scott cowan mind coach

Paisley

I became a mindset coach in early 2019. Many people ask why or how I became a coach. I became a coach after one day I had a moment where I was sitting on my balcony and had the strangest feeling of looking around and thinking - how did I get here? So, at that moment I decided I had to look back at everything I had done to get to where I was. Like us all, I have faced adversity in my life. During my 32 years on earth, I had been through a very messy break-up that involved my son, I had been through grieving the loss of both my great-grandparents within 3 weeks of each other, I moved to a different country to find work, I ended up living in a hostel in a country I was unfamiliar with due to a relationship break up, I have suffered from depression, loneliness and I have even attempted to take my own life at one point. So, when I looked back over all these experiences in my life, I began to question how I managed to get through it all. After searching for a while and exploring everything I have been through, I realised that there was only one constant in every situation I had faced, and that was my mindset and how I looked at situations. Now, I'm so passionate about helping others to achieve their goals and desires. I am passionate about helping as many people as I can to make a change in the world. I want to help create a world where everyone has a positive mindset, a go get it mindset and indestructible resilience. Why do I want this? As we all know mental health has rocketed in the last decade and unless we create bulletproof mindsets and indestructible resilience, the number will only increase. My goal is to help as many adults change their mindset so then they can pass that down to their children. Having a son myself, I am passionate about helping the children of today and our future generations in creating resilience and a positive mindset as helping to create this early as possible will not only benefit the children of today and the future it will help decrease the number of mental health issues we are currently facing across the globe.

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more than academic ltd

London

More Than Academic works closely with schools in Central Scotland to transform the lives of students by removing the fear of Numeracy. OUR VISION & APPROACH At More Than Academic, we believe in world class education for all. We know that to achieve this, we need to adopt world-class methods and techniques from around the world using the latest evidence-based research to direct us. This strategy is not only used in the area of education; when aiming for excellence and success in art, sport, music, science or just generally improving our lives and developing skills and training, we use the latest data and knowledge to enhance our experience and improve results. Unfortunately, our current education system makes it difficult for even the most committed and innovative teachers to implement any meaningful change in the methods that are used. That is why we work with the schools and departments to not only bring these new, innovative methods to the students but to provide a greater understanding to teachers within the school on a new, more efficient way of teaching. We know that this will not only aid them provide an easier learning experience but to have life-changing effects on the students they are so dedicated to helping.

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bike for good glasgow west

Scotland

Bike for Good is a charity and social enterprise which started in July 2010 in a small stall in Glasgow’s Barras market. With a few donated bikes, a cobbled-together tool kit and a team of volunteers with a huge amount of passion and drive, Bike for Good (then known as Glasgow Bike Shed) was born! We now have three thriving Community Hubs in Glasgow and an amazing team of 42 staff members and 50 + volunteers who are changing thousands of lives through cycling. We have a West Hub, a South Hub and a hub on Civic Street which you can read more about here. You can learn more about the members of our amazing team. Many of our wonderful volunteers have shared their experiences of working with Bike for Good through our online case studies. Bike for Good provides access to low cost but good quality bikes whilst diverting tonnes of waste from landfill. These bikes are kindly donated by members of the public and are then refurbished and sold in our two Community Hubs. Find out more about how to donate your bike. On average, our team of mechanics refurbish over 1000 bikes per year, diverting tonnes of waste from landfill while also providing access to affordable bikes to the public. Find out more about how to buy a refurbished bike. As well as the environmental impact of this work, the income from bike sales helps to fund our work in the community. To keep your bike in tip-top condition, our expert mechanics offer a comprehensive bike maintenance and repair service. The aim is to keep you cycling all year round. In addition, we offer a comprehensive programme of inclusive projects which promote, support and encourage greater levels of cycling. Cycling has a multitude of benefits for society, from environmental improvements to health promotion and financial savings. We have created a series of projects and services which seek to highlight this to the public and fill a gap in current provision. Our work is structured under three impact themes: Active Travel – promotes cycling as a sustainable form of transport through the delivery of: Refurbished bike sales and bike servicing Bike and e-bike loans Community Dr Bikes (pop up bike maintenance sessions) Maintenance classes Bike Buddies programme Weekly cycle training sessions E-cargo bike loans Confidence building led rides Extensive film and speaker event programme Skills and Development – improves the life chances of young people and adults who are not engaged in full time education or employment through the delivery of: Maintenance classes City and Guilds qualifications Build your own bike courses Fix your own bike sessions, including ones for young people Govanhill Gears Kids Club (led ride and learn to ride activities) Bespoke volunteering and development programme Women and non-binary specific maintenance programme Health and Wellbeing – improves the mental and physical wellbeing of people with long-term health conditions through the delivery of: 1:1 cycle confidence building sessions Weekly group rides Supporting partner organisations and participants to create their own cycling groups/hubs Providing an affordable transport option to those on a low income via reduced price Nextbike memberships Weekly women and non-binary specific cycle training sessions You can find out more about these services and how to access them through the Get a Bike, Repair a Bike, Get Cycling and Develop Your Skills pages. Recently we launched a subsidiary organisation (in partnership with Vélogik) called Motion Forward which provides business to business service and fleet maintenance. A share of the income from Motion Forward will help deliver our charitable work. vision, mission and values Our projects and services are all designed to help achieve our vision and mission: vision A healthy and inclusive environment where everyone in the community benefits from more people cycling. mission We enable people to ride a bike. We believe that cycling is the most effective and sustainable form of transport; we believe it enhances our chances for a healthy life and environment. values Passionate – We are passionate about cycling as a tool for positive change. Supportive – We work at the heart of communities, empowering people and building partnerships. To make this happen, we nurture a collaborative work environment. Environmentally aware – We protect and preserve the environment for the benefit of all. Expertise – We continuously develop our skills and share them with our volunteers and staff, and throughout the community.

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scottish bpoc writers network

Glasgow

Scottish BPOC Writers Network (SBWN) is an advocacy and professional development group for Scottish or Scotland-based writers and literary professionals who identify as BPOC (Black people, People of Colour).* Contact us Frequently Asked Questions Membership Membership is free and open to any BPOC* writer or literary professional who is Scottish and/or based in Scotland and participates in our online or venue-based events or spaces, or publishing or literary opportunities. Membership may be extended to BPOC writers or literary professionals based outwith Scotland on occasion. Commissioned artists will typically be from the BPOC and/or SBWN communities. SBWN may work with volunteers, partners and allies who identify as BPOC, or white, or another racial or ethnic identity. Some events or activities may be open to the general public or the wider literary community. We have adopted a Constitution. We operate a Safer Spaces Policy during all events, projects and initiatives. *Please see our Mission and Values page for who we are talking about when we say ‘Scottish BPOC writers.’ History Formerly known as Scottish BAME Writers Network (2018-2021), SBWN was co-founded in 2018 by Alycia Pirmohamed and Jay Gao, and aims to connect Scottish BPOC writers with the wider literary sector in Scotland and beyond. Weaving together collaborative literary partnerships, cross-arts co-creation and an intersectional approach to inclusive and participatory programming, SBWN is a sector change-maker, facilitating necessary conversations around inclusive programming in an effort to address and overcome systemic barriers. Professional development programming includes publishing and performance opportunities, workshops, masterclasses, curatorial roles, training and seminars, industry panels and partnerships, feedback and mentoring. Run by BPOC writers for BPOC writers, and informed by member surveys, consultation and feedback, SBWN uplifts, validates and provides safer spaces for marginalised voices, nurturing and promoting the current and next generation of Black and POC writers based in Scotland.

lingo flamingo cic

London

Our basic model works in two ways: Community classes for adults age 18 and up are run out of our Shawlands Language Nest, offered on a semester basis, in-person and online for a period of 10 weeks each time. These classes are bookable by individuals through our website here. The surplus revenue from these community classes cross-subsidise our work with older adults, including those living with dementia in care homes, community groups and day centres across Scotland. These care classes are only bookable in partnership with an organisation. If you are interested in this kind of class and are acting on behalf of your organisation, you can book a taster classes of this type here. The Language Nest A picture of students from our 2022 Summer Semester in the cosy Shawlands Language Nest! We run classes for adults of all ages in our very own Lingo Flamingo Language Nest, located in Shawlands, Glasgow, an area known for its vibrancy, diversity and strong sense of community. We still use the same sensory, stimulating techniques to make classes fun and accessible, but these classes are designed for those living without a dementia diagnosis from age 18 upwards. We also continue to emphasise the health benefits and show that language learning can be for everyone. All the money that is raised through the Language Nest gets put towards our work with older adults including those living with dementia. That’s to say, each and every penny of surplus revenue is used to cross-subsidise classes for older adults and those living with dementia across Scotland. As such, the Nest not only acts as a way to change perceptions of language learning, but as means to expand our social impact. It also means that any student joining our flock will not only gain from the benefits of language learning, but can feel good about having created a positive effect on society. Everyone’s a winner.

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amadi global

Glasgow

The AMADI GLOBAL™ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | Executive Education is a fast-growing, premier EXECUTIVE Education training Institute and Consultancy firm headquartered in the City of Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom. Now, more than ever, the global economy is experiencing business challenges that require global thinking and innovative mindsets to resolve complex problems. At The AMADI GLOBAL™ LEADERSHIP ACADEMY | Executive Education, we believe that becoming a strong leader in your organization doesn’t happen by default or by chance. It happens by DESIGN or PLANNING for CHANGE. Therefore, top Business Executives, Senior Managers, students, politicians, diplomats, and individuals need to develop new skills and capabilities, through design or planning, to inspire and influence the people they lead for the benefit of the organization. You, too, ought to design your life and leadership by honing your skillset ahead of the competition to fit and lead your people. We empower individuals around the world including students, business owners, managers, decision-makers, politicians, government officials, and diplomats to become exceedingly successful in their areas of life through our Professional Development Programmes. Our vision: Our vision is to transform the Mindset of today’s Managers into tomorrow’s Leadership Vessels” through the instruments of Professional Development Programmes: Executive Leadership, Diplomatic, and Management training events. We aim to fortify the skills and resources of individuals, managers, leaders, politicians, diplomats, and government officials with innovative skill sets for solving today’s global problems and emerging crises. We achieve these through various programmes including leadership and management courses, diplomatic leadership training, conferences, seminars, forums, as well as workshops both in the UK and anywhere in the world. From one-hour training to 1 - 2 day Masterclass programmes, we can tailor our programmes to fit your organizational needs. Our Mission: Our mission in business is to help you make that DESIGN happen. We have applied our finest practices to enhance your learning experiences when you enrol in one of our programmes. To partner with us or participate in one of our live events, simply contact us by email A Call to Action: The Amadi Global™ Leadership Academy | Executive Education seeks partnerships with Institutions, NGOs, and Governments through the provision of state-of-the-art training, knowledge, and skills required by top business executives, government officials, individuals, politicians, and diplomatic to meet their challenges and emerging leadership requirements.

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pole place glasgow

Glasgow

In the Winter of 2014, Pole Place opened its first studio just South of London in West Sussex. A second studio followed shortly after north of the border in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre. Founded by Ruby Rose Jackson in her hometown of Horsham, Pole Place’s original home was on the second floor of a popular bar on Piries Place - B52’s. Ruby had long dreamt of opening her own Pole studio having become hooked years earlier. Qualifying as an instructor, and with an ever-growing Pole skillset combined with a natural passion for teaching and inspiring those around her the initial idea of Pole Place was firmly at the visionary stage. Like any new business, funding was required to move it from the ideas stage to cutting the ribbon. With the studio as the inspiration Ruby began to fly as cabin crew with British Airways. Without revealing the un-glamorous side to air travel, on many random nights in many random places, hotel rooms all around the world became Ruby’s office - any spare minute she could find would go into business planning, designing, developing and creating her dream - Pole Place. Her dedication eventually paid off and she was able to leave her full-time post flying to finally open Pole Place’s studio doors. Pole Place initially began with a handful of clients. Steadily growing within the first couple of years, the Horsham studio later moved into our larger, current home on Church Street in Warnham. In 2016, a change in Ruby’s personal life presented her with a family move to Scotland. This gave way for an ideal opportunity to open a Pole Place sister venue on West Nile Street in Glasgow’s city centre which provides our Scottish “hame”! At Pole Place, we are extremely proud to have created a safe space for anyone to come and step out of their comfort zone and into an exciting new world. Where hair is flicked, confidence is boosted and dreams are made. Growing over the years, we have had the pleasure of teaching thousands of clients across both our studios. With nine instructors within our team, we are honoured to provide support and inspiration to all of our clients. From teaching the basics to mastering tricks, giving new skills, confidence and empowering one another. You can be anyone you want to be in the studio with zero judgement and only encouragement from all of the Pole Place Family.

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crossbill distillery

Glasgow,

The site has been developed for and published by Crossbill Distilling Ltd, with it’s registered office located at Caledonian House, Seaward Street, Glasgow, G41 1HJ, with the company registration number SC473332 and VAT number 193 8565 59 (hereinafter the ‘Company’ or ‘we’). ACCESS TO THE SITE To access this site, you must be of legal drinking age in your country of residence (if no such laws exist in your country, you must be over 21 to visit our site) and be aware of how to consume alcohol responsibly. COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY All of the trade marks and logos displayed on this site (the ‘Trade Marks’) are registered and unregistered trade marks of Crossbill Distilling Ltd, or are trade marks and logos which Crossbill Distilling Ltd has been authorised to use and/or display on its website. Unauthorised use of any of the trade marks and logos appearing on this website is not permitted. On an exception basis, we may expressly authorise to reproduce and/or represent all or part of our site, on certain media. On this regard, any request for authorisation must be submitted in advance to the following email address: info@crossbillgin.com. LIABILITY/ WARRANTY Crossbill Distilling Ltd aims to ensure that the content on this website is correct but cannot give any warranty as to the websites accuracy or completeness and therefore cannot accept responsibility for any damage or loss resulting in your use or interpretation of the website content. THIRD PARTY SITES Crossbill Distilling Ltd has no control of third-party sites linked to this site and does not accept any responsibility for the content found on these sites. You should refer separately to the terms and conditions found on any third-party site. INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Unless provided otherwise, the products and services which are presented to you do not constitute a sale offer but a general presentation of the range of products and services that we distribute in the country in which this site is published. THE ONLINE SHOP – Gin Sales Bottle prices shown on this website are in British Pounds, inclusive of UK duty and VAT (Value Added Tax) and exclude delivery costs. No goods are offered for sale at this site to any person who is below the legal drinking age in the country in which they are resident or any person resident in a country where such sale would be contrary to local law. By placing an order through our site, you warrant that you are of a lawful age. If you are buying products as a gift, the recipient must also be of a lawful age. This is the responsibility of the purchaser. If our couriers are in any doubt about the age of the recipient on delivery, they may request some form of ID. After placing an order, you will receive an e-mail from us acknowledging that we have received your order. Please note that this does not mean that your order has been accepted. Your order constitutes an offer to us to buy a product. All orders are subject to acceptance by us, and we will confirm such acceptance to you by sending you an e-mail that confirms that the product has been despatched. The contract between us will only be formed when we send you the Despatch Confirmation. The Contract will relate only to those products whose despatch we have confirmed in the Despatch Confirmation. We will not be obliged to supply any other Products which may have been part of your order until the despatch of such Products has been confirmed in a separate Despatch Confirmation. We despatch orders Monday to Friday and all orders received before 1pm are despatched the same day. Orders received after 1pm are despatched the next working day. Our Shipping information, including costs, can be found in the SHIPPING section of the site. Delivery of our products will be made to the address provided by you at the time of placing your order. Our customers’ satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us, and we take exceptional care in the manufacturing, packaging and delivery of our products. Customers should promptly inspect goods delivered to them to satisfy themselves that any goods delivered to them are as expected. Please note that you may be asked to show proof of age upon delivery of your order. RETURNS The courier must be informed of breakages or shortages at the time of delivery. We may not (at our sole discretion) accept any claims for breakages or shortages unless they are stated on the couriers documentation. We must have confirmation of these breakages or shortages within 48 hours of delivery. Photographic evidence is required by our carrier company if an item has been damaged during transit. To request a full refund or exchange, please notify us by email to info@crossbillgin.com within 48 hours of delivery. Please state whether you would like a full refund or exchange and quote your order confirmation number, the product name, a photo of the damage, your full name, email address, phone number and delivery address. Only unopened products that are in the original packaging will be eligible for refund or exchange. Approved refunds will be credited to the payment card/PayPal account used during the original transaction within 30 days and will exclude shipping costs. We recommend that items are returned to us via a recorded delivery service to ensure that they are protected and insured during transit. If you fail to meet these terms and conditions, the product will be returned to you and you will not receive a refund nor be eligible for an exchange. DISCLAIMER All products are stress tested before despatch. Products are sensitive to elements of extreme heat where glass and corks may fail. Products should be stored at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. All coloured products use natural ingredients and may fade or change overtime. THE ONLINE SHOP - Gin School Purchasing Options explained TO BUY A TICKET AND BOOK A DATE. This option should be used if you know the date you wish to book at the same time as purchasing a ticket. By following the link, you will be taken to the booking screen where you will choose the date then will be directed to complete your information then onto making a payment. TO REDEEM A GIFT VOUCHER AND BOOK A DATE. This option should be used if you have previously purchased or been gifted a voucher. By following the link, you will be taken to the booking screen where you will choose the date then will be directed to complete your information and redeem your voucher using the order number on the voucher. TO BUY A GIFT VOUCHER TO BE REDEEMED LATER. If you do not know the date you would like to book or if you wish to purchase a voucher to be given as a gift, you should ADD TO CART. This will then bypass the booking screen and will direct you to the checkout screen where you will complete your information then onto making a payment. By purchasing or booking a course you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions. Voucher Delivery – When purchasing a Gin School Experience, an e-voucher will be generated and sent to the provided email address within 24 hours. You will also receive a Gift Voucher by post. Refund Policy – The Gin School operates a strict 14-day refund policy from the date of purchase. Notification must be made in writing to info@crossbillgin.com and must be accompanied by the unused voucher and proof of payment. Cancellations and Postponements – A minimum of 14 days’ notice is required prior to your appointment to reschedule a booking and will incur a £10.00 administration fee. In the unlikely event that the Company has to cancel a Gin School Masterclass, the Company undertakes to offer a suitable alternative date or a full refund of any course fees. Vouchers – Vouchers cannot be exchanged for cash or other goods. Vouchers are transferable, so if you are unable to attend yourself, you may nominate a replacement. Vouchers expire 12 months from the date of issue and extensions beyond 12 months are not available under any circumstances. Course Alterations –The Company reserves the right to make minor changes to the format and content of the Gin School Masterclasses, to improve the experience, without notice. Age Restriction – You must be over 21 years of age to attend a Masterclass and those that appear under 25 years will be asked for proof of age upon arrival. Samples – A limited quantity of tasting samples will be offered during the Gin School Masterclass and are included in the cost of the voucher. Health and Safety Liability – You will be given a briefing on health and safety prior to the session commencing. All participants are expected to listen carefully and follow instructions given. Participants should take reasonable care in the Gin School to avoid personal injury and/or injury to others. Standard of Behaviour – We will refuse to admit you to the premises if you appear to be intoxicated or under the influence of prohibited narcotic substances upon your arrival. You are expected to behave sensibly and appropriately at all times and may be required to leave the premises if for any reason the Company or others are unhappy with your behaviour. We reserve the right to refuse the sampling of alcohol under the terms of the licensing act Washroom Facilities – The primary function of the premises is a distillery and the site offers limited toilet facilities with restricted access. Alternative toilet facilities with full disabled access are however available across the covered courtyard. Special Needs – Your comfort and wellbeing are of the utmost importance to us, please therefore inform us prior to our accepting the booking of any medical condition or physical impediment about which we would need to be aware in order to eliminate or anticipate any potential health and safety issue Special Dietary Requirements/ Allergies/ Disabilities – We cannot adjust courses for special dietary requirements unless previously agreed. If you have any allergies, please contact us in advance to discuss your requirements. There may be traces of nuts or other ingredients and if you have an allergy you attend at your own risk. If you have a disability or condition you think may hinder your enjoyment of the course, please let us know so we can help to ensure your day runs smoothly.

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