the3rdi magazine for women in business  :  Issue 8                  March 2010
PROFILE: MURIELLE MAUPOINT

Murielle is the founder and one of the Lead Trainers of Live It Unlimited. She is the most dynamic and charismatic social entrepreneur you are ever likely to meet! Her motivational style exudes passion and inspires people and businesses to unleash their potential.

As their website states, "Live It Unlimited is a company owned by women for women. Our mission is to build a world-wide community of confident, motivated, successful women who feel comfortable within themselves to achieve what they want and make the planet a better place to live in."

Quite a statement and 100% in tune with the mission statement of the3rdi magazine so we are delighted that Maurielle is sharing her amazing story with us!

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COACH OF THE MONTH ~ SARAH CORSAR
Career coaching is about helping individuals to recognise how they can be fulfilled and satisfied in their own careers, but in addition to this; career coaching is about building confidence and preparing individuals to get their foot in the door or make that all important next move......read more
CLAIRE YOUNG
"I come from a non business background and never in a million years thought I would be an entrepreneur running my own business. I do a lot of work with young people and always say ‘if only there was a guidebook‘; in your teens it's a minefield deciding what to do and finding your life path - mine was a little zig zagged!."......read more
JANEY GODLEY LOOKS AT.....
We are delighted to welcome award-winning blogger, comedian and author Janey Godley as a columnist in the3rdi magazine. If you haven't come across Janey before she is loud, opinionated and very funny! Her monthly column will bring a sideways look at the issues we cover here and it is sure to provoke comment and debate! ...read more
CHERRY TREES
Not too many years ago, in what now seems a completely separate universe, I sat gazing out from my 7th floor office window in central London. I wasn't unhappy; I just longed to be in Burgundy. Whenever I had a quiet moment, I would type ‘Burgundy + estate agent‘ into my search engine and escape into the world of rolling hills and stone farmhouses. ...read more
WORKING MUMS
Kate Griffiths is co-founder of Minerva's Mind, which helps women, especially Mums, discover what they are really interested in and to see how, by making more conscious decisions, they can use that new found knowledge to get more from their lives. This month Kate shares her experiences with on-line networking for mums. ...read more
FUNNY WOMEN
Funny Women is at the vanguard of nurturing and promoting female comedy talent – from finding and developing new acts through its annual competition, the Funny Women Awards. Founded in 2002 by Lynne Parker, former journalist, broadcaster and marketing consultant, Funny Women has become a leading comedy brand..." ...read more
THE DIVAS ARE COMING TO SCOTAND
This wasn't just an event it was a production! From the minute I stepped into the themed room the female, girlie energy was palpable - I LOVED every minute. Jane was the most inspirational woman I have heard speak in a long time. Every woman should experience this night for themselves.
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IGNITE with ADELE
The IGNITE approach to improved health is not simply to create a fitness plan or a faddy diet, but to incorporate the three aspects of health, physical exercise, diet and mental health, into a single holistic solution. We talk to founder Adele-Marie Hartshorn......read more
POLLOCK-ESQUE!
I first met The Emecks at a networking event in Edinburgh. I hadn't intended joining the breakfast meeting but the business breakfast had run over time and I got chatting to Andrew.He showed my images on his phone of their new office. Instantly I knew that this HAD TO BE a photo feature for this month......read more
KATH TEMPLE - The PSYCHOLOGIST
In the second in her series on INFLUENCE, Kath takes a closer look at how some words can have a massive impact on the brain and behaviour ...read more
THE NEW PARADIGM
We are part of a shift in consciousness. Previous generations had believed that making money doing something you love was the preserve of a privileged few people who were either especially gifted or especially lucky. Today, more people than ever believe it is possible, and it is. .....read more
LOOK TO THE STARS
"We began Look To The Stars as a way to make a difference. People pay so much attention to celebrities, and I thought, ‘Why not use some of that attention to bring non-profits into the spotlight?‘ and we hoped that by making fans aware of the good things celebrities are doing, they would be inspired to give back and get involved too"......read more
PUT THE POWER BACK IN YOUR BRAND
It never fails to amaze me how people underestimate the power of their personal brand. No respect! They treat it like an old tin of mackerel; something you think might be useful to have, but keep it in the back of the cupboard out of reach and out of sight. ...read more
MARKETING. MYTH, MAGIC OR COMMON SENSE
Marketing is the heart of the enterprise, it is not a function and is far too important to delegate to a marketing department. It is everyone's responsibility to identify and meet customer needs and successful companies know that being customer centric needs to be embedded in the culture of the organisation from day one...... read more
DOING WHAT YOU LOVE..
AND LOVING WHAT YOU DO. This month Amanda Steadman highlights the importance of spending your PRECIOUS time - as they say "Life is NOT a dress Rehearsal" - on doing work or a having a career that YOU ENJOY. .....read more
RECRUITMENT and CAREER CHANGE
60% of UK workers are considering changing their current job ~ 1 in 10 workers are dissatisfied with their job/role ~ the number of those claiming Job Seekers allowance rose by just over 25,000. Phil takes a timely look at recruitment and job change .....read more
CONNECTION THERAPY
Relationships are potentially the part of our lives where we can feel the greatest joy and misery. We are essentially herding creatures that tend to work, live and relax with other people. Whether it is with lovers, family, friends, colleagues or casual acquaintances the quality of our interactions can be life changing..... read more
MUNCH LESS MEAT
Munching Less Meat is an easy way to live a more sustainable life, make a contribution to the future of the planet, reduce deforestation and help alleviate hunger in developing world countries. All that, for just saying no to meat - and you don't even have to become a 100% committed vegetarian. .....read more
WHAT IS N.L.P.?...Part III
Phil continues his research into NLP with an investigation into how easy, or otherwise, it is to become an NLP Consultant. Who are the governing bodies? What qualifications do you need before you can claim to be an NLP coach? ...read more
DIVA DRESSING TRICKS OF THE TRADE
This month we are going to look at three different body shapes; Straight, Softened and Apple straight. I will also include tips on; large boobs, no boobs, big tummies and how to deal with having no waist! .....read more
PHOTODIARY
Verity Wedderburn-Ogilvy LRPS is a professional photographer, based in Scotland, offering photographic services for private and commercial clients, with a particular interest in rural life and pursuits. We are delighted that Verity will be sharing her year in photographs with us throughout 2010. Read here March photodiary here
CLEARING SPACE FOR SUCCESS
Clearing Clutter is, I believe, one of the fastest routes to abundance, success and happiness. Just think of the gloriously happy feeling you experience when you've cleared out a drawer or done that job that's been on your desk for six months! You feel energized and full of inspiration.....read more
UK FEMINISTA
UK Feminista is a unique organisation being launched in March 2010 to support and promote grassroots feminist activism across the UK. The organisation aims to build a national movement of activists and mobilise them in support of campaigns coordinated by other women’s rights organisations in the UK...read more
LOOK AFTER YOUR SPINE
I am sitting at the computer as I write this. Most of us sit at a computer at some point in our day, either for work, pleasure or both. How often though, do you think about how you are sitting, and the effect it has on the body, specifically your spine? Probably not at all, or at least, not consciously. ...read more
VOLUNTEERING - THE 3 PEAKS CHALLENGE
CARE International is currently assisting the people of Haiti following the devastating earthquake on 12th January. This was the worst earthquake in the region for 200 hundred years, affecting 3 million people- a third of the population. An estimated 70,000 have died, with fears this could rise to 200,000..... read more
BOOK REVIEW
This book is one of the few that I have reviewed that ‘does exactly what it says on the tin‘ as it were. It is a well constructed, well laid out book that walks the reader through many of the tasks and activities required in establishing and developing a business as an NLP coach.w.... read more



























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