点评:I travelled a long way from Ireland to train with Glenda, so choosing the right trainer was really important to me. I had researched a number of trainers beforehand and contacted others too. Some were very expensive and some felt quite fixed in their approach, where you almost had to fit your business around the way they worked. One phone call with Glenda and instantly she stood out - Glenda took the time to listen to me, my previous experience, my business and what I actually wanted to achieve. She didn't just give me a set way of doing things and expect me to follow it. She explained the why behind what we were doing and adapted the training around what I needed.
The 3-day intensive Lifecasting Masterclass was so hands-on. Glenda organised baby models and a dog model for us, so we were actually doing the work rather than simply watching someone else demonstrate it.
I already had experience working in a Children's Hospice and creating precious keepsakes using kits, so I knew how important this work is and how much pressure there can be when you're creating something so incredibly meaningful for a family. I wanted to be able to develop my skills properly and have confidence in what I was doing.
The difference after the training was huge.
I came home absolutely buzzing and kept looking at the work I'd created thinking, “I actually made that!”
What I really appreciated was that Glenda didn't try to turn me into a copy of her. She helped me become better at being me and showed me how I could take these skills and make them work for my own business. I went home knowing I have Glenda's support and advice in running my business - she has been inspirational on my self employed journey.
I'm now taking everything I've learned back to Ireland and developing Forever Held By Lou, creating bespoke and personal keepsakes for families and continuing the hospice work that means so much to me.
If you're considering travelling from another country to train with Glenda, don't let the distance put you off. I travelled a long way from Ireland and I honestly wouldn't hesitate to make the journey again!
I would absolutely recommend speaking to Glenda before choosing your training.
翻译:我从爱尔兰远道而来,就是为了向格伦达请教学习,因此选择一位合适的导师对我而言至关重要。事先我做了大量研究,还联系了其他几位导师。其中有些收费高昂,有些的教学方式则相当刻板,几乎要求从业者必须按照他们的方式来处理业务。但在与格伦达通电话后,她立刻脱颖而出——她耐心倾听了我的过往经历、我的业务情况以及我真正希望达成的目标。她并没有只给我一套固定的操作流程,然后指望我照做。她解释了我们所做工作的背后的原因,并根据我的需求来调整培训内容。
那场为期三天的沉浸式生命铸模大师班极具实践性。格伦达为我们安排了婴儿和狗狗作为模特,因此我们实际上是在亲自动手操作,而不仅仅是旁观他人的演示。
我此前已有在儿童临终关怀机构工作的经验,也使用相关套件制作过极具纪念价值的物品。因此我深知这项工作有多重要,也明白在为一个家庭创造如此有意义的作品时会有多大的压力。我希望能切实提升自己的技能,并对自己所做的工作充满信心。
培训之后的变化巨大。
我兴高采烈地回到家,不停地看着自己创作的作品,心里想着:“这真的是我做出来的啊!”
让我特别感激的是,格伦达并没有试图把我变成她的翻版。她帮助我更好地做自己,还教会我如何将这些技能运用到自己的事业中。回家后我深知,在经营生意的过程中我可以得到格伦达的支持与建议——她对我的创业之路起到了莫大的激励作用。
如今,我正把所学的一切带回爱尔兰,致力于发展“Forever Held By Lou”这个品牌,为各个家庭打造定制且充满心意的纪念品,同时继续从事对我而言意义重大的临终关怀工作。如果你正考虑从国外前来接受Glenda的指导,也请不必因路程遥远而却步。我从爱尔兰远道而来,说实话,我绝对愿意再跑这一趟!
我强烈建议在决定接受训练之前先与Glenda面谈。