Busy, Busy, Busy

Hello to you all

Is everyone in the Christmas spirit yet? Or have you just got the Christmas spirit in you ;o)

Well - I rightly predicted that I would be running around like a lunatic in my last blog. Last night I was wrapping presents for teachers at 10pm - though I did have a glass or two of port at the same time!!!!

Roll on Friday - it's our last day at the office!!! And the children will be off school so at least our routine can slow down a little.

Hope you have had time to look back at 2009 and be grateful for the good things - I've already started some of my resolutions for next year - just like getting into training for a big event.

Enjoy the festivities!

Maria

The countdown has started.....

Hello

Well - advent has started - the countdown to Christmas.

Are you all excited???

I always use this time to reflect over the year, to think about what I want to achieve next year and be grateful for the good things in my life.

I also use this time to RUN ABOUT LIKE A LUNATIC GETTING ORGANISED FOR THE BIG DAY!!!!

So whatever you use Advent for...Enjoy!

Maria x

Well hello to you on this glorious November day (well it is a bit windy though at least the sun is shining!!!)

Have you seen Leigh's new You Tube Video - you can check it out here

Until next time

Maria x

Busy, busy, busy

Well our resident expert, Leigh Ashton, has been busy, busy, busy....so that means we've all been busy!!!!!

Check out what we've been up to on you tube, twitter, facebook and slideshare to name but a few.

Enjoy!

Maria

what's new??

Hello there
Things have been very hectic here...delivering lots of training and creating online media stuff.
Have got 2 video's on You Tube, 2 presentations on Slide Share, a fan page on Facebook...it's been loads of fun and a huge amount of learning.
If you want to check out our new activity go to our website and all the links are at the top of each page.
You'll find it here.
Wishing you all a great weekend.

Leigh x

catch up

Hello there
So sorry...it's been ages since I wrote.
Things have been a little crazy here...and very exciting with lot's of new stuff going on.
What recession I say.
Mind you...we have changed lots of our strategies this year to keep in line with what people want.
I've found that the companies experiencing a drop in sales are still using the same techniques as they were 18 months ago.
Things are changing so fast that it's so unlikely that these techniques would work in this current climate.
If you want to chat about how you can change to get more results then do get in touch or visit our website here.

On a more personal note...WE GOT OUR TICKETS TO GLASTO 2010!!!!!!!!!!
You can follow our Glasto journey here.
Take care.

Leigh x

Do what you love!

Hello there

Met the most amazing people yesterday at my training session 'Healing your Sales with NLP'. I'm so blessed to be doing what I love and to meet such great people in the process. If you're not in a job that you love...check this out
Wouldn't it be brilliant if everybody could wake up thinking...yeehah another exciting day at work!!!!

Till next time.

Leigh x

Enjoying the Good Stuff

Hello there
Hope you all had a great Bank Holiday weekend.
Things seem to be back to normal now...traffic back to it's usual crawl and cold winds making it chilly..not to mention the rain!!!!
I went to the Edinburgh Fringe last week and had an excellent time.
Saw some stand up, theatre, music and dance...and I thought Edinburgh was beautiful. The architecture is amazing and the people are lovely.
Hope you're all doing stuff that brings you joy.
If you want more joy check out my other website here for ideas on how to get more of what you want.
Take care
Leigh

Sunshine

Hello there
Hope you're all well.
Isn't it great to have had a hot and sunny weekend.
I noticed people walking around being more cheerful and definitely more smiley.
Makes me wonder how we can capture it somehow to use when it's cold, wet and grey.
I've got my own ways...get in touch if you're interested.
Be great to hear yours too.
Keep smiling.

Leigh x

If you need some help with your sales...

Hi all
Want to let you know about a great half day sales workshop I'm running especially for business owners and sales professionals.
Avoid the Top Ten Biggest Sales Mistakes will give you an introduction to how NLP can transform your sales.
There's a networking lunch to follow so you can try out your new skills...and all for £149 + VAT.
Nearly forgot...it's on the 30th September.
Hope you can make it.
Leigh x

Happy Weekends

Hello there

What a fab weekend. The sun shone, the music played, the pimms flowed and fun was had by all.
Went to a lovely Summer Ball in a vanue on the River Thames...what a great way to spend a hot summer evening.

What with some retail therapy yesterday...I guess I had the perfect weekend.

Hope you did too.

Leigh x

Summer sun

Well - the summer holidays are upon us - and so is the rain.... lets not let that spoil our fun!!!

I think we sometimes forget that we have so much going on around us and end up doing nothing.

You could go to this website and check out things to do http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/

or why not do something that costs nothing - visit the Tate, go to the park with a bottle of wine (on one of the drier days) or vist the Natural History Museum - they have a great animatronic dinosaur that worth a peek!!!!!

Just do something different and see how it feels - I'm off to have a picnic in my front room!

happy holidays!!

Maria

NLP Awakening

Hi all
I'm getting so much interest in NLP at the moment.
People are beginning to realise that NLP can significantly increase sales success.
It's such a buzz to speak to people that are excited by something new and fresh....and the prospect of actually achieving the success they really want.
Exciting times!!!!
Check out NLP soon by visiting my other website www.designyourfuture.co.uk
Take care.
Leigh x

Glasto 2009 Update

I've been so busy since I got back from Glasto...my little feet haven't touched the ground ;-)
Glasto was amazing this year.
My highlights being lot's of sunshine, the park, chilling out with great people, Kasabian, Tom Jones, Prodigy and of course the great Rolf Harris. Madness and Ray Davies were also great.
It seemed to be much noisier this year so got even less sleep than I normally do. It took me a week to recover and feel like my pre Glasto self...and I'm still in the process of cleaning the camping stuff. Nearly there with just the tent to do.
It may take time before the event to get ready....and time after the event to get back to normal...BUT it's the best event and I wouldn't miss it!
Till next time.
Leigh x

FREE Sales Training Taster

Wow - we have had such an amazing response to our Free Sales Training Taster - so thanks to all who have responded so far. We still have some spaces left so get in touch if you want one to have your name on it.

It's not often you get something for nothing - and with no strings attached - so if you want to see what benefits others have got from our training without paying for it then now is your chance.

Contact us on 020 7538 0000 or email on maria@sales-consultancy.com to find out more.

Maria

Summertime!

Hello there

the sun is shining and isn't it amazing what an effect it has on everybody! Happiness is everywhere - roll on the sunshine I say!

What is it about the weather that gives it such a control over us? I believe it is a choice, we could be this happy all the time if we choose to be.....

Although - the sun is great and I hope that it stays for a really long time!!!!!

Keep putting on that factor 30 - it's hot, hot, hot.

Maria x

Glasto 2009

Hello there
No matter how many times I go to Glastonbury, I still get soooooo excited as it gets closer.
I'll be leaving London on Wednesday morning to be sure that I enjoy every possible moment that I can...and what a line up this year.
It's so much more than just a festival.
Yes there's music...yes there's entertainment and yes there's the greatest festival food on the planet!
What does it for me is the fact that 170 000 people are there to have a great time. Everyone is happy and lovely to eachother...and that to me is what Glastonbury is all about.
For those of you that are lucky enough to have a ticket, I look forward to sharing the vibe with you and for those of you that haven't...maybe you can get a sense of it on the TV.
Here's to the best Glasto yet.

Leigh x

Pims o'clock

Well - here we are - fast approaching another Bank holiday!!! YIPPEE!!

I, for one, am looking forward to it very much. In these times of uncertainty you really do have to put a lot more effort in to work so that you are still achieving what you want. So go on - push yourself and see how much more you can do to get yourself closer to your targets.

Then - come Friday at 5pm (6pm at the latest!) it will be pimms o'clock for us all.

Hope the sun is shining where you are!

Maria

FREE Sales Training Taster

Hello there
We've decided to run a FREE sales workshop for businesses in London with 50+ employees as a way of giving them a really positive experience and a taster of what is possible with our training approach.
A great way of connecting with no risk to the company at all...and they will leave with some really practical strategies to increase their sales.
We'll be marketing it very soon so do look out for it and please direct any companies you know to www.sales-consultancy.com
Wishing you all a great May. Remember, great things happen when you take ACTION...so be sure to take loads of positive ACTION towards the things you really want.
Take care.
Leigh

A great way to relax!

Hi all
It's been a busy time here at The Sales Consultancy. Lots of companies wanting to know how to use NLP in generating more sales...good stuff!
Decided I deserved a relaxing day, so off I went to The Sanctuary in Covent Garden.
It's designed so the only thing you can do there is chill out...the most you can do is have a swim...or get the credit card out for some retail therapy in their little shop.
It's the ultimate in pampering....spent time in the sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, had a fab massage, a delicious lunch, did a relaxation session in the sleep retreat and generally lounged around.
For all you girlies out there....go do it....it's a wonderful experience.
For you boys....send your girlies there....they will love it.
Have fun.
Leigh x

Where did that weekend go?

Hope you had a fab Easter.
Four days went so quickly...mind you I did make the most of it.
Did some walking, socialising with friends and family, unpacking boxes, shopping and went to see the film about Brian Clough...not surprising really that it went so quickly ;-)
The film by the way is excellent and you don't need to be into football to appreciate it.
Have a great week...hope you have lot's of good things happening.
Take care.
Leigh x

Happy Easter

Wishing you all a very happy easter....be sure to plan plenty of fun....and easter eggs!!!

Leigh x

don't you just love the weekend!!!!

I just love the weekend....even if I'm working.
Tomorrow I'm delivering a workshop called 'How to be successful in relationships'.
It's based on NLP concepts and techniques and will be lots of fun I'm sure.
If you're not sure what NLP is, check out my other website www.designyourfuture.co.uk
Sunday is going to be a glorious day so let's all get out in the sunshine and warm our souls.
Have fun.
Leigh x

Well hello there

Hope that you enjoyed your weekend!

I spent my Sunday planting my carrot seedlings with my girls, then they made me a mud pie!

Seeing children having fun and getting muddy is so great, they just love it!!

Hope you manage to get some fun time over the Easter Holidays!

Maria

no longer a ski virgin

I've just got back from my first ever skiing holiday.
Wow...what a brilliant way to spend a week. It was amazing.
I love activity holidays and this has got to be the best so far.
Now that I've experienced it first hand, I can really understand why people go nuts about it.
Not to mention the apre ski ;-)
Must dash...have a week's worth of emails to catch up on.
Leigh x

Take time to say I love you

Hi

I had a scary experience this week, my Dad was ill and had to go to hospital in an ambulance - spookily, exactly a year after my daughter had to go to hospital in an ambulance!!!

I am lucky that I come from a very close family and we tell each other regularly how much we love each other, though it just made me realise how vulnerable we are when we don't know what's going on - when something in our lives takes over and we don't know the answer.

It made me think that without some sort of positive focus it's so easy to just become a victim.

So have a think about your life, tell all the important people in your life how much you love them/think of them/care for them and then make sure you make time for yourself and think about your positive focus - how you want your life to be now/in a years time and in 5 years time. then take some action to make sure you get there!

Enjoy all those positive thoughts.

Maria x

Ski Virgin

I am so excited.
Booked my first ski holiday at the weekend....it's something I've wanted to do for years!
Will be going to Italy next Sunday morning so not too long to wait.
I'm delivering NLP and Sales training for the rest of the week so will tell you all about it when I get back.
Hope you're all having some fun too.
Leigh x

sunny and warm...at last

What a fantastic day it was on Saturday.
We were out in the sunshine enjoying the great weather...hope you were too.
Sunshine is natures smile and makes us all feel good...so bring it on!!!!
Enjoy
Leigh x

Wow.... I was out in my garden at just gone 5pm last night and it was still light!!! It made me feel like spring was almost here and we can all start looking forward to feeling more active and doing more fun things during the week - just because we get home and it's still light!

It still amazes me that in my (nearly) 40 years on this planet how great that feeling is - just to have light nights.

Enjoy your lighter nights - whatever you decide to do!

Maria

back to normal

Hello there
Hope you had fun in the snow last week.
As beautiful as it is...it's been pretty disruptive on the work front.
Had to work from home for 3 days last week...thank heavens for the internet.
Really makes you realise how technology has given us loads more choices in life.
Have had a great day in the office toady - it's been brilliant to focus on getting things done.
Hope all is good in your world.
Take care.
Leigh x

My Goodness!

Is it nearly the end of January already!!!

Well - I'm feeling pretty good about that - not that I'm wishing my life away. I have had a great January. I've finally got rid of my cough (which has taken 4 weeks!) and I've made great progress with my goals - both personal and business - and that makes me feel great.

Why I may hear you ask? Well I feel like I'm achieving - like I am taking positive action to make my life better and what could feel better than that!!!!!

Role on February - this is going to be my year!

Hope you are feeling great about your achievements too.

Maria x

2009 goals

Hello there

January 22nd already...and I was wondering how you're all doing with your goals for this year.

I know it's only been 3 weeks but some people I've spoken to have already slipped off the 'determined to succeed' path!!!

Here's a tip for you...remember to focus on what you want rather than what you don't want.
So if you're trying to lose those pounds you put on over Christmas it's better to say 'I want to eat nutritional food and be slim and healthy' rather than 'I want to lose weight and steer clear of fattening food'.

Remember if you focus on what you want, you are more likely to get it. If you need any extra help, check out our other website www.designyourfuture.co.uk for some inspiring workshops!

Good luck.

Leigh x

And a Happy New Year from me too...

I hope you had lots of fun and made some good memories over the Christmas and New Year festivities.....

I had great fun with my two little cherubs. Seeing how excited children get over Santa coming is so amazing - just the thought of how positive and forward thinking children are - it's sad to think that a lot of us have lost that as we have grown older......

So be a child today and see the positive in everything, look forward to each day and enjoy life.

Have a great January!

Maria

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Hope you had a fun time and are ready to make your 2009 a happy, healthy and very successful year.
Love and hugs.
Leigh x