I just wanted to send a special Energised Birthday message to you all. And wish you a really happy weekend ahead….
Team Energised is 20 years old today! I can’t believe it!
I’m typing this in Paris with Team GB….
Truly THANK YOU for being part of a special little business with a big heart and community.
On 4th May 2004 I founded Energised. I am incredibly proud of the depth, diversity and determination of such a wonderful group of people all over the World, the people, brands, events, charities, teams and big circle of Energised support. You are all brilliant, truly and I value each and every one of you immensely.
Here are 20 little Energised Fun Facts for you…. do pop a comment with your memories or future requests, I would love to hear from you
1. Our clients range from 8 years old to 88 years young
2. Energised clients live all over the World, from Lebanon to Los Angeles, New Zealand, Kenya to Europe and all over the UK
3. We’ve helped thousands of clients believe in themselves and achieve their dreams and goals from running their first 5km to climbing Mt Everest, Mt Killimanjaro, trekking in Peru, Borneo, the Himalayas, North and South Pole, Marathon de Sable and numerous other crazy, amazing challenges
4. We’ve helped thousands of clients develop tools to cope with chronic mental or physical illness and conditions through our GP & private referrals, spefically disordered eating, body dysmorphia, heart disease, diabetes, cerebral palsy, brain conditions, spina bifida and many other auto immune conditions
5. Our clients include Strictly Come Dancing Winners, Team GB at the Olympics & Paralympics, England Rugby Team, TV presenters, Comedians, Musicians, the British Army and Extreme Wild Adventures
6. Energised has survived, adapting and thriving after many life changing experiences & continues to help a range of people with diverse medical conditions still live a brave, bold life
7. We’ve raised thousands with our community charity events, volunteering for many small charities including Encephalitis Society & the Invictus Games, and we sponsor three children with Plan UK, in Ghana, Sri Lanka and Haiti and sponsor 3 athletes with coaching
8.My lifetime fundraising including all the Energised community events, the Strictly Energised Ball & my 10 marathons, Ironman and 100 mile himalayan race has raised over £90,000 to date!!
9. We’ve run mind and body wellness camps in Italy, Ibiza and all over the UK, as well as at the Zoo!
10. We’ve worked for Team GB as one of their sports therapists and mental strength coaches for years, travelling all over Europe & the World with them, as well as racing for Team GB Age Group
11. We’ve done a TEDx Talk on Overcoming Adversity and regularly do keynote talks
12. We crowdfunded and wrote a little book, 52 Ways to Feel Good with the Hound of Happiness, donating the profits to charity. We have also written a chapter in 3 other books, and published a best selling Mag Book
13. We started as an idea in Scotland at high school, founded in London, grew in the Cotswolds and evolved in Bristol HQ with people all over the world, and a wonderful freelance team
14. We have won 8 International Industry Awards, write for many magazines & brand ambassador for Sweaty Betty, Shock Absorber for over a decade & finalist in 2023 & 2024 for the Bristol Life Awards
15. We continue to update and invest our professional knowledge and skills to give you the very best service every year. Most recently with Trauma Therapy, Mental First Aid, Yoga Teacher Training & currently Burrell Education’s Menopause Certification & DNA Methoylated testing
16. The Energised Community Spirit, Friendships and Circle of Support is truly special and welcomes everyone – I believe in you and see your potential, you all matter
17. We offer qualifiied & insured animal healing for dogs & horses, as well as humans which as a combination of coaching and support is proving to be really helpful – happy 2 and 4 legged friends
18. Adapting Energised over the year, especially recently, yet connecting with even more people around the World has been something I am truly grateful for & I am excited to see what’s next
19. We have started Kung Fu as a complete beginner, gained my white & yellow sash & supporting one of the ‘crew’ with buying kit & heading to my Orange sash….
20. Currently we are working as an official part of Team GB for mindset and sports massage for the GB Synchro Team leading up to Paris
So I raise a toast to all your successes, your health, courage, hope and very much look forward to continuing to support each and every one of you, with your crazy big dreams, believe in yourself and tiny little daily changes and happiness.
If you are in Bristol, Monday 6th May – 6.45pm, we will be at the Groupo Lounge in Westbury on Trym for a drink and catch up, and love to see you. If not, wherever you are in the World, do reach out and say hello, I value each of you so much.
Anything we can help with do pop a reply, ask us anything or just share your news.
Have a great Bank Holiday weekend, whatever you have planned and really THANK YOU for being part of Energised.
Big, big Energised support,
Kim, Gail and the Energised Team #unlockyourpotential