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Professional Development Sessions

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

In the Celebrant Circle, we consider ‘Professional Development’ to be a vital part of every successful celebrant’s toolkit. Inner Circle members have access to FREE, regular monthly P.D. opportunities.

All of our sessions are informative, targeted, enlightening, and (very importantly) a lot of fun.

We run a huge variety of options covering everything from business marketing to ceremony design and delivery – and a whole lot in between! With sessions delivered by guest speakers or the in-house training team. Our P.D. is continually evolving, with our members’ requirements and requests at the forefront of all that we do. 

When it comes to training or membership organisations, we never forget you have a choice. 

So let us help you to get your Celebrant business fit and fired up, ready for 2024…and beyond!

OUR SESSIONS

What the Dying Have Taught Me

Monday 13th May 7 - 8 pm

Rachael Carter is the Founder of the end-of-life Soul Doula® movement.  She has been emotionally, holistically & spiritually supporting the dying since 2013 following the death of her Nan and a very difficult experience.

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During her time as a holistic end-of-life practitioner, she has had the pleasure of supporting hundreds of people on their dying journey. She has also worked with various organisations, such as Dying Matters & Public Health, to influence the way we approach death in the community. 

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She has spoken about this very topic on the TEDx stage and has also been featured in The Independent, BBC Radio Leeds, OM Yoga Magazine, Psychologies and Spirit & Destiny.

Death has taught Rachael so much about life. Her dying ‘friends' have been her biggest teachers and she feels so lucky to have journeyed with them. 

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Her mission is to support us to stop turning away from this side of life. Death acceptance improves well-being! And by turning away we are creating more pain on the journey for our dying loved ones and our own grief journey. 

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Rachael now trains others to become certified and accredited Soul Doulas® with an immersive 6-month training programme. 

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​Join Rachael as she shares her journey as an end-of-life Soul Doula® and 3 lessons about life her dying friends have taught her.
 

‘The 5 Essentials of a Contract'

Tuesday 21st May 7 - 8 pm

We're looking forward to welcoming Heather Stanford from Stanford Gould to advise us about the importance of contracts in our celebrant business. 

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Having worked in the wedding sector in recent years, with every possible sort of service provider from DJs to florists, wedding coordinators to venue stylists, she has been called ‘the Legal Fairy Godmother to the wedding industry’.

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More details to follow ...

How to Write that Killer Bio

Wednesday 28th May 2 - 4 pm

Great session for all new celebrants, or those who are looking to up their bio game.

“It's all about me”


(Or…how to write that killer Bio!)
Your ‘About Me’ page is one of the most useful and popular pages on your website, social media, and marketing materials.

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Why?
Because It’s where potential clients tend to visit first! People want to learn more about YOU and (if you sell yourself well) why they should stick around to find out more.


Crafting a fantastic ‘About Me’ Page requires more than throwing up a quick bio’ and adding an iPhone photo of your face. Way more…

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In this 2-hour session, we’ll take a deep dive into creating a fantastic ‘About Me’ page and walk you through an easy, step-by-step process to get your creative writing juices flowing.

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This is an ideal session for those who are new to running and promoting your Celebrant business.
Or, if you’re more experienced, think your marketing blurbs could do with a bit of updating.

So grab your pen (or quill) and sign up for this fun and informative session with our own award-winning writer, Jacqueline Cale.

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Places are limited, so drop your name either in the Inner Circle Whatsapp chat or the Inner Circle members page on Facebook.

Funerals - The Sharp End

Tuesday 11th June 7 - 9 pm

Are you looking to expand your knowledge of more difficult funerals? 

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Babies, children, suicide and murder - these are the 'Sharp End' of life funerals. 


Join Shelley, Jacquline and John Glen as they give ideas, hints and tips for taking these funerals, along with self-care and what support is available.  

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More details to follow ...

The Magical World of #Hashtags

Wednesday 20th June 2 - 4 pm

Hashtags are a powerful tool used in social media to categorise content and make it easily discoverable by users. 

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In this hands-on session, you will explore the significance of hashtags and how they can help increase the visibility of your posts. By using relevant hashtags, you can connect with a wider audience who are interested in similar topics. 

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We will discuss best practices for choosing hashtags, how to research popular ones, and how to create unique hashtags to build your online presence. 

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Get ready to dive into the world of hashtags and elevate your social media game!

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NEW-Finding Your Niche & Personal Brand

Wednesday 26th June 7 - 9 pm

New session with Chloe Green Celebrant and social media wizz.

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Join Chloe as she takes us on an adventure to discover our niche and personal brand.


We will explore the following -  

* What do we mean by "personal brand" or "niche"?
* Why is it important to have one?
* How to identify your niche and brand 
* Formalising your niche to keep you on track and focused
* Bringing your niche to life

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Bring your passports, it's going to be an adventure!

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