Manor House Interiors, run by Marisa Tayler, offers a complete interior design service based in Leeds with a showroom offering a wide range of designer fabrics, wallcoverings, flooring, lighting, tracks and poles, trimmings and bespoke art work. We make handmade interlined curtains, blinds and pelmets. A wide range of re-upholstery projects are undertaken also. There are a choice of services available from initial consultation which is free to mood boards, samples boards, floor plans through to complete project management if required. Marisa can be contacted on 0113 2842285/Mob 07989 391277.
Kate Meaures povides a range of professional consultancy services for learning in the heritage environment. Kate can offer high quality assistance with an array of activities from interpretive master planning to staff and volunteer training, event and conference organisation, facilitation, writing and project management. She also offers fast and effective practical assistance for learning projects – Kate will help to make your projects a reality!
Deborah Hacking, Independent Consultant, Arbonne UK. After 27 years of success in the US, Arbonne International has launched in the UK in November 2007. Arbonne offers botanically-based skin care and anti-ageing products that produce visible results! In addition to offering fantastic products, Arbonne also offers a system for success to build your own home-based business!
I have recently set up a Wedding Planning business called Love To Marry. I also work as an Analytical Chemist part time! The decision to set up my own business came when I discovered a wedding planning course existed and I now have a diploma in wedding planning. I love the whole wedding experience and will assist clients in any aspect of the marriage preparations from finding a particular venue or gown to full co-ordination and everything inbetween. I'm very excited about it and looking forward to making it a full time career in the near future.
Meet the Member
We want to feature our members on this page, so if you would like to be included, please send a short paragraph about yourself (25-30 words) along with a clear head and shoulders photo to Anne Crowther.
Beverley Almond has worked for Marriott Hotels for 9 ½ years. Recently moving from Director of Sales at Marriott Hollins Hall to UK Sales Manager at the 5 star Shelbourne Renaissance Hotel, Dublin. Based in the UK she is responsible for promoting The Shelbourne Hotel to the UK market
Pippa Scott is with Ace Jewellery, situated in Leeds centre at the top of 3 flights of stairs, so offer extremely competitive prices. We have an onsite repair workshop run by husband Ray, specialising in diamond mounting and re-design. We will always offer ladies 20% discount off gold, diamonds and gem jewellery when shown a forward ladies card. “
Jude Lynskey works at the digital agency Magnitude as Senior Account Manager, working on new business, marketing and current client relationships. She has worked for 3 years in the digital industry and managed the day to day accounts of several clients - from Yorkshire SMEs to global brands including wagamama, ITV and Landrover.”
Marie Dixon is the Regional Manager for England Athletics in Yorkshire & Humberside. England Athletics is the recognised governing body for athletics and is responsible for improving the performance of local athletes and increasing the sport’s capacity. As regional manager Marie is responsible for leading the strategic development of athletics within the region, as well as attracting new financial supporters.”
Julia Gash is the director of Bag It Don't Bin It, an award-winning eco-business which produces an ethical alternative to plastic bags - printed, natural cotton and jute, ethical sourced bags. Bag It Don't Bin It enables businesses to promote their brand at a minimal cost to their pocket and the environment!
Welcome Words creates unique and highly personal gifts in the form of bespoke this-is-your-life-type books. In addition, their inspirational creative writing courses and reminiscence/tell-your-life-story sessions help you to relax, write, remember, learn, meet new people, and explore your creative potential. Founder Rachel Kerr is a writer, qualified teacher and communications professional with over 20 years’ experience in business, the arts and education. She works direct with the general public and in association with private, public and voluntary sector organisations.
Suzanne Guy of Caerus Financial Management Ltd acts as a part-time finance director for small / medium sized enterprises. A qualified chartered accountant with 20+ years experience, Suzanne can help your business achieve its goals, whether to raise finance, increase profit, grow through acquisition or simply to strengthen financial reporting, planning and control. Call on 07857 607283.
Martine Moorby is an experienced Life Coach, licensed NLP Practitioner and Reiki healer with a background in Education. Passionate about the potential we all have to lead meaningful and rewarding lives, she supports others in the development of their unique talents, interests and personal goals. Trained and accredited by Dr William Bloom she teaches the Endorphin Effect Strategies. Born in France, she has considered Harrogate her home for many years. Please contact her on 01423 501368
Debbie Catt is a Public Relations Consultant, Trainer and Public Speaker. She has 30 years’ experience of promoting businesses, particularly through the media, copywriting, customer, community and parliamentary relations, organising events and is now also a university lecturer in PR.
Freeto is a disability consultancy service, which is managed by Jane Wilby. Jane is a qualified occupational therapist and access auditor, and the business aims to promote independence and opportunities for people of all abilities.
Barbara Dinsdale formed her company healthYourself Ltd with a strong emphasis on enabling clients to help themselves. Having spent 25 years in the field of health, fitness, nutrition and complementary medicine, Barbara now offers personal health screens in Food Sensitivity Testing and a Bone Density Scan which provides a safe, simple risk assessment of developing Osteoporosis. She would be delighted to answer any questions on info@healthyourselfltd.com
Frances Day is a copywriting and marketing specialist, with a wealth of experience in a large variety of industries including education, finance, design agencies and varying SME’s. Phone 07765 060043 for more information.
Courage Consulting works with businesses to enhance performance through Executive Coaching, Team Facilitation and Engagement Consultancy, and provides Life Coaching for individuals. Fiona Robinson runs the business from Stokesley, North Yorkshire, working with clients across the UK.
Rachel Atkinson of Perfect Style image consultancy. For 'what, when and how to wear' advice for you and your customers, including wardrobe consultations, shopping days, style evenings, corporate dress presentations and workshops I would be delighted to hear from you. I am a fully trained personal stylist and also have extensive working knowlege of the corporate clothing market. Please tel: O7960 624 672 or email: rachel@perfectstyle.org.uk
Clarity Coaching Consultancy led by Yvette Puliga: executive coach, master practitioner in NLP and over 20 year’s combined experience of people management, training and development and running a small retail business. We’re specialist in working with Career Parents. Collaboratively working with employers to partner senior executive women before, during and after maternity leave, we facilitate and support the transition in order to leave work, enjoy maternity, stay motivated and match the pace on their return to work- whilst striking the right work-life balance!
TAM (Alison Pearson and Linda Pratt) offers complimentary legal and financial advice for woman by woman. They have thirty years of experience and expertise on financial issues: investment advice, retirement/pension planning, inheritance tax planning, regular savings, care costs and all aspects of financial needs and goals, and on the legal issues: Wills and the administration of estates; Inheritance Tax planning; Protection of Assets to secure full receipt of means tested benefits; Family trusts to secure the financial protection of vulnerable members of the family; Lasting Powers of Attorney; Financial management under an Enduring Power of Attorney/Lasting Power of Attorney; Mental Health issues; Long Term care needs in the community and in residential care homes; residential conveyancing.
Cardinal Talent Ltd provides recruitment, headhunting and coaching to manufacturing, consultancies and universities, searching and selecting from graduates to non-executives for dynamic organisations, both UK and internationally. A bespoke, confidential resource led by Melanie Armstrong, Chartered Engineer and Management Coach.
Frances Wells is a specialist in sustainable business and Corporate Social Responsibility. She established her company, FWA, 7 years ago and offers business clients a bespoke service leading to improved, long term business strategy and all-important buy-in from company stakeholders – staff, customers, suppliers and all the rest!
Maxine Muzzlewhite is the founder of a new Womens Online Magazine. Having read that by 2025 women are predicted to own 60% of the nation’s personal wealth - so would be cash rich but time poor – they would need to have a wealth of resources at their fingertips. women's Everything offers great advice on how to save time and money and features articles on careers, personal finance, travel, health, motoring, property and lifestyle plus lots of opportunities to win some fantastic prizes.
Deborah Benbrook is a freelance photographer and offers two very different forms of photography. Deborah offers quality, unique and original photographic art for the home and the office, along with commercial, event, PR and an advertising photography service to businesses across the UK. Deborah is also available for commissions.
Chrissie Bedwin, owner of Aim High (coaching for people in business), has been helping people achieve their goals for over 30 years. Chrissie is an experienced manager and management consultant, qualified coach and certified NLP practitioner. Most of her clients are senior managers or business owners in the private and not for profit sectors. Aim High is based in Derbyshire, and Chrissie works with clients across the East Midlands and beyond. Call her on 07958 932 558
Barbara Murrie is a Solicitor with Bradford-based firm Last Cawthra Feather. She specialises in employment law, advising businesses and helping them to stay out of tribunal. She will for example draft contracts of employment to protect the business’ interests, advise on day-to-day matters as they arise and also on the employment aspects of business sales and mergers.
I’m Mandy Taylor, the Transitions Coach. I set up ‘The Transitions Coach’ to bring more focus the behavioural transition of people involved in change.
I work with organisations and individuals to maximise return on their investment in change – whether in a business or personal context.
Anne Ellis is a Personal Life Coach (Cert and Dip Life Coaching), with counselling qualifications, who co-writes and co-presents the Clearly Confident Personal Development Packages together with Sally Hanley (another Forward Lady pictured on the right). They teach skills in confidence, life management and personal image which impact positively, upgrading self confidence and improving personal effectiveness in private and business situations.
Pelican People focuses on people assessment and development. Led by personal coach Cheryl Bennett: a qualified psychometric assessor, clinical hypnotherapist and a master practitioner in NLP with nearly 20 years’ experience of people management, training and development. She has lovely curly hair, is a diva on the dance floor, is partial to a glass of Cava, diamonds and Pierce Brosnan but not necessarily in that order!
Sara Ludlam of LUDLAMS Solicitors specialises in the law relating to trade marks, copyright, design right, patents, confidential information and data protection. If you need to protect these types of assets, or someone has accused you of infringing their rights, or you want to give or take a franchise or licence, we can provide you with expert advice.Contact her on 0113 230 7476.
In 2005 Millie Mylvaganam conceived and realised the aspiration to develop a holistic Wellbeing Spa using the principles of AyurVeda. The Spa was opened in Wetherby in March 2006 and to date has acquired in excess of 1,000 clients registered for regular AyurVedic therapies including Yoga and Meditation. The Spa won an Award two years running (2006 & 2007) for the best in Class for Health & Wellbeing, ahead of other famous Spas in the area. AyurVeda is an ancient India Holistic Wellbeing methodology. Tel: 01937 541177.
Yesx Lingerie provides a ‘one stop shop’ with lingerie themed into Rooms. We stock a broad range of cup sizes from A-K covering every day wear, romantic, bridal and seductive styles along with unusual gift ideas. For a mail order catalogue please phone 0845 094 6601, email Diane Rothwell on diane@yesxlingerie.co.uk
Fiona Harris is a Reflexologist working with private clients in the York and Yorkshire area and specialising in women's issues -maternity and infertility reflexology.
"I live in York, and have written many articles on reflexology for publications such as "New Baby and Toddler Gear", "Families", and "Smalltalk". I have also taken part in interviews on Radio York regarding Reflexology. I believe that reflexology is the gateway to health and harmony and creates a wonderful sense of wellbeing, peace and calm. It is my pleasure to be able to offer you this fabulous therapy. I treat my clients as unique individuals in a warm, caring and compassionate manner."
Poppy has been designing eye-catching prints for children since 1980. I came home to the North East to help move Poppy forward. I love the poppy prints and could really see a future in poppy with scope to put my own creative stamp on the company. we try to manufacture as much as we can here in the UK.As children grow up so fast Poppy is based on designing clothes and accessories for children not little adults and is based upon a nostalgic feeling we all have of the old days........
Julie Cowdy of Styling Spaces is the North East's Senior Consultant on the House Doctor Network. Trained and accredited by Ann Maurice, Julie specialises in staging homes for a speedier sale, and room re-design for homeowners needing styling advice. Contact her on 01653 648807.
Alex Le Bek Website Design is about designing and building web presence which reflects the dynamic nature of business. Your online presence doesn’t start with design and end with launch – in many respects that is just the beginning: Alex explores how the latest web technologies can be used to reflect your business as it evolves, so increasing its lifespan and encouraging visitors to come back again and again. Contact her on:alex@alexlebek.com
Lesley Brewer is a Matchmaker and set up The Introduction Company in October 2005. She offers the antithesis to internet dating and personal columns. Lesley insists on meeting everyone personally which is reassuring and success abounds with lots of couples enjoying life together and two couples getting married next year.
Sarah Garth is a Personal Travel Counsellor from independent travel company, Travel Counsellors PLC. This means she can offer you completely unbiased advice without a lengthy wait in a high street travel agency. She can check hundreds of flights, accommodation and transfers to match your needs using award winning technology to find exactly the right holiday. Whether it be the trip of a lifetime, city break, cruise, family holiday, a special interest break, skiing, golfing, flights, hotels, car hire, ferries for leisure or business and much more.
Bev Holden and Kate Hargreaves are the Clear Thinking Partnership. They enable businesses to boost their return on investment from training by “Making Learning Stick.” As specialists in behavioural development, they look beyond training delivery and focus on the culture of the organisation, the context of learning and the follow-up processes to support clients to implement and integrate learning fully and to reap the rewards that come from helping their people be the very best they can be. Bev and Kate pride themselves on providing bespoke solutions for their clients with a “sticky thinking” twist.
Eileen McMorrow has expertise in helping women in business to launch their ideas, products and innovation and has set up a new type of law firm called YorSolicitor. The firm specialises in general commercial work, intellectual property law, IT contracts and e-commerce law. Eileen is happy to come to your business to have a free initial meeting to discuss what creative assets you have and how to protect and generate revenue from them. We can also discuss general commercial law issues relevant to your business.
Kim Faulkner has a strong belief that to enjoy and build on your success you need to be in complete control of your finances, both on a corporate and personal level. However not everyone has the time, or inclination, to run an expanding business and do the research necessary to maintain a healthy financial portfolio. Kim is an authorised fee based financial planner who holds advanced qualifications in taxation and trusts, business finance, pensions, savings and investments and can help you build and maintain a financial plan to suit your individual needs.”
A protégé of The Coaching Academy, Europe's largest coach training organisation, and also trained and accredited by Dawn Breslin (international coach, TV & Radio Presenter and author) , Tricia Clark is an inspiring Personal & Professional Development Coach & Workshop Leader, specialising in all matters relating to mental health and well-being especially confidence and self-esteem. Whether working 1:1, with small groups and teams or larger workshops, Tricia's natural talents, coaching skills, warmth and passion inspire, motivate and empower those she works with to excel, to fly!
Janet Robinson, Your True Colours. Professional mobile makeup artist, specialising in bridal and special occasion makeup, makeup consultations, lessons and parties. Janet is a member of the Daniel Sandler makeup artist team offering his professional mineral-based range, which he personally developed drawing on his years of experience as a celebrity makeup artist. The makeup range is featured regularly in fashion and beauty magazines and is only sold over the counter at the Urban Retreat in Harrods.
Jane is Campaign Leader for Make Your Mark Wakefield which is part of a national campaign to promote an enterprise culture amongst young people. Jane is an advocate for young people and the cultural sector.
Passionate about skincare, Gill Thornton is an aesthetic nurse practitioner who runs Deep Blue Skin Technology, an advanced skin analysis and treatment centre in Harrogate. Gill offers professional and individually tailored aesthetic advice and treatments including dermal fillers, botox, microdermabrasion, therapeutic facials and peels. Gill can help you deal with problematic skin, reduce the signs of aging and manage your skin, long term to get the very best look. Selected by Lumenis as a showcase centre, Deep Blue Skin Technologyalso offer laser hair removal, photorejuvenation and treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions.
Fiona Pickles established FIRENZA Floral Design in May 2005. FIRENZA are contemporary floral designers providing exclusive vases and floral displays for reception areas, hotels, salons and restaurants in Leeds and Manchester based businesses. FIRENZA are also highly regarded wedding and event florists, specialising in dressing top wedding venues across the North of England. FIRENZA's designs have featured in national magazines.
Diana Oliver is a qualified Nurse Midwife and Health Visitor with more than 32years service in the NHS. Five years ago she started Aroma-Life Holistic Therapies, offering a range of massage therapies and Reiki from premises at Fitness First Keighley, and this year Aroma-Life @ Work taking massage therapy into the workplace. Her experience in the NHS has highlighted the importance of maintaining optimal health and preventing illness by managing the effects of stress in all aspects of our lives. Massage induces physiological and psychological relaxation, facilitating recuperation and healing.
After thirty years in the fashion business travelling the world & managing a team of buyers of well-known retailers, Bev Madden re-assessed her life and utilised her skills to begin her coaching business. Bev is passionate about helping other like-minded people to fulfil their potential, whether at home or in their career. She also runs weekly Life Clubs in Ossett, where people discover what they really want out of life and begin to achieve it.
Well Heeled Divas is the brainchild of Jane Kenyon and Yvonne Halling, two sassy, positive entrepreneurs who inspire and empower women to step up and create a life, not just make a living. Catch their live tour now – places are limited and FREE.
Angela Hinton is a fully qualified Physiotherapist and Pilates instructor based in Bramhope, Leeds, specialising in neck and back pain, sports injuries, and injury rehabilitation. Also providing posture management talks and workstation assessments for companies to help prevent work related injuries in the workplace.
Hilda is a vibrant lady who loves life, and bringing out the best in you. She has a wide experience of life, and she will help you acquire simple tools to improve your confidence and wellbeing, with some great offers for Forward Ladies. She offers 1-2-1 and fun workshops, GIRL TALK parties with a difference, and is a qualified practitioner of the MBTI inventory of personality.
Ann Petherick runs Kentmere House Gallery, based in her own home, which is nationally recognised for showing paintings by some of the country's finest living artists. All the work is original & young unknown artists are shown alongside established names.
Georgiana Head founded Georgiana Head Recruitment Ltd offering a bespoke service tailored to the needs of individual clients and candidates, Georgiana and colleague Alison Tait have unique insight into their specialist market place having trained and worked in tax. With over 10 years working in this sector Georgiana has a high profile, she writes for trade magazines, is a contributor to the EN Magazine roundtable events and helps run networking group such as 'The Northern Tax Executive Club' and the 'Yorkshire Private Client Ladies.'
Linn Phipps focuses on helping people achieve their potential and improve their relationships at work. Her company Ceist Consulting offers coaching, mediation, and facilitation, and she is happy to offer you a free introduction/discounted sessions. She also works in Governance, Board development and risk assurance - and capacity building generally in the public sector. Her unusual hobby is that she sings largely in Scottish gaelic.
Nicky Nutton runs Keighley Market Pet Store and offers a range of dog fashion coats, bandanas, diamante collars+matching leads. Cat scratch posts, toys, medicines and cat flaps. Wild bird feeds,feeders and bird tables.Premium range of dog +cat feeds. Quality products, intelligent service and competitive prices.
Born out a desire to ensure the highstreet didn't loose its independent, individual approach to shopping, Margaret Brennan opened her Ceramic Cafe Pots 2 Go, in Harrogate in May 2005. Here, as well as creating unique gifts for people by painting pottery, you will find unusual gifts and cards, mainly sourced from Uk small businesses.
As a life and career coach, Margaret Carman belongs to a group of people whose 'enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others'. Since 1991 I've been using this inspirational style, and my passion, to help others achieve their personal and professional goals.
Tonia Jones set up Leeds On-Site Therapies after seeing the benefits of massage in the workplace while living in Sydney. Having seen the benefits of on-site massage in Australia, she decided it was time to use the experience she gained to set up Leeds On-Site Therapies. In the stressful environment that so many of us now live and work, Ishe passionately believe that massage can make a real difference.
Kimberley O'Callaghan has been running her York marketing agency since 2005. After being in Marketing for over 13 years and running projects such as ‘Nobel’ and becoming finalist in European International Customer Service Team, she decided to try something new, with a change of course. She set up a Lifestyle Management & Concierge Company. The reason behind this change was seeing how stressed and ‘time poor’ people are today and being able to help out through her business. When she isn't working she enjoys travelling and helping out with conservation efforts in Southern Africa.
Member Liz Devine-Wright set up a hat shop three years ago in Tadcaster called Simply Devine with her mum Joy Devine. The mother and daughter team specialise in glamorous wedding and race hats as well as fascinators and jewellery. They distribute headwear worldwide and have even received an order for a hat from US pop star Christina Aguilera.
Sally Hanley MFIC, MAR, iof First Impressions Image is an established Image Consultant with over 13 years experience of helping clients achieve their full potential through corporate image management, personal branding, and continuous professional development. Sally also assists clients health and wellbeing using Clinical Reflexology techniques.
Angela Seager has been in the hotel, and events industry for 25 years, with experience in operations to sales, working for companies such as Forte and QMH, and developing projects for clients who require that "personal" touch . Angela is currently developing a programme of superb venues for use by inbound business and high end incentive and leisure groups. "We recently took the concept to Hong Kong , and as a result we have a party of leading corporate clients from Hong Kong, and a film crew visiting Yorkshire in the next couple of months". Seager Associates has a team of four ladies providing a personal service in organising events and dinners.
Terry Anne is a qualified hypnotherapist who combines hypnosis with her skills and experience as a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming. Her work is divided between individual private consultations and presentations/workshops which include her extremely popular Laughter Workshops. Terry Anne has a natural rapport with both her private clients and her audiences. This is a vital ingredient in her success and explains the media coverage she receives for her work
Lisa Clifford, a Vitality and Mind Management Coach, she is energetic, fun and successfully works with people inspiring them to aim for their true potential and live their very best lives. Lisa coaches you to manage your mind positively enabling you to attract more of what you want in life. Alongside being a Coach Lisa is a Master Practitioner of NLP and Hypnosis, trained by Paul McKenna and Richard Bandler. Lisa's work includes running motivational days for government bodies, Sales Magnet workshops, Vitality workshops and helping people overcome fears, phobias and bad habits.
Yvonne Harrop started her telemarketing/telesales company back in 2004 after being co-owner with The Business Network for West and North Yorkshire. “I have the kind of character that does not let rejection bother me – it just goes straight over my head, so I am well suited for the role! I am very tenacious and thrive on a job well done. I am very flexible either working from my office at home in Roundhay or will travel to a company’s premises – whatever the client requests! I like to spend time with my friends and also spend time jogging (ha! Ha!) round Roundhay Park! Yvonne specialises in Cold Calling, Follow-up Calls, Appointment Making, general Telemarketing/Telesales, Database Cleansing and either teach or carry out networking for companies or individuals.
Jacqueline Clelland specializes in Facial Revitalisation Acupuncture (FRA) - the latest gentle & effective alternative to surgery or botox. She has many years of healthcare experience, both western and complementary and runs The Moonstone Cliniv of Acupuncture, Herbs & Holistic Therapies in Wakefield. So if you would like to reduce your stress levels & regain your vitality you should consider professional Acupuncture.
Ruth Coe - Owner of Memento Wedding Stationery based in Chesterfield offering bespoke designer stationery and business communiqué for all occasions Ruth also specialises in foil printing, for greeting cards, luxury business cards and other business stationery. Specialising in bespoke requests.
Jenny Eugene of JEEP Productions offers a variety of products/services including: Broadcast & Corporate Video/DVD, Video for web, Interactive CD-ROM/DVD, 2D/3D Composition/special effects, Web design/maintenance, Flash movies, Graphic des ign/illustration for print, Company branding/logo design, Bespoke presentations,Audio composition/soundtracks/scores and Voiceovers.
Launched in June 2005 by Sarah Jane Robertson out of a passion for creativity and a desire to run her own business, Creative State, which provides a dynamic blend of experience and inspiration through a range of brand identity design, print design and website services. With over 6 years experience in Design and Marketing Sarah chose to form Creative State in order to assist small and start-up business with their overall company image. She has since moved onto working with a diverse range of companies across a range of sectors, including large corporate clients, but ultimately helping more than 20 young businesses establish themselves in the last two years.
Alison Lowndes founded an organization that works with orphaned children and their communities in rural Kenya. AVIF is an innovative online charity, devoted to sustainable development which is sensitive to climate-change. They operate online & onsite volunteering, help to bridge the technological divide and endeavour to achieve at least some of the Millenium Development Goals within rural Kenya.
Jennifer Kirkby is an international business analyst and journalist, who advises business people around the world of the latest techniques in mutual marketing - customer relationship building with a social vision. Be it Hong Kong, South Africa or Yorkshire she researches marketing practices that work and passes that learning on to clients through white papers, facilitation workshops and personal coaching.
yoU is a young, dynamic and responsive web and graphic design agency based in the trendy Round Foundry Media Centre, Leeds. Their aim is to provide clients with bespoke visuals which best achieve their marketing and communication goals.
Ruth Milner of Work-Life Health promotes healthier lives, through healthier work & the prevention of illness & injury. They teach organisations how to value their employees, lessen sickness absence through health initiatives, & create positivity & motivation in the workplace.Healthy people make healthy profits!
Jooli Atkins of Matrix42 is now in her 25th year in IT and has spent time and effort helping to raise the professionalism of IT Trainers. It was with surprise, however, that when she became a Professional member of the British Computer Society (BCS) that they did not cater for her specialism within the industry so she formed the Information and Technology Training Specialist Group. She has written the IT Trainer’s Pocketbook – and is co-authoring another about integrating training into IT projects.
Tonia Parris is the Technical Director of Austin Hayes Ltd, an industrial coatings company that works for engineering fabricators, applying heavy duty coatings for sectors such as offshore, chemical and water treatment. Tonia has a degree in Applied Chemistry, is a qualified painting inspector and has 16 years experience in coatings.
Olivia Brabbs is a freelance photographer working across Yorkshire. Passionate about people, Olivia specialises in contemporary lifestyle portraiture & documentary wedding photography. Olivia also takes commissions for commercial & event imaging.
Anita Massarella is an International Couture Designer with a Celebrity clientele, specialising in Bespoke Evening, Day, Cocktail & Bridal wear. Forward Ladies are invited to visit us & receive a 10% discount.
Jeanette Sargent has an MBA from Leeds University Business School and Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) level 5 in coaching. She trained to be a professional coach after being transformed by the power of coaching and have been coaching people for several years with great results. She also make gorgeous contemporary jewellery.
Sandra Corcoran is a Director of Whitaker & Mapplebeck (Cycles) Limited trading as Pennine Cycles Est. 1946. She has co-owned the bicycle shop with husband Paul since 2000 and her daughter is also involved. Has a passion for the sport of cycling and enjoys travelling to watch international cycle racing events.
Anne Ma'aye has 25 years experience of event organising and have now transferred those skills to Arts Liaisons. They are not a dating agency but facilitate the ambience for individual like-minded professional people from 40years+ to meet and enjoy art and gourmet events together. Log on to Experience a ‘taster evening’. …..you’ll be in great company!
Meet The Real You Life Coaching is all about empowering you to reach your maximum potential in any area of your life be it work, rest or play. Take time to look after yourself now and see the benefits in everything you be, do and have.
Nicola Prior is an independent PR consultant and has run a successful business for 12 years. She is an Accredited Practitioner of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations. Mostly she works with clients in three sectors: electronics, energy and construction and her work covers product/promotional PR, corporate and community relations and crisis communications.
Sarah Gathercole owns and runs Mosaic Virtual Office which offers small businesses across the region a flexible, cost-effective solution to their secretarial and administrative needs. Services include: telephone answering, word-processing, data input, mail-merge, diary management, meeting organisation and book-keeping.
Emily Carrie is a public relations consultant who looks after a variety of high profile consumer campaigns as well as business to business projects. "My skill is in listening to my clients and determining the best course of action for an effective media coverage programme."
Sue France has an honours degree in Fashion Design and was a childrenswear designer for many years before changing careers and moving into PR and events for the Kirsty Appeal charity in Manchester. When her family became involved with the Tomahawk Group she joined them and now heads the PR for Tomahawk hotels, outside catering and retail divisions.
Emma Pearmaine is an Associate Partner and experienced solicitor in the family law department at Chadwick Lawrence - which has successfully combined traditional values with the practices and technology of a modern law firm. Chadwick Lawrence are firm supporters of Forward Ladies, and have hosted networking events, and delivered training and information sessions.
HR180° Ltd, founded by Claire Morley-Jones, is a dynamic and responsive, jargon free HR service for clients who cannot justify the cost of a full time HR manager, offering services, including 8am-8pm advice line, employment policies and contracts, training delivery, HR software and project work.
Sally-Anne Greenfield, Chief Executive, Leeds Community Foundation. Specialising in advising companies (and individuals) about how to direct financial support to small and medium-sized voluntary sector groups working in Leeds. Advice given on payroll giving, employee fundraising, CSR and tax-effective giving.
Ann Pickering is the Human Resources Director for the UK’s No. 1 mobile phone network provider, O2. She manages an HR team of 130 who provide HR services to the 13,000 02 employees in the UK.
Ann’s expertise in Human Resources, together with a strong background in technology brought her to O2 in March 2004.. She has achieved a whole host of accomplishments with the company, including the delivery of a comprehensive company-wide management development programme, which includes a succession planning process for managers. Since joining O2, she has seen the company voted No. 6 in the Sunday Times Top 100 Employers in the UK and No.1 in the UK Best Loved Brands.
Ann is married, has two teenage boys and lives in Sheffield.
Sharon Adair is Head of Learning and Development for Telefonica O2, Customer Service. She began her career with Barclays Bank where she undertook a variety of roles, including: Sales and Sales Training/Coaching Sales Managers and designing and delivering training. Since leaving, she has worked in a number of industries including: Customer Service, Communication and Print, Recruitment, a couple of exciting years as a self employed training consultant working in Manufacturing, Banking and Finance as well as the Transport industry. Before Joining O2, Sharon was Head of Learning and Development for GNER. In her current role she is responsible for Advisor and Management Development, including L&D Change across 4 sites.
Lindsey Hill is the founder or Artylicious Ltd, an online art gallery which features beautiful artwork such as Flowers, Landscapes, Graffiti and Pop Art as well as some great original acrylic art all on canvas. Artylicious can also print your photo on canvas and all designs are available on printed roller blinds too.
Clare Crowther of Your New Horizon is a professionally qualified business coach. Clare gives organisations and individuals: better vision: clearer goals more success, and greater confidence in their ability to achieve. Results are achieved by calling on more that 20 years of project management expertise, combined with team effectiveness techniques, and by deploying one-one coaching. Contact Clare on: clare@yournewhorizon.co.uk; 07763 119018; 01482 669314.
Arora Associates was set up by Dr.Ranjit, after retiring from a successful career in Further and Higher Education. Her Education and Management consultancy has included the Department for Education and Skills, the Universities UK's Equality Challenge Unit, LSDA Support for Success programme, EU funded project for Roma Integration in the Czech Republic and with PRIAE (Policy Research into Ageing and Ethnicity) Dr. Arora can offer customised packages of Equality and Diversity Training for Public and Private Sector organisations, including HR, Strategic Planning and Organisational Review for SMEs, Development of Quality Standards and Performance Management. She has held several public appointments and has a range of publications to her name. Contact Details Rphoenix42@aol.com Phone numbers 01274-549934 /07794598596.
Jules Wyman, Positive Belief Confidence Coach. Jules is a dynamic and passionate lady who is able to see the potential in everyone and teach you the tools to create the life of your dreams. She works with Private clients and in schools throughout the UK.
Lesley Hughes qualified as a nurse before graduating in Psychology and lecturing in health psychology before completing a Masters Degree and a PhD in Psychology. Lesley is a Chartered Psychologist and has experience of consultancy work in
interprofessional learning, partnership working, leadership and group dynamics, and workforce change.
Cheryl Donnison founded Lumina Coaching six years ago and has a passion for helping both individuals and companies to become the best they can. Lumina take clients through a systematic and personalised development plan which encourages clients to take full responsibility for their business or personal life to achieve their goals and dreams. Services offered include: Individual and team coaching and mentoring; Coach and mentor training; Coach consultancy and motivational speaking on personal development topics.