Jewellers Academy Podcast Jessica Rose

This week on the podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Kirsty Maynor all about change. Kirsty Maynor is the Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group. She is a certified coach and leadership expert with decades of experience and the best-selling author of "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't'
In this conversation, Anna and Kirsty talk all about change, including why we may feel threatened by change, even positive change. They also talk about the change skills to develop to help you navigate your life.
What do we mean by change? 
Why does change, even good changes, often feel threatening/bad? What emotions can come up?
The change skills:
Becoming friends with vulnerability
Discover your courage
Finding your purpose
Honouring your values
Practicing self care
Living with self compassion
 
About Kirsty
Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group, Kirsty Maynor has more than 25 years’ experience as a Change and Leadership Specialist and is the Author of bestseller "Untangled: a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't".  Specialists in organisational culture change and leadership development, The Firefly Group was founded in 2011 and has supported over ten thousand leaders across various sectors, fostering better futures for their organisations and stakeholders.
 
Kirsty is a Certified Co-active Coach, accredited with the International Coaching Federation, and a certified facilitator of Dare to Lead™. She holds an MSc in Organisational Behaviour and has tutored MSc students at the University of Edinburgh. Living in Edinburgh, Kirsty is the first Scottish member of the elite global Transformational Leadership Council.
 
Her bestselling book, "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't," was published in late November 2023 and offers readers both proactive insights and a compassionate approach to embracing life's inevitable changes.
 
As a single mum who raised a now-university-aged teenager while growing a successful business coaching senior leaders, Kirsty has the studies, research, and lived experience to debunk myths about handling change and navigating both chosen and unchosen life events.
 
https://untangledbook.com/
www.thefireflygroup.co.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-firefly-group-uk-/
https://www.instagram.com/kirstymaynor/
 
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This week on the podcast, host Kim Thomson talks with Charlotte Smith. Char is a trained HGV mechanic, welding tutor and jeweller. She is passionate about foraging metals, giving new life to discarded items. Char is on a mission to help stop women from being intimidated by tools and to promote safe tool use and confidence.
 
Charlotte on Instagram
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Elsa Tierney, an award-winning jeweller and goldsmith based in the UK. Elsa, who also has a background in sculpture and art, shares her journey into jewellery making, which began in childhood with crafting hair braids and bangles. Her passion led her to study textiles and fine art, eventually focusing on jewellery. She discusses her book, "Art of Wax," and recounts her career challenges, including overcoming epilepsy and finding affordable studio space.
Now, as a successful jeweller, she continues to innovate and educate, offering classes and maintaining an inclusive studio environment. Her story underscores the importance of resilience and the value of creating supportive spaces within the creative industry.
 
Elsa on the web
Elsa on Instagram
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The deadline to sign up for a Jewellery Diploma course with Jewellers Academy is fast approaching. You have until midnight on Friday 7th June to get yourself on the list. In this week's podcast, Jessica Rose is talking with Community Manager Anna Campbell all about the ten reasons to join a Diploma this year. If you've been on the fence about it do have a listen so you can decide whether one of the four Diploma courses is right for you.
Find out more about the Diploma courses and enrol now https://www.jewellersacademy.com/diplomas

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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sara Arnold, a student in the inaugural year of the diploma in silver metal clay. Sara shares her journey into jewellery making, which began when she repaired a beaded necklace from Egypt. Her passion grew, leading her to explore silversmithing and eventually discover metal clay during the lockdown. She expresses her enthusiasm for the diploma, highlighting the new techniques and challenges she faced, which significantly improved her craftsmanship. 
Sara details her positive experiences with the diploma, mentioning how it provided her with essential tools and techniques she wasn't previously aware of, enhancing her jewellery making skills. She also values the camaraderie with fellow students and the insights gained from expert mentors on the silver metal clay diploma.
 
Sara on Instagram
Sara's website
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Kelly Twigg, a jeweller known for her sea glass jewellery and active presence on Instagram. Kelly discusses her journey from a Navy career to becoming a self-employed jewellery maker. Kelly's Instagram success, boasting over 30,000 followers, is attributed to her authentic and engaging approach, sharing not just her work but also personal aspects of her life, which resonates with her audience. She emphasizes the value of community and genuine connections over merely using Instagram as a marketing tool. Kelly has enrolled on the Diploma in Silver Jewellery starting in September 2024. She talks about why she make this choice, despite being an established jeweller, so she can practice and hone her skills.
 
Kelly on Instagram
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