On the 7th of February 2023, The Centre for Social Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator (CSERI) held a Personal Development workshop facilitated by renowned transformation coach Miss Karen Burt.
The workshop aimed to provide small business owners with the tools and strategies they need to transform their businesses and achieve long-term success. The workshop began with Karen sharing her own story of transformation. She spoke about the struggles she faced and how she overcame them to become a successful entrepreneur and transformation coach. Her story resonated with the small business owners in attendance, many of whom were also facing their own challenges and obstacles.
Karen then led the group through a series of exercises designed to help them identify their core values and priorities. She stressed the importance of aligning business goals with personal values, and encouraged the entrepreneurs to think deeply about what they wanted to achieve in their businesses and why. Next, Karen led a discussion on the importance of mindset in achieving business success. She encouraged the participants to adopt a growth mindset and to view failure as an opportunity for growth and learning. She also shared strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and self-doubt, which can often hold small business owners back from achieving their goals.
The group then worked on developing a strategic plan for their businesses. Karen provided guidance on setting achievable goals, identifying target customers, and developing a marketing strategy. She emphasized the importance of tracking progress and making adjustments as needed to stay on course. Throughout the workshop, Karen encouraged participants to share their experiences and insights with one another. The group was made up of small business owners from a variety of industries, and the diversity of perspectives proved to be a valuable resource for everyone in attendance.
The workshop ended with Karen leading the group in a visualization exercise, in which they imagined their businesses as they would be in five years’ time. This exercise helped entrepreneurs to focus on their long-term vision for their businesses and to identify the steps they needed to take to achieve that vision.
Overall, the transformational workshop led by Karen was a resounding success. Participants left feeling inspired and empowered to transform their businesses and achieve their goals. Karen’s insights and strategies were practical, actionable, and tailored to the unique challenges faced by small business owners. It was an invaluable experience for everyone who attended, and one that will undoubtedly have a positive impact on their businesses for years to come.
Pictured: The 2022/2023 incubation cohort with Karen Burt.
Photographer: Khulasande Tshayile
Snelisiwe Hlongwane
