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The Athena Network is THE # 1 referral network for business women. They will have access to a network of high calibre connections.

If you are a business lady and would like to grow personally & professionally - visit one of our monthly meetings - make quality connections/build relationships KNOW LIKE TRUST! The Athena Network Reading and Henley has six thriving and energetic groups across the region. The meetings are held on the:

East - 1st Wednesday of the month
Virtual - 2nd Tuesday
North - 2nd Wednesday
Central - 2nd Thursday
Henley - 3rd Tuesday
South - 4th Thursday
Cappuccino Connections - 4th Tuesday

We are currently networking online and all of our monthly formal meetings start at 12noon and finish at 2pm. The Cappuccino Connections meeting is our informal/drop in meeting and that starts at 10.30am until 12noon. The professions that we are inviting visitors to attend and experience an Athena Network meeting within the Reading and Henley region are:

Corporate business ladies who may have a connection to a Women's Leadership group within their organisation. The opportunity to up-skill and enhance your employee and customer experience through valuable training, collaboration and connections. We are a women-only network and the benefits of membership go far beyond our meetings meaning everyone will gain something. Solicitors - family, private client, commercial, employment
Accountants and Bookkeepers
Travel Consultants
Marketing - PR and SEO consultants
Garden Designers
HR professionals
Estate Agents
Architects
Interior Designers
VA and Admin support
Business Process experts
Financial Advisors
IT specialists
Sales trainers
Learning and Development consultants
Health and Safety in the workplace executives
HR Advisors
Coaches - personal, business, branding
Website designers
Graphic designers
Food/cake producers
Holistic healers/practitioners
Dance/Yoga/Pilates
Photographers
Magazines/Newspapers
Domiciliary care/Care Homes
Florists
Retail shops
Hairdressers
Beauty - Make up professionals
Nutritionists
Fitness Experts

All meetings are subject to one profession and visitors are able to attend one formal meeting before deciding on joining The Athena Network - Reading and Henley region.

16/03/2026

I am very delighted that Karen Bashford - Coach, Mentor and Healer is sharing her business development training with us at Henley tomorrow.

In her training, 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, Karen explores how thinking differently develops self-leadership, helping individuals recognise unconscious patterns, question limiting beliefs, and make more intentional choices in how they respond to life and challenges.

You will learn how to recognise automatic thinking patterns, pause before reacting, and make more intentional decisions, strengthening self-leadership, communication, and confidence in how they respond to challenges in business.

Karen Bashford's lived experience of abuse and trauma helps women develop self-leadership, understand behavioural patterns, and think differently through reflective tools, conversations, and practical approaches to personal growth.

See you tomorrow.

11/03/2026

I am delighted that Susanna Reay, who will be sharing her Business Development training at Reading Central tomorrow:

Ideas That Fly: How to Light Up Your Audience and Become the Go-To Expert in Your Space

Susanna will be showing us how to captivate your audience and position yourself as the expert people naturally turn to — with practical tips you can implement immediately.

Known as the UK’s Authority Architect and creator of Framework Thinking®, Susanna helps founders turn their knowledge into powerful frameworks that create real impact and income through her SPARK Process®.

See you tomorrow!

03/03/2026

I’m delighted to welcome Lana Morris, That Woman Tech, who will be joining us at Reading East tomorrow to share her training:

The Simplest Online Course You Can Create (Without Overwhelm)

Discover how to turn what you already do into a simple, sellable online course—without the stress. You’ll learn a clear step-by-step framework, easy tech setup, and walk away with your first actionable course idea.

Lana supports spiritually aware women by helping them overcome tech overwhelm, align their business systems with their energy, and grow sustainably through intuitive tech strategy, automation, and holistic energy practices.

See you tomorrow!

25/02/2026

It's a delight to welcome Margo George, Life Transformation Coach, to Reading South tomorrow.

Margo will be sharing her Business Development Training on 'The Space between Words: Integrity, Agreements, and Results'.

Her training explores how the gap between what we say, mean, and do affects results and how aligning through clear agreements restores trust, flow, and business performance.

You'll gain a new understanding of integrity, not as moral perfection, but as alignment between what people say, mean, and do. You will also gain awareness of hidden integrity leaks, small, everyday habits that quietly drain trust, energy, and results.

Margo will also share the distinction between expectations and agreements and how closing that gap restores ease, clarity, and flow. Margo is a Life Transformation Coach and works with Entrepreneurs, Founders and Leaders to dissolve limitations, transform mindset, and create extraordinary results, turning what once felt impossible into the next level of success.

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

16/02/2026

A warm welcome to Lana Morris from That Woman Tech, who will be joining us at Henley tomorrow to share her training:

The Simplest Online Course You Can Create (Without Overwhelm)

Discover how to turn what you already do into a simple, sellable online course—without the stress. You’ll learn a clear step-by-step framework, easy tech setup, and walk away with your first actionable course idea.

Lana supports spiritually aware women by helping them overcome tech overwhelm, align their business systems with their energy, and grow sustainably through intuitive tech strategy, automation, and holistic energy practices.

See you tomorrow!

11/02/2026

A warm welcome to Sarah Morgan-Giles, Body Work & Somatic Therapist, is sharing Business Development Training on Thursday at Reading Central Group.

Sarah is exploring with us ‘The Practical Application of Tools for Nervous System Regulation’.

In this session, she will share:
- a brief overview of the workings of the nervous system
- a day in the life of a self-employed businesswoman as she negotiates the ups and downs using practical application of tools for NS regulation
- A more detailed look at the exercises she used

You will come away with an understanding of
- How the nervous system works in lay terms.
- A demonstration of what tool to use where and when, depending upon circumstances.
- An explanation of why the exercises work and how they can contribute to better NS regulation in the longer term.

Sarah has over thirty years of experience working with movement, hands-on body work and somatic therapy. I help clients rediscover their inherent health and resolve physical and emotional trauma.

See you tomorrow!

03/02/2026

Sara Brandis, Parent Coach, is sharing Prepare your Purpose like an athlete, Picture it like an artist, have the Posture of leader, Practise like an actor Business Development Training at Reading East tomorrow.

Sara will take us through the Four P’s strategy of 'Purpose, Picture, Posture and Practise, will help you feel more prepared and confident with anything you are planning in your business this year. It’s ideal for any upcoming events or interactions. And can be used to super charge intentions, of how you want show up for yourself this year professionally, in networking and in your private life.

As we explore this simple 4 step framework, you will see that, after a bit of practise, it can be done in any situation, in literally seconds.

Sara works with parents to help them communicate in ways that reduce door slamming moments, increase trust, calm and closeness and connection one conversation at a time.

See you tomorrow!

02/02/2026

As February begins, we're sharing the highlights of a very busy January networking, which was a great start to the year!

21/01/2026

Henriette Danel, Business & Client Attraction Coach will be sharing her training tomorrow at Reading South, taking us through 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗗𝗧 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗮.

Using opportunities within Athena, such as delivering a Business Development Training, is a great way to showcase your expertise and also enhance your visibility. However, the biggest stumbling block is what to create and how to share it with the group. You’re going to learn the 7 steps to creating a captivating talk for Athena (and beyond!).

Henriette Danel is a Multi-Award Winning Business & Client Attraction Coach, working with Coaches, Freelancers & Consultants, to help them Attract More Clients Continuously. She's also a TEDx & Public Speaker, Author and host of The Entrepreneurial Success Podcast. See you tomorrow!

19/01/2026

Becca Scott, Break-up and Divorce coach, is sharing her wisdom and expertise with us at Henley tomorrow. Her training is on 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Becca uncovers: What is a toxic person, the traits they may show, how this might translate in the workplace, and tips to keep yourself calm and manage them better.

By the end of her training you will have the tools and techniques to recognise and manage toxic people more effectively.

Becca is a Coach and Homeopath offering Coaching and Womens Health Support.

See you tomorrow! Want to join us? email me: Debbie.atkins@theathenanetwork.com

07/01/2026

Welcome back to our Networking, Reading Central. A delighted welcome to Lana Morris, from That Woman Tech, who will be sharing training on: The Simplest Online Course You Can Create (Without Overwhelm)

Discover how to turn what you already do into a simple, sellable online course without overwhelm. Learn a step-by-step framework, easy tech setup, and your first actionable course idea.

Lana helps spiritually aware women overcome tech overwhelm, align their business systems with their energy, and grow sustainably through intuitive tech strategy, automation, and holistic energy practices.

See you tomorrow!

04/12/2025

Thank you to our November Business Development Training speakers for the valuable tips, knowledge, and inspiration — and to our members for engaging so openly, sharing ideas, and supporting one another’s growth.

It’s always a reminder that when great minds connect, incredible things happen and the ripple continues! Though no Reading & Henley group meetings in December, lots of networking is happening - Nifty Networking was filled with members, and Christmas lunches are in progress!

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