The Confident Business Owner Workshop (Business Start-Up)

Are you a pre-start or early-stage business owner feeling the effects of imposter syndrome and wanting to boost your confidence?

'The Confident Business Owner' is the perfect workshop for you. This dynamic and interactive session will guide you through understanding and overcoming imposter syndrome, help you develop a compelling elevator pitch, and make you comfortable with networking and presenting. By the end of the workshop, you'll trust your instincts and be ready to confidently promote your business.

Objectives:

·Understand and overcome imposter syndrome.

· Develop and refine a compelling elevator pitch.

· Build confidence in networking and presenting your business.

· Learn strategies to handle feedback and trust your business instincts.

What You'll Do:

· Introduction and Icebreaker: Participate in a fun paper aeroplane activity to break the ice and meet other participants.

· Understanding and Combating Imposter Syndrome: Learn about imposter syndrome, share experiences, and practice strategies to overcome self-doubt.

· Creating and Delivering Your Elevator Pitch: Understand the elements of a great elevator pitch, draft your own, and refine it with peer feedback.

· Building Confidence in Networking and Presenting: Engage in interactive scenarios and exercises to build your networking and presentation skills.

· Handling Feedback and Trusting Your Instincts: Learn how to handle feedback constructively and trust your business instincts.

· Networking Practice: Spend dedicated time practicing networking with peers, sharing your elevator pitch, and receiving real-time feedback.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is ideal for:

· Individuals looking to gain confidence to start a business or who have already started but are experiencing self-doubt.

· Early-stage business owners wanting to build confidence in presenting their ideas.

· Anyone seeking practical strategies to overcome self-doubt and effectively promote their business.

Join us for "The Confident Business Owner" and take the first step towards confidently promoting your business and overcoming self-doubt. Sign up now to secure your spot!

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This workshop is delivered by Kerry Stevens , the Founding Director of Beanstalk Business Centre CIC, located in Preston. Focused on business services, employment, and skills, the centre supports entrepreneurs, start-ups, not-for-profits, SMEs, and people looking for employment. Kerry’s mission is to positively impact communities by creating sustainable employment opportunities and increasing individual employability.

Kerry is highly regarded for her work as a business adviser, where she provides start-up guidance to aspiring entrepreneurs. Her specialist areas include business management, people management, and community/social enterprise development. Kerry is also adept at helping new business owners overcome imposter syndrome, build confidence, and improve their communication and networking skills.

Before founding Beanstalk Business Centre CIC, Kerry spent 13 years managing a group of four businesses with her partner. She was responsible for overseeing business processes, finances, and people management for 200 staff and subcontractors nationwide.

In 2013, Kerry pivoted to focus on the community and social enterprise sector. She joined the Myerscough College projects team to gain in-depth knowledge of grants and funding processes, followed by a role in a charity to understand the operational aspects of running a social enterprise. This experience paved the way for the launch of Beanstalk Business Centre CIC three years ago, fulfilling her vision of supporting community businesses.

She has successfully project-managed various initiatives, including those funded by ESF, UKSPF, the Department of Education, and Innovate UK. Additionally, Kerry has supported numerous organisations in establishing Community Interest Companies (CICs).

Host or Publisher Beanstalk Business Centre CIC