I have asked numerous women around the time of International Women’s Day which women inspire them. In most cases there was quite a silence while the answer was searched for. I felt it could be inspirational to record the results. The only people who responded immediately quoted somebody in their family. Everyone else took a [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Inspiration'
Women who inspire me – Dolly Parton on International Women’s Day
March 8th, 2012 · 6 Comments · Inspiration
Dolly Parton has sung some fantastic songs. How do I know? Because I enjoy singing along with her in the car or at home. There’s no better test. (Hey I am ENFP in Myers Briggs). I defy anyone to not join in with “9 to 5” – loudly. It is music that is made for [...]
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International Women’s Day – Women who inspire
March 1st, 2012 · 2 Comments · Inspiration
“I W D 2012 Theme: Connecting girls, inspiring futures. Each year around the world, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8. Thousands of events occur not just on this day but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. If every International Women’s Day event held in 2012 includes [...]
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World Book Night – be a giver
January 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Inspiration
Sign up to be a giver of books on World Book Night 2012. All you have to do is choose a book from the short list that you have read and enjoyed – and apply to be a giver on 23 April. See the World Book Night shortlist for 2012 Friends I have talked to [...]
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Business 2012 – free conference with Sir Richard Branson
January 24th, 2012 · No Comments · Face to Face Networking, Inspiration
How is your business going to develop in 2012? Learning from experts like Sir Richard Branson who have created great success is one of the best ways to get inspired about taking your business forward. Business 2012 is a free conference with over 500 events where you can listen to business gurus such as Sir [...]
Give away books on World Book Night 2012 – more givers needed by 1st Feb
January 23rd, 2012 · No Comments · Inspiration, Words
Give away a book you love on World Book Night. Choose your favourite from the books selected, and apply to be one of the people giving away books in your area. You can give them away where you choose. It sounds so incredible it can hardly be true. It is thanks to the individuals and [...]
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Lessons from X factor, Strictly Come Dancing, and Masterchef on the beyond-technical wow factor could help your business.
December 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Inspiration
Watching tv programmes like X Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, and Masterchef which all concluded recently can be good for your business. Working out who keeps the audience interested, and who learns and develops the most is fascinating. Of course technical skill is a requirement but winners show a magical ingredient which is beyond technical. Your [...]
View of death by Steve Jobs
October 21st, 2011 · No Comments · Inspiration
Steve Jobs gave an outline of his view of death in the speech to Stanford graduates
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Jean Wolfe’s Biz Buzz radio show – inspiration of doing what you love
July 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Inspiration
Doing what you love so much that it doesn’t feel like work is the ultimate dream for any business owner or employee. It is what provides the inspiration to keep on going. This week’s Biz Buzz programme featured guests who are both making a transition into doing what they really love. Diane Owen was a [...]
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Biz Buzz Radio show marlow fm – the business of health
June 24th, 2011 · No Comments · Inspiration
Biz Buzz is a programme dedicated to issues surrounding business on Marlow fm – the UK’s newest community radio station. Hosted by me, Jean Wolfe, usually on a Friday we interview interesting local business people in Marlow Bucks and the surrounding area. Carol Hill of the health food shop Healthy Stuff in Liston Court off [...]
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