A Day in the life of... A Busy Consultant
I started my business in February of this year. Because I have had a fairly eclectic career it was initially difficult to drill down to what my offer really was.
Initially I described myself as a third sector specialist as I have been involved in a lot of work in the faith and charity sector. Eight months in, without hesitation, when people ask what I do my response is "I develop people, projects and places" my current offer includes mindfulness workshops, listening services (a mixture of counselling, mentoring, coaching and chaplaincy) and I have just been engaged by the University of Bolton to manage their Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns.
I am also recruiting 'guardians' for our lovely Maura Jackson & BYPHS.
A day in my life ...
I begin my day with prayer at 7am ... It anchors me
Usually my 14 year old makes my breakfast - home made porridge - little star!
I am a mum and they will always be my priority. I have one daughter at high school and the other has just started Bolton Uni. I try to build my working day around taking them to school/uni.
This morning I was in Uni following up on the big campaign launch I had done yesterday. I also caught up with e mails and calls in and amongst.
I then headed over to the Octagon for a networking event. My very first networking event was at the Chinese buffet with the Best of Bolton two years ago. I loved it so much I created two of my own! As business has grown I don't get to do as much as I would like
I headed back to uni to plan the next event to publicise the Duke of Edinburgh's Diamond Challenge. I would love to tell you more and get you involved!
I met up with my very own 'fresher' and took her for a quick unhealthy McDonald's en route to a hairdressing appointment at 6.
My husband met us there with the youngest and, when I was done, I headed off to the Millennium Chapel Gospel Choir - I have just joined in an attempt to get my life/work balance right.
In and amongst I have been communicating with family as we are trying to share the care for our wonderful, but sadly deteriorating, Aunt & Uncle who brought us up.
And now, here I am ... Back home at 10pm ... Writing a blog for you lovely BoBers
My bed is definitely calling. Good night and God bless, Karen xx
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