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My inspiration for business.....

It all began in the early 1900s, when my great-grandparents ran a business in Mid Wales, where they lived. Following in their footsteps, my grandparents (Nain and Taid) also started their own business and later became pioneers by being the first grocery business in Wales to introduce company-owned vehicles for the transportation and delivery of goods across the region! 

Despite the challenges of WWI, when my grandfather (Taid) went off to war, significantly impacting their business. Next came  the disruption of WWII, during when he was appointed as timekeeper at the local munitions factory.  They still managed to sustain a good living from their shop for the rest of their working lives.

They were truly inspirational entrepreneurs of their time and I have them to thank for the business acumen and resilience I’ve inherited like no other! 

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When my father took early retirement from the Police Force, he too “returned to his roots” and invested in opening a High-End Gift Shop on the North Yorkshire coast, at that time it was the first of its kind in the region. Another thriving and inventive business was born.

Whilst I was developing my own career map, I would assist my father in any way I could, to help build what came to be a very successful, well-respected retail outlet which latterly included holiday accommodation, thereby maximising business income.

From this inspirational beginning, my determination to start a business of my own took flight.

I actively sought out and collaborated with other companies to source niche and specialist products from overseas. This allowed me to successfully sell to individuals and supply health authorities and Social Services for the following 12 years.

Seeking personal development, I sold the business and transitioned into a career in Learning and Development. I began by training staff across a well-known chain of stores throughout the Midlands and North West for a major high-street retailer, 

Staying dedicated to my growth, I managed to integrate personal development into my work, which resulted in securing a role with the Adult Career Service. Throughout this time, I continued to invest in my training and development, eventually qualifying as both a Trainer and Assessor.

Sian's mission and ethos

• A huge advocate for being real, honest and open
• Having walked many walks, I'm eager to learn and adapt to your walk
• Believe that by being authentic builds lasting connections
• Aware that to speak to all is to speak to no one

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More about my background

As a leader, entrepreneur, marketer, assessor, and trainer, I have walked the walk and encountered my fair share of challenges along the way. I bring a high level of insight and a sharp edge when it comes to maintaining performance and momentum. In business, I've consistently had to develop strategies and tactics, naturally driving my insights forward. One key lesson I've learned is that success often hinges on a deeper understanding of both your own and others’ personality drivers, which, when adapted, leads to more influential and effective communication.

I’ve observed that some leaders hesitate to make changes or communicate suggestions for growth to the relevant parties, often resulting in missed opportunities for implementation. This reluctance can stem from a lack of confidence. Additionally, some leaders who identify as introverts may believe they cannot be influential, and such underlying self-beliefs and character traits can hinder business growth. It’s the readjustment of these beliefs that truly makes a difference! As someone with an S-style personality leaning towards introversion, I have developed my own methods of engaging and leading others. Through self-awareness, I've learned to adapt my communication style to better accommodate those around me.

What's in it for you ?: 

By understanding behaviours and the impact these have on other people. You can take pride and ownership, increase performance and consequently profits. You see it makes sense that behaviours can be more easily adapted rather than what is impossible by suggesting a person changes their personality.

How?

As an Everything DiSC® Authorised Partner, our main focus is to supply relevant assessments/reports for anyone who wishes to gain self-awareness. Support organisations with implementing a DiSC culture. Or supply and guide trainers or coaches with the effective delivery of DiSC profiling.

Enjoy results

Everyone can now perform their roles to the very best of their capability. KPI’S reflect performance and accountability. You simply do more of what works and less of what does not.  Importantly no longer afraid of moving into change and scoping out plans to take the company or your department to the next stage.

Discover how you and your team can work best together.  Learn how to ‘uncage’ your ideas and implement changes without feeling judged. Be out there!  Be comfortable when suggesting micro changes without the fear of feeling insignificant and enjoy a well-deserved newly found confidence.

Meet Sian:

Trainers, Consultants and coaches: visit our dedicated section.

Individuals: Furnish yourself with the inner confidence to blaze a new trail! Start this new cycle of optimism now by 'uncaging' yourself, taking a DiSC assessment to obtain a deeper understanding of yourself or becoming the leader that others feel motivated to follow.

Organisations: Commence with your needs assessment here  so we can assess if we can assist with your needs. Do know that we only work with those whom we feel we fit well with. If I have learnt nothing else honestly is truly the best policy. I will always refer to a better-suited provider if judged best to do so.

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