Whangarei Business Womens' Network - July 2026

Women Supporting Women Join us for an evening of 'holding space' ...

You asked, so we will deliver.  Women supporting women - just how do we do that? 

My years of knowledge and experience have taught me that every single person on the planet, has the resources they need to succeed.  When I quiet my mind and hold the 'space of grace' for the person in front of me, they turn on to themselves and into their own knowing, and most of the time find a solution or a way forward.

When we have the ability to 'hold space' we gift another human being our time and a piece of our heart. We don't need to know the answers. We don't need to ask a bunch of questions.  And this seems totally counter-intuitive right?  If I'm not asking questions or giving solutions and seeding ideas, how can I help someone?  The answer is, the less you ask questions and offer your guidance, the MORE it helps the other person.  So ... what exactly is it that we can do to support each other in times of stress, frustration, worry, anger, fear?  This is what we'll be sharing this month at our event.

Barbara Jaques, oops - that's me ... I'm an ICF Certified coach; NLP Master Practitioner and Trainer with decades of experience helping people to help themselves.  I believe the best expert for anyone is themselves. My business focuses on creating an environment where my clients and workshop participants activate their inner strength from the inside out, to create potential and possibilities for themselves.  

We'd love for you to join us this month for an interactive session where you will: ** Discover four pillars of effective communicating; ** Identify four behaviours that hinder the listening process; ** Learn key tools needed to 'hold space' for someone; ** Practice and witness, holding space for another;

Join us for kai, kōrero, connection and a magic super-power to help you help your family, friends, colleagues and community.  And, as always, remember to register before our close-off time. 

Remember: There are no credits offered for this event. You may send a substitute in your place if you’re unable to attend—simply email details of your substitute person through as soon as possible before the event. If you need to cancel you may request a refund only if it’s before our event close off time (5pm on the Thursday before the event). You must email Eventfinda directly at support@eventfinda.co.nz to submit your request. Eventfinda will email Barbara to seek approval, and they will arrange to credit your ticket fee back to you.