Sarah Powell Coach

19/03/2020

I often get asked what I actually do as a Business Coach?

If you have never worked with a Business Coach before, then I appreciate it can be daunting wading your way through the many different on and offline Coaches that have flooded the market in recent times.

Here, in a nutshell, is what I do for my clients :

As your Business Coach, I ask those thought-provoking, sometimes uncomfortable and often eye-opening questions that get you to your answers, closer to your clients and on target for your goals.
In order to do that I create an environment where the exceptional and inspirational “YOU” is limitation free. The leader in you thrives, as you innovate and bring your visionary products and services to the world.

17/03/2020

With the need for self isolation becoming more widespread we will inevitably have more time to reflect.
What is our purpose?
Are we really satisfied with our lot?
Can we do, be or give more to the world?

With this in mind, there has never been a better time to work out your Ikig*i. "My Ikiwhat?" I hear you cry.
Ikig*i is a Japanese concept made up from the words iki meaning life and g*i meaning value or worth. Ikig*i is essentially about finding your purpose in life.

Basically it takes 4 angles :
1.What you love doing.
2.What you are good at doing.
3.What you can get paid for doing.
4. What the world needs.

What you find at the intersection of these four points is YOUR Ikig*i.

I will be explaining this in more detail on the Costa Women live tomorrow at 10am Cet.
I look forward to seeing you there.

14/03/2020

How the Coronavirus crisis makes better Visionaries, Innovators and Leaders.

My message to businesses of all sizes, across all sectors and in all industries is clear: Coronavirus will change the way you do business, the way you see your clients, the way your clients see you, how they feel in the market and the choices they make.
There will, of course, be businesses and individuals who jump on the short term “bandwagon” selling the magical cure to those, whose emotional driver when making purchasing decisions, is fear. Whilst they might make a “quick buck”, this strategy does not belong to a sustainable business plan, it is purely opportunistic. This “opportunity” sits on an ethical boundary, that as a Coach, I am not prepared to cross.
On the other hand, for visionaries, innovators and leaders, such turmoil and confusion in the global market place is the very soil in which our most fertile seeds become the greatest, unshakable trees, vital to the evolution of the business world. What lies in the weeks and months ahead is a playing field where the tempo of our busy and hectic schedules will change dramatically. Like a “slo-mo” video we will find ourselves with time to look around, to observe, to reflect to see those things we have never seen before and challenge the “why we do what we do” and ask ourselves “Is there a way we can do it better? Better for ourselves, better for our clients, better for our employees, better for the environment, better for the world?”
Working with visionaries, innovators and leaders on this creative and sustainable approach is where, as a Coach, I sit very comfortably. Accompanying forward-thinking businesses, companies, and organisations to take advantage of the “slo-mo” frame to innovate, create and establish a set of design engineered, problem-solving tools. A toolkit that guides you to rethink the blueprint of the way we all live, the products our clients need and the services that bring value and have a positive impact on the environment.
“Crisis and deadlocks, when they occur, have at least this advantage; they force us to think”.
Jawaharlal Nehru
Former Prime Minister of India

03/02/2020

I am super excited to be celebrating International Women’s Day in Marbella and you can too! Conference on 12 March with 6 speakers announced so far and 9 workshops on 13th March (including me). My topic will be "How to attract you ideal client".

It promises to be a fabulous networking event full of inspiring speakers and creative workshop hosts.

I wanted to share this video to give you a glimpse of what to expect.

Find out more https://1230.co.uk/spain-2020

29/01/2020

Writing our goals is the fun part... Overcoming the obstacles, rising to the challenges and navigating the the tricky terrain in quest of results is the overwhelming part. Whilst we learn so much in these moments having a strategic approach to achieving our clearly defined objectives, an action plan, business tools, matrix and templates that keep us focused and on track is the very essence of success. Join me in the full morning workshop where you will learn to define, measure, review, report and most importantly celebrate your goals.

29/01/2020

Recommendations are an influential part in our decision making.

In the Science of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini and Steve Martin, one of the "Principles of Influence" to get people to say yes to a product or service is through what they call "The Principle of Authority".

People will follow the lead of credible, knowledgeable experts. In todays' digital global era Influencers are powerful people when it comes to brands, products and service. From anywhere in the world they can reach anyone in the world and exert their “Principle of Authority”.

You don't just need to be an instagram star with a huge following to be an influencer.

Making a recommendation for a local business that you have had a positive experience with can really help them g*in credibility more customers.

23/01/2020

I find Brand Strategy fascinating.

I have my favourites.... I am sure we all do.... those brands that inspire us, those that make us believe, those that have won our loyalty and even those that we dislike immensely. It is difficult to be indifferent to a successful brand.

What does your brand mean to your clients?

What does it make them feel, do, and say?

In this workshop on the 13th March I will be taking you through the sometimes overwhelming world of Brand Strategy, Audience Persona and how your client experiences your brand.

Save the date and see you there!

14/01/2020

This morning I was priviliged to give a 30 minute ad lib talk on SWOT Analysis with no visual aids. As a highly visual person this was a challenge for me and certainly pushed me out of my comfort zone. I used visual representations (notably a rubix cube!) to give a visual perspective. One of the very talented attendees drew a picture of the talk. I was absolutely bowled over and very pleased to see how to she had captured the essence of the talk. Thank you so much

13/01/2020

As a Business coach I firmly believe that this is possibly the most purposeful and impacting thing you can do with your goals.... 2 little words that change everything!

Meaningful goal setting. It all comes down to two words… “So that…” We are at the beginning of the year, and many of you have declared resolutions, goals, or intentions for the next 12 months. I challenge you to go back to those goals, add the words “so that…”, and then complete the se...

09/01/2020

I am thrilled, privileged and very excited about giving a Coaching workshop at the ""Make It Happen" Event 2020 in Marbella, Spain.

For more information on the event and to get your ticket, check out the link below.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Businesswomen - did you know? Booking is now OPEN for "Make It Happen" Spain - celebration of Don't miss out - BOOK NOW! https://1230.co.uk/spain-2020/ Ali Meehan Annabel Kaye Angèle Cristina Tiina Wilén Sarah Powell Coach Carole Pyke Georgina Shaw Joanna Soley .minister

An amazing mix of workshops of your choice, Speakers, Gala Dinner with the Speakers, Speed networking, slow networking, stands, connections, connections....You cannot afford to miss this!