Weekends Away Titbits
Oh what to do, what to dooooo?
The picture above embraces so much of what we are going through right now from a micro and a macro point of view. Weekends Away as a growing company, South Africa as a growing country and the world as an expanding global economy!
On the company side, we are in the most wonderful mentoring program, which has shifted our service levels, systems and offerings in a way that I believe will drive us on to becoming one of the key market players in our arena in 2008. This will also mean a name change and then of course a celebratory function for our clients and suppliers to announce it - I look forward to keeping you updated on that front -
On the growing country level - I spent quite some time on Sunday catching up on the Mail & Guardian, The Sunday Independent and a few other papers from last week that I never got to! The politics and behaviour of some of our leaders is beyond humerous and getting to the point where we should become gravely concerned about the ability of our leaders to lead or to put the right people in place for the job. (See our Training section for info on Leadership training)
Finally onto our planet - Carte Blanche aired a wonderful insert on Global Warming and to add to that subject, I have found a website for you to check out your carbon emissions on your next flight. (See our section Activist issues)
That still leaves us with the question - what to do???
Get active in your own small way, make a difference wherever you can and lead by example!
Have a wonderful week -
With love
The Weekends-Away team.
Corporate
Why use us for your next conference??
Weekends Away has had years of experience placing the right clients (mostly Blue Chip, listed companies) into the right venues.
It is not just about choosing a hotel from a brochure or website, or from a word of mouth recommendation from a colleague, but rather about knowing which venue would be the right venue for your team.
That is where we come in - during our briefing with you, we will establish the culture of your team, the budget and the reason for your getaway -
Armed with that knowledge, our team of coordinators and consultants will do a needs analysis and ensure that we get back to you with at least three options of the right venue. This would mean, no matter what your choice, the venue would be right for you!
WE have visited each of the venues available to the Gauteng market many times and have an excellent relationship with the owners and managers - that is what makes us the specialists when making the recommendation to you -
Email me to assist with your next conference to make sure that it is the perfect event! jenny@weekends-away.com
Team-Building Activity of the Week:
Book your team on …
Joburg (English) 28 Sept & 05 Oct !!!
Pretoria (nou in Afrikaans) 29 Sept & 06 Oct !!!
Also, Groups of 30 or more persons on Any Night in English or Afrikaans
Pub stops, haunted houses, poltergeists, castles, graveyards & much more.
Coach with pub & grub stops. 7pm to Midnight @ R220 ex VAT
Many have taken the tours … some have even come back alive !!
Email jenny@weekends-away.com to book for your next function!
Conference Speakers International
Conference Speakers International
Speaker of the Month - Tselane Tambo
Tselane Tambo
“Image and Etiquette”
Tselane is an actress, a public speaker, a writer and an image consultant.
For many years Tselane has hosted seminars teaching young women about image and etiquette issues. These seminars were hugely popular and travelled to all the major cities and centres in South Africa. She is an experienced public speaker who always keeps her audience entertained with her talent for theatre and her unrelenting sense of humour. Tselane is currently launching The Oestorgen Channel, a TV channel aimed at Women. Click here to view Tselane’s CV - http://www.conferencespeakers.co.za/speakers/tselaneTambo.htm
To book Tselane, please call Lynne or Robyn on 0861SPEAKERS
Book of the Month - The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it.
In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life — money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life.
The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers — men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible. To purchase this book, click on:
Annual Year End Breakfast - 25th October 2007
Our year end breakfast this year will be held at Midrand Conference Centre where CSI will be launching Dr Graeme Codrington’s new talk “Hannah’s Rules” - the book will be launched shortly afterwards. We are extremely excited about this talk and believe that it is going to take South Africa by storm! There is no charge for this breakfast and talk, however seats are limited and we will work on a first come first serve basis!
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At CSI we are committed to giving you, the client, the very best service. Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of Speakers, Trainers, Celebrities and Entertainers. We look forward to being of service to you!
Lynne and Robyn
0861SPEAKERS
Incentive
One of my goals in life has been to attend the Olympics and I cannot think of a better place to see them than China!
At 8pm on 8th August 2008, the Games of the XXIX Olympiad will be officially opened in Beijing in front of a global audience from over 140 countries.
With 35 sports, over 400 events, a TV audience of nearly 4 billion people and over 5000 athletes competing, the Olympics has become the greatest sporting event in the world.
From the track and field to the swimming, from the tennis to the beach volleyball, the Olympics really does offer you the opportunity to watch any number of sports over a short period of time, and this is an exclusive opportunity to be there to witness the greatest sporting spectacle on the planet.
Start planning your incentive trip for next year now in order to avoid disappointment!
Email jenny@weekends-away.com for more info
Competition
The winner of a night for two and dinner in the Midlands is Wendy Bartholomew! Well done!!
There was a slight glitch in our it set up last month, so for those that tried to enter and did not get your mail to us, please accept our apologies -
In this months competition you could win three books that could change your life ….
All you need to do to win is to send your email address to Tamara (tamara@weekends-away.com)
Please also refer to a friend - for each referral, you receive an additional entry -
Training
Exclusive Books and LeadershipWorks are pleased to present Robin Sharma, the best selling author of “The Greatness Guide” and the million copy blockbuster, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari. Live and IN PERSON.
Robin Sharma
IN AN EXCLUSIVE FULL DAY LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP CALLED LEAD WITHOUT TITLE
Tuesday 30 October 2007
Sandton Convention Centre
The South African Challenge:
- Does everyone in your organisation today show leadership irrespective of their title?
- Do the people on your front-line take personal responsibility for results and contribute to innovation?
- Are you developing leaders in your organisation faster than your competition and the pace of change in your marketplace?
Book a table - Come as a team. This workshop will change the way you think about leadership!
TEAM SPECIALS APPLY
Fanatics Club Members receive a 15% discount on the Individual Fee
Call 011 704 1103 or click here to register now.
The Leadership Conference:
Robin Sharma is one of the world’s top experts on personal development and leadership. He has helped millions of people live greater lives. At this exclusive leadership workshop, Sharma will share a remarkable step-by-step system to transform the way you lead your team and renew trust, commitment and hope within your organisation.
With true simplicity, he has distilled timeless wisdom for visionary leadership into a series of immensely practical lessons that South African leaders, managers and entrepreneurs can immediately apply to boost morale, generate loyalty and send productivity soaring in these topsy-turvy times.
Leadership is everybody’s business! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to leave with powerful leadership lessons to immediately apply in your organisation.
One lucky Fanatics’ member who books and pays for this event by the 1st of October, will win an additional ticket to the Leadership Workshop.
To register visit www.leadershipworks.co.za
or email registrations@leadershipworks.co.za
Activist Issues
What is the Carbon Cost of your flight?
Perhaps you’re thinking of flying off to a warmer climate, basking in the sun, listening to the waves from your bedroom?
Or maybe you’re looking for something more unusual? - Visit deserts which were once the cradles of ancient civilisations, see rivers of ice crack and flow down mountain slopes, or paddle through flooded forests…
Maybe you’re visiting old friends or bringing some warmth to your grandchildren far away,
Or are you jetting off to an business meeting or an international conference, to play your part in shaping the future of our planet?
Yes, that’s right, whatever your reason, all you have to do to make the world warmer is get in a plane!
CO2, NOx, and H2O emissions from aircraft contribute substantially to the greenhouse effect. So, as this melts the icecaps, the sea-level will rise, drowning those coral islands, flooding those forests, perhaps bringing the waves right into your bedroom. Meanwhile advancing deserts and freak storms may destroy our farms and cities. Will our grandchildren thank us for the exciting warm world they inherit?
To find out how much carbon you are producing with your next flight - check out http://www.chooseclimate.org/flying/mf.html
Thought for the week
Choices
Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It’s your choice how you live life.
Help keep our country and it’s cities tidy
A tidy city is the sign of a civilized society!