What we’re about
[This is a hybrid meetup -online and in person! 😁]
In love with personal development? In love with reading? Well, then, this is the group for you! This is a space for real and raw discussions, where you are invited to bring your whole self to the table, not just the 'good vibes only' version. Even if you feel like absolute crud on the day and just want to giggle at our lively discussion with your camera off, that's cool too 😁.
We discuss a featured personal development book every month and outline strategies for implementing key take-aways for the betterment of our own lives as well as for the lives of those around us.
Are you writing a personal development book? Well, this is a great opportunity to connect with a community of readers interested in the genre!
These meetings are facilitated by a full-time Life Coach (yours truly) and former university educator with over a decade of international experience in facilitating discussions across groups from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs. We value inclusivity 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️✊🏽🖤💛❤, and insist on respect discussion of differing views.
Wanna suss me out ahead of time to see if we'll 'gel'? Then feel free to have a snoop here:
- YouTube - Youtube.com/c/LeslieVCoaching
- Insta/Facebook - @leslievcoaching.com
Looking forward to meeting you all :)
Upcoming events (2)
See all- "How to Change", by Katy Milkman | The Vanguard Book ClubLink visible for attendees
There are soooo many books claiming to teach us how to change, so how is this one different? Well, there's only one way to find out! Let's get together and talk about it 😎.
Join us in May to discuss 'How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be' by behaviour change expert and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman (with a foreward by 'Grit' author Angela Duckworth). Milkman is no amateur. She's not a self-help 'guru'. She's an award-winning professor endorsed by some of our book club favourites (e.g. Adam Grant) who really knows her stuff.
@katymilkman on instagram
[Note: Message me to attend in person, as space is limited! Otherwise, join us on Zoom 🙂]
This meeting will be facilitated by a full-time Life Coach (yours truly) and former university educator with over a decade of international experience in facilitating discussions across groups from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs. We value inclusivity 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🖤💛❤️✊🏽 and insist on respectful discussion. We are not a 'positive vibes only' crew. We invite you to bring your WHOLE self to the discussion! Wanna suss me out ahead of time to see if we'll 'gel'? Then feel free to have a snoop here ☺:
YouTube: LeslieVCoaching
Insta/facebook: @leslievcoachingFrom the book jacket:
Award-winning Wharton Professor Katy Milkman, one of the world's finest behavioural scientists, sets out proven strategies for mastering positive change and habits in this fascinating book. Singling out the common barriers to change, including impulsivity, procrastination and forgetfulness, Milkman explains why human nature frequently interferes with the best of intentions, and how adopting tailored, evidence-based strategies is the key to effecting lasting, positive behaviours.
Whether you're looking for a fresh start yourself or are a manager, coach or teacher supporting others, Milkman's compelling blueprint for change will help you achieve even the toughest of personal and professional goals - faster and more efficiently than you can imagine.
----------------------------------------At this meetup, we will discuss Milkman's insights on what it takes to make behaviour changes from a scientific perspective. Love the book? Hate the book? No time to read the book? You're all welcome! Message me if you'd like to attend in person, as space is limited. But remember, you can always join us on Zoom as well 😊.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Time/Date: Wednesday, 22 May - 6-8pm (doors open from 5:30)
Location: 91 Commercial Rd. Teneriffe, QLD.
On-street parking*
Close to public transport
(5 min. walk from Teneriffe ferry; Closest buses - 393 & 470)
Tea/coffee facilities
Automatic door not opening? Call me at 0491101424
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to ask!*On-site parking is reserved for other businesses in the building.
Visit leslievcoaching.com to book a free online or in-person life coaching consultation.
Learn more about our book club by watching the video at bit.ly/LeslieVBookClub
- Building a Second Brain, by Tiago Forte | The Vanguard Book ClubLink visible for attendees
Have you ever wished you had two (or more) brains? Are you overwhelmed by the amount of information you need to keep organised? There are a lot of theories floating around about how to keep our lives/schedules/minds in order that it's easy to become cynical about the whole thing. So why don't we go ahead and talk about it? 😊
Join us in June to discuss Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organise Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte.
@TiagoForte on Youtube
[Note: As usual, when we discuss books about productivity/habits, etc., I'm particularly interested in perspectives from neurodivergent folks, as these books aren't typically inclusive of us.]
Message me to attend in person, as space is limited! Otherwise, join us on Zoom 🙂
This meeting will be facilitated by a full-time Life Coach (yours truly) and former university educator with over a decade of international experience in facilitating discussions across groups from various cultural backgrounds and beliefs. We value inclusivity 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🖤💛❤️✊🏽 and insist on respectful discussion. We are not a 'positive vibes only' crew. We invite you to bring your WHOLE self to the discussion! Wanna suss me out ahead of time to see if we'll 'gel'? Then feel free to have a snoop here ☺:
YouTube: LeslieVCoaching
Insta/facebook: @leslievcoachingFrom the book jacket:
Discover the full potential of your ideas and make powerful, meaningful improvements in your work and life by Building a Second Brain.
For the first time in history, we have instant access to the world's knowledge. Yet rather than feeling empowered we're often overwhelmed, believing we'll never know or, worse, never remember enough.
But our brains were never meant to be overflowing storage depots. A Second Brain is a trusted and organised digital repository where you can store your thoughts, ideas and note so that they can be developed beyond momentary spark and accessed when you most need them. It removes the mental strain and frees our actual brains to do what they do best: learn, imagine, plan, create.
In this inspiring guide, productivity expert Tiago Forte gives clear direction on how to create a personalised system to leverage your best thinking. From identifying key information to organising your most valued ideas, to retrieving everything swiftly and easily, a Second Brain provides tools to tackle your most important projects and ambitious goals. It puts you in control of your life and knowledge, and allows you to be your most productive and creative self.
----------------------------------------At this meetup, we will discuss Forte's insights on organising our digital lives as well as our own relationships with organisation and productivity culture. Love the book? Hate the book? No time to read the book? You're all welcome! Message me if you'd like to attend in person, as space is limited. But remember, you can always join us on Zoom as well 😊
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Kindest regards,
Leslie Crudup Villagarcia
-Your No-Nonsense Life Coach-Time/Date: Wednesday, 19 June - 6-8pm (doors open from 5:30)
Location: 91 Commercial Rd. Teneriffe, QLD.
On-street parking*
Close to public transport
(5 min. walk from Teneriffe ferry; Closest buses - 393 & 470)
Tea/coffee facilities
Automatic door not opening? Call me at 0491101424
Any questions? Please don't hesitate to ask!*On-site parking is reserved for other businesses in the building.
Visit leslievcoaching.com to book a free online or in-person life coaching consultation.
Learn more about our book club by watching the video at
bit.ly/LeslieVBookClub
