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elcome to the first edition of experience growth online magazine.
in practical ways, what they were wired to do to achieve significance.
I guess your first thought is; ‘What is experience growth magazine and ‘How did it come about?’
Over the 3 years, a tradition was born...each birthday I give something back.
Finally, we will provide you with the right tools or point you in the right direction to experience growth.
A very simple but life changing one.
This year, for my 42 birthday, I want to provide you with a brand new resource aimed at helping you, not just learn about growth, but to experience growth!
We believe you’ll like this first edition; the Entrepreneurs Issue. We look at arguably the UK’s best loved entrepreneur and explore a list of the top 10 entrepreneurs in the UK.
I decided to follow my passion.
And that is exactly what this magazine is about.
To that end I set about building something called The Life Club.
To help you to experience growth.
In addition to a whole host of growth materials, we introduce the GROWzone, specific growth events, resources and trainers in your area.
Well, on my 38th birthday, 4 years ago I made a decision.
The premise was to provide information, produce resources and promote events for growing people. So, in May 2010, on my 39th birthday, I launched The Life Club, where I promised our first resource in time for our first anniversary. A year later in May 2011, we made good on that promise by launching my first book, 26 BiG ideas, your A-Z for Growth The following year, having relocated to Norfolk, we launched a series of events called ‘Finding your BiG ideas’ to help people discover
How will we do that?
So, enjoy the read and let us know what you think.
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1. We SHOW Firstly, we will SHOW you credible examples of people who are being significant by doing amazing things in their chosen areas of passion.
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Contributors Lilach Bullock, www.socialable.co.uk
Lilach is a business owner, social media consultant, internet mentor and founder of Socialable.co.uk. Listed in Forbes as one of the top 20 women social media power influencers she is one of the most dynamic personalities in the social media market. She is consulted by journalists and regularly quoted in newspapers on social media related matters. A keynote speaker at business and marketing seminars, Lilach teaches about online marketing. Her books have achieved No 1 on Amazon for Sales & Marketing and Small Business & Entrepreneurship, which helps to generate over 500K online page views per month. When Lilach isn’t working she enjoys spending time with her family and is an avid fan of Zumba. In this issue Lilach writes ‘10 of the best LinkedIn features for your business.’
Alex Gordon, www.dreamsuccess.co.uk
Alex is an accountant by training with years of experience within The City of London and running an accounting solutions practice. His real passion, though, is helping people to discover or rekindle their dreams. He regular speaks to audiences asking a poignant question, ‘What is your dream?’ He recently published his book by the same name and travels the UK preaching a message of redefining, refocusing and repackaging your talents and abilities to bring solutions to your community, customers and clients. He lives in London with his wife, Sharon and 3 children. In this issue Alex writes ‘The Dream Numbers.’
Edward Hollamby, www.eshconsultancy.co.uk
Edward & Sarah Hollamby are passionate about helping people and communities develop by exploring and enhancing the opportunities available to them. They have been doing that for the last 10 years and have literally trained thousands of people from hundreds of businesses and charities across the UK. They regularly work in partnership with Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire County Council’s, S.U.M.O, The Mentoring and Befriending Foundation & other organizations. They live in Lincolnshire with 2 children. In this issue Edward writes ‘Why bother with Training?’
Danny McIntosh, Light Heavyweight Boxing Champ
Danny is currently ranked as one of the top 10 light heavyweights in the UK. The former WBO European Light Heavyweight title holder hails from Norwich, Norfolk and has just recently returned from Denmark training/sparring with Mikkel Kessler, the current WBA Super Middleweight Champion. Danny fights on the 18th May 2013 at the famous York Hall on the Prize Fighter Cruiserweights III card. Tickets available @ www.prizefighter.co.uk. He lives with his family in Norwich. In this issue Danny writes ‘Let’s get physical. 10 ways to get fit and stay that way.’
Jamie Stephenson, People Development Specialist
Jamie has been involved in people development and organisational growth for over 15 years. With a passionate belief that each person is made for purpose and influence alongside a belief in building real, relevant and impactful church he's committed his life to helping people live to their max. Jamie currently lives in Norwich with his wife and two children. In this issue Jamie writes ‘In the Spirit of Things.’
Judy Tomlin, www.betsycatherinecreative.co.uk
Judy is behaviourial specialist and social entrepreneur with over 17 years experience in schools across the country. A Psychology graduate, she specializes in behaviour management and currently is the lead teacher at a specialist resource base in East Norfolk. Passionate about the convergence of education and enterprise, Judy has set up a social enterprise that uses business as a tool to engage young people to learn life and entrepreneurial skills by running their own chocolate distribution ‘franchise’. She is married to Colin and they have 2 kids and almost own a cat and a dog. In this issue Judy writes ‘Change Bad Thinking! Is it really all in the mind?’
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Social Causes
Budget 2013
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What has the Chancellor got on offer for us as entrepreneurs?
2013 Trends
Philanthropy used to be an individual thing now it’s gone corporate and gone global with staggering results
Enterprise Friendly UK?
Business
5 BiG trends and predictions for this year and what it means to you What’s out there of interest to Entrepreneurs across the UK
What’s New?
What growth resources are out there for free & also for a fee
Sir Richard Branson
Find out how the UK’s favourite entrepreneur created one of the most recognized brands in the world while having so much fun
Personal Wellbeing
Are you a TRUE Entrepreneur?
Let’s get Physical
8 tips to get anything done!
10 Ways to get fit & stay that way
We explore 12 easy ways to tell! Read them and score yourself
Change Bad Thinking
Here are eight tried and tested ways to get anything done from start to finish
In the Spirit of Things
Glad you took the plunge?
Is it all in the mind? Or is there more to it than that? If George Michael is to be believed, you’ve got to have faith. But what is it and is it of any importance?
Cover Story Sir Richard Branson
Entrepreneurs tell us what they do plus why, when & how they went into business
Change Bad Thinking All in the mind?
We show. You know. You experience growth.
Money
Technology
Your Dream by Numbers
Social Media Masterclass
What is your dream? And what numbers are associated with it?
Training Business Feature True Entrepreneur?
Why bother with Training?
Why spend money on training themselves & staff particularly in these times of austerity?
Our Social Media Expert explores 10 of the best LinkedIn features for your business.
GROWzone In our next quarterly issue we introduce the GROWzone. It is an incredible resource for finding and connecting with coaches & trainers in your local area. It will help you discover growth resources and events in your local area.
The Dream Numbers Seven numbers that are vital for growth
If you’re a trainer or coach and want to be part of the GROWzone, please contact us on growzone@egmagazineuk.com
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1. How did you get into Boxing?
As a youngster I was always full of energy and as a result, my mum tried her hardest to find me a sport or activity to burn it up. I tried gymnastics, karate, ju jitsu, swimming kickboxing and more, I enjoyed all and did well at most but never followed through with them. It wasn't until the ripe age of 15 that I stepped in to a boxing gym after having a turbulent time at home as most teenagers do and it was the sport I fell in love with.
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2. Who are your boxing heroes?
My first memory of boxing was sitting on my nan's stairs listening through her living room and hearing the Tyson vs Bruno fight but my first idol was that of Prince Naseem Hamed for his Rapier like hand speed, his fleetness of foot but most of all his devastating punch power thrown from unimaginable angles. I was hooked! My other hero's also include a possible pound for pound great Roy Jones Junior, Sugar Ray Robinson and who could doubt the "Greatest" Muhammad Ali!
3. What was your first title fight like?
My first title fight was against an old training partner, the aptly named Steve Spartacus, a rough, tough experienced fighter who'd already fought for and won the English title and fought for the British title. This fight would be a derby as he was from Ipswich, Norwich's sworn football rival's so I had to put on a show that night. He promised to beat me within 7 rounds so my retort was that he would fall in that round, and he did! I won my first professional title in October 2008 in the 7th round by knockout... the new English champion!
4. How did it feel to become the European Champion?
I fought for the European title in January 2011 after a surprise phone call over Christmas and if I said I was worse for wear when I
received the call it would be an understatement. At first I refused the fight but was informed that under no circumstances would a chance come by this tantalising, so my answer swiftly reverted from a no to a hesitant "yes... ok". Looking back I didn't spar or run at all as I was so ill but did some good sessions of bag and pads to keep me going. Every night I would go to bed and wake up drenched in sweat, I was ill no doubt. This happened all the way up to the weigh in day and I was thinking ‘I’m just here for a good pay day then I can go home and rest.’ I went to bed that night and prayed that I be given a chance of victory then went to sleep. I awoke in the morning to find I hadn't to find I hadn't
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sheets were bone dry! Had God answered my prayers? Well, that night I went on to fight Thierry Karl who had more KO's on his record than I'd had fights, I KO'd him in the 11th round to win the prestigious European title and came home The Champion. What a fight!
5. What’s the future for the Big Mac?
As a professional boxer I believe I still have a lot to do and I've got a lot left in the tank I believe I can go on to do very well in the future provided I train hard, keep my faith and have clear goals, aims and an unfaltering will to succeed, so watch this space!
Danny’s next fight is on 18th May. Details @ www.prizefighter.co.uk
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