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North Wales Chronicle
2 hours ago
- North Wales Chronicle
North Wales preschool builds play area using crime proceeds
Andy Dunbobbin, North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) visited Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni to see how the preschool had developed the space using Your Community, Your Choice funding. The funding was awarded after the site was damaged by antisocial behaviour. Mr Dunbobbin said: "It was wonderful to visit Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni and see their determination to rebuild after being victims of crime. "This project demonstrates how we can turn the proceeds of criminal activity into positive outcomes for our youngest community members." Your Community, Your Choice is a grant scheme supported by the PCC, North Wales Police, and the North Wales Police and Community Trust (PACT). It allows the public to vote on projects and is funded partly through money seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act, with the remainder provided by the PCC. Over the past 12 years, the scheme has awarded nearly £660,000 to 214 community projects. Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni used the funding to rebuild its outdoor area after relocating to a new site and being targeted by youths who damaged a shed, bikes, scooters, and other equipment. Saran Japheth, cylch leader at Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni, said: "This funding means everything to us after what happened. "The criminal damage left us feeling distraught and the children had to go without the outdoor resources they need. "Thanks to Your Community, Your Choice, we can now rebuild and create an even better outdoor learning environment that will benefit all our children for years to come." READ MORE: Neil Foden: Chair of governors found 'serious issues' at Bangor school The preschool, which serves children aged two to four and runs an after-school club for those up to 11, has used the funding to purchase a new playhouse, mud kitchen, water play equipment, and replacement bikes and scooters. Ashley Rogers, PACT chairman, said: "Cylch Meithrin Llanllyfni's resilience in the face of criminal damage is inspiring. "Using funds seized from criminal activity to help them rebuild their outdoor area for children shows exactly why Your Community, Your Choice is so important to our communities." During his visit, Mr Dunbobbin toured the facilities, met with staff, and heard about the group's efforts to create the outdoor space.
Forbes
19 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
The Success Recoil: Why We Sabotage Ourselves When We're Winning
Veronica Angela, PCC, CONQUER EDGE - Corporate & Executive Training - Owner. You work hard. You set ambitious goals. You push through challenges. Then, finally, success starts happening. The dream you once imagined is becoming real. But instead of fully embracing it, something unexpected happens ... You hesitate. You procrastinate. You second-guess yourself. A voice inside whispers: Can I really handle this? What if I mess it all up? Maybe I should slow down ... This isn't just self-doubt. It's what I call the success recoil, the subconscious pullback we experience when we start achieving what we once only dreamed of. Why Does The Success Recoil Happen? Success changes your identity. When you start expanding beyond your old self, your subconscious panics. It sees the unknown as a threat, even if that unknown is exactly what you wanted. This recoil isn't logical. It's emotional. And it happens to even the most driven people. • You suddenly feel unmotivated, even though you're winning. • You create unnecessary problems or distractions. • You avoid decisions that would move you forward. • You tell yourself you're 'too busy' to take the next step. • You start doubting your own abilities (even though you've already proven them). It's like hitting the gas and the brakes at the same time. Consciously, you want success. Subconsciously, you're resisting it. Psychologically, the success recoil taps into what Carl Jung called the shadow self: the parts of us we tend to hide because they feel too raw or vulnerable. As success nears, those repressed fears, feelings of unworthiness or the anxiety of being exposed can surface unexpectedly. They manifest as hesitation, procrastination or outright avoidance of new opportunities. The Fear Of Expansion: A Psychological Threshold Another key aspect of the success recoil is what I call the threshold of expansion. This is the moment when you're poised to push past your current limits, when the success you've worked for suddenly requires you to grow in ways that feel intimidating. Crossing that threshold means venturing into unfamiliar territory, and that discomfort can trigger an almost reflexive retreat. Our minds are wired to favor the familiar. Even when we consciously crave growth, the sudden leap into the unknown can overwhelm our subconscious, leading us to pull back. This recoil isn't a sign that we're incapable; it's simply our inner self's way of warning us that change is on the horizon. How To Stop Sabotaging Yourself And Keep Moving Forward The good news? You don't have to stay stuck in the success recoil. Here's how to break through: The first step is awareness. When you notice yourself hesitating, delaying or shrinking back, pause and ask: 'Is this a real problem, or am I resisting success?' Once you see the recoil happening, you take away its power. Instead of thinking, 'This is too big for me,' reframe it as: • 'This is an exciting new level.' • 'This means I'm growing.' • 'I am allowed to succeed.' Your subconscious will always try to keep you in the familiar. But you are not your subconscious. You get to decide. Action breaks the cycle. Don't wait for the fear to go away; move forward despite it. • Make the phone call. • Launch the project. • Say yes to the opportunity. • Reach out for support—whether from a coach, a friend, a mentor or a colleague—to help validate direction and keep momentum. Momentum is the antidote to recoil. Once you take the next step, the fear starts to dissolve. Success isn't something you 'get lucky' to have. It's something you become. • You earned this. • You belong here. • You can handle it. The more you practice stepping into your success, the more natural it will feel. Final Thought: Step Forward Anyway Success recoil is normal, but it doesn't have to control you. Every time you push through, you expand into a new version of yourself, one that's ready to own the success you once only dreamed of. So, when that voice tells you to pull back, do the opposite. Step forward. You've already done the hard work to get here. Now it's time to let yourself rise. Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?
Forbes
21 hours ago
- General
- Forbes
Coach Or Solve? Creating Psychological Safety Through Leadership
Elif Suner, MBA, PCC, CTDP Think about the leaders you've respected most. Chances are, they weren't the ones who always had the answers, but the ones who knew when to guide and when to step back. Leadership today isn't just about solving problems. It's about building trust, fostering ownership and creating the psychological safety people need to thrive. One of the most powerful ways to earn and sustain that trust is knowing when to coach and when to provide a solution. At its core, coaching means creating a safe space where others can think, reflect and arrive at their own solutions. It requires a different kind of leadership presence—one that slows down, listens more and resists the urge to jump in. Think of it like shifting to a lower speed in a residential zone: coaching presence is deliberate and spacious, giving others room to grow. I've seen this shift with many other senior leaders I coach. Another executive, responsible for leading complex, high-stakes projects, shared how embracing silence during problem-solving conversations not only empowered her team but also reduced her own stress. 'It felt uncomfortable at first,' she admitted, 'but over time, I saw people stepping up with ideas and solutions I never would have considered.' Still another executive—known for her compassionate and caring leadership—shared, 'I thought I had to solve [issues] in order to help. Now I see how liberating it is to coach instead. It's a completely different mindset, and one that supports my team even more.' But coaching isn't always the right answer. Knowing When To Coach—And When Not To It's essential to consider your team member's level of competence and commitment. According to the Situational Leadership model from the Center for Leadership Studies, which outlines four development levels (D1 to D4), leaders should adapt their style based on the development level of the person in front of them—not just their job designation. • When someone lacks competence but is enthusiastic (D1), leaders are most effective when they Direct (S1)—providing clear instructions and close supervision. • When someone has some competence but low commitment (D2), the Coaching style (S2) works best—combining direction with encouragement and support. • For individuals with moderate to high competence and variable commitment (D3), leaders should Support (S3)—fostering involvement and confidence. • When someone is highly competent and committed (D4), leaders can Delegate (S4)—offering autonomy and trusting them to take full ownership. Trying to coach someone who lacks the necessary knowledge can feel like a test. They may wonder, 'Why are they asking me this? I don't even know where to start.' Conversely, providing detailed solutions to someone who is already capable can come across as patronizing. We build trust when we meet people where they are—not where we assume they are. Blending Coaching And Problem-Solving In leadership conversations—especially during one-on-ones—the best leaders effectively blend both coaching and problem-solving. Some moments call for answers and speed; others call for slowing down, listening and letting the other person think. In my coaching work with executives, I often see how mastering this blend can be transformative. I recall a senior leader navigating a critical organizational change. Rather than defaulting to quick answers, he explored how a more balanced approach could serve both his team and the business. By intentionally resisting the urge to jump straight to directives and asking, 'What would need to happen for us, as a team, to look back and say, 'We're glad this change happened'?'—a question that moves the conversation toward meaningful solutions—he created the space for real dialogue. The result? His team co-created solutions that gained far more traction and commitment than top-down decisions ever had. Here are a few coaching-style prompts leaders can use: • 'What's your thinking so far?' • 'What options have you considered?' • 'What would success look like here for both you and the team?' Other times, a quick suggestion or solution is exactly what's needed—especially when time is tight or confidence is low. The key is to be intentional, not reactive. The Leadership Presence That Builds Safety And Trust Leadership presence is about more than being in the room or on the call— it's about the quality of attention and intention you bring. A coaching presence often includes silence, curiosity and a slower pace. It signals, 'I trust you' and invites people to trust themselves. Jumping straight into problem-solving can be helpful, but over time, it may also create dependence. Coaching, on the other hand, nurtures independence and ownership. When people feel heard and respected, they're more likely to speak up, take risks and stay engaged. I once coached a VP who saw a real shift after adopting a more coaching-focused leadership style. Her team started raising issues sooner, challenging assumptions and collaborating more effectively. A simple change she made was adding pauses and asking reflective questions, such as, 'What perspectives are we missing?' She also held back from giving quick answers, creating space for her team to lead the problem-solving. Over time, this built quiet but powerful trust—which led to faster decisions and stronger results. Creating psychological safety isn't just about encouraging people to talk—it's about how you show up when they do. Trust-building leadership focuses on connection rather than control. When leaders know when to coach and when to solve, they communicate one of the most powerful messages of all: 'I see you. I believe in you. And I'm here with you.' Forbes Coaches Council is an invitation-only community for leading business and career coaches. Do I qualify?
Time Out
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
This legendary London cinema is starring in a new cult movie
It's one of the 10 best cinemas in the UK and Ireland and is already justifiably renowned as the home of the best singalongs, repertory screenings and cheap tickets in town. But now London's Prince Charles Cinema is to star in its own feature film. The brainchild of film school graduate Fil Freitas, The Regulars is a workplace comedy – shot, like its inspirational text Clerks, in gritty black and white – inspired by the filmmaker's real-life experiences. 'It's not a documentary,' he says, 'but it's close enough'. Freitas says the PCC changed his life, 'mostly for the better', but eventually programming, watching and sharing films wasn't enough – he needed to make one of his own. 'It was a slow realisation to put these problems together.' Partly funded by an IndieGoGo campaign that raised £5,000, The Regulars explores a day in the life of the iconic cinema. Shot with a mix of amateur and professional actors – and actual employees – over 15 gruelling nights, the film was finally completed in late 2024. And as if having its world premiere at the PCC itself wasn't 'meta' enough, Freitas himself stars as one of the hapless counter jockeys, dealing with everything from spilled popcorn to spoiled customers, and the sheer ennui of being a wage slave in a picture palace – so close to cinephile heaven, yet so far from Hollywood. But The Regulars has competition: on August 15, another crowdfunded indie set in a cinema – writer-director Mas Bouzidi's Concessions, in which employees, outcasts and oddballs cross paths on the last day of the closing Royal Alamo Cinema – comes to the UK, featuring The Walking Dead 's Steven Ogg, Eighth Grade 's Josh Hamilton, and one of the last performances by Michael Madsen. According to Bouzidi, 'Concessions is about the people working the concession stands, running the projection booth, taking your tickets, cleaning the bathrooms, and changing the marquees. It's also about the everyday people who walk through those doors to go to the movies, partaking in one of our greatest communal traditions.' The Regulars is in UK cinemas on August 22. Concessions gets its on August 15.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Congress urges State unit to launch protest against SIR in Bihar
The Congress leadership on Monday (July 14, 2025) asked its Bihar unit to launch mass protests against the special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the State before the Assembly elections. The meeting, presided by Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, was attended by Rahul Gandhi, general secretary (organisation) K.C. Venugopal apart from State leaders, including Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief Rajesh Kumar. Independent Lok Sabha member from Purnia, Pappu Yadav, was also part of the meeting. Mr. Pappu Yadav' presence at the AICC meeting seeks to make a political point as he was not allowed to share stage along with Mr. Gandhi and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav's joint protests against the SIR in Patna on July 9. The differences between the Purnia Lok Sabha member and the RJD leadership are well known. After the meeting, Mr. Pappu Yadav refused to acknowledge Mr. Tejashwi Yadav as the sole chief ministerial face of the RJD-Congress alliance in the State. The PCC chief, however, played down the differences. 'There is no confusion within our alliance on any issue,' Mr. Kumar said, adding, 'All the leaders of the INDIA alliance said in one voice that we should constitute the campaigning, manifesto committee as soon as possible'.
