Because tomorrow never comes and the 'to do' list never gets done, often people put off taking time to reflect on what's next for them.

In today's world we face challenges that we never imagined would touch our lives, we work harder and longer, we do jobs or have careers that we don't feel aligned to and we struggle to make sense of the systems that affect our progression and development.

BigBlueStuff's open programme helps address that balance in a way that is inspiring, pragmatic and creates a shift in how people perceive life, business and the opportunities they brush up against everyday but barely notice - because the 'doing must get done'.

Whether your background is in finance, IT, sport, advertising or construction it makes no difference - the pressure to perform is the same. The challenge for individuals is how to develop sustainable performance whilst maintaining a healthy balance of enjoyment and learning. We believe that each day should be about fulfilling our potential…

About the Open Programme

We believe that ultimately sustainable performance only comes about when individuals have aligned themselves to specific goals and a clear purpose.  - the Open Programme helps individuals identify these and the issues that may be blocking their achievement.
 
The Open Programme is based on several key components, including 1:1 performance coaching, raising self-awareness and therefore better self-management, interpersonal skills and communication, as well as introducing the concept of TIMEOUT©.

TIMEOUT© was developed within BigBlueStuff as a way of interrupting behaviour patterns that may be slowing growth or damaging relationships crucial to an individual's success. It is also effective in propelling an individual to a state of 'readiness' for the opportunities that constantly present themselves. This is not a state that you might adopt as and when - it is a state that becomes second nature.

Participants engaging with the Open Programme have found that a TIMEOUT©, helps them gain access and insight into what needs to happen next. Held over three days in an inspiring environment it helps participants to address the problems they are working on, solve their issues or look deeper at what the guiding principles will be that help them and their life or business move forward. And because the barriers to a breakthrough in performance are often embedded in the environment where individuals need to perform most, removing the barriers, whether physical, mental or emotional gives a new perspective on the way you do what you do and why you do it.

We have found that the impact on the decision making process is so profound that sustainable learning must take place and this begins to shape the future in ways that people hadn't previously considered possible. This is because we all have within us an innate potential to find solutions to the most complex situations that life and business can present to us.

What participants have said about the open programmes in 2004

Your collective energy is invigorating and infectious. This is a really great way for people to learn about themselves.  (Entrepreneur)

The first meeting back (at the office) was someone asking me to join the advisory board of a new innovations business, a great opportunity and something I can do to extend my network.  I grabbed it with both hands (and my heart!). (Venture Capitalist)

I have taken the jump I talked about and I feel good. You all brought such positive energy to the mix.  I am better for absorbing some of it. The sharing we did was helpful, not only in its content, but in its intent. (e-learning entrepreneur)

I really appreciated just being able to nurture me.  Thanks. (Consultant)

I had an amazing time and was and still am on occasion, very overwhelmed by the three days.  Not overwhelmed in a burdened sense, but in a sense of sheer happiness and outstanding wonderment that I had the opportunity to live, share and feel so much with you all. (International athlete)

To Discover More

BigBlueStuff runs the first of its 2005 Open Programmes in May in Bantham, Devon. The programmes run 15th - 18th and 22nd - 25th inclusive. If you are interested in finding out more or attending an open programme to discover 'What's next?' in your life or career then please contact Chris on 07710 488 627 or Pete on 07786 545 543 or e-mail coaching@bigbluestuff.com