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05/08/2026

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Ever wondered what professional coaching actually is - and what it definitely isn't? 🤔 You're not alone.

Professional Coaching gets confused with mentoring, therapy, consulting... even just "giving advice." So we're clearing it up.

Join Michelle Michelle Obende, our Chief Hugger here at Happen Training, with help from Brooke Woodfrom , for a FREE one-hour interactive session which will cover:

​ ✅ What professional coaching is

​ ✅ What professional coaching isn't

​ ✅ When professional coaching might be useful

Then it's over to you for a live Q&A where you can ask whatever's on your heart and mind. And we mean it: no question is a silly question.

📅 Wednesday 5th August 🕐 12.30-1.30pm BST📍 Online & free to attend 🔗 Register here: https://happen.short.gy/FreeCoachingWebinar

One thing to bring: a device you can use to access Mentimeter, because it will be a hands-on session and we want you joining in on the live activities - not just listening!

Whether you're coaching-curious, considering it for yourself or your team, or just want to know what all the fuss is about, we'd love to see you there. 💚

Tag someone who's been wondering whether coaching is for them! 👇

31/07/2026

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28/07/2026

FREE and INTERACTIVE Webinar on Exploring Professional Coaching with Michelle at Happen Training....

04/06/2026

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Are you overwhelmed by your inbox?

Here are a few tips to help you manage the influx:

☕ Start your day by blocking out the first 30 minutes for a coffee and an inbox catch-up. Then schedule another 15-minute check-in after lunch to stay on top of things without constantly checking emails.

⏳ If an email takes less than 2 minutes to respond to, do it there and then. Returning later can make your inbox busier than it needs to be.

📁 Create folders. Organising now can save a lot of searching later when you need to find an email from the past.

🚩 Use flags and categories. Flag what needs action, then remove the flag once it's completed. For emails that require more time and work, add them to your diary and remove them from your inbox.

🧹 Declutter regularly. Unsubscribe from newsletters and marketing emails you never read. Just remember to check your junk folder occasionally in case something important slips through.

💡 Did you know you can create inbox rules? Automatically flag emails from specific people or categorise emails by subject, helping you focus without lifting a finger.

A well-managed inbox saves time, reduces stress and helps you stay organised.

There are plenty more tips on the subject that I'd be happy to share if you need support.

What's one email management method you use? I live by categorising!

Comment below 💬

27/05/2026

I hope everyone had a great start to this lovely, sunny week!

As I've been away from social media for a while, instead of just reintroducing Virtual Service, I thought I'd reintroduce myself.

Obviously, there's a lot more to me than a social post, but here's a brief start 🙂

- I'm a mum of 2. I have a 6 year old daughter and 10 month old son

- My husband and I have been together since school

- My first job was at KFC (nope, I never got bored of eating it) 🍗

- I completed my diploma twice. The first time through college, and then again through an apprenticeship after struggling to get my foot in the door. I started out supporting an Executive Assistant. She was my mentor, and now a wonderful friend I keep in contact with

- I’ve always aspired to become an EA. With my typing and organisational skills, it always felt like the right path

- I have been touch typing since the age of 7

- I have 2 invisible disabilities. I was born blind in my left eye, and I have scoliosis and had a spinal fusion when I was 19

My days involve a mix of mum life, social life, supporting multiple clients with their workloads and attending meetings - not forgetting the many cups of coffee ☕️

I am truly living my dream, and I'm proud of myself for that 👏

19/05/2026

Here is an overview of my services.

A lot of people often ask what Virtual Assistants actually do, though every Virtual Assistant offers different support based on their expertise.

I specialise as an Executive Assistant, but with experience across multiple administrative areas, I’m able to adapt and support a range of business needs.

I will be sharing more details about my services and niche over the coming weeks 👀

12/05/2026

Good afternoon 👋 🌞

Hope everybody is enjoying the sunshine today!

It has been some time since I've been active on here... I have been juggling a lot:

• My newborn son
• Managing lack of sleep, as most of you can imagine
• Working limited hours around the baby
• Selling our house
• Buying our dream home (yet to move in, eek 🤞)
• And of course… the usual chaos of every day family life

It’s been a very exciting and challenging year in so many ways, but I’m looking forward to what’s ahead and to sharing more with you all.