Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Time: 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Location: Faringdon Business Centre, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7YR
Cost:  £30 inc. VAT - buffet and drinks inclusive
Ideal for:  Business owners (women and men) who have an interest in growing their business

Payment:  Send your contact details plus a cheque for £30.00 payable to "Enterprising Women Ltd," to Enterprising Women, St Faiths House, Mountergate, Norwich, NR1 1PY or pay online via the link below:

What does it take to achieve success? 

This evening is devoted to discussing the question of success and helping you to understand some of the key ingredients that can help you to achieve success within your business.  

Nici Marx, International News Journalist and Presenter, Sky News, BBC World and CNN will interview two highly successful individuals to uncover their experiences and insights, and then you will have a chance to discuss the issue with other attendees to gain new insight, learning and inspiration.  The learning will surprise you, delight you and may cause you to re-examine your own ambitions.

Our Mission Growth Speaker events are designed to give you practical information and inspiration that will help you to consider growth as an option for your business.

Nici Marx, International Journalist and Presenter, BBC World, Sky News and CNN

Nici Marx is a journalist and presenter with extensive experience as a news anchor and reporter on national and international radio and television. She has anchored news and current affairs programmes for three of the biggest networks: the BBC, CNN and Sky News. As a presenter for BBC World TV, Nici handled some of the toughest news assignments, bringing breaking news stories to audiences across the globe, and interviewing leading figures from the world of politics, business and finance. Her investigative reporting has taken her to Europe, the Middle East and Asia, where she has explored regime change, religious ideology, and the socio-economic implications that result from both.  Nici has written and presented a series on the Arts for BBC television, produced and presented Crossing Continents for BBC Radio 4, presented the Farnborough Airshow for BBC1 and BBC2, and HARDtalk for BBC News24. She has hosted numerous debates for BBC television and CNN International.  Now a consultant and media trainer, Nici spent several months working for the EU in the Palestinian Territories, and currently puts senior personnel from the public and private sectors through their paces in handling media interviews. Her work with the military prepares senior officers for the task of hosting journalists who are embedded in theatre. www.nicimarx.com

Blaire Palmer, Author of the Recipe for Success

For a decade, Blaire Palmer was a top news producer for the BBC. Producing Radio 4’s flagship programme, Today, and the daily magazine show Woman’s Hour, she helped shape the news and current affairs agenda for the nation.  Today, she is one of the UK’s most experienced and creative facilitators and trainers, working with ambitious high flyers in some of Europe’s leading multinationals. She continues to write professionally and her most recent book is The Recipe for Success.  Drawing on the insights of the UK's top agents, mentors, HR professionals and headhunters as well as her own experience coaching some of the nation's leading executives, The Recipe for Success captures the essentials of what makes some individuals stand out and how you can replicate their recipe. Whether you are just starting out on your career or have already achieved significant professional success, this book will show you what it takes to leapfrog your competitors and make it to the very top. The book explains the 10 key ingredients of exceptionally successful individuals, some of which will surprise you, some of which will delight you and some of which may cause you to re-examine your ambitions. www.blairepalmer.com
 
Sarah Steel, Founder, The Old Station Nursery

After leaving the army to become a full-time mum to her second child, Sarah set up her own business - The Old Station Nursery. Unable to find suitable childcare in her local area, Sarah decided to take matters into her own hands. Following months of juggling family commitments with market research and endless efforts to secure suitable premises, The Old Station Nursery was born. Seven years later, Sarah's enterprise has gone from strength to strength, with the company now running thirteen nurseries across the UK. The company have won numerous awards and Sarah won Business Mum of the Year award in 2007. She recently took part in the Krypton Factor, and is author of All Aboard, a book of exciting activities and recipes to engage and inspire children of all ages.
www.theoldstationnursery.co.uk

Timetable

6.30pm Arrival and buffet

7.00pm  Nici Marx interviews Blaire Palmer and Sarah Steel

8.00pm Question and Answer session

8.15pm  Discussion groups around topics raised by speakers

8.45pm  Responses from groups

9.00pm Further networking

9.30pm  CLOSE

This event is part of Mission Growth that helps owners of growing businesses to learn, share and support each other to achieve business and personal success. Our facilitator-led groups of up to 15 members from non-competing businesses meet for ½ day every month to address their business issues.  For more info see www.missiongrowth.co.uk

Location: Faringdon Business Centre, Volunteer Way, Faringdon, SN7 7YR

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Payment:  Send your contact details plus a cheque for £30.00 payable to "Enterprising Women Ltd," to Enterprising Women, St Faiths House, Mountergate, Norwich, NR1 1PY or pay online via the link below:

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