ve learnt and where you’re heading!
• Identify your highlights, challenges, gifts and lessons of the year
• Find what you want to let go of and what you want to take forward
• Discover what you want to develop both inside and out
• Gain clarity on what needs to be put in place first before mapping out your goals for the year
• Rediscover your priorities and build foundations for 2018

Small group, complimentary resources and refreshments, all you have to do is turn up and tune in! Limited places, so book now, payment in advance.

Fee:  £35 per person (half price for one of you, if you bring a friend). To book email alex@changinglifecourse.com or call me on 074361 13033

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Building Self Confidence

A series of free courses for anyone who could do with a confidence boost! Due to popular demand new courses are now available.

New Dates: Monday 18th September 2017, 1.00 - 3.30 pm for six weeks

           or 

Tuesday 19th September 2017 10.00 - 12.30 for 6 weeks

• ​Learn how to increase your confidence staring from where you are now
• Identify the areas where you feel least confident
• Identify your own personal achievements and learn to value yourself
• Tools to take your communication skills to the next level
• Techniques to help you through change and transition
• Gain tools to help you set personal goals for yourself that you choose
• Strategies on how to stay focused, get motivation and stay on track!

This course is free of charge, funded by Essex County Council

To enrol please visit the ACL website www.aclessex.com or call 0345 603 7635 or visit the college in person

Venue: Wilson Marriage College, Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LR

“I found this course amazingly helpful. It’s hard to put into words how empowering gaining assertiveness skills and confidence can be." 

"This course is absolutely inspirational. I would say everyone would benefit. Gaining self-reflections, skills in communication and assertiveness tools for everyday life." 

“I feel more confident in myself, more sure that I can do things that were always out of my reach. I am learning to be true to myself.”

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Living your Life Purpose

A workshop on Sunday 4^th June 2017

10.30 a.m.  to 3.30 p.m. in Colchester

An opportunity to step back and discover or consolidate your direction and life purpose with a small group of like-minded people.

Gain a deeper understanding about who you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going

Discover how everything that shows up in your life is pointing you in the direction you are searching for –despite outward appearances and habitual-thinking interpretations

Give some space to what is lying dormant within you waiting for the opportunity to be activated

Begin to give shape to your new emerging vision and your new perspectives

Come away with clarity about what your authentic self is showing you and map out your next steps towards a greater sense of  fulfilment

Venue: The Tree Room Centre, 12 Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JR

Date: Sunday 4^th June, 10.30 -3.30

Fee: £55 (includes refreshments and light lunch)

To book: Call me on 074361 13033, or email alex@changinglifecourse.com

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Changing  Direction in Career or Life – Developing Your New Vision

A thought-provoking and powerful workshop 

Saturday 28^th October 2017       From 11.00 am to 2.30 pm

Venue:  The Tree Room Centre,  12 Trinity St, Colchester CO1 1JR

Dissatisfied with aspects of your life or career? Not sure where to start from to make changes? 

Are you wanting to make a change but not sure how to go about it, too many blocks?

What is holding you back?        

This workshop will help you get clear about where you are now and what your priorities are. We will explore what stops us from gaining momentum to go forward. You will have the chance to begin to map out your vision with some simple steps to prepare for change.

              Take stock of where you are at now

            Explore your passions, natural gifts and dreams

           Identify the elements of what’s important to you now

           Start creating a vision that reflects WHO YOU ARE NOW            Techniques to deal with sabotaging thoughts and fea

Fully connect to your emerging vision

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin

Fees for investing in yourself: £30.00. Discount for low earners. Complimentary refreshments provided.

To book: email me, Alex on alex@ChangingLifecourse.com or callr on 074361 13033. Last day for bookings Wed 25th Oct.

“I loved Alex’s workshop, it gave me a great chance to stand back and re-evaluate with a small like-minded group of people. I am so much clearer about where I am heading for and look forward to implementing my first steps.” 

Places limited so book now. If you’re ready for a change, I look forward to seeing you there and beginning your new journey together. – Alex K.

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Workshops 2016

“At times you have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself.” - Alan Alda

Do you sometimes get the feeling of knowing something without knowing how you know? An urge that doesn’t particularly make sense or a gut feeling that if acted upon brings us positive results?

What if there was a part of you that you could access at any time to give you wisdom and guidance through life, from the smallest to the biggest decisions, directions and dilemmas?

And what if we all had our own answers and all the resources within us right now?

 Through some simple practices, you can train yourself to tune in to the infinite intelligence and have answers revealed step by step for a lifetime of guidance.

Learn techniques for getting in touch with your own internal compass and accessing your intuition.

In this workshop we will:

• Learn how to tap into this wonderful resource that we so often overlook.
• Explore where intuition comes from
• Identify ways in which we sometimes block this inner wisdom
• Learn how to recongise the whispers and signs of our intuition
• Gain tools and techniques on accessing intuition and inner guidance

Venue: The Tree Room, Courtyard Studio, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester.

Times: 10.30 - 1.00

Fee: £25 per person, half price for one of you if you bring a friend

To book: Please email me at alex@ChangingLifecourse.com or drop me a text/call 074361 13033

Complimentary refreshments and resources to take away, plus guidance email sent to you before the workshop to help you get in the right frame of mind!

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" Your task is not to seek Love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." - Rumi, 13th Century Sufi poet

Do you get the feeling that we you are ‘never enough’ – good enough, clever enough, accomplished enough?

How do you think your experience of life would change, if you really knew and accepted yourself, with all your faults and imperfections?

Most of us grew up not being shown our own self-worth, and have gone through a lifetime of feeling ‘less than’ or ‘not good enough’.  

Somewhere along the line we have picked up parental and cultural messages and influences that say that being hard on yourself and self-criticism are good because they keep you in line, and that being compassionate to yourself is self-indulgent!

We internalise these messages and perpetuate them through the generations.

Discover the ways in which we sabotage ourselves, seek approval and put ourselves down. Learn how to replace them with new self-affirming beliefs and healthy self-love. Gain powerful insights & practical strategies to make peace with yourself, gain self-acceptance and begin to enjoy being you!

• Identify your own barriers to self-acceptance and self-worth
• Identify the voice and patterns of your Inner Critic
• Learn strategies on healing and forgiving yourself for the past
• Identify people, habits and patterns that drain you
• Learn how to keep connection with yourself and honour your needs
• Confirm your boundaries and assertiveness as part of self-care
• Ways of living to your values and being true to yourself

• Your very own intensive self-care toolkit to take away and incorporate!

Venue: The Tree Room, Courtyard Studio, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN

Time: 10.30 am to 1.00 pm

Complimentary refreshments and resources provided

Fee: £25 per person, half price for one of you if you bring a friend!

To book: please email me alex@changinglifecourse.com or call/text 074361 13033

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If you weren’t struggling with worrying about future or ruminating in the past, what would you channel your time and energy into doing?

 Explore, discover and begin to set your agenda for meaningful goals for yourself. An inspirational workshop to explore your emerging vision and set compelling goals to guide you forward

Uncover your deepest values and explore how we can incorporate them not in some future life when ‘the conditions are right’ but NOW!

• Take stock of where you are
• Explore strengths, skills, natural gifts, passions and interests
• Identify your current work and life values
• Start creating a vision that reflects WHO YOU ARE NOW
• Deal effectively with sabotaging thoughts and patterns

• Fully connect to your vision and set your intention and commitment
• Learn the secrets of successful goal setting
• Staying focused and on track
• Successfully dealing with resistance, self-doubt and setbacks
• Motivational techniques to stay on track

Learn skills and techniques for all the above in a series of interactive exercises.

Come along with a pad and pen and an open mind. Venue: Courtyard Studio, The Tree Room, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester,CO1 1JN

Refreshments provided.   Cost £25 per person

(Half price for one of you if you bring a friend)

To book your place call or text Alex on 07436 113033

Or email alex@changinglifecourse.com

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Could you do with a boost for applying for jobs or volunteer work? Do you lack confidence in how to put yourself across more confidently?

Come along to a free half-day workshop at CVST on Wednesday 1st June 12.30 to 4.30. Learn how to:

 - Identify your very own unique skills set

 - Get clarity on exactly what you’re aiming for

 - Learn how to ‘package’ and ‘sell’ your skills to employers or for new volunteering opportunities

 - Get plenty of inspiration boost your confidence

 - Small group, welcoming and friendly environment

 - Personal guidance by an experienced professional Careers Coach

Venue: Imperial House, Rosemary Road, Clacton, CO15 1NZ

This is a funded course and therefore FREE if you are over 19 and have less than 5 GCSE's grade C or below. You are still welcome if you do not fit the funding criteria, for a fee of £25

To book please call Richard Perkins, Training Manager at CVST on 01255 425692 or email me alex@changinglifecourse.com

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Are you considering a change in career or lifestyle direction?

 Do you want to make a change but don’t know where to start? What is holding you back?

 You have your vision. You have an idea of where you would like to go. Or perhaps you have a vague idea but need some clarity and motivation. Now is the time to start to give it shape. This inspirational workshop is designed to guide you through the process of getting started.

• Take stock of where you are at now
• Explore your passions, natural gifts and dreams
• Identify the elements of your Life’s Work
• Start creating a vision that reflects WHO YOU ARE NOW
• Deal with sabotaging thoughts and fear
• Successful goal setting and techniques to stay on track
• Preparation and groundwork
• Make a plan that works for you and get the support you need

Date and Times: Thursday 23rd June, 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Venue: CVS Tendring, Imperial House, 20 -22 Rosemary Road, Clacton on Sea, CO15 1NZ

Trainer: Professional Trainer and Careers Coach Alex Klokkaris www.ChangingLifecourse.com

 Bookings: Please call Richard Perkins at CVS Tendring on 01255 425692

Fees: If you are over 19, out of work and have LESS than 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, the course is funded and therefore free.   (Fee is £25 for those not eligible.)  Promises to be fun, informative and inspirational!  Friendly and supportive atmosphere. Book now as places are limited.

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Befriending Your Shadow
                       A workshop on Saturday 14th May 2016

 Whether we admit it or not, we all have it! The shadow is the part of us that is largely disowned. If not acknowledged and recognized it can cause self-sabotage, keep us ‘safe’ but static, play unconscious games and ‘fool’ us into a false sense of security. Find out how to recognize these aspects of ourselves and how we can make shadow our friend.

We are dualistic by nature. We all have parts of us that we repress, reject or deny; self-judgement, low self-esteem, negativity, lack of authenticity,, addictive behaviours, judgement of others, the list goes on.

Carl Jung  described the shadow as ‘the person you would rather not be.’The shadow part of us is not something scary, it is simply made up of the parts of us that we refuse to acknowledge. They usually live in the subconscious, affect our behaviours and reactions and sabotage our best-laid plans and intentions.

The nature of our shadow is to hide and remain outside our awareness. From there it can do its work. Thinking it’s protecting us, it often sabotages us, or keeps us in a safe place in our comfort zone, builds defences and stops us from moving forward. The shadow itself is not a problem, but our failure to accept and acknowledge it is.
 
 Your individual shadow has a function. How helpful is it? How much is it hindering you and stopping you from having a better and more fulfilling life for yourself?
What does it have to teach you? What can it show you?
In this workshop you will:

• Identify the ways in which you sabotage yourself
• Discover patterns and characteristics of your own shadow
• Learn how you can begin to re-engage with your shadow and listen to its truth
• Dialogue with those parts of you, what do they have to say?
• Identify the neglected parts of you crying out for attention
• Learn how to begin making peace with your shadow
• Discover the gifts your shadow holds for you
• Techniques for transforming and integrating the shadow

When: Saturday May 14th, 10.30 a.m. - 1.00 pm
Where? Courtyard Studio, The Tree Room, Colchester, 12 Trinity Street, Essex
Cost: £25 per person, half price for one of you if you bring a friend.
Price includes pre-workshop preparation via email and free resources 
Warm welcome and complimentary refreshments
Small, safe group environment, share as much or as little as you wish.

To book: email me Alex at alex@changinglifecourse.com or call/text on074361 13033
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A fun and revealing workshop on Saturday 30^th April  

Venue: Tree Room, Courtyard Studio, 12Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex

What’s your relationship to money?

Do you see the glass full or half empty?

Does it feel like a struggle to make or attract money?

Are you worried it’s going to run out?

Deep down, do you respect it, fear it or love it?

Explore your relationship to and perception of money. Is your attitude towards it attracting or keeping it away? Together we will uncover your unconscious emotions and beliefs around money and discover how you are stopping yourself from attracting more of it!

Gain tools on how to change your money mindset and increase abundance in your life!

• Discover meanings you attach to money
• Play the Money Game to reveal your deepest relationship with money!
• What messages have you internalised from parents, culture etc. and are currently unconsciously playing out?
• Develop an awareness of your own patterns with money
• Scarcity and prosperity consciousness - what are they - how can they be changed to increase the flow of money into your life?
• Learn to change unhelpful beliefs about money
• Develop actions to implement your new perceptions
• Tips and strategies on how to start attracting greater abundance!

Promises to be fun, inspiring and insightful!

Time: 10.30 – 1.00

Cost: £25 per person, half price for one of you if you bring a friend

Book early as places are limited. Please bring along £2 in small change for the money game!

To reserve your place, please email Alex Klokkaris on alex@ChangingLifecourse.com or phone/text 074361 13033

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Resilience and Managing Your negative thoughts

A Practical Workshop on Saturday 16th April, 10.30 - 1.00, Colchester, Essex

Our non stop chattering mind is constantly obsessing about the past or the worrying about the future... The question is, to what extent does this interfere with your daily wellbeing, your sense of peace, energy levels and life?

 What if there were ways of managing negative thoughts so that the mind can be used as the tool that it is and not the master we make it out to be?

* Gain insights into your own themes and negative patterns

*Learn tools and techniques for managing negative thoughts, worry and anxiety

* Learn strategies for bringing more lightness into your life and therefore having more energy for things that bring you more peace, joy and fulfilment

Methodologies taken from Positive Performance Coaching, CBT, Positive Psychology and other recent personal development tools.

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”William James- American Philosopher and Psychologist

- Strategies for developing emotional resilience

- Creating optimal states for dealing with challenging situations

- Developing greater levels of sustained focus

- Improving effectiveness in decision-making

- Developing realistic optimism and sense of wellbeing

Cup of tea and warm welcome

Time: 10.30 am – 1 pm

Price: £25 per person, half price for one of you if you bring a friend

Venue: The Courtyard Studio, Tree Room, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester

Contact me  on Alex Klokkaris alex@changinglifecourse.com or text/call on 074361 13033       

Book early as the groups are small

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Saturday March 19^th 10.30 – 1.00

Take charge of your own Life Script!!

Discover how we get in our own way… and how to get out of it!

Do you find yourself getting stuck, procrastinating, doubting yourself frequently?

Are you expert at stopping yourself from moving forward?

We operate mostly on automatic through deeply ingrained patterns or scripts gathered over the years.

 ‘Beliefs’ are ideas (not facts!) we have formed about who we are, how the world around us works and how we fit into that. They predetermine our life experiences and mostly live in our subconscious.

Gain insights into your own self-sabotaging patterns and learn techniques for new self-supporting ways of thinking and being.

• Identify your own self-defeating patterns
• Discover the ways you are holding yourself back
• Learn techniques on how to separate from your own critical voices
•  Begin to dismantle your perceived limitations
• Learn how to train your mind to deal with negative thinking
• Gain tools and techniques to support yourself through positive change

Venue: Courtyard Studio, Tree Room   Cost: £25 including course notes and refreshments (Bring a friend and one of you gets half price)

To book please call Alex on 074361 13033 or email alex@ChangingLifecourse.com

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Starting March 2016: Personal Development and Coaching Workshops at the Tree Room, Colchester

A series of workshops a place to check in, gain insights and share inspiration and support. Explore, discover and exchange in a small, safe group environment, with expert guidance and the wisdom of the group entity.

WORKSHOPS CAN BE BOOKED INDEPENDENTLY OR AS A PACKAGE AT A DISCOUNT FEE. Resources and activities for any sessions missed will be emailed.

Sessions take place at the Courtyard Studio, Tree Room on a Saturday morning, from 10.30 to 1.00

Cost for the 8 weeks: £170 

Includes weekly preparation emails with resources, catch up email if you missed a session, and free refreshments on the day.

Workshops can also be booked individually for £25 per session

To book:  Please call Alex on 074361 13033 or email alex@changinglifecourse.com

Feedback from 2015 Personal Development and Coaching group:

“The group made me look at myself in a way I never thought possible. I enjoyed the sessions and looked forward to them each week. I enjoyed that I could add as much or as little to discussions as I felt comfortable with.”

"Enabled me to put past hurts away and move on."

“It was great working in a group as I was able to hear other perspectives and realise that we all have issues. It helped me to distract from the ‘poor me’ attitude. Also it has proved cheaper working in the group as opposed to one to one, which I would like but not in position to."

"The group helped me gain a better understanding of some of my patterns, especially unhelpful beliefs. Also able to look at things from a different angle and a greater sense of perspective."

“Alex provided us with a unique style of self-help, incorporating many tools to enable us to come up with our own solutions to our own problems. Would recommend to anyone.”

"Alex was super,compassionate and friendly, excellent email and communications in between sessions."

“I am still working on the tools you gave us in the sessions and at times feel so much more optimistic and in control of my life. I am practising self-acceptance also when things are not going right and the group made me realise that I am not alone on many things I am struggling with. Others seem to have different versions of what I struggle with.”

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Personal Development and Coaching Group

Oct - Nov 2015

Update 27/11/15:  Following this successful pilot group, another is now starting in January 2016, based in Colchester, Essex. Places are limited.  For the full programme please drop me a line or leave your email as a newsletter subscriber (see above)

An 8-week course for your weekly dose of inspiration, support, insight and who knows… some personal breakthroughs! Time: 10.30 – 12.30 on Saturdays Venue: 12 Trinity Street, Colchester

There will be a short presentation on each week’s topic,  introduction to a variety of tools and techniques, then it’s over to you: Individual, pair work, group discussion and feedback. We will be learning, exchanging and growing together! The aim is to enjoy the process and give you a weekly boost and methods to apply to your own life and challenges. Confidential, safe environment.

Week 1  10th October  (Courtyard Studio)

Limiting Beliefs – How we get in our own way

Exploring how we turn against ourselves, doubt our abilities, procrastinate and self-sabotage.

Identify your own patterns and learn techniques on how to separate from your own critical voices

Week 2  17th October  (Courtyard Studio)

Setting Yourself Meaningful Personal Goals

So often we make do with a level of personal dissatisfaction and stay in our comfort zone. Learn coaching techniques that you can apply to your own life to set yourself meaningful and doable goals

Week 3  24th October   (upstairs at the Green Room)

Developing Greater Confidence and Self-Love

Learn how we can begin to give ourselves first what we need. Pick up strategies to increase your self-esteem and self-confidence which you can begin to immediately apply to your own daily life.

Week 4     31st October (Courtyard Studio)

Questioning our Patterns. Your unconscious Life Script and Key Players.

As children we internalise a whole set of patterns which we unconsciously replay. Who were the key Influencers in your life and what did you pick up from them? We attract situations in our lives that present similar themes. Learn tools on how to turn around patterns of the past that are no longer working for you, and how to substitute them with life-enhancing new ways of thinking and being.

Week 5   7th November (Courtyard Studio)

Getting in Touch with Your Intuition and Higher Guidance

We all have our own inner Wise Self that can guide us through life, from the smallest to the biggest decisions, directions and dilemmas. Learn some techniques on how access and learn to trust your own intuition. Connect to your internal sat nav system that contains all the guidance you need.

Week 6    14th November (Courtyard Studio)

Relationships, Boundaries and Communication

Unfortunately there isn’t a ‘relationship bible’ with all the answers. In this session we will learn how to navigate relationships more successfully, be more authentic and how to encourage good communication, assertiveness and a free-er expression of your own truths without fear.

Week 7   21st November (Courtyard Studio)

Building Resilience and Inner Freedom

In this week’s workshop, we will look at ways of managing stress and anxiety more effectively so that it has less of an impact in your daily life. A number of tools and techniques will be discussed which you can try out and choose from, to bring more lightness in your daily life.

Week 8   28th November (Courtyard Studio)

Law of attraction. What is it all about? Do we really create our own reality, if so, how? How can we create a better reality for ourselves? There are a number of ways in which you can learn to do this and we will cover some of them today, including visualisation, affirmations and gratitude.

Your investment in yourself: £97 for the 8 weeks, paid in advance. No worries if any sessions are missed, you will receive the main points covered, plus exercises to do by email for that given week. I will also be available for any questions and feedback by email or telephone in between sessions.

Venue: The Tree Room, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JN

To book: Please email me on alex@ChangingLifecourse.com or call on 07436 113033

A New Colchester Personal Development Group

FREE Taster Day Saturday 26^th September
 

Could you do with somewhere to check in on a regular basis with like-minded people for inspiration, support and for your own development?
Come along to a FREE Taster Session for ‘Transitions’, a new personal development group in Colchester.

Each week we will focus on a different theme, with interactive presentations, group activities and sharing. Topics on the course will include letting go of old life scripts, finding your direction, accessing intuition, and Law of Attraction principles among others. 

Date for your diary: Saturday 26^th September 2015

Venue: The Courtyard Studio at the Tree Room, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JR

To book your place on this free taster session simply drop me a line alex@ChangingLifecourse.com or call me on 074361 13033  
Come along and find out more!

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Emotional Resilience Workshop

September 15th 2015

Resilient people perform well under pressure and bounce back more quickly. This is a course to equip you with powerful and effective tools to deal with the fast pace of change and pressures in our working and living environments. A range of prevention and intervention skills will be given to help develop the ability to maintain focus, balance and well-being.

Topics covered include:

- Recognising early warning signs of stress and overwhelm

- The Fight or Flight syndrome and other stress management fundamentals

- Reframing negative beliefs to promote optimism and confidence

- Creating optimal states for dealing with challenging situations

- The Locus of Control, the Flow principle and other stress management tools

- Developing greater levels of sustained focus and concentration

- Challenging negative thinking and tools for retraining the mind

- Mindfulness techniques for wellbeing

- Improving effectiveness in decision-making

- Developing realistic optimism and sense of well-being

- Positive self-talk, priority identification and other principles

Course format:

Courses are highly interactive with a variety of activities, feedback and discussion. Designed to enable a practical understanding of the subject each participant will leave with a toolbox of skills and strategies ready to use immediately in a work and personal setting. 

Time: 10.00 - 3.00 pm

Fee: £45 per person (concessions available for low-waged)

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Monday 15th June 2015

 Changing Direction in Your Career

 ‘Then the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk to blossom.’ Anais Nin

Are you considering a change in career or lifestyle direction?

 Do you have inklings and dreams that are waiting for permission to happen?

 What is holding you back?

 You have your vision. You have an idea of where you would like to go. Now is the time to start to give it shape. This inspirational workshop is designed to guide you through the process of grounding your ideas and begin the exciting process of bringing your vision into reality.

• Take stock of where you are at now

• Explore your passions, natural gifts and dreams

• Identify the elements of your Life’s Work

• Start creating a vision that reflects WHO YOU ARE NOW

• Deal with sabotaging thoughts and fear

• Successful goal setting and staying focused

• Preparation and groundwork

• Planning with the end in mind

Times: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm

Venue:Summit House, 14 – 16 Orwell Road, CO15 1PP.

 Bookings: Please call Richard Perkins on 01255 425692

Fees: If you are over 19, out of work and below Level 2 qualifications, the course is funded and therefore free. If none of these apply it's £50

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ACCESS Cultural Awarness Workshops

A series of specialised workshops for social services professionals and anyone working within safeguarding

Facilitated by Alex Klokkaris and Rachel Walton

• Wednesday 4th February 2015 First Site, Colchester
• Wedesday 22nd April 2015 The Beehive,Thurrock
• Thursday, 30th April 2015 Pavilion Cricket Ground,Chelmsford
• Tuesday 5th May2015 St Helena's Training Centre,Colchester

Due to popular demand these workshops are being repeated in three additional locations. For details please click here

For further information contact Louise Gooch, Strategic Migration Partnership, East of England LGA, email: louise.gooch@eelga.gov.uk    telephone: 01284 758308

Delegate feedback from Feb. workshop:

 "It has strengthened my commitment to work collaboratively with the existing agencies to establish community trust." Feb 2015

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A New Colchester Personal Development Group

FREE Taster Day Wednesday 13^th May 2015
 

Could you do with somewhere to check in on a regular basis with like-minded people for inspiration, support and for your own development?
Come along to a FREE Taster Session for ‘Transitions’,

a new personal development group in Colchester.

Each week we will focus on a different theme, with interactive presentations, group activities and sharing. Topics on the course will include letting go of old life scripts, finding your direction, accessing intuition, allowing yourself to becomre more of who you are, and Law of Resonance principles, among others. 

Date for your diary: Wednesday 13th May, 10.30 - 12.00

Venue: The Courtyard Studio at the Tree Room, 12 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JR

To book your place on this initial  free taster session simply drop me a line alex@ChangingLifecourse.com or call me on 074361 13033  
Come along and see how you feel, this may be the arena for exchange and personal growth you have been looking for!

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Wednesday 15th April 2015

Marketing Your Transferable Skills

A high impact short course to boost your confidence in and awareness of the skills set you possess and to show you how these can be transfered to other jobs and careers you may not have considered before.

• Learn how to increase the chances of getting the job you want!
• Complete a detailed skills analysis to identify current skills
• How your skills can be an asset to a potential employer
• Match your unique set of skills to jobs and careers
• Recognise skills accrued from other areas of life
• How to present your skills on CVs, application forms and interviews

Venue: CVS Tendring, Imperial House, 20 Rosemary Rd, Clacton on Sea,CO15 1NZ                                                                              

To book: Please call Richard Perkins on 01255  425692             Feedback from previous participants:

"I have discoverd in myself skills that I was not aware that I have!" M. Florea

"I am now able update my CV and go for an interview with full confidence."

 Tendei Marsters, Education professional

"It has made me aware of my full range of skills and how they can be transfered between jobs." Oana, ESL teacher

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Saturday 7th March 2015

You can do it! Getting Motivated Workshop

A high-impact workshop that will get you inspired and rearing to go!

Do you keep getting stuck or losing your focus?

Do you get swamped and overwhelmed by well… life?

Do you lose track of your goals and go round in circles?

Find out ways to improve and maintain your motivation

Gain tools, techniques and resources to get inspired and empowered so that you can MAKE YOUR MOVE!

We will look at:

• How habits steer our actions
• How to set effective goals that work for you
• Techniques to help you stay on track
• How to deal with distractions
• Some secrets to successful time management!
• Leave with a plan and a sense of purpose ready to
• Find out about Goals Groups for regular motivation top-ups

FUN, INTERACTIVE AND INFORMATIVE

Times: 10 am to 1.00 pm, cost £25, Central Colchester venue

Small group so we can work on your individual challenges, limited places, book now

Email me Alex, at alex@ChangingLifecourse.com

or call on 07436 113033

Client Feedback:

"Gave me the opportunity to take a step back and look at things, plus got lots more clarity." Stuart, Accountant

"Great workshop. I feel I can tackle my clutter at last and be more organised."

Elaine Marie Buckley, Professional make-up Artist

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Tuesday 5th November 2014

Open Dialogue Workshop

Facilitation of an Open Dialogue workshop, between representatives of public services and local women who have migrated to the East of England.

The aim of the workshop is to encourage dialogue and awareness of access to public services and barriers encountered, to build positive and lasting relations in the community and to identify sustainable service improvements.

The workshop is part of the ACCESS project, organised by the East of England Migration Partnership in conjunction with Tacmep.

Attendance is by invitation only. To register your interest please contact louise.gouche@eelga.gov.uk

Time: 9.30 - 12.30

Venue: First Site, Colchester, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JH.

Refreshments and light lunch provided

Delegate feedback:

“Enjoyed workshop, found it thought-provoking, great discussions. Would like more opportunities such as this to increase my cultural competence and knowledge.”

“Opportunity to sort out and learn from migrant communities of issues/problems they have accessing services.”

“Excellent opportunity to meet representatives from local community and agencies, to hear real stories of life and the perspectives of those who count.”

Saturday 7^th June 2014

Developing Emotional Resilience

The course is suitable for anyone interested in increasing their levels of confidence, clarity and in building a more positive self-image, while learning to deal with the stresses of life more effectively.

You will reach a better understanding of who you are and why you react and behave the way you do. More specifically, you will learn how to:

• Develop a ‘can do’ attitude and turn problems into stepping stones

• Examine how we see the world and our emotional and behavioural reaction to it

• Understand the links between our thoughts, actions and emotions

• Gain tools and techniques for developing the capacity for coping with challenges and setbacks

• Learn how to tackle negative self-talk and self-criticism

• Develop greater levels of focus, motivation and well-being

Venue: Maldon ACL, The Friary, Carmelite Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5FJ

Time: 9.15 a.m. - 4.00 pm

To book: Please enrol online at www.essex.gov.uk/adultlearning or telephone 01621 853337 

Tuesday April 22nd 2014

Community Development (Level 2 accredited course)

A course to help you develop the skills, knowledge and practice of community development and gain an accredited NOCN Level 2 qualification. This can open doors into other areas of employment to reflect your interests of work in the community.

The course is made up of 3 units:

Unit 1: Community development, values and purpose.

           Development of community groups

Unit 2: Diversity, inequality and strengths in the community

Unit 3: Working with community groups. The purpose and process of community   

           development.

A range of individual and teamwork activities will take place and building up a portfolio of work for assessment and NOCN accreditation.

Duration of course: 10 weeks, 3 hrs per session

Venue: Wilson Marriage Centre, Barrack Street, Colchester CO1 2LH

To book: Please enrol online at www.essex.gov.uk/adultlearning or telephone 0845 6037635

April 7th and 8th 2014

Community Ambassador Training

Update 10.03.14: This course is NOW FULLY BOOKED. For forthcoming Community Ambassador Courses please contact reception at telephone number below.

How much a part of your local community do you feel? Would you like the opportunity to build your confidence and have greater involvement in what happens in your locality?

This course will provide an introduction to the subject and help you achieve clarity as to what role you do want to play and preparing you with tools to take your first steps.

 Learn how to effectively have a voice in your community and how to help expand the potential of your own community.

A range of individual and teamwork activities will be covered to support, inform and inspire you into action!

The course will also offer an opportunity to move on to the next level to acquire an accredited qualification in Community Development later in the year.

Time:  11.30 am - 3.30 pm

Duration of course: 2 sessions

Venue: Adult community college, St Osyth Rd, Clacton on Sea

To book, please go online at www.essex.gov.uk/adultlearning or telephone the college on 0845 6037635 

" Exellent networking opportunities. new to the area and got to make many links and contacts." Angela H

" I have a list of actions as a result of the course. These actions will enable me to take my Residents' Forum into further development."

G.B. Chairperson of Pier Ward Residents Panel

"I have gained lots of confidence from the course, improved my networking and organisational skills." P.G.

Thursday 20th March 2014

The Art of Reframing

An interactive presentation on the skill of reframing.

I will be giving tools and tips on how we can change our experience of something through changing the meaning we attach to it.

Learn simple techniques on how you can change your response to events and situations by choosing different perspectives.

Learn how to notice automatic thinking and how to stop, question and reframe.

Venue:  Meeting House, 6, Church Street, Colchester, CO11NF Essex

Fees: Free event with additional presentations. Refreshments available.

Time: 7.30 pm

To book: Please email info@cejc.org.uk 

Saturday 8th March 2014

How to Set Clear Goals and Get Results!

Learn the art of successful goal setting, motivation and staying on track to get results.

A one-day course to equip you with a range of powerful and effective tools from the latest techniques in NLP and Life Coaching.

- The power of setting clear and compelling goals

- Maximising the use of SMART goal setting

- The significance of milestones for achieving results

- Motivational techniques using NLP

- Reframing and using obstacles as stepping stones

- The role of intuition and your Inner Guidance Stystem

- Who's in your Tribe? Establishing support networks

An interactive course with a range of tools and resources to take home and apply to get you moving towards your goals.

Venue: Maldon ACL, The Friary, Carmelite Way, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5FJ

Time: 9.15 a.m. - 4.00 pm

To book: Please enrol online at www.essex.gov.uk/adultlearning or telephone 01621 853337 

"The course gave me practical tools to help set goals. It has highlighted some of the barriers that I face. Lots to think through and apply." L.B. Administration Officer, Goal Setting workshop March 2013

Thursday 6th February, 7.15 pm

Effective Goal Setting and Keeping Motivated

An interactive presentation offered free of charge under the auspices of Career Serve, open to anyone looking to set compelling and effective goals, professional or personal.

I will be sharing top tips on successful goal setting and motivational techniques taken from NLP, Coaching and Motivational Development models.

Venue: The Meeting House, 6 Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF

Cost: Free of charge.Refreshments provided.

Bookings: Please register your interest at info@cejc.org.uk, Career Serve who are hosting the talk.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday 6th February 2014

Changing Direction in Your Job or Career

A one day course that will help you explore options, develop a vision for your next career move and set clear goals. A range of tools and techniques will be given to help you stay motivated and on track.

- Developing a vision and setting the intention

- Exploring skills, talents, passions and interests

- Identifying current work and life values

- Reframing limiting beliefs, self-empowerment strategy

-  Strategic techniques for building your bridge to your vision

- Setting short-term goals and milestones

- Motivational golden nuggets to help you stay on track

Venue: ACL, Clacton on Sea, St Osyth Rd, Essex, CO15 3BN

Time: 9.30 am - 3.00 pm

Please book through the college. You can enrol online at www.essex.gov/adultlearning  or by telephone 0845 6037635 or in person at at any of the ACL colleges in Essex. Course Ref: DCC4A44