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CORE is a professional level training company in physical theatre and acting with a solid emphasis on the classical “Theatre Apprenticeship” training model. With 30+ years experience and using proven training methods, combined with our unique mentoring approach, we develop the whole person, in order to equip our trainees to identify their God-given calling and use their gifts to impact culture and society for good. EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE One of our unique qualities lies in our ability to identify your strengths, regardless of your experience and training, and develop you further. You will be challenged, receive practical skills and confidence to make your next step, whether you want to take qualifications with Trinity College London, train as a teacher or get an agent as you step into the challenging world of the performing arts. Training groups are kept small to ensure individual attention and you receive a wealth of transferrable skills to equip you for life in the workplace. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH CORE's uniqueness lies in our attention to individual coaching, personal and professional development whilst maintaining a culture of excellence and rigorous discipline. We engage trainees in professional productions for on and off stage experience, and in collaborative works with other artists and musicians. Admission is by audition only (min age 16) no educational qualifications required, as admission is based on Potential, Passion and Perseverance that are essentials required to thrive in this industry and in life!

Every Saturday at 11:10 – 11:55 Step into the enchanting world of our Pre-Primary syllabi, where the dance floor becomes a canvas for young imaginations to soar. This carefully curated program is designed to sculpt the physical prowess, endurance, creative flair, expressive power, and musical sensitivity of our students, all set to the rhythm of captivating musical styles and sounds. It’s here that the foundational steps of ballet blend with the joy of exploration, creating a nurturing yet exhilarating learning atmosphere. Crafted with love, each exercise is a melody of gentle movements, guiding little dancers through the basics of ballet technique within a realm of creativity and play. Our classrooms are alive with a kaleidoscope of props, each playing its part in enriching the learning experience across all dimensions. From the whisper of a scarf in motion to the soft thud of a rhythmic beanbag, every prop tells a story, unlocking new dimensions of movement and imagination. Beyond the steps and stretches, our class holds a treasure trove of opportunities, including the chance for our young dancers to shine in class awards. It’s an invitation to step into the spotlight, not just to showcase their budding talents but to celebrate their journey in dance, expression, and self-discovery. Join us in this magical adventure, where every plié and pirouette is a step towards creating artful expressions, lifelong memories, and a deep-seated love for the beautiful world of ballet. Book first lesson here: https://mandlschoolofperformingarts.com/book-first-lesson/

The BSc (Hons) Business degree, offered in collaboration with Plymouth Marjon University by Results Consortium, is meticulously crafted to equip students for the dynamic business landscape. The curriculum delves into the operations of SME businesses, unraveling the keys to their success and imparting valuable insights for effective work within such enterprises or even entrepreneurship. The program, conducted in London and Northampton, ensures a comprehensive exploration of various business dimensions, covering management strategies, business structures, marketing, supply chain and operations management, and finance. Real-world examples and case studies drawn from a spectrum of business entities, from startups to multinational corporations, enrich the learning experience, providing a profound understanding of diverse methodologies in business management. Additionally, the placement opportunities in SME businesses during the second and third years enable students to gain hands-on practical experience, enhancing their employability. 

Change Your Breath Change Your Life Experience the amazing power of your breath to transform stress and tension and create more flow in your life. In this session we will use a simple breathing technique know as conscious connected breathing, this activates the nervous system and helps create new neural pathways in the brain. When we breathe in this pattern, we begin to enter into an altered state of consciousness which allows us to release stored emotions and trauma in both the physical and energetic body.  If your looking to release stress and create more space for joy, peace and love then these sessions are for you. Benefits of Conscious Connected Breathwork include:  - Release Tension - Reduce Stress & Anxiety - Clear Emotional Blocks - Heal Trauma - Increased Energy - Better Sleep Join me for a session and experience the releases that can happen with this simple practice. These sessions are a beautiful way to come together and experience the power of group healing where we all learn and grow from each others experiences. They offer the opportunity to delve deeper into our own inner worlds with the support and connection of others.  PLEASE NOTE : For this FREE SESSION there will be a photographer present, who will be attending the class for the breathwork, but they will also capture some content for marketing purposes which is why this is a free class. Images will be taken with great discretion to allow you to drop into the process. We will take general shots of the room and breathers, there will be no close ups of anyone who would prefer not to be of focus, but if you are comfortable let us know. (By joining this session you agree to allow the images to be used in my advertising) If you would rather not be photographed please join a different group session. 

Experience wild Dartmoor in a reasonably short walk, a good introduction to this wild landscape. Some mindful walking, sensory awareness, meditation exercise and… normal walking. Enjoy the landscape and time together.

Looking to master Linux? Explore IPSR's comprehensive Linux online training for a robust learning experience. Our meticulously designed Linux online training course covers everything, ensuring a deep understanding of Linux systems, commands, and administration. With IPSR's Linux online training, dive into the world of open-source mastery, learning from industry experts at your convenience. Gain hands-on experience and practical skills in Linux administration, scripting, security, and more. Our tailored curriculum and interactive sessions empower learners to tackle real-world challenges confidently. Join IPSR's Linux online training to unleash your potential and become proficient in Linux, setting yourself on a path to career success in the tech industry.

At SWAT Taekwon-Do, we offer classes designed to teach the Korean art of Taekwon-Do to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner looking to try something new or an experienced martial artist looking to refine your technique, our classes provide a supportive and challenging environment to help you achieve your goals. We believe in providing the best possible experience for our students, which is why we require new students to get in touch with us before attending any classes. This allows us to understand your goals and place you in the appropriate class based on your skill level and experience, ensuring that you receive the personalised attention you deserve. Our classes cover a wide range of techniques and skills, including patterns, sparring, self-defence, and much more. Taekwon-Do is not just a physical activity but also a mental discipline. Our experienced instructors place a strong emphasis on developing focus, discipline, and mental toughness in addition to physical skills, helping you become a well-rounded martial artist. We understand that our students have busy schedules, which is why we offer a variety of class times throughout the week to accommodate different lifestyles. Our dedicated instructors are committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students, ensuring that you can enjoy your Taekwon-Do journey with us. Ready to take the first step on your Taekwon-Do journey with SWAT? Contact us today to learn more about our classes and get started on your martial arts training. We can’t wait to help you achieve your goals!

In the fast-changing world of business, and especially IT, everyone in the organisation should be involved in sales. One of the best ways is to give the customer an outstanding experience. The customer experience is the competitive battlefield of today. Sales may be won or lost here. You can either close a sale for a quick buck, or open a long-term relationship to create a high lifetime value customer. By developing excellent communication skills, rapport and, most of all, a desire to serve and listen to the needs of the customer to the best of their ability, both sales teams and other IT professionals will create trust, nurture relationships and develop awareness of other opportunities with the customer. By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the power of a positive customer experience in developing sales opportunities Recognise and develop a sales opportunity when it arises Engage with customers and develop rapport and trust Use verbal and non-verbal communication skills and pick up on signals Ask powerful questions - and listen to the answers Create 'magic moments' for the customer Turn a complaint into an opportunity Know when to ask for referrals and testimonials Pass on leads to the relevant people 1 Introduction Aims and objectives Beliefs about sales 2 Building rapport First impressions Short cuts to rapport Finding common interests 3 Selling or serving? Managing emotions and behaviour - Transactional Analysis Moments of truth - creating 'magic moments' Speed sells - the follow-up 4 Meetings Planning a successful meeting Pre-meeting connection and assistance Sales meeting failure reasons Right v wrong mindset 5 Communication - verbal and non-verbal The 3 Vs - Visual, Verbal, Vocal Picking up on signals 7 power questions Questioning techniques LISTEN - 3 types of listening skills 6 Influencing 6 levels of influence Framing to change perspectives Turning complaints into opportunities 7 Referrals The power of referrals How and when to ask for a referral 5 steps from rapport to referral 8 Presentation and pitching (optional session) Basic presentation structure and delivery Creating powerful impressions Creating a 60-second pitch The elevator 10-second pitch - answering 'What do you do?' Sales presentations Emotion v Intellect - how to engage Using visuals

Are your sales people too stressed, running on adrenalin, perhaps driving towards burnout, struggling to reach targets? Wouldn't you rather they delivered consistently good performance, sustainable over longer periods of time, with less stress (for both them and you)? This uniquely empowering workshop will help your team develop naturally high levels of focus, energy and motivation. They will attain a sense of grounded euphoria, giving them a very distinct and ethical edge in selling. A one-day programme, it gives salespeople an introduction to the 'Natural Superheroes' concepts and resources, tools and techniques, to help them improve their sales performance - realising greater sales potential, developing deeper and more profitable client relationships, winning more business. Through this experience, sales teams gain: Information about profiling clients to instantly understand more about their deepest drives and true needs so they can be genuinely met and, where possible, exceeded Insights into deep, honest and very 'real' reasons for sales procrastination - participants are given specific workable strategies they can easily apply to overcome sales resistance, by tapping their natural motivational styles An understanding of communicating at the very highest levels with different people so they truly understand your sales message and have a significantly more positive sales experience A realisation of their very specific natural sales talents as individuals and as a team A deeper level of experience and understanding of what specifically drives their own behaviour and the behaviour of their clients - these unique insights explain not only how but exactly why people behave the way they do An experience of what it takes to be unshakeable under pressure and manage the sales processes and relationships to a positive outcome for all Brand-new insights into working with and handling difficult people across all levels of authority An understanding of the pitfalls and the psychological traps we set ourselves which cause unnecessary stress, anxiety and frustration on a daily basis and, in turn, limit our sales performance Access to very simple and practical tools that massively increase self-awareness, engender accountability and responsibility and develop emotional sales mastery 1 Introducing 'Natural Superheroes' for sales What is a 'Natural Superhero'? Defining emotional intelligence in the context of sales and why it is so important Knowing yourself - why most people don't know themselves at all and how we can understand exactly what drives our behaviour for the purpose of improving sales performance specifically Knowing exactly why others, and specifically clients and team members, behave the way they do - understanding the real motives behind people's good and bad behaviour in a sales meeting Simple steps to freeing yourself of any anxiety, pressure and false sense of limitation when selling Being yourself in sales - why this is not as easy as it sounds but how you can make it effortless How to take control of achieving the sales performance you really need and want for yourself and others Strategies that raise your self-awareness, increase an authentic and sustainable sense of self-confidence, in difficult situations and in moments of crisis 2 Understanding yourself, your team members and your customers - using the Enneagram Introducing the Enneagram and why it is so valuable to sales people and their clients Exploring the 9 types of motivational drives and why people have different reasons for buying from you Core types and wings - understanding the influence of other motivations either side of the core Enneagram type How to confirm the profile of your client - using celebrities from the world of politics, cinema, sports - we explore how to identify each type - what are their core drives, why have they arisen and how can we use these insights to help you in improving your sales performance The 3 levels of behaviour within your personal profile and that of your clients Lookalike Enneagram types - mistaken identities - how to avoid these traps when profiling your clients and your team How to communicate effectively in a sales environment with each of the different Enneagram types - communication strategies for positive impact on morale, performance and, ultimately, sales results How to interpret and make use of the results of your online personal profile - participants complete an online profile before the event and have the opportunity to analyse their results with a view to improving their sales performance How sales teams sabotage their own performance and that of other people within the team - and how to stop it Uncovering your particular edge in a sales role - what unconsciously trips you up as a sales person? How the Enneagram helps us in sustaining a truly great sales performance over time 3 Why positive thinking alone doesn't work in sales Why 'PMA' does not stand for positive mental attitude when selling - learn its alternative meaning that can serve you even more effectively in a sales role 3 steps and exercises that naturally increase PMA The value of making unconscious thinking conscious and how to do this without any pain or discomfort in a sales meeting Why each Enneagram type has a different experience of PMA in terms of their outward behaviour and how to know when you are maximising your sales performance 4 Measuring success How to measure the development of your individual profile as a sales person Development planning and review Into the future - how to continue your Natural Superhero development

CORE is a professional level training company in physical theatre and acting with a solid emphasis on the classical “Theatre Apprenticeship” training model. With 30+ years experience and using proven training methods, combined with our unique mentoring approach, we develop the whole person, in order to equip our trainees to identify their God-given calling and use their gifts to impact culture and society for good. EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE One of our unique qualities lies in our ability to identify your strengths, regardless of your experience and training, and develop you further. You will be challenged, receive practical skills and confidence to make your next step, whether you want to take qualifications with Trinity College London, train as a teacher or get an agent as you step into the challenging world of the performing arts. Training groups are kept small to ensure individual attention and you receive a wealth of transferrable skills to equip you for life in the workplace. OUR UNIQUE APPROACH CORE's uniqueness lies in our attention to individual coaching, personal and professional development whilst maintaining a culture of excellence and rigorous discipline. We engage trainees in professional productions for on and off stage experience, and in collaborative works with other artists and musicians. Admission is by audition only (min age 16) no educational qualifications required, as admission is based on Potential, Passion and Perseverance that are essentials required to thrive in this industry and in life!