The Gallery

 

View pictures from various KISS events held over the past year and read some of the testimonials. Click below for more

 

 

Our Successes

 

Provided an informal networking environment where business people can meet and support each other, sharing knowledge and expertise to help each other’s businesses and referred work to each other

 

 

Organised four successful careers exhibitions now known as ‘The Big KISS’ in Congleton, which has now become part of the Borough’s event calendar, the last event had 500+ attendees.

 

 

Provided free training for local businesses in food safety, marketing on a budget and conflict management.

 

 

Developed and delivered a programme to help people prepare for work or learning opportunities, 100+ participants in the last year. 80% of people went on to achieve their goals.

 

 

Worked closely with schools and colleges in the area, working on many projects to help bridge the gap between education and employment.

 

 

Support other ideas and events to help connect, skills, employment and learning i.e. 11 million take over day – placements found for people who would not normally have the opportunity.

 

 

The "Conflict Handling Workshop" is an example of an excellent benefit to us all for attending.

 

 

The Congleton KISS group won a 2009 Congleton Borough Business Award ‘Special Achievement’.

 

 

KISS Member

Cath Lawson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WHAT Is your name, position, and the organisation you work for?

Cath LawsonGHSC Registered Hypnotherapist; Master NLP Practitioner; Master Results Coach

 

WHEN Did you join KISS? / How long have you been involved with the group?

I joined KISS in July 2010 and have been involved for about 6 months

 

ABOUT Tell us about your organisation, what it sells/does and how long it has been running.

I am an individual practitioner who helps people improve their lives through re-patterning their thoughts, changing their behaviours and giving them strategies to get better results.

 

My services include, coaching, mentoring and hypnotherapy which is done face-to-face and over the phone (land line/mobile/Skype)

 

Issues addressed include phobias, allergies, stopping smoking, weight reduction, stress, lack of confidence, effective communication and better relationships.

 

DONATIONS Tell us what you have donated to the KISS group over the period of you membership. This can included giving up your own time or work you have done for the KISS group at events such as the BIG KISS etc.

Being a trainer for the CELL Preparing for Work Programme I have helped individuals connect with KISS members and get work

 

Helped with ideas for the KISS constitution

 

I was involved in the BIG KISS 2010

 

Regularly attend monthly meetings

 

WHY/BENEFITS Tell us why you joined the KISS group, why you are still involved in its activities and what benefits being a member of the group has brought you.

I joined KISS as a result of their philosophy and working with Carol Braniff. I’m still involved in its activities because it provides a worthwhile vehicle to help the local community and bring people together.

 

I have benefitted by meeting a wide range of people, making many new friends, improving my business connections, learning new skills and being able to access other people who want support.