In life, one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special day, or to celebrate each special day.
– Rasheed Ogunlaru
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Recommended Partners
I work with a range of partners to help people in all aspects of their lives, careers and business – including the including British Library.
British Library Business & IP Centre
www.bl.uk/bipc
The Business & IP Centre provides extensive free resources and low cost or free workshops, talks, masterclasses, advice sessions, events and e-courses for small businesses and sole traders looking to start up or grow. Rasheed is the library’s partner Business Coach. Below is a selection of list of partners of the library and associates of Rasheed’s who might help you.
GROW / Alasdair Inglis
www.wearegrow.com
Alisdair runs marketing workshops at and provide bespoke marketing strategies to increase profits for SMEs.
InterCHANGE People Development
www.interchangepd.com
InterCHANGE tailored business training courses and Organisational Development. Rasheed is a senior associate trainer.
Jessica Huie MBE
www.jessicahuie.com
Jessica is an award winning entrepreneur with a Public Relations background. She is a author of Purpose and runs workshops, masterclasses and retreats aimed at helping female entrepreneur in particular to raise their visibility, build their brand and embrace theirs purpose.
Lucidica
www.Lucidica.com
Lucidica provide IT services to small businesses in London with 1-50 staff: computer & network support; consulting and training in areas such as online marketing, web design and maintenance – and supplying technology hardware and software.
PRECIOUS
www.preciousonline.co.uk
Precious is a network and online resource for women of colour in business and the workplace. They run a monthly PRECIOUS Nights networking event at the British Library the first Thurday of each month – and run the annual PRECIOUS awards which Rasheed co-hosts.
PS Programmes / Nadine Dereza
presentationskillsprogrammes.co.uk & nadinedereza.com
Nadine is an award-winning journalist, presenter and communications coach. Rasheed is an associate of PS Programmes and Nadine and Rasheed deliver tailored TV, Radio & Media Training and crisis media training for a range of organisations including the British Library.
Rita Bailey Partnership
www.ritabaileypartnership.com
Coaching, facilitation, consultation: developing your people to achieve your business objectives. Rasheed Ogunlaru is an associate.
Suzanne Whitby
www.suzannewhitby.com
Suzanne is a communication specialist, community builder, storyteller, and serial entrepreneur. She is generous in sharing her knowledge and skills to help budding entrepreneurs and hopeful business owners breathe life into their ideas. She is the founder of Whitbys, a science communication training company that trains scientists and researchers worldwide.
Thames Productions / Bob Lindsay
www.thamesproductions.co.uk
Bob is an expert in helping entrepreneurs develop their product ideas and designs and bring them to market.
The Funding Game / Paul Grant
www.thefundinggame.co.uk
Paul Grant helps entrepreneurs looking to find investments for their business. He runs empowering workshops and excellent one to one coaching.
The Numbers Coach / Johnny Martin
www.johnnymartin.co.uk
Johnny helps demystify business numbers to help small business owners and sole traders to understand the figures and run profitable business.
Wondrous
www.wondrouspeople.com
Wondrousprovides bespoke leadership, executive, business coaching and development for a impressive list of organisations. Rasheed is an associate coach.
Useful Links
These are links to businesses and people that I trust and recommend.
Business
- HM Revenue & Customs – advice..especially on tax and insurance.
- www.gov.uk/business – practical advice and support for starting and building a business.
- Small Business Advice Service – free and confidential start-up advice.
- British Library Business & IP Centre – A world-class free resource for anyone establishing or developing a business.
- Directors’ Centre – helping owners of fast growing businesses to excel. Plus check out their business books .
- Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
- ACAS – info & advice on employment issues / disputes (inc free helpline)
- British Library useful business sites – useful links to websites, resources and information for those starting or expanding inb business.
- CIDA – supporting creative and cultural businesses in and around East London.
- British Venture Capital Association – business finance firms
- Grantnet – database of grants and funding available in the UK
- Business Start Up Community – a resource and social network for small business
- Entrepreneur Country – interviews, news & tips from top entrepreneurs
Personal Development & Coaching
- The Coaching Academy
- Chartered Institute of Personal Development
- International Coach Academy
- Association for Coaching
- Clean Change Company – using language and simplicity – learn Clean Language from the UK’s leading trainers.
- Inspiring Life
- Life Coach Directory – find a coach facility
- Evolutionary Institute
- Free NLP Dimploma course – this course is run John Cassidy Rice one of the best and most personable trainers I’ve ever met
- Praise Promotions – Personal development / personal growth events in London
- Marketing Help for Coaches
- ANLP Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming – and Rapport magazine
- Personal Coaching Information – information for you if you are looking for a coach or planning to train as one.
The Coach’s Choice
- Seekers Corner – a online portal and resource for those seeking self.
- Praise Promotions – financial growth events in London. Their founder, Feza Sengul is one of the nicest people you’ll meet.
- 11th Hour – let’s change our world for the better, forever… right now.
- Samaritans – confidential emotional support for anyone in difficulty, despair, distress, iscolation or experiencing suicidal feelings.
- The One Campaign – make poverty history.
- David Key Coaching Partnership – Corporate coaching and life coaching.
- Stress Management Society – info/services reducing stress in life and at work.
- The Academy of Communication – develop powerful presentation / communication skills
- Think Productive – time management training
- Create KX – supporting business and community around London’s Kings Cross.
- Duncton Mill – A beautiful retreat centre for hire for in the English countryside.
- MinAmon Films – creating compelling films to promote good causes.
- The Walking Mind – Inspiring outdoor coaching for business.
- Vocex – Claudia Van Buren is a gifted singer/artist/trainer who helps individuals and those in business find and release their voice and their presentation skills.
- Chyna Gordon – a wonderful soul who provides voice coaching and Alexander technique for a healthy mind, body and spirit.
- Grace Owen Solutions – Grace provides coaching / motivational workshops inc on leadership and for women in business.
- Satsang with Mooji – An invitation to self-discovery and oneness.
- Stress Free Caring in the City – a positive networking and support group for those working in social, community and childcare.
- Cross & Broken Hearted – funny, unique greeting cards that speak volumes when love breaks down.
- Tony Corballis – ‘the language coach for leaders’. Tony helps managers and executives from across the globe communicate at their best in English.
- Dayo Olomu : Dayo is an enigmatic coach, speaker and author and co-host of Arise on Passion TV, Sky Channel 183.
- New Visionaries – promoting new, collaborative leadership and consciousness.
Entertainment, sport & high performance
- The Actors Centre
- The Agents Association (Great Britain)
- Arts Council of England
- Association of Independent Music – representing independent record companies
- Association of Festival Organisers
- British Academy of Songwriters and Composers
- British Phonographic Industry (BPI) – UK record industry organisation
- Equity – UK actors union
- Incorporated Society for Musicians – includes music / singing teachers listings
- International Music Managers Forum – international managers body
- Mechanical Copyright Protection Service – collecting royalties on behalf of creators/ publishers
- Music Managers Forum -Uk music managers body
- Musicians Union – musician and singers union / representation and advice
- National Entertainment Agents Council
- National Foundation for Youth Music
- Performing Artists Media Rights Association
- Production Services Organisation
- Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) – collecting society for broadcast / public performance
- The Prince’s Trust
- Performing Rights Society (PRS)
- Royalties Reunited
- Sang Thang Productions – open mic, courses and services for singers
- Variety Club of Great Britain
Rasheed’s 10 minute Relaxation Meditation
Rasheed is a great coach – with an ability to bring perspective and grounding to the situation. He has helped me as a business owner to think about the business, but also to think about what I need personally and make sure I’m looking after myself in the process. He’s focused, friendly and a real calming influence. I would recommend Rasheed to any small business owner wanting to improve their performance.