As part of this year's development programme, members are invited to apply for the following special opportunity to help develop your creative practice:
1-2-1 Creative Business Mentoring sessions with Jeanette Howells:
Want to move your creative practice onto the next level? Embrace the next challenge? Become better connected and overcome barriers? Experienced entrepreneur Jeanette Howells can give you the reassurance and tools you require to move your creative business in the right direction.
X10 places are available, to be delivered over a 2hr session. Sessions will be held in-person at Building 41, Northwood in Feb/Mar 2024. If a second session is required, (this is optional) it can be in person or via Zoom, dates to be arranged with the mentee.
Jeanette Howells has built up a successful reputation for understanding, supporting and working with organisations across south of England and has often worked in partnership with local public sector organisations and enterprise agencies.
As a Trainer Jeanette has over fifteen years experience designing and delivering accredited and bespoke training in the fields of SME development, Profit Centre Management, Business Support Skills, Customer Service, Coaching and Mentoring, Leadership and Management. Jeanette believes in providing a professional and personal consultation which is tailored to an individuals requirements first time and every-time. She has been a Network Leader for WiRE (Women in Rural Enterprise) and a member of RISE. Jeanette is currently on the Board of Trustees at Quay Arts, Newport IW.
"I have enjoyed a successful entrepreneurial career working across several sectors spanning over many years. I’ve been a freelancer, operated a small business and worked for large corporate organisations. It’s not always been easy but I’ve learned from my mistakes and, as a business coach, have helped creatives and influencers along the way. I have received national acclaim for my entrepreneurial spirit and have delivered presentations to large audiences to influence and change cultural thinking. I now work within interior design and inspire imagination through the use of colour.
The most valuable asset in my career was the relationship I had with my mentor. A mentor can make a huge difference to individuals, their careers as well as their business. Now as a mentor myself working with creatives, bringing additional insights, focused listening and the sharing of personal experience. Having successfully grown and managed cultural businesses in the past, I look forward to supporting you with your own personal development. A mind once stretched never regains the same dimensions."
Here's some of the services Jeanette can offer:
- A Sounding Board & Reassurance: Time for you to think out load, reflect, bounce ideas and learn from mistakes within a safe environment.
- Skill Development & Transfer: Exploration of motivational challenges and barriers. Recognising blind spots and developing alternative pathways linked to production, operation or people development.
- Managing Challenge: Helping to unlock personal and business blocks, whether that be financial, people, operational or structural. Utilizing practical activities that motivate actions. This can include performance management and motivational reward.
- Opening Doors: Exploring and understanding how to get the most from networks and connections.
- Moving to the next level: Shaping strategic thinking and helping you communicate your vision effectively.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Mon 29th January 2024, 12pm noon.
These sessions are provided on a first come first served basis, but you will need to fill out a short application form in order to apply.
To apply, please fill out this short application form.
All applicants will be contacted shortly after the deadline to inform them on their date/time slot.
Venue address: Building 41 Newport Rd, Northwood, Cowes, IW, PO31 8BX
If you have any questions or require support filling out the online application forms, please email georgia@creativeisland.org
More 1-2-1 sessions and other opportunities will come available later this year. Watch this space for more info!
