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CIAO on Radio 2, Sunday 15th November

Tune in to Radio 2 this Sunday 15th November to hear Clare McGregor, CIAO’s MD, talking about our work in prisons on Clare Balding’s show, at 8.10am.  Those who prefer a lie in can  catch ‘Good Morning Sunday’ afterwards by clicking on … Continue reading

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CIAO featured in The Guardian

We’re so pleased to be featured in The Guardian with the print and online headlines: What changes a life sentence? A life coach & Prisoners are like CEOs – they’re skilled at hiding low self-esteem Coverage like this is a huge … Continue reading

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Happy 5th Birthday to us

It was five years ago today that Clare McGregor, our founder, rang the Governor of Styal Prison to ask if she could offer life coaching to the women inside. His response – Great, when can you start? – has led to … Continue reading

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Coaching Behind Bars – read all about it

Download a flyer to share with others here. We’re thrilled to announce that Coaching Behind Bars: Facing challenges and creating hope in a women’s prison is now out. The book gives a wonderful insight into the heart of CIAO and … Continue reading

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Our chair is interviewed by Greater Manchester Business Week

We were so delighted to see our wonderful Chair, Liz Cross, featured in Greater Manchester Business Week. In the article she shares something of her inspirations, motivations and underlying philosophy that drives her work at The Connectives. Read the full … Continue reading

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