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When we are transitioning towards our goals, our external world may present a series of challenging circumstances for us to conquer.
Helping you to transition towards your ultimate goals and desires in life.
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While writing and editing poems for my new chapbook, as well as looking for inspiration, I encountered this poetic wisdom from William Wordsworth.
His words resonated with me, due to the focus on our license as poets to connect with emotion and feelings and tranquil environments.
“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquillity.”
~ William Wordsworth.
Qualified Life Coach (Dip NMC), Mentor, Writer, Speaker and Trainer
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“Strategically working and partnering with the transitioning YOU; to transform YOU to where your dreams, desires and highest human potential are.
Guiding YOU towards the place where you can confidentially unleash and reveal the True, Authentic YOU!”
~ Patricia Foster McKenley
WHY CHOOSE TRANSITIONAL AND TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING?
For many, life can be one, long bumpy road of huge life transitions, such as:
Child birth or child rearing,
Finding a new school for your child/children
Studying or exams
Transition from graduate to successfully employed
A change in job or career
Relocating yourself or family to another country or city
The journey taken after redundancy
From single, to engaged, to being married
Relationship changes, separation or divorce
Major illness, injury or surgery – yourself or a loved one
Changes in your financial circumstances and all that entails
Dealing with life after bereavement
A journey of the mind; moving from limiting beliefs, to positive self talk and higher self-esteem
There may be many obstacles – mental and emotional – which also occur along on this road. The transitioning process can be arduous and draining, time consuming, eroding one’s self esteem at the same time.
Coaching helps you explore the inner tools, actions and solutions needed to journey through your transition.
Consequently, you will unlock the ability to transform your thinking and self belief.
The transformation process will include helping you to identify and establish your ultimate dreams, goals and desires, then transform you towards your personal success and highest potential through your behaviours, actions and belief systems.
MY SUPPORT FOR YOU
My aim is to guide, amongst many, Women, Girls, Sensitive Children and Creative Practitioners to ease your transitioning, helping you receive clarity of thought about what your goals are, to create positive, highly effective habits and facilitate your transformation.
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ABOUT
Qualified Transitional, Transformational & Empowerment Coach (Dip NMC)
Works in The UK and Internationally
Specialises in:
Children,
Teenagers,
NEETs (Young People Not in Education, Employment or Training),
Girls / Young Women,
Women,
EBD (Emotional Behavioural Disorders) Students,
Corporate Team Building,
Writers,
Artists,
Creative Practitioners,
Creative Entrepreneurs,
Health and Wellbeing Practitioners
Holistic Health Seekers,
Vegans
COACHING SESSIONS
Coaching sessions with individuals or groups, in person or via Skype
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COACHING AIMS
Empowering young people, adults and children.
Raising confidence levels in adult learners
Providing life guidance, mentoring and emotional support for disaffected young adults
Working with young offenders on reparation orders. Providing empowering tools and multimedia solutions as well as pastoral guidance and coaching
Working with young people, women and men in prisons
Facilitating a personal development workshop, at the ‘Every Woman Inspired’ event in Kingston, Jamaica (November 2013). Photo: Denise Hall
Also delivers Personal Development and Empowerment Workshops at Conferences, Seminars, Retreats, Inset Training and Corporate Events
CONTACT
UK: +447956 476 547
Email: prfoster@hotmail.com
Skype: patricia_foster_trainer
Twitter: @Ms_P_Foster
Facebook: LIKE the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaFosterCoachingServices
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“National Poetry Day is a great opportunity for appreciators – from the classical and traditional word, the melancholic and lyrical word, to the contemporary, rapped and spoken word – to celebrate and indulge in a magnificent and efficacious art form.”
National Poetry Day Quote – by Patricia Foster
What does poetry mean to you? National Poetry Day is a very important day in the UK poetry and literature calendar. Celebrated on the first Thursday in October, poets, poetry organisations, schools, community groups, poetry supporters and poetry lovers alike acknowledge the art form. A day in recognition of poetry’s prominence, as well as its relevance in our ever changing society.
The theme for National Poetry Day 2014 is ‘Remember’
How many ‘remember’ themed or inspired poems can you think of?
USEFUL LINKS AND RESOURCES
Education Scotland – National Poetry Day
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“National Poetry Day is a great opportunity for appreciators – from the classical and traditional word, the melancholic and lyrical word, to the contemporary, rapped and spoken word – to celebrate and indulge in a magnificent and efficacious art form.”
~ by Patricia Foster © 2013
Patricia Foster is the current Poet In Residence for Sable Litmag. Read more about her role at:
http://www.sablelitmag.org/sablepoetinresidence/
Workshops will take place at
Torridon Road Library
103 Torridon Road, Catford, London SE6 1RQ
Spaces are limited!
To book a place, call Torridon Road Library on
0208 314 3712
I am delighted to share that I will be reading poetry on Thursday 12th June 2014 (tonight) at the fabulous event ‘ONE MORE LIME’, in Dalston. Come and join me Patricia Foster, along with some excellent Poets and Writers hailing from St Lucia! Yummy food on sale, as well as open-mic slots.
ONE LAST LIME – SABLE READING SERIES with
Fringe Saint Lucia in East London:
Feat. Jane King, Kendel Hippolyte from St Lucia,
plus two London based performers –
Gemma Weekes, St Lucian novelist, poet and singer
and Patricia Foster, poet and performer from Jamaica.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (BST)
Share REALLY good Caribbean food a drink and a chat with editors about publishing your work in SABLE and collect a free Fringe Saint Lucia bag.
For more information visit
http://www.fringestlucia.com/programme/other-uk-events/
http://onelastlime12june.eventbrite.com
Time: Doors 6.30pm – Open Mic
Ends: 9.30/10pm
Price: £3 entry
Venue:
All Nations Café & Bar – Dalston
8 Sandringham Road
Dalston
E8 2LP London
United Kingdom
Trains: Dalston Kingsland-2 mins; 8 mins Dalston Junction
Buses: 30, 38, 56, 67, 149, 242, 277
T +44 (0)207 254 0023 | W www.allnationsdalston.co.uk
www.sablelitmag.org
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Creating Positive Shifts in your Life
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In 2012, I received my Reiki Level 2 certificate! I am thoroughly pleased to be a certified Reiki Practitioner, as I love the benefits of Reiki Healing, as well as delivering it. I also receive an incredibly sense of wellbeing, as does the recipient.
Reiki finds its origins in Japan and is a way of directing Universal Healing Energy to a client through a healer/practitioner. It has mutual, positive benefits for the client as well as the healer. It also promotes relaxation, wellbeing and reduced stress, as well as healing on many levels (emotional and physical) in recipients.
The Reiki Healing tradition was developed in Japan by Dr. Usui and allegedly brought to the West by Mrs Takata. Many Reiki practitioners and scholars have identified parallels between traditional Christian healing and Reiki. For further information about Reiki practices, visit http://www.reiki.org/
I can safely say that I have experienced many positive changes during my Reiki journey thus far. I have also received many positive and startling feedback from recipients of my Reiki healing sessions.
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It is possible for you to also experience positive changes and shifts in your life!
Contact me for Reiki healing sessions on:
Email: prfoster@hotmail.com
Mobile: +447956 476 546
Skype: patricia_foster_trainer
This blog was originally posted on Thursday, June 14th, 2012 and is filed under Energy, Healing, Health, Holistic, Reiki, Spiritual, Wellbeing, Workshops.
‘Celebrate Power Within!’
Time To Celebrate Your Innate Power!
This month, I thought it would be a great idea for us as individuals, to ‘Celebrate Power Within’; to acknowledge and celebrate how we tap into our inner resources to overcome life’s many obstacles. I would love you to share your stories of powerful moments in the face of adversity. Tell me how you displayed your inner power – the Powerful You, who you perhaps didn’t know existed – to overcome a difficult situation.
How did it make you feel? Share your story of a powerful moment, whilst facing a major setback. What obstacles or fears did you have to overcome to feel enlightened or Powerful Within? What did you conquer to feel like Superman or Wonder Woman?
Send me a Tweet at @Ms_P_Foster with #CelebratePowerWithin + your story of triumph over adversity.
I’ll share your tweets/messages of ‘inner power’ below on my blog! Feel free to leave your messages or responses. Let’s celebrate!
‘Celebrate Power Within’! Seven Ways to Activate the Power Within YOU!
Life sometimes has a way of dampening our spirits; creating obstacles and challenges that can block our path to happiness and success. We all have the innate power within, to flourish and live life to our highest potential. How can you access this innate power? Click HERE to find Seven possible ways to activate the power within YOU!
Read messages in response to the original post May 2012:
@estherpoyer: 6/8wks ago I started taking raw juices. Life transformed! #Adversity to happiness at the speed of light. #CelebratePowerWithin
@Ms_P_Foster: Today was an incredible day. As my thoughts become more positive, many amazing outcomes are #manifesting. #CelebratePowerWithin
@Ms_P_Foster: #CelebratePowerWithin I chose 2 see the higher self of some1 who had spoken negatively 2 me; positively shifted our relationship
This entry was originally posted on Saturday, May 12th, 2012 at 3:01 am at http://patriciafoster.blog.com/2012/05/12/celebrate-power-within/ and is filed under #CelebratePowerWithin, Celebration, Coaching, consultancy, Creativity, Energy, Female, Healing, Health, Holistic, poetry, Power, Reiki, Spiritual, Triumph, Wellbeing, Woman, Women.
© Patricia Foster 2012
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- POETRY & POPPADUMS, Friday 16th July, featuring Edinburgh Festival (Perrier) Comedy Award winner Phil Nichol and Special Guest Patricia Foster McKenley. Hosted by Paul Lyalls – Live at KaramelPoetry and Poppadums feat. PHIL NICHOLwith special guest PATRICIA FOSTER MCKENLEYDate: 16th July 2021 Time: Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts at 8pmTicket price: £6Entry Requirements: All welcomeLocation: Karamel London, N22 Click to Book Tickets Collage Arts present Poetry and Poppadums, featuring.. PHIL NICHOL WINNER OF THE EDINBURGH (Perrier) COMEDY AWARD’Capable of delivering everything from a […]
- The Power of Writing: During the Pandemic and Rise in Global Black Trauma. Wednesday 31 March 2021, 1pm. With Poet & Life Coach, Patricia Foster McKenley. A Free online event.Join The University of Westminster for the last event in our ‘Creativity’ month where we welcome poet, performer and life coach Patricia Foster McKenley to discuss the Power of Writing. Poet, performer and life coach Patricia Foster McKenley, who at the intersection of being Black, a woman, Christian, over fifty years of age and British […]
- Sable Poet-In-Residence Patricia Foster McKenley Performs Poetry and Delivers Workshops at the Mboka Festival, 9-14 January 2017, Gambia.Between 9th and 14th of January 2017, I can safely say I had one of the most life changing experiences during my existence on this Earth. Late evening of the 8th of January, after a delayed flight, Banjul in Gambia embraced me with open arms, as I visited West Africa for the first time in my […]
- LIPS – Anti-Bullying Poetry Film. Written and Performed by Award-Winning Poet Patricia Foster McKenley. Produced by Mellow 9 Productions. Anti-Bullying Week 2018.As a young child and teenager, I was bullied. As an adult, I have been bullied. These experiences prompted me to write my poem ‘Lips’. I recently had the poem ‘Lips’ skilfully made into a film by the brilliant Mellow 9 Productions. So thankful for this. The poem and film focuses on the traumatic […]
- Poet Patricia Foster McKenley, Reading from ‘Filigree: Contemporary Black British Poetry’, at Ilkley Literature Festival, 14th October 2018. I’m delighted to share that I will be reading poetry at Ilkley Literature Festival on Sunday 14 October 2018. I’ll be sharing the stage with Maya Chowdhry, Nick Makoha and Rishi Dastidar to promote the new anthology Filigree: Contemporary Black British Poetry, which we will all be published in. Edited by Nii Parkes and Inscribe […]
- Super Woman: Taking Everyday In Her Stride! Celebrating International Women’s Month. By Poet, Educator, Holistic Coach, Speaker & Vegan Patricia Foster McKenley “As a woman, today and hereafter, I choose to express myself at my highest potential! That is my divine purpose and mission on this Earth.”~ Patricia Foster McKenley, 8th March 2012 Imagine how this world would be if as individual women, we decided to reach for our highest potential and operate from that […]
- ‘At The Inkwell London’ Christmas Special! Thursday December 15th 2016. Doors 6:30pm. Show 7-9pm. CHANGE TO LINEUP! Featuring: Abby Ladbrooke, Cath Drake, Jude Cowan Montague and Jane Grell. Hosted by Poet Patricia Foster and writer/journalist Rachel Rigby. Counter Albion, 45 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch E2 7DJ.‘At The Inkwell London’ Christmas Special! Thursday December 15th 2016 Counter Albion Café, 45 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, London E2 7DJ. Map Doors: 6:30pm. Show 7-9pm There has been a slight change to our lineup! Featuring: Abby Ladbrooke, Cath Drake, Jude Cowan Montague and Jane Grell FREE! Open mic too! Literary feast of writers served up […]
- Black History Month Activities With Award Winning Poet and Performer Patricia Foster – October 2016. BHM Workshop at UWLSU, At The Inkwell London Celebrates Black History Month, ‘Southbound: An Evening of Poetry’ (Southwark Libraries).The UK celebrates Black History Month in October and I would love to share what I’ll be up to this month. This Wednesday 19th October 2016, I’ll be delivering a poetry workshop for Black History Month. My workshop will be part of the University of West London Students’ Union (UWLSU) Black Histoy Month programme. I […]
- At The Inkwell (London) Celebrates Black History Month | Thursday 20 October 2016. 7-9pm. Doors 6:30pm. Venue: Counter Albion, Shoreditch. FREE! Ft Millie Murray & Racheal Joseph. Hosted by Poets Gemma Weekes, Patricia Foster and Journalist Rachel Rigby.Good Day To You All, I hope you are enjoying the sunny, autumnal afternoon (if in London). Thank you to ALL who read, came down and supported At The Inkwell London last month. Just over a week to go now, until our next At The Inkwell London on Thursday 20th October, where we’ll celebrate and […]
- At The Inkwell London Launch 21 July 2016! Co-hosted by Poet/Novelist/Singer Gemma Weekes, Journalist Rachel Rigby and ‘Sable Poet-in-Residence’ Patricia Foster. Paying Homage to Prince and David Bowie.At The Inkwell London launch 21 July 2016! The inaugural event pays homage to Prince & David Bowie. Come down. Sign up early for the open mic.
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