http://www.bestressfree.co.uk en-gb bestressfree.co.uk 2010-9-3T00:00:00Z bestressfree.co.uk http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#74603 In partnership wit iotaa Dale will be deliverying EXCLUSIVE one day events specifically for Teachers to destress take time out and recharge their energy.What Schools Cant Tell You... But You Need To Know It used to be teachers were worn out at the end of year now its the end of the first half term If this sounds familiar then the iotaa days developed specifically for teachers and lecturers are just for you focusing on the challenges of working in education. Working with Dale Rockell iotaa is holding a series of days to assist you Gain an understanding of what stress is and what causes stress within youDevelop personal tools and strategy to help you deal with StressRegain and maintain your passion and energy for your career and professionThe events will be held at the fantastic Latimer House this tranquil landscape seems a million miles away set in The Chess Valley which is one of the most attractive part... 2010-9-3 16:55:37 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#73308 Forget marks and search for relevance by Zenna Atkins 19th August 2010 the outgoing head of Ofsted London Evening StandardTodays education fails to put the emphasis on catering for the future employer. And children do not see the relevance of the system.httpwww.thisislondon.co.ukstandardarticle23868977forgetmarksandsearchforrelevance.do 2010-8-20 15:33:24 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#71923 Dale is very pleased to announce that discussions have started in earnest for the first Stress Free partnership pilot with a Sports Xtra Franchisee. Working with Caroline Whitaker of Sports Xtra Sussex Dale founder of Stress Free will provide support on recruiting the appropriate resources for life skill facilitation delivery of training and developing online activity to promote activities. Sports Xtra are the UKs leading sports development and health promotion organisation and have developed an industryleading inhouse staff training programme enabling us to deliver well planned structured sessions that promote confidence enjoyment and get children physically active for the maximum amount of time. Sports Xtra are now offering the highly effective Stress Free sessions to support a holistic approach to healthy body healthy mind. Anyone interested in finding out more and the possibility of supporting sport or life skill sessions s... 2010-8-2 12:17:34 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#55909 Unique support for education will make a real impact in PSHCE and SEAL for students and staff. Stress Free are very pleased to announce that they are in discussion with Dramatic Media to develop a collaborative approach that will provide high quality resources and support to schools colleges and youth organisations for the successful and productive facilitation of PSHCE and SEAL. Developed by Julie Laslett an exTeacher Dramatic Media produces a range of high quality resources that feature emotionally engaging original film drama. We write and produce all of our films which are based on social issues that are relevant to young people. The characters events and issues raised in the films are the focus for curriculummapped activities. The subjects we cover are English Media Studies and PSHE. Dramatic Medias PSHE resources are also relevant to learners outside mainstream education PRUs and special units and as training tools for those agencies that work in areas of social care involvi... 2010-1-11 17:25:45 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#55519 Partnership for education announced to promote healthy body healthy mind between Stress Free and Sports Xtra. During 2009 Stress Free Founder Dale Rockell has been busy building a network of contacts to complement the Stress Free offering and realise the potential for collaboration enhancing service provision to the education sector and young people. The announcement to partner with Sports Xtra follows Dales discussions with Managing Director Gareth Lippiatt nonexecutive Director Cris Beswick meetings with further members of the Sports Xtra team and an enthusiastically received presentation at the first Sports Xtra conference to Management Franchisees in December 2009. Founded in 2002 by Gareth Sports Xtra are expanding to deliver national sports provision within schools colleges and youth organisations as well as professional development support for Teachers. Sports Xtra provide both curricula and extra curricula activity with material and activities delivered in 6 sessi... 2010-1-5 13:37:10 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#49662 Lack of focus is the frustration of many of todays young people rather than too much choice a recurring challenge from my work in schools and colleges. Since when was choice a bad thing let alone too much choice Ask anyone who has experience of where choice is limited or poverty widespread why they look to move and unequivocally the underlying reason is choice and opportunity. Choice equals opportunity and never has there been a better time to have both regardless of where you are starting from and regardless of age and ability. So how do you create focus Here are some short sharp tips 1. Get a dedicated notebook for this exercise. 2. Start by writing down all of the options after all this is what they are at the moment. You havent made a choice yet. 3. How much do you really know about these options Investigate your current options further. The internet is much more powerful and useful than just speaking to your friends on instant messenger start digging its yo... 2009-9-29 12:47:08 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#48662 The concept of my job is a fluid one as we have all been reminded by the current financial climate and the recent agreement by General Motors to sell a majority share in GM Europe. My parents generation were the last who really could look at a job for life. There is no such thing as my job we only undertake a role on behalf of someone while it remains feasible. Business constantly needs to adapt and so do the roles required. Fear sets in when individuals live to the means a salary allows however never more has a contingency plan been a vital part of life. We can choose to react to events preferring situations to stay the same or be proactive to be able to ride the peaks and troughs of lifes rollercoaster. During the summer I spent some time on the beach with my three year old son building sand castles. This is an excellent metaphor for life nothing stays the same. Not just in the tide eventually washing them away but also the joy in my sons face as he squashes each one th... 2009-9-14 08:45:38 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#48397 A recent article in the Bucks Herald New business aims to get children through 11 7th September 2009 was brought to my attention by a good friend and prolific writer on social and political matters Simon Icke. The article informs of a company whose focus is providing further tuition and coaching for students who have the opportunity of taking the 11 Exams. For those unfamiliar with this term 11 is an exam which is used to assess if pupils may have access to a Grammar School rather than a State Comprehensive. Traditionally this has been perceived to provide a better education. The challenge here is that no one knows the pass mark. There are a limited number of places available therefore should the quota be fulfilled with a pass mark of 90 89 will not make the cut. The next year 85 may be adequate. You can see the dilemma already. I have recently been in discussion with a Primary School where the pupils do have the option of 11. It is a time of immense stress for pupils... 2009-9-8 17:27:12 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#48151 Dale Rockell Stress Free Managing Director and Founder has recently agreed two speaking engagements. If youd like to find out more about Dale and his coaching work why not book yourself in to one or both events If youd like Dale to speak at a meeting or event do contact us. Friday 25th September 2009 BBA Networking Breakfast The Caldecote Arms Bletcham Way Milton Keynes Bucks MK7 8HP Time 7.15 to 9.00am Dale will be talking about Coaching Mentoring Counselling Mediation Clarifying the What How Why and When for effective motivation inspiration and aspiration. Cost 16310 per person includes full English breakfast. Map Link BBA Website Link Tuesday 8th December 2009 Network Xpress Event Devonshire Business Centre Letchworth Herts SG6 1GJ Time 6.30pm to 9.00pm Cost 1638.00 per person Map Link Network Xpress Website Link Dale will be sharing his experience of coaching in education supporting students of all ages and teache... 2009-9-4 16:15:16 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#47895 Stigma has been abolished. To live on benefits has become a lifestyle choice reflects some of my coaching experiences in schools where young people know what is involved to obtain Local Authority housing without appreciation of the economic implications and where the money really comes from to provide these resources. And if they do have an understanding it doesnt bother them. A recent article in the Sunday Times by onetime Conservative Cabinet Minister Michael Portillo Idle young should be entitled to nothing 30th August highlights some interesting points and raises many questions. Many young people balk at the thought of the word effort in any form from their own achievements and wellbeing to making a contribution to society in any form be it through tax contributions or other actions. Its someone elses problem or job. I remember a time not so long ago when living on credit the nevernever was a taboo subject and was an embarrassment to admit youd had to borrow anything ex... 2009-9-1 14:33:32 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#47639 I want to be a footballers wife and spend all of his money. Oh and he MUST play for Tottenham 10 year old pupil This is just one of many challenges and ambitions I have experienced and discussed during my Stress Free coaching work in schools here are a few more. I want to be in the Red Arrows. Who are they 10 year old I want to be a drummer its easy the guitarist keeps time same 10 year old not realising I am a guitarist Im going to earn 1631m a year working for someone else 15 year old who then realised the average salary was 16333k and that their own grades were currently below average Im going to play football for Arsenal or Chelsea Tottenham Man Utd etc. Ill approach them when Im 16. 10 year old pupils who do not yet play in youth league or any team for that matter. Im 16 its too late now Why do Drs and Nurses get paid so much less than footballers it seems really unfair 10 year olds If my parents died my life would be over 10 year old Why is there a shortage of money a... 2009-8-27 14:01:37 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#47583 Two recent press articles cover different subjects however they have much in common. The first article Pupils Taught to TestThe Times 24th August 20091 discusses research which demonstrates that the focus of schools is to get students through their exams. The second article Students Buy A Level Essays The Time 24th August 2009 2 states that students are buying essays at a cost of 163700 each in an attempt to improve their grades and hence chances of a place at their university of choice. It also quotes that parents were buying essays on behalf of their children. Both of these articles highlight too much short term focus at the cost of gaining an education that will last a lifetime and an inability to work out a solution to overcome a personal challenge. In the UK too much emphasis is placed upon exam results school league tables and university entry requirements rather than the bigger picture. In Principle Centred Leadership Dr Stephen Covey uses the analogy of the farm... 2009-8-26 16:45:56 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#47581 Should we really be surprised that so many young people are unable to cope with situations without resorting to physical and verbal abuse Telegraph 30th July 2009 And that so many teachers are unable to cope when these situations arise If modern society is reflected by the content of TV and Films then there is increasingly the victim and aggressor mentality. If something happens we dont like it is easier to take either an aggressive or a passive stance. Both are the result of a lack of confidence. Of course this is not limited to the education sector and the impact upon society and the economy is significant. Coaching works with many individuals and groups to promote moving towards and focusing on what we do want rather than pulling away from that we dont. This raises the question of why if we would like a more peaceful world we continue to use violence as a form of entertainment making it more and more graphic. In the suspension and expulsion scenario we have two ex... 2009-8-26 16:29:20 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#47452 Can a Child have too much selfesteem Modern psychologists have brought the subject of selfesteem firmly into the public domain. The term appears regularly on a childs school report presentencing reports and even from the mouths of toddlers. A leading scholar and sociologist Dr Tony Sewell claims that many of our children have too much selfesteem and as a consequence they have little regard for the opinions or esteem of others. Read more Article by Allan JohnsonMwangi CoDirector of Stress Free amp Founder of Luton Young Leaders Academy www.dadtalk.co.uk 2009-8-24 15:34:25 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#46711 A BBC report httpbit.lypg0i0 6th August 2009 claims that young people are shunning out of hours school clubs due to rebelliousness being shy and lazy. The report goes on to state The governmentbacked study looked at barriers to children taking part and divided them into six groups. These included the notbothereds the authority rejecters and the shy and lacking in confidence along with those who put friends above all else. Ministers urged local councils to let youngsters know what was available. As a Coach specialising in working with young people to build self confidence for a safe healthy enjoyable life that makes a positive contribution to society there are a several observations to make. 1. In the UK we have a growing habit of providing labels by which people either a get annoyed with or b live down to by this I mean that the label depletes confidence and becomes a selffulfilling prophecy and a downward spiral. This has to stop if we want young people to become proacti... 2009-8-10 19:52:21 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#46661 Teachers often ask having seen the effectiveness of my work with students how Stress Free can support them After all they exclaim if the kids think theyre stressed they should see what weve got to deal with. It would be crazy for anyone to think that addressing only one part of an organisation would be effective. After all a school can be likened to a business with a culture processes procedures staff and of course clients clients being the students parents and local community. The clients are reliant on the teachers and support staff of a school to provide an environment that takes an interest in their individual and collective development makes obtaining an education fun they like and want to visit again and again and as a result contribute to the overall atmosphere and culture of the school. However with more and more red tape processes guidelines one Government initiative to be implemented after another parents to deal with and lesson plans to prepare many teachers fe... 2009-8-10 11:18:41 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#46195 Using your THREE Brains How do you use YOUR three brains Thats right all three of them I mean are you REALLY consciously aware of using them to make better decisions and have more confidence. You may be thinking well I have one in my head although its been suggested that sometimes its slipped to other regions of my body Well you do have three brains. We all do and now its time to start using ALL three to improve YOUR life. First brain is your GUT. Its that gut feel for something it gives you information through feelings and emotions. This is often referred to as instinct intuition inspiration. Notice when you have these moments that you put your hand to your stomach. Second brain is your HEART. Your heart brain gives you more information through feelings and emotions you know something with all your heart to be true. This often kicks in with excitement fear anxiety and of course love and attraction to others. Notice when you have these moments that you put y... 2009-8-3 13:51:18 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#45661 What have you been putting off and waiting for a better time to do Why are you getting in your own way This is also referred to as passiveaggressive behaviour the selfdestruct button of all the valid reasons why something can wait wont happen or you put in all that effort only to sabotage yourself before achieving your goal. Here are a couple of examples common in my work Well Ive come to school but dont expect me to do any work. People like meus dont get to do things like that. Theres not enough timemoney. I havent spoken to them in so long. I have to .....go to work go to school do this do that.... Why not go and do it anyway Not sure where to start just pick somewhere. Decide to make the most of it for example your education Google it make a call talk to someone about it share it on your social network commit yourself you never know who they know and who they know who can help you. Dont second guess the possible reaction of others see Confidence Tip 1. ... 2009-7-27 13:46:30 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#45502 We are pleased to announce that two of our Stress Free Directors Allan JohnsonMwangi and Stress Free Founder Dale Rockell have recently completed training to become facilitators of the Strengthening Families Strengthening Communities SFSC Inclusive Parenting Programme. Allan and Dale have undertaken five days intensive training as facilitators of this programme which complements their significant experience to date. The powerful partnership of Luton Young Leaders Academy amp Stress Free brings considerable experience of working with young people and adults to nurture their personal and leadership potential as well as Allan and Dales own experiences as fathers and use of the SFSC material. To parents carers and guardians of children aged 318 strengthening families strengthening communities is a culturally sensitive programme to address the parenting needs of different ethnic and cultural groups. This proactive and practical Race Equality Foundation programme endorsed by the UK Hom... 2009-7-24 13:35:32 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#45500 We are very pleased to annouce that the Stress Free Podcasts are now available to download for FREE yes thats right absolutely FREE Recorded by Stress Free Founder Dale Rockell the Stress Free Podcasts bring you up to date with everything Stress Free provide Confidence Tips and discuss challenges that many will or have experienced. You can subscribe through iTunes click here or to download manually click here If you like what you hear and think others would benefit please pass these links on to your friends family work colleagues in fact everyone you know will benefit If youd like to suggest ideas of what youd like to hear as part of future Stress Free Podcasts let us know wed love to hear from you Enjoy amp stay Stress Free The Stress Free Team 2009-7-24 12:32:04 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#45499 10 steps to Personal Power by Ruth Hadikin author of The Bullying Culture and Effective Coaching in Healthcare Some of the myths that abound about bullying suggest that there is nothing anyone can do about it and that it is up to management to deal with it. In my experience however there is much that we can all achieve as individuals as colleagues and as an organisation. People who are bullied tend to be individuals who lack belief in themselves and are often overly selfeffacing. They sometimes try too hard to please others in an effort to be liked. I always ask my clients to be selfish enough to put their own needs before those of others. If you are the target of bullying being selfish could even save your life..... Read More 169Nursing Times 2002.Reproduced with permission. An original article written by KathleenRuth Hadikin for Nursing Times. This article appeared in the August 6 2002 issue Volume 98 Number 32 2009-7-24 12:25:49 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#45269 There were once 2 brothers who lived on the 80th level. On coming home one day they realized to their dismay that the lifts were not working and that they have to climb the stairs home.After struggling to the 20th level panting and tired they decided to abandon their bags and come back for them the next day. They left their bags then and climbed on. When they have struggled to the 40th level the younger brother started to grumble and both of them began to quarrel. They continued to climb the flights of steps quarreling all the way to the 60th floor.They then realized that they have only 20 levels more to climb and decided to stop quarreling and continue climbing in peace. They silently climbed on and reached their home at long last. Each stood calmly before the door and waited for the other to open the door. Read More Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk You can share this thought with your friends and reprint it in your blogs ... 2009-7-20 20:51:26 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#45268 Dont worry what other people think of you because actually most people are worrying what you think about them Spending time comparing yourself to others will drain your confidence further and at the end of the day you are you. Concentrate on what you need to think of you make those thoughts about who you are as positive as possible and work on them every day. Focus on your strengths what you want to be and how you want to feel. After all you are living your life Dale Rockell Life Coach and Managing Director amp Founder of Stress Free Give credit where its due. You may reproduce this posting in part or in full however please ensure you link back to www.bestressfree.co.uk. 2009-7-20 20:48:36 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#44795 Your Performance Your Awareness is about you. Todays thought... When things seem like they are worse than ever and there is no way out...know that you are right there... right at the breaking point...there is no other way to go but up. Sometimes we give up at the exact moment that change is about to occur for the better. If you know you are doing the right thing keep going and you will get the results you are looking for. Whats Better Today Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk Baiju Solanki is a Performance Coach and Stress Free Associate You can share this thought with your friends and reprint it in your blogs and forums providing you link it back to www.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk and www.bestressfree.co.uk 2009-7-12 19:49:33 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#44794 Check out the latest Blogs by Stress Free Founder amp Managing Director Dale Rockell including confidence tips cutting cost in business by reducing stress and more by clicking here . The Stress Free Team 2009-7-12 19:40:30 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#44793 Article by Allan JohnsonMwangi Stress Free Director for Dadtalk Introduction Once again the Americans seem to be leading the way in addressing the perils of our so called feral teenagers As we wrestle with the tyranny of technology caused by social networking sites and the general perils of life online our cousins across the pond are now well versed in the new weapon in the parenting armoury......read more 2009-7-12 19:36:55 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#44085 Were please to be able to share with you the latest press release about Stress Free Founder and Managing Director Dale Rockell MA MCMI LCH Dip and our work at Stress Free. Click here to view and if youd like to speak with Dale further do let us know. Kind Regards The Stress Free Team 2009-6-29 16:55:56 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#44083 Welcome to the June 09 Blog edition of the Stress Free update. As I write 25th June this its 27186 outside and Id like to know how the adverts can show people sitting outside working on their laptops Ive tried it and cant see a thing so Im toasting nicely indoors Its been a couple of months since the last Stress Free update due to the amount of work a lot of investment time for pending projects which will prove to be very exciting opportunities for Stress Free. More in due course however were please to publish our revised brand statement which succinctly explains what Stress Free is and why what we do and how we do it. Stress Free Brand Statement To schools and colleges Stress Free is a PSHESEAL specialist providing agile personal social and emotional development that provides classroom teaching support amp guidance. Stress Free deliver the PHSE curriculum needs with relevance to the real world by contextualising the content to the audience through th... 2009-6-29 16:29:11 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#43916 Your Performance Your Awareness is about you. Todays thought. Whatever you want in life you must give up something to get it. The greater the valuethe greater the sacrifice required of you. Theres a price to pay if you want to make things better and a price youll pay for just leaving things as they are. Nothing worthwhile comes easily to anyone. Work continuous work and hard work is the only way to accomplish results that last. Dont let the fear of change stop you from pursuing your dreams. There is no success at bargain basement prices. You must pay a price for success Whats Better Today Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk amp Stress Free Associate You can share this thought with your friends and reprint it in your blogs and forums providing you link it back to www.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk amp www.bestressfree.co.uk 2009-6-26 15:49:32 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#43914 Exclusive 2009 Summer Workshops Kip McGrath Loughton Monday 17th to Thursday 20th August I have enjoyed all of it and thank you Mr Rockell. I think I have learnt to listen and behave. Thank you for helping me Yr5 Pupil Essex 2008 Stress Free workshops get back to basics to support young people in developing essential personal social and emotional skills. Through fun and interactive discussions games and activities the outcomes of the Stress Free workshops include building self confidence and esteem coping with change motivation for the new school year and personal goals and achievements. Limited to 15 participants per day 163190 for all 4 days or 16350 per day 930 to 1230 Cost includes all materials and healthy refreshments Participants will receive a personal folder certificate of achievement and exclusive Stress Free Kids tshirt. Activities are listed overleaf. A great programme. Giving children tools and skills that they can carry with them for lif... 2009-6-26 15:32:16 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#42388 A Unique Partnership for Families of Grays amp Stanford Le Hope A FREE EVENT As families who engage with Kip McGrath Grays and Stanford Le Hope know we are passionate about providing young people with the opportunity to lead a life of achievement and success. To further support individual ambitions we are working in association with the Stress Free coaching brand to increase the opportunity for success for young people and adults alike and are delighted to provide the following event so that you can find out more. Tuesday 16th June 2009 6.30pm to 8.30pm East Thurrock Community Association 77 Corringham Road Stanford Le Hope Essex SS17 0NU Light refreshments will be provided and this event is open to all parents and young people whether current users of Kip McGrath services or not. Please extend our invitation your friends and family. We promise you will go away inspired and look forward to seeing you. Rachel Osinaike amp S... 2009-5-28 11:29:12 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#41810 Stress Free are pleased to have been selected to support two education events in June. Stress Free Founder Dale Rockell is in discussion to provide the opening speech and to support workshop facilitation at the Dunstable College Conference for students and staff on Friday 19th June. Dale will also be providing two workshops for the whole family at the Harrold Family Day Out in association with North Bedfordshire Schools Trust. This is a cluster of six schools coming together including Harrold Lower and Harrold Middle Schools to provide fun and activities for pupils and their families. At the Harrold event taking place on Saturday 20th June Dale will be facilitating the following workshops Relationships and Money A fun and interactive family session looking at the connection between relationships and use of money that will leave you and yours Stress Free and better off in many ways Whats a Credit Crunch In answer to this common question Stress Free have developed this fun and ... 2009-5-18 17:16:39 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#41748 Having experienced an interactive fun and energetic presentation from Dale at a recent Network Luton session I believe I now understand a little better the work he is doing and who might benefit from it. It is also interesting to see how much sticks a week after the presentation. I believe our recall is based on how quickly we can apply some of the information and how it was presented to us in the first place. If any of us are in a position to give back to society to act as mentors role models or guide younger people so that they have self esteem and a sense of purpose then we can start by learning more about Dales projects. Pamela Reek Partner Jones and Hall LLP Posted to LinkedIn May 13 2009 2009-5-17 12:45:04 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#41432 Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation are undertaking a series of events entitled The Spirit of Coaching. The content will be of interest to everyone whether a coach or just an interest in personal development. You can go to httpwww.brahmakumarisuk.blip.tv to see the videos of the first two events and if youd like to attend the next event on Sunday 14th June you can click here to register. Look forward to seeing you there do come up and say hi. Kind Regards Dale 2009-5-11 16:55:58 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#41132 Dale recently undertook a coaching workshop in partnership with Paul Hayward of In Your Dreams Coaching at a special Network Luton breakfast event. The event was based on Stephen Coveys 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and provided a unqiue insight into 4 of the habits WinWin Communication Sharpening the Saw amp Begin with the End in Mind Here are some of the comments posted on LinkedIn about Dales contribution to the event It is both rewarding and educational to copresent with Dale. He is thoughtful inspirational and well organised a thorough professional. When delivering a dual presentation there is always a concern that your partner will either hijack the audience or unknowingly create a difficult situation. Not with Dale. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Dale again confident that the outcome will be assured. Paul Hayward Dale conceived developed and delivered an excellent training session for my group that participants enjoyed valued and whats more moved many ... 2009-5-6 09:09:38 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#39931 No matter what the level your ability is you have more potential than you can ever develop in a lifetime. Dont think about the things you cant do. Think about the things you can do. There is no such thing as no chance.You have powers you never dreamed of. You can do things you never thought you could do. There are no limitations to what you can do except the limitations of your own mind. Your range of available choices right now is limitless. Look at things as they can be. Never say never. Whats Better Today Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk You can share this thought with your friends and reprint it in your blogs and forums providing you link it back to www.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk and www.bestressfree.co.uk 2009-4-16 11:13:28 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#39930 Personal social and emotional development cannot be taught results are achieved when it is facilitated and comes from within. In addition to delivering prescribed facts it needs to be integrated into all educational activities lessons and the culture. Many teachers tell me that they do not know where to start and where they do have to deliver such lessons they cant wait to get it over with. Another challenge seems to be engaging young people for 30 minutes to an hour. While some areas are clearly factual such as the history and structure of our political system much of what PSHCE Every Child Matters and SEAL require is the individual developing an understanding about them as an individual their contribution to society and understanding that where we are now in life is a result of what we know through our interaction with others our upbringing and education. Individuals should also be encouraged to challenge at every point who knows they may be the one to develop a new financi... 2009-4-16 11:10:45 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#39924 Rescheduled from earlier this month Dale will be interviewed on Lutons Diverse FM on Thursday 14th May 1000 to 1100 speaking about his work coaching and mentoring young people. To listen go to www.diversefm.com or if youre in the Luton area 102.8FM Enjoy the show and if you feel inclined let us know your feedback after the show by emailing hellobestressfree.co.uk The Stress Free Team 2009-4-16 09:44:18 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#39168 Being of an age which now finds me listening to BBC Radio 4 thats right 21 today during a linkpromo for the next programme the following was said find out why it will cost you more to watch British failure at Wimbledon this year. If as James Wray is often quoted intention goes where energy flows how does anybody stand a chance of success with this media imposed handicap before they even start As I was once told by the most pessimistic person I have ever met it means Im never disappointed well if it means never having aspiration excitement and passion Ill opt for optimism and the occasional disappointment every time. This raises the question does a pessimist live in constant disappointment anyway and what gives them the right to suppose this towards others efforts Admittedly we have a location at Wimbledon named after a player who never set the tennis world alight is this the best we can do celebrate close but no cigar Is it that close is something most of us can relate to more... 2009-4-3 14:14:33 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#39167 Your Performance Your Awareness is about you. Todays thought Do you feel worthy of having joy Do you feel you deserve it The first step to activating our inner joy is to eliminate the blocks to it. We can start by truly forgiving ourselves and all others. Forgiveness calls for a shift in our perception. It is easier to forgive ourselves and others when we really understand that each of us has always done the very best we knew to do at that time. If we dont forgive ourselves for our mistakes and others for the wounds they have inflicted upon us we end up crippled with guilt. And the soul cannot grow under a blanket of guilt because guilt is isolating while growth is a gradual process of reconnection to ourselves to other people and to a larger whole. Joan Borysenko Whats Better Today Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk You can share this thought with your friends and reprint it in your blogs and forums providing you ... 2009-4-3 14:10:25 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#39165 On Friday 13th March Dale made an inspirational and motivational presentation to the Kip McGrath Eastern and London Region Conference following several discussions with Samina Rashid Franchisee Luton South and Ambika Pinodoria Operations amp Business Development. The proposal is to bring the academic skills supplied by Kip McGrath in reading spelling english and maths together with the life skill development of Stress Free adding further value to franchisee service offering for both parents and children already engaged with their services and those who may not be. Significant interest was shown following Dales presentation and Dale has already had a number of meetings with Franchisees individually to discuss the strategy at a local level as this is very much dependent upon demographics and local markets with more meetings to come. Each pilot will be unique and supported by the growing network of Stress Free Associates in fact we will need to acquire further Associates for areas not ... 2009-4-3 13:55:19 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#38795 Your Performance Your Awareness is about you. Todays thought If you dont run your own life someone else will. Youre in control of your life to the degree that you make decisions. To control the outcome of anything you control the action at the point of decision making. If you let others make decisions for you you give up control. When you control the decisions you control the actions. Take charge of your life so there is no longer a need to ask permission of others. When you ask permissionyoure giving someone veto power over your life. Only you are responsible for your life. Take control and start making those decisions. Whats Better Today Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk You can share this thought with your friends and reprint it in your blogs and forums providing you link it back to www.performancecoachingandtraining.co.uk 2009-3-27 10:33:30 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#38305 Your Performance Your Awareness is about you. Todays thought Your success is not a matter of idle chance its a matter of making the right choices. Success is not something you wait for but rather something you achieve with effort. Things wont turn up in this world until you turn them up. Success is neither magical nor mysterious. The people that truly succeed in the world are the people who look for the circumstances they want and if they cant find them they make them. Dont sit on the sidelines get in the game. Your access to success has no real limits. The great opportunity in your life is where you are right now. Every situation properly perceived becomes an opportunity for you. You have grand opportunities all around you. Open your eyes and you will find it. If you have the desire you have the power to be successful. Taking continuous action is all that is required. Whats Better Today Baiju SolankiYour Awareness Your Performancewww.performancecoachingan... 2009-3-17 16:23:47 http://www.bestressfree.co.uk/page10.htm#33923 Welcome to the Stress Free Blog As the new website starts to take shape contributions will be added to the blog by the Stress Free Team and partners in addition to information about forthcoming events and news updates. To keep up to date with whats going on use the RSS feed to receive postings to your emails as soon as they are added. 2008-12-17 15:07:39