Thrive Anew

28/05/2026

Always a good time at Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce's networking session, The NETT. It's such a great mix and entrepreneurs and professionals from the wider Gwinnett area.

The format for this session was 'this or that'. We were asked questions that prompted fun and engaging discussuons -- which is a great way to connect with other business owners beyond the usual 'what do you do?'. 😀

Events like these go a long way in building connections and forging collaborations.

After the session, a few of us hung around and got our photo taken by the amazing Andrianna Butler.

25/12/2023

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a bright and prosperous New Year.

Thanks for your support throughout the year! May joy and peace surround you in 2024.

10/11/2023

Let's talk: Strategic Plans ✅

Admittedly, if you have gone through the rigors of developing a strategic plan, you're ahead of the game. But what puts you over the top is actually implementing said plan. And even more impressive are those who not just implement, but also monitor, evaluate and report. This is what separates the good from great.

Next week I'll be conducting training for public officers (Government of the British Virgin Islands) on monitoring and evaluating strategic plans. I applaud them for their commitment to training and development in this very crucial area.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
· Understand the stages of the monitoring and evaluation cycle
· Establish baseline data
· Identify key indicators worth monitoring.
· Establish a monitoring, evaluation and reporting mechanism

P.S. While this upcoming training is just for public officers, I'd be happy to tailor a similar training for your organisation. Just send me a message and let's make it happen.

18/01/2023

Many people talk about it but few follow through.

Writing a book is high on the list of life goals, but only a small percentage (some say 1%) actually accomplish that goal.

Admittedly, becoming a published author is not an easy task, that's why we're committed to giving authors all the support they need. At the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, you'll get the tips, encouragement and support to make it happen!

Less talking, more doing. Join us here: bit.ly/authorpreneursummit

Or scroll down for more details on the lineup.

Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit (Jan 20-21)

Join co-hosts C. Ruth Taylor (Indie Authorpreneurs and BambuSparks Publishing, Marva Titley-Smith (MatrixSpark and Marva Smith Coaching) and Racquel Newman to learn the secrets to write, publish and win with books.

It's free! With a bonus marketing session (for a small fee)!

You'll have a step by step plan of action and lots of inspiration to help you write, publish and market your book.

Day 1:
Writing and Publishing 101
with author experts:
✅C Ruth Taylor (host of Indie Authorpreneurs)
✅Marva Titley-Smith
Leveraging Books Beyond Book Sales
Author experts
✅Diane Batchelor, Author
✅ Jihan A. Williams

Day 2:
Building Legacies with Books
with author experts:
✅Cyriline McFarlane
✅Faith Thomas
✅Coryn Anaya Clarke
✅David Muir

Book Marketing Secrets
with marketing experts (PAID SESSION)
✅Michael LaRonn at Author Level Up
✅Javette Nixon
✅Marva Titley-Smith, MatrixSpark

Closing Session: Estate Planning for Authors with
Author experts:
✅Racquel Newman
✅Michael LaRonn at Author Level Up

Sponsors: BambuSparks Publishing, MatrixSpark and Point Global (Javette Nixon)

Sign up for free here: bit.ly/authorpreneursummit

25/12/2022

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and abundant blessings in the New Year!

27/08/2022

In exactly one month from today, we will welcome our 2022 cohort of the Chartered Management programme at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College. As a former student turned tutor, I happily sing the praises of this programme for new, aspiring and seasoned managers. But I'm glad, I'm not the only one. Listen to what Dirk Walters had to say.

I can't wait to see who will take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

27/07/2022

Working with JOMA Properties Ltd. for their strategic planning retreat, confirmed what we already knew to be true. They are an incredibly professional team committed to excellence and high quality standards, which bodes well for the British Virgin Islands. We expect nothing but the best as they forge into this next phase.

14/07/2022

On July 20th and 21st, the Caribbean Institute of Management Consultants (CIMC) will be hosting another ISO 20700: Guidelines for Management Consultancy Services Workshop. It is designed for individuals who provide or wish to provide Management Consultancy services and seek to gain knowledge and credentials related to ISO 20700. The workshop is also designed for persons and organizations seeking to procure consulting services.

It will be one session, split over two half-days, online only. If you've haven't registered as yet, there is still time to do so today! Visit https://caribbeanimc.com for more information

08/06/2021

No matter what the forecast says, when you're prepared it makes a big difference. Whether we're talking about the weather, your career or life in general, preparedness goes a long way.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting a 60 percent chance that the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season will be above-normal. There is a 30 percent chance...

10/05/2021

Can't seem to find enough time in the day? Let's fix that!

What: Time Management & Productivity Workshop
When: Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Virtual
Who: Government of the Virgin Islands - All Public Officers (contact your manager or the Department of Human Resources for the registration link).

By the end of this course, you will:

• identify the most common roadblocks to managing your time;
• discover and apply time management techniques that suit your personality;
• know exactly how to reduce distractions and increase focus;
• stop putting out fires and find time for important tasks; and
• gain the confidence you need to make changes that will last.

(Not a Public Officer? Send us a message to arrange a session for you and your team.)