Meet the Member - Dorcas Crawford, Senior Partner at Edwards & Co

What does it mean to be a member of the Alchemists Forum?
It means being part of a highly supportive group of individuals who offer advice, insight and moral support for all sorts of personal and business dilemmas.

What challenges have you overcome?
Challenges I’ve overcome – Seeing the importance of stepping away from the business one day a month and realising this is not only do-able but very worthwhile. Finding the budget for it – the benefits again are clear and justify the cost. Seeing the bigger picture & lifting my head out of the detail. Being inspired and motivated by excellent speakers.

What things stands out for you being a member of Alchemists Forum?
The support – particularly recently when one of our members had a serious difficulty in his business – the rest of the group literally dropped everything and weighed in to help.

Can you share what membership of Alchemists Forum looks, sounds & feels like?
Being a member is a commitment and like everything what you get out of it is proportionate to what you put in.

How has Alan Branagh (the Chair) helped you?
Alan our chair has helped challenge some of my issues with my own business through robust testing and coaching in one-to-one sessions. He facilitates the support we give each other by guiding the sessions so that everyone gets the best out of each other’s experience.

What has membership of the Alchemists Forum done for you and your business?
Membership has helped me make clearer decisions about my business and probably slightly braver decisions too.

Why would you recommend Alchemists Forum to someone else?
Yes - see all of the above