Thursday, 24th Monday 28th September 2020

A Coaching & Facilitation retreat with CHRIS GRIMES of SECOND CURVE

Are you a Facilitator, a Workshop Leader or a Coach? Would you like the opportunity of spending some valuable time away, with the space to be able to reflect, to breathe and to learn more about your craft?  

Would you like the opportunity to join in with a group of like-minded fellow practitioners, to learn some new ideas - hone your skills - coach and be coached - and share in some ‘best practice’?  

If the answer to any of the above is a resounding “YES!” then this could be just the Coach’s retreat for you!

This is an invitation from Chris Grimes at Second Curve to join an ‘immersive exploration’ of Coaching and the nature of Facilitation: With the aim of providing you with some space and time away, in the glorious surroundings and hospitality of Lessoeursanglaises - to plan - to think - to reflect - and to find the inspiration to grow and develop in your work.  

Is this you?

You may already be working as a Facilitator or a Workshop Leader. You may already be a Coach. You may be interested in being Coached - you may be interested in becoming a Coach - or you may even already be operating as a Coach’s Coach (get you!). But in any case, you’d like to invest some “quality time” in consolidating your work to develop your craft further - and to help those around you to get much Clearer and much more of “what they want” through the journey of their Coaching.

the event

Chris has helped literally hundreds of people over many years and describes Coaching as “listening in order to understand”. 

He is intrigued by helping those that he Coaches to find their “inner geniuses”:  Your “inner genius” is the version of all of us that is completely “in flow” and unquestioning of our ability to know intuitively and exactly what to do and how to get there through the power of the Coaching and what it can unlock. 

During this 3-day workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore and share some best practices, insights and ideas with a powerful group of like-minded individuals. Plus you will be given the space and time to reflect - to breathe - to de-clutter - to clarify and to grow. And all within a safe and supportive environment. 

There will also be some powerful questions (and answers) to gently “nudge you along the way” and help raise your levels of self-awareness: With the clear aim of encouraging you to take clear and powerful action once the course has finished, in order to grow and develop in your work.

Why Second Curve?

Second Curve is founded on the basis that as a successful individual, you are already on a trajectory or “curve”.  

Invariably – as the trajectory of your curve begins to wane (as change is inevitable – nothing ever stays the same) new skills, approaches, mindsets or methodologies are required in order to attach yourself to your “second curve”, ideally before your original one has waned.  

Helping you to get clearer about what is next and how to get there – and how to go about projecting yourself with greater clarity, purpose and authenticity – is how Chris Grimes can help. 

about Chris Grimes and Second Curve

Chris Grimes is a highly experienced workshop leader, facilitator & coach.  He trained initially as a Drama Teacher at the Central school of Speech & Drama in London, before completing a 2 Year Postgraduate Acting course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, from where he was awarded the Peter Akerman Prize for Comedy.   

Since 1988 he has pursued a portfolio career combining all of the transferable skills of being an actor, teacher, trainer, comedy improvisation performer & coach. 

As director of the company, Second Curve (as well as the artistic director and principle workshop leader for the Improvisational Comedy company , Instant Wit) he has worked worked with global financial services clients, tech companies, charities, fashion, media and business schools and theatres.

More about Chris.....

the workshop includes:

• 3 days of L'Espace studio workshop with Chris Grimes

• 4 nights

• All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and refreshments

• Snacks and beverages throughout your stay

• Pick-up and drop-off at both Angouleme train station and Bergerac airport at allocated times. 

• *Air and train fares to and from collection points in France are not included.

itinerary 

DAY 1

Travel day - you will be sent information regarding transportation to Les Soeurs Anglaises Welcome, Meet + Greet dinner at the house.  Evening intro in L'Espace studio

DAY 2

Full day: Project commences in earnest with a full introduction into the Workshop

DAY 3

Full day: Workshop with Chris with one-on-one and group sessions

DAY 4

Full day: Workshop with Chris with one-on-one and group sessions

DAY5

Brunch and departures before lunch. 

Please note: This is a skeleton itinerary and is subject to minor modifications depending on local weather conditions, new opportunities and the workshop leader’s considerations. A fuller itinerary will be available closer to the dates of the workshop but if you have any questions you can contact Chris directly..

pricing

Pricing for this 3 Day / 4 Night workshop varies depending on your choice of accommodation. Please see prices below or click here to see our accommodation photo gallery. 

A: Single occupancy of Superior double bedroom with en suite: 1250€ per person.

B: Shared occupancy of Superior double bedroom with en suite: 1000€ per person.

C: Single occupancy of Twin bedroom shared bathroom 1000€ per person

D: Shared Twin bedroom / shared bathroom: 875€ per person 

Minimum 8 participants (max 12 residents)

We require a 300€ non-refundable deposit (by Paypal or UK bank transfer)  to secure a booking;  the full balance being payable two months prior to the start of the workshop.

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