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Edinburgh Fringe…preparations and virgins

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted March 2, 2015•2 Comment(s)

If it was pre-Oscars everyone would be scrabbling for the best designer frock to hold their creative assets. But it isn’t. Its pre-Edinburgh and everyone is trying to ensure that their creative crown jewels are well and truly wrapped within…

Tags: edinburgh, fringe, Surgery
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Coaching – Exploring the power of Skype

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted September 6, 2014

I am a convert to Skype & Facetime for very personal and private coaching sessions. I was meeting with one of our mentors, Paul Oertel, yesterday as he prepares for the UK Discipline of Freedom courses, and on the same…

Tags: CGO, Coaching, Paul Oertel, Skype, Surgery
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A Gathering of questions and ideas for you

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted February 11, 2014

We all have something we can offer another creative. They need to ask clearly and invite us in…. On Saturday I hosted the second CGO Gathering which is for people who have taken a CGO Surgery and would like to…

Tags: cgo surgery, creativity, gallery, help, producer, Surgery, theatre, Training, wiltons
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Shouting into the dark – A day of ups and downs alone at my laptop

Blog•by Chris Grady•Posted February 4, 2014

I’ve sat at the desk too long today. My task was to spread the word about two projects we run. “The Art of Being Heard”, our one day course for business managers, staff and leaders offering support in personal impact…

Tags: facebook, linked-in, Surgery
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