Forte Strengths Ltd

We're back for Preston Growth Business Hub's second collaboration with Preston North End Community and Education Trust (PNE CET) and North End Events for Community Connect. 💙

This is for you if you are doing business in Preston, large, small, sole trader, Third Sector? Come join us for a warm welcome and to meet others who mean business! 🔥

I'm delighted to let you know that we have some fab Guest Speakers - and they're fellow Prestonians! 🫶

🙌 Clarke Carlisle, Chair of Mind and as many of you might be aware Former Professional Footballer and Chairman of the PFA, as well as many other roles that he has undertaken.

🙌 David Robinson, Managing Director with FWP Architects, Principal Partner with PNE CET and the club. It's going to be so exciting to hear what biz nuggets he has to share!

It will be great to have you join us! 😁

Please do book on using our EventBrite link then we know who to expect and can have enough brews on the go! 🫖☕

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../community-connect-june...

The link is also in my linktree in bio 👍

Best bit! Does not cost you a penny! 🤩

Can't wait to welcome you! 💥

Best of Preston launch! 🚀

Pinched this from their socials post! 🤪

Room with 60 businesses doing their stuff in Preston! 💙

In rooms like this, you get to see people face to face and start figuring out whether you’re a good fit for one another. Orrrrrr others in your network as is often the case! 🙌

I’ve found someone who seems a good fit for me. Niel Cope of People Matters HR! No photo… to enthralled in getting to know one another! 👌

For me (and for him it so happens) it’s about that values fit! Doing business in line with your values. Being courageous enough to avoid those who don’t align with you! 🙋‍♀️

Looking forward to future projects Niel! 🔥

And looking forward to more of the Best of Preston! 👏

The Best of Northwest Networking is where it’s at! 🏆

I am fortunate enough to be involved in and host my own fabulous networking events. Best of really are up there with my faves! 😁

Off I went a few junctions down the M6 yesterday to The Best of South Ribble, hosted by the gorgeous Laura Pedley, who persevered with following up to bring me into the fold! 🤗

I had a lovely surprise. My own Best of goodie bag to welcome me on board! Just look at what’s in it! As though it was made for me, tea, biscuits, branded mug and coaster and a gift of a photo shout! I rarely get gifts so this was a real treat! 🤩

And getting to meet some new faces amongst the attendees was a real gift! ✨

One of the 'Best' treats catching up with Laura Crowther, who has kindly offered support with my St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire fundraising! Lots of love! 💚

Def my vibe! No hard sell, sell, sell. We pitch and we build relationships. We let others know who we can help and how we can help them! My cup of tea! 🫖

And it’s another ‘Best’ day today at the launch of The Best of Preston! It’s a sell out! Who’s coming? 👀

I had a catch up with someone I used to work with yesterday. It was lovely to see them and give them low down on what’s going on whilst life is lifeing! 😜

Some of this was HEAVY! There are challenges that are stretching me. There are things draining me! 🫠

Talking about business I came alive! 🤩

They said, ‘wow! The passion and motivation is hitting me! You have just come totally alive right before my eyes!’ They could feel. And I could feel. There was an energetic shift as I became enthralled in expressing to them the impact of the work I’m doing. A clear reminder that when I’m in my zone I am on fire! 🔥

Even when the draining stuff is around. I know how to leave that be and move to the great stuff! To manage my own energy and pass that on to others as though it is contagious! 💥

This is what you get from me when I’m Strengths Coaching. It’s literally like breathing to me. Getting to do it, is like giving me oxygen to be alive. A bit dramatic I know. ‘Tis true though! ✨

Do you want to 'catch' this vibe? If so, lets get a brew! 🫖

Virtual or in person. You can DM me or check when we're both free in my calendly in Linktree in my bio! 📲

PS we did have a brew! Although this photo is actually from my catch with Ruth Jackson from Elements Day Spa! More to come on that! 😁

The work of The Foxton is vital! Most of us would struggle to get out of bed if we’d experienced what these brave women have. Let alone manage one foot in front of the other!

No judgment from the dedicated service 🫶
Just always here for all that they serve 🩵

Today, on International S*x Workers Day, we recognise the strength and resilience of women who may be facing some of life's most difficult challenges.

For 27 years, we has been committed to supporting vulnerable women across our communities through outreach, drop-in services, practical support, safety planning, harm reduction and emotional wellbeing support.

We know that many women face complex circumstances, including poverty, homelessness, trauma, abuse and isolation. Our role is to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where women can access support, information and opportunities to improve their wellbeing and safety.

Our message has remained the same throughout the last 27 years:

💜 We Are Here 💜

We are here to listen.
We are here to support.
We are here to help people stay safe.
We are here to offer hope and practical help.
We are here whenever someone is ready to reach out.

Today, we thank our dedicated staff, volunteers, partners and, most importantly, the women who place their trust in us.

Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

⭐ We Are Here. Today and every day ⭐

*xWorkersDay

I shared a post on my personal socials last night about the Strength and Engine session that I took part in at my local gym (could have got a better picture of the equipment; hey ho you get the gist)! 💪

We did this particular format for the first time a couple of weeks ago. 🙌

During the Engine part. Four 5 minute blocks of cardio, there was a 1 minute rest, to help us recover ready for the next round. 👏

Me and my partner found that during the first part where one of us rows, the other had too much rest on the back of the minute in between. We shared this feedback as we wanted to get the best out of our bodies. 💥

Sooooo last night, (possibly unpopularly)… the format changed, so that whilst one of us did the rower, the other did wall balls. And what an impact. We were definitely ready for that rest. Must have totted up 120 wall balls! 😱

Let me tell you, I knew I’d done this workout and came away feeling massively accomplished and grateful that my body had allowed itself to be pushed further! I was a sweaty mess! 🥵

This resonates with what happens during my Strengths Coaching. People come to me because they want to be stretched. They want to see how far they can go. They want to perform at their peak. To learn about what puts the fire in their belly and how to use this knowledge so that they are able to intentionally set up their days for success! And set up their Teams and groups to thrive! 🔥

It’s important that we stretch ourselves to develop. Otherwise we can start to feel stale, unfulfilled and literally be left standing whilst others pass us by...

If this sounds like the natural (although sometimes challenging) next step for you, please do get in touch. We can have a brew and see how the opportunity of Strengths Coaching can help you reach your peak! 🤩

Virtual or in person. You can DM me or book into my calendly in Linktree in my bio! 📲

Oh and if you're interested in this sort of physical workout, just reach out to Everybody Fit! ❤️🖤

It's in the Action for Happiness calendar! ✨

'Say positive things in your conversations with others' is the focus for today. 😁

Helping others to see the positive in life can be massively uplifting for them and also for you! 🤩

It's one of the things that I love about Strengths Coaching. 🔥

Often others can't see the impact of the value that they bring. Our brains are wired to naturally gravitate to the things that might pose a risk to us. Which is great when there actually is risk, as it keeps us safe. Not so great when it stops us from seeing the fab stuff and opportunities and therefore can take us on a downward spiral of doom and miss out on the reall good stuff! 💫

Give is a try. Share how you get on! 🫶

If you live under a rock you might not know that my current fundraiser is a Mount Toubkal Trek in October for St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire 💚💛

I’d like to thank those who have donated so far including Anne Kyle, John Fisher, Meghan White, Freddie McShannon and Sarah Shaw!😘

I’m putting on a Strengths Coaching Taster Workshop next week, Wednesday 10 June, 10-11am at the Mill Cafe and Community Hub in exchange for donations. This will help you understand what puts the fire in your belly so that you can get the best out of yourself!🔥

It would be great to have you join us. 😁

If you’d like some value added (on top of knowing that your money is going to a great cause) please do book on here (or see my linktree in bio) 👇

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengths-coaching-taster-tickets-1989663050745

You can also make donations here 👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-kane-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

Please do like, comment and share to spread the word for this amazing charity and event! 🤩

Who loves a walk and a talk!? 🗣️

Getting out in the fresh air, smelling nature, giving the eyes a treat with the wildlife, hearing the birds sing, leaves move in trees and water flowing! 😍

A few weeks ago me and one of my Coachees decided to meet up for their Strengths Coaching session at the canal and what a refreshing change it made! (For both of us!) 🤩

Being out and reeping the benefits of the outdoors, allowed their brain to show up differently! They were more relaxed and therefore, more able to think expansively and creatively! 🧠

What we were discussing was serious subject matter, that felt overwhelming for them. Yet this space allowed them to explore it with courage and confidence. And walk away with their own ideas as to how they would manage going forward! 🔥

Such a win! 🏆

And such a privilege to be part of! 🥰

If you’re curious about how a walk and talk might work for you, please do get in touch touch. We can get a brew! 🫖

Virtual or in person! You can DM me to sort or book in my calendly in linktree in bio 📲