Whangarei Business Womens' Network - February Event

Our February event features guest speaker Barbara Jaques of BJ Projects - Coaching & Training who will talk about "How Often do you Feel Anxious? What it is, how our brains do it & strategies to master it."

"Anxiety NZ"s website states that 1 in 4 NZ'ers experience anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD or phobias. This means you most likely know someone who has experienced it. And if you know me, then you can answer that question with a resounding "Yes".

Anxious feelings have punctuated most of my life from my first day of school, through to today where sometimes they can still overcome me. Learning to work with & through these feelings hasn't been easy, or quick. Understanding that my anxiousness was there to help me, rather than to torture or punish me, was a revelation, & when I finally 'got it' I felt back in control of me. When I use my anxious feelings to my advantage, events & situations become more comfortable & easier to manage.

Which means ...if I can do it, you can too, if you want to."

With the multiple responsibilities & roles we have these days, operating a business, running a household, caring for family, contributing to community, & often lastly, taking care of ourselves, life can become stressful at times, right? So how can we help ourselves cope in more resourceful ways?

Yip - Barbara's in the hot seat this month sharing with you some of the neuroscience around anxiety & strategies that can support you to manage it to your advantage. An experienced coach, Barbara honours individuals, meeting them where they are & offering a safe space to explore personal & professional challenges.

"When we have a safe space to articulate our thoughts & feelings, held in the safety of a confident, objective coach, we give ourselves a gift. Taking the time to reflect we tap into our inner wisdom & knowledge without the hustle & bustle of external distraction. I know it's saved me more times than I can count."

Come & join us for our first event of the decade & discover tools & strategies you can implement to feel less anxious & more confident & in control.

How to register for the event on Monday 17th February (which includes a buffet dinner):
- Click the registration link on this event and enter your details on the email. You'll be added to the guest list for this month's event.
- Deposit $47.00 to the Whangarei Business Womens' Network BNZ Account 020492-0432044-002. Use 'WBWN' as the reference followed by your name.
- Once your payment appears in the WBWN account, you'll be emailed a tax receipt.

*Please note that refunds or credits are not permitted, however a substitute may be sent in your place if you're unable to attend. Simply email Barbara to advise who will be taking your place.

Registrations must be confirmed and paid before 5.00 pm Thurs 13th February. Late registrations will not be accepted.