Professional Poet, Life Coach, Educator, Artist – Runs Workshops, Gives Reiki & Wellbeing Training
Sunday 6th March 2016, was perhaps one of the most memorable days I have had where poetry is concerned. I was honoured and privileged to be a part of the 'Palabras The Reunion' show, at the world renowned Paradiso, Amsterdam.
Here are a few highlights:
(Oops! Obviously, I meant to say "you can see the lovely canal" not "river"!)
Photo: Thabo Jaiyesimi
Message from Sable Poet-in-Residence Patricia Foster:
I am still ecstatic and floating, after receiving my award for Poetry Services, within the Art and Culture category, at the empowering awards event Together We Rise.
I had written an acceptance speech, but instead ended up speaking from the heart. I was immensely overwhelmed, as well as inspired by all the other award recipients and their amazing stories. A lot of the women, including myself, had overcome incredible obstacles, to accomplish what we have today.
“Day in, day out we work hard, in our life purpose without little or any recognition. Thank YOU MGT and GCC for the award!” ~ Patricia Foster
Photo: M. Foster
The event was organised by the MGT and GCC, based in Brixton, who do a lot of work in the community, in particular to uplift and empower young girls.
Photo: M. Foster
A most memorable night indeed. Hopefully the first of many awards. Feeling very grateful and honoured. A big thanks to ALL who provided support, my family, friends and the writers and poets who came before me, to pave the way and make it easier for me to receive this award. In particular a big thanks to the founders and ALL members of Malika’s Poetry Kitchen.
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Women’s Nutrition Made Easy: With Kitchen Buddy founder Theresa Webb and YouAreYOU founder Patricia Foster Tuesday 24th March 2015 (7:00-9:00pm), Torridon Library, Catford London FREE!
Patricia Foster, qualified life coach and founder of You Are YOU holistic coaching and training services, will be providing practical, every day healthy eating and Wellbeing tips for women 25 years and over.
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FREE event, but booking essential.
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Are YOU searching for love this Valentine’s weekend?
If the answer is YES and You Are on the lookout, the best place to start is within yourself.
“Learning to love yourself,
It is the greatest love of all.”~ George Benson and Whitney Houston
I recently discovered there is an official World Self Love Day. On checking the date closer, I realised it falls on the same day as my Birthday! How apt!
Photo: © Patricia Foster
So today, as well as celebrating My Birthday with family and friends, I will cultivate love for myself. This is the greatest form of love we can have. Without this, we cannot receive the love we desire!
Happy World Self Love Day!
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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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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.
Photo: © Patricia Foster McKenley
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
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‘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
In our modern style of living and busyness, it is very easy to lose sight of where a friend or loved one is in their life. To misunderstand the journey they are on. To have little or no concept of what they are going through.
For those experiencing pain or personal challenges, reaching out to another can be extremely difficult.
This week, two high profile young twenty-somethings – Peaches Geldof, daughter of Sir Bob and the late Paula Yates (25) and Karyn Washington, founder of forbrowngirls.com (22) – were both found dead on 7th April and 8th April respectively. At the time of writing this blog, tests are still being carried out on Peaches and Karyn apparently committed suicide.
In my line of work with young people, I often rely on intuition to gauge if someone is in need of support. A listening ear, or by removing our own judgement of another, is usually all it takes to help that friend or loved one get back on track.
Who could do with your listening ear today?
Please feel free to leave a comment and share.
Photo ©️Mellow 9 Productions
Photo ©️Mellow 9 Productions
This film also couldn’t have been brought to life in such a magnificent way, without the superb young female actors – who were so serendipitously cast – provided by The Girls Friendly Society of England and Wales (GFS Platform Islington Project). https://girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk/group-finder/islington/ Located in the London borough of Islington, this wonderful project delivers a wide range of exciting activities, workshops and events for young women aged 11 to 19, to widen their horizons, encourage debates and boost confidence and aspirations. Learn more about The Girls Friendly Society of England and Wales (GFS) and the wonderful they do nationwide, by visiting https://girlsfriendlysociety.org.uk
It was an absolute pleasure to work with such a brilliant cast and crew.
I currently use my film ‘Lips’ within self esteem, personal development and anti-bullying Workshops and so far have used in Workshops in Jamaica, The Netherlands and universities, youth centres and community organisations in the UK.
Click on the link below to view the film
Lips © Text Copyright Patricia Foster McKenley 2002
To book a Workshop, contact Patricia Foster McKenley on [email protected] or call +447956476547
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