Tempus Fugit

In my head.

Its is amazing how time flies and the ever changing grind of "stuff" can make up the outcomes of a lifetime. What "stuff" you focus on, results in what outcomes you deliver.

The Last 5 weeks

I have spent a lot of time training. 2 Sessions on Women in Entrepreneurship totalling 4 hours. 8 Sessions on the Business Financial Health Check and understanding the types of fair outcomes and discussion points that make up best practice. 5 afternoons on the Ivy House Leadership Program, meeting the most awesome peers and digging deep to maximise personal potential.

Many notable events. Be Inclusive at the Guildhall Cambridge was amazing. I support the Self Employed team, helping to bring Business Owners to profitability, many are working the hours and putting in the energy needed, but just need a bit more support. My Speech was focused on my favourite subject of Neurodiversity, not treating employees like cogs and diversity of thought. It appeared to go well. So many amazing people were present all focused on thinking outside the box.

Coffee and Co-Working led by Nicola Marshman ACMA , we had a smaller group but so much collaboration. Thank you Nicola.

Iain Peate and Nick Ruddle have be planning a Bishop Stortford networking event for September.

Meet the Neighbours. Cambridgeshire support organisation zoom chat about who is doing what where and when. Organised by Debbie Lewis

Glen Horn sadly not a jazz band went through his amazing scenario based working training session at the The Bradfield Centre . Food was awesome as was the guest list. Rich Wainwright was playing the role of dictionary corner.

Open Cambridge Day with Karen Boakes , we had 2 really strong business come in for support, for which we have both done the introductions and follow ups to support.

Cranfield School of Management Venture Day. Last Years event changed my life. I have spent 12 months learning about climate and finding a way to deliver STEM 3 carbon supply chain information. This was about survival and acceleration. It was an amazing day again. Staffing, funding and resilience were the key items that resonated for me. However my main takeaway was that continuity and scenario planning is not being done. Between 1972 and 1974 we experienced most of what we are seeing not but without Quantitative Easing and Post Pandemic issues. Also 1945 and 1922 were similar.

I also facilitated WIB Tribe 3 and learned a valuable lesson that context is needed for information. The Ladies were forgiving quite quickly but I did weigh up my ability to out run them. Coffee and Coworking as above and Triple Header business builder were also fun events with courageous learners.

Holiday and Downtime

For my Daughters first holiday abroad and our first flight in 12 years (my climate compass went into moral wretchedness) Marco Williams (no relation) sorted everything for us to go to Athens. My daughter is obsessed by Greek Gods and she got see the sights.

I watched the film the Big Short on Netflix, really interesting for a banker to watch.

Coming Up

As time Flies we will soon come to the end of our September Application window for our Business Accelerator. We have 14 locations nationwide and 2 Cohorts online. MK Michele D'Souza , London Piers Lawford , Warwick Adam Walters Birmingham Chloe Lloyd-Jones Chelsea Pickering then North to Leeds speak to Charlie Tunnard . Online Rosie Gilbert and Julia Adams manage their national cohorts

Link below if you wish to apply

Enterprise is an area that clearly defines NatWest. As the UK’s biggest bank for business, we understand that SMEs are the lifeblood of the economy and that we have a responsibility to help them build back better.

At the heart of our support for business owners is our comprehensive Accelerator programme including fully funded coaching, insight and mentoring specifically designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who want to grow their business, regardless of geographic location or sector.

We provide successful applicants with fully funded wrap-around care, thought leadership, connectivity and access to our shared workspace in central Milton Keynes (or an entirely digital journey); all crucial for their success and a strong national economy.

We know that every business owner is different and that the motivations for scaling a business can vary greatly. We also recognise the power of being surrounded by a network of likeminded individuals and specialists. Developed over the past seven years, these programmes have revolutionised the way we support entrepreneurs, and has proven to really work.

Timeline: The programme starts with an IGNITION event w/c September 11th 2023 and extends over six months with fortnightly events, opportunities and monthly 121, peer to peer and group coaching sessions.

There is an option to reapply for up to 18 months of support in total, with the first six months open to non-banked customers.

Applications for this intake will close August 18th, interviews will take place throughout the entire application window. Places are limited.

To book Discovery event see links below

Other Events

Summer WIB TRIBE event at Grafham Water

In Summary

I would love to connect, collaborate and support.