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I love the coast and in particular, the area in which I live, the North East of England. It’s an uncomplicated life, for the past twelve years I’ve been away from the ‘big smoke’ … and the decision to relocate my business to the North has been the best move of my career. So far. I am a writer and have a lifetime of experience in publishing and personal development. I now consider myself a specialist in helping my clients with memoirs – that could entail a biography, or simply bringing diary pages to life. I tend not to advertise my business, word of mouth has always been kind so it’s no surprise that I do spend a couple of days per week networking. Peer collaboration can be very rewarding. Therefore, if you’d like to join me fortnightly for Wednesday ZOOM or either Tuesday or Thursday for (in-person) morning coffee, please get in touch. I’d love to meet you and perhaps help in any way possible. Thank you for stopping by the website. engage, develop, grow … with Go! charliekenny@live.co.uk

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  • Self Renewal

    A FEATURE, guest contribution from The Marginalian by Maria Popova John Gardner on the Key to Self-Renewal Across Life and the Art of Making Rather Than Finding Meaning A person is not a potted plant of predetermined personality but a garden abloom with the consequences of chance and choice that have made them who they…

  • Where are you heading?

    Where are you heading?

    Bob is one of many friends joining me for the regular Weeklybiz meeting.  He’s an unassuming type, usually arriving early to the meeting, each week taking up his usual seat at the table as we start the introductions. ‘Mr Reliable’ is the name we call him. Rarely do we see Bob picking up enquiries, and so…

  • Hi, I’m Connie.

    Hi, I’m Connie.

    Great to see you this morning Connie, let’s grab a beverage, tea or coffee? Coffee would be great, thanks. You know Charlie, I almost didn’t make it today. Just the thought of showing up to a room full of people I don’t know, the idea unsettles me. Congratulations are due. Well done, Connie, my advice…

  • Ditch the habit.

    Ditch the habit.

    easy in those shoes

  • We cannot build on maybe

    We cannot build on maybe

    yes, no, or maybe. What turns away most new networkers? The ‘hungry’ member-driven groups often bring the most criticism. The calibre of people these seem to attract can be questionable. Dubious sentiments? Could be …

  • The Fox, Bear & Steam Engine

    The Fox, Bear & Steam Engine

    Maria Popova and Hermann Hesse ponder how to be more alive. Read that full story here: https://mailchi.mp/themarginalian/change-wonder?e=73733b688f

  • No, I’m not telling …

    No, I’m not telling …

    I’m not going to tell you how to run your business. I’m going to try and help you realise your goals and make business more enjoyable. Here are four questions to ask yourself that may help you: Do I have direction? Who (or what) is your audience … Is the business visible (bizable?) Am I…

  • An extraordinary life

    May Sarton on the Art of Living Alone “There is no place more intimate than the spirit alone,” the young May Sarton (May 3, 1912–July 16, 1995) wrote in her stunning ode to solitude — the solitude she came to know, over the course of her long and prolific life, as the seedbed of creativity.  Living alone can be deeply…

  • Am I worthy?

    Am I worthy?

    Hey Charlie, ‘what’s in it for you?’ Once more I was asked why I manage to operate a not-for-profit social enterprise and not get paid for it. What did I … get out of it? My answer is the same every time. I’m networking for the same reason as anyone else – to consolidate my…

  • Loving the world more.

    Loving the world more.

    Here’s a great observation from our friends at: The Marginalian by Maria Popova “In a world full of people who seem to know everything, passionately, based on little (often slanted) information, where certainty is often mistaken for power, what a relief it is to be in the company of someone confident enough to stay unsure…