Name: Communication Strategies 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham
Price: 595 GBP
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Wolverhampton

<h1 dir="ltr" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Course Overview:</h1>This training based on leading teams will help you to develop anyone that leads a team or is involved in a leadership role. It is also useful for those that are about to embark on a position of leadership or need to develop their leadership skills.Course Contents:Having an effective team around you is crucial. However, it is an area that is often left to chance, which can lead to de-motivated individuals that do not feel part of the business and consequently do not perform. This course looks at what it takes to lead an effective team and how you can get the best out of the people in it by understanding the role of the leader, both personally and from the point of view of the team.Course Topics:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Qualities of an Effective Leader&nbsp;&ndash; Identifying the key characteristics of effective leaders, rating themselves against them and establishing key actions to develop the skills.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Leader or Manager?&nbsp;&ndash; Establishing the difference between the two and comparing themselves to those qualities.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">That Vision Thing&nbsp;&ndash; Making the business vision &lsquo;live&rsquo; for the team by answering key questions.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Developing Your Team Goals&nbsp;&ndash; Reviewing an action plan that develops clear goals for their team based on the business vision.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivation&nbsp;&ndash; Determining the &lsquo;Why&rsquo; for their staff and developing an understanding of emotions in a business context.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">What Motivates?&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at specific motivators for individuals and understanding that everyone is motivated by different things.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Being Consistently Different&nbsp;&ndash; Going against popular leadership theory and identifying that each staff member needs to be treated differently.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Dealing With Difficult Team Members&nbsp;&ndash; Understanding why team members are difficult. Looking at different behavior types and strategies for responding to them. Also, realizing that &lsquo;difficult&rsquo; behavior sometimes has its benefits.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Using a simple method of coaching, including action plans.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Three Key Skills of Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Looking at the skills required to be an effective coach.</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Instant Results Coaching&nbsp;&ndash; Coaching in a hurry!</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Can Do Coaching Practice&nbsp;&ndash; Putting the learning into practice</li></ul>Course Feature:By the end of this training you will be able to:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the qualities of an effective leader</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Benchmark themselves against those qualities and develop actions to improve</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the difference between leading and managing</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Explain the value of sharing the business vision with the team</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Develop team goals based on the business vision</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Motivate their staff by understanding their drivers and developing actions to support them</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Deal with difficult staff members</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Challenge staff in a meaningful and effective way</li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color:#000000;">Coach staff effectively using a simple process</li></ul>Certification:Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from MangatesWho can Attend?Anybody who is interested in learning Effective Skills to Lead a Team.

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Overview:
Emotional intelligence describes the ability to understand one’s own feelings. It also provides great insight into how emotion influences motivation and behavior. The concept of Emotional Intelligence has been around since the early 20th century, but the term was first introduced by Wayne Payne in 1985.
With our Emotional Intelligence workshop, you will gain a better understanding of self-management and self-awareness. This in turn will give you better insight and control over your actions and emotions. With a greater understanding of emotions, you will experience a positive impact on your professional and personal lives.
Target Audience:
Anybody who is interested in learning Emotional intelligence Skills
Learning Objectives:
Understand the Emotional Intelligence competency framework.
Assess and understand current Emotional Intelligence level.
Understand techniques for being highly positive and energetic.
Understand how emotions can influence thoughts, goals, relationships, decision-making ability, etc.
Understand the importance of high expectations and pressure and how to go through it.
Understand how to be an emotionally strong person, who can handle emotions.
Understand how to be a responsible person, who does not believe in blame/complaint.
Understand techniques to develop your emotional intelligence on the job.
Agenda:
Module One: What is Emotional Intelligence?
Self-Management
Self Awareness
Self-Regulation
Self-Motivation
Empathy
Module Two: Four Skills in Emotional Intelligence
How to Accurately Perceive Emotions
Use Emotions to Facilitate Thinking
Understand Emotional Meanings
Manage Emotions
Module Three: Verbal Communication Skills
Focused Listening
Asking Questions
Communicating with Flexibility and Authenticity
Module Four: Non-Verbal Communication Skills
Body Language
The Signals You Send to Others
It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It
Module Five: Social Management and Responsibility
Benefits of Emotional Intelligence
Articulate your Emotions Using Language.
Module Six: Tools to Regulate Your Emotions
Seeing the Other Side
Self-Management and Self Awareness
Giving in Without Giving Up
Module Seven: Gaining Control
Using Coping Thoughts
Using Relaxation Techniques
Bringing it All Together
Module Eight: Business Practices (I)
Understand Emotions and How to Manage Them in the Workplace
Role of Emotional Intelligence at Work
Disagreeing Constructively
Module Nine: Business Practices (II)
Optimism
Pessimism
The Balance Between Optimism & Pessimism
Module Ten: Making an Impact
Creating a Powerful First Impression
Assessing a Situation
Being Zealous without Being Offensive
Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise
Review of Parking Lot
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

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Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

Emotional Intelligence 1 Day Training in Wolverhampton

Emotional intelligence 1 Day Training in Wolverhampton

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Birmingham

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Overview:
Providing outstanding customer service can make the difference between gaining, keeping, or losing a customer. In this one-day Customer Service Essentials training course, you gain foundational knowledge, leverage proven techniques, and apply best practices that will help develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with your customers, while continuing to grow your customer base. Gaining these essential customer service skills can help your company boost their customer retention and acquisition metrics.
Course Topics:
Assessing your attitude to customer service
Practicing verbal and vocal skills
Handling customer complaints and difficult situations
Demonstrating empathy and building rapport
Defining the Golden Rules for Success
Course Feature:
You Will Learn How To:
Adopt a confident, consistent approach that ensures great service
Apply best practice communication techniques to connect with your customers
Choose and apply techniques that create customer loyalty and exceed expectations
Respond positively and constructively to customer problems
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who can Attend?
No formal prerequisites are required to attend this course.

Customer Service Essentials 1 Day Training in Birmingham

Boost Customer Satisfaction: Join us 1 Day Training in Birmingham

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Course Overview:
Communication Skills are the most highly valued skills in today’s business environment. Successful professionals who add value to their companies communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. Poor communication skills, on the other hand, restrict even the most talented professionals from getting ahead in the business world.
Communication Skills intensive is a cutting edge training program designed to help today’s business professionals take their communication skills and effectiveness to the next level. It immerses you into the most advanced and innovative communication techniques.
You will dive deep into all forms of verbal, non-verbal and written communication, and come out with a developed sense of personal communication style that will help you to connect with, communicate to, and inspire people around you. The ability to communicate information accurately, clearly and as intended, is a vital life skill and something that should not be overlooked. It’s never too late to work on your communication skills and by doing so improve your quality of life.
Learning Objectives:
Script yourself with clear, compelling and well-developed messages that reflect your thinking .
Speak with vision and a logical structure that drives home your points.
Answer questions confidently.
Develop professional relationships and networks.
Communicate with empathy and compassion .
Inspire people by appealing to their emotions.
Move from an informational to an inspirational and action oriented style when creating and delivering presentations.
Integrate effective slides into your presentations.
Become a more powerful leader and communicator by applying effective strategic planning and writing tactics for enhanced writing speed and fluency.
Target Audience:
There is no Eligibility Criteria for this training, anyone can attend this training.
Agenda:
The Science of Effective Human Communication
Frames of Business and Communication
Principles and Strategies for Effective Business Conversations
Art of Giving and Receiving Feedback
How to Listen Effectively and Accurately
Science of Body Language
How to look confident and charismatic
Business Presentation Skills and Strategies
Powerpoint Best Practices
Principles and Techniques for Effective Written Communication
How to write clear, concise and fast at the same time

Communication

Coaching Skills

Communication Skills 1 Day Training in Birmingham









Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English
Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs
Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live
Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Overview:
This practical sales skills training has been developed for salespeople or people who are required to sell as part of their role. This course is applicable for both people relatively new to sales as well as those who have a lot of experience as the content is flexible enough to adapt to suit the audience.
If you want your team to exceed sales targets and gain instant results, this sales training is for you!
Course Contents:
The core aim of this sales skills training is to provide you with a set of tools that can be practicably used in your role as salesperson
The skills provided are simply a collection of valuable methods of achieving sales. There are many tips and techniques that will be incredibly useful and will help you personally develop a successful sales approach whilst enhancing your performance.
Course Topics:
The skills have been produced from many year’s experience in sales and have been tried and tested in a business environment.
Introduction, the 80:20 Rule – Why 20% of salespeople produce 80% of the business
The Perfect Salesperson –  What makes a perfect salesperson and how do the participants individually compare? An exercise which helps the participants appreciate that they need to develop further
Goal Setting – Why and how to set personal performance goals. Followed by an exercise on setting these goals
Build Trust – Developing trust and rapport with a prospect and understanding why this is crucial to their success.
Ask the Right Questions – Developing questioning skills and realising that it is often questions that will develop sales rather than a just a good pitch. With example questions
Engage the Customer – Understanding the life time value of a customer, serving them better and ensuring they perceive the value of the relationship
Be Specific – Adapting their approach to suit the individual customer with an activity related to identifying the specific benefits to the customer
Make Your Customer Smarter – Realizing that customers are now more willing to be educated on products and services and often have already researched prior to the sales conversation. How to deal with this with regards the participants specific products/service
Maximize Your Efficiency – Learning from missed sales and developing further skills to overcome this
Catch Yourself Doing it Right – You can learn from good stuff too!
Know Your Products – An in-depth look at specific products and how to educate themselves in order to maximize sales through product knowledge
Develop a Competitive Advantage – A series of questions that will put the participants one step ahead of the competition
Handle Objections – Identifying typical objections and preparing responses to them in order to practice until they are welcomed with open arms. Also includes set techniques to overcome objections
Ask for the Business – Ensuring the participants can spot buying signals and know how to respond to them in order to lead the prospect to close. Specific advice on closing questions
Follow Up After the Sale – Ensuring that the complete sales process is seamless and the participants understand their responsibilities with regard to creating an exceptional customer experience
Apply the Skills in Your Role – A session on ensuring the learning from the session is practically applied in the participant's role.
Course Feature:
At the end of this sales skills training course your participants will be able to:
Explain what sets the best salespeople apart
Follow set personal goals to sales success
Use a series of practical sales skills to increase their selling potential
Practically apply these skills to their sales role
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates
Who can Attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Practical Sales Skills.

Practical Sales Skills 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Description:

Anyone in a position of managing or leading others will benefit from the message delivered by these managing performance training. 

This training set out to help you to manage the performance of your workforce through common sense techniques that focus on the effective use of communication and goal setting to improve productivity and increase morale and motivation. 

The session will steer away from the procedural, form-filling approach to performance management/appraisals and instead focus on the skills required to effectively cooperate with team members, develop their skills and ensure they feel incentivised to succeed. With the techniques outlined in this training course you will feel empowered to enhance the performance of your team and begin to collaborate with them to improve their behaviors and ability in their role. 
Course Contents:
Managing Performance to Increase Productivity with our Quality Training

Management is ultimately about getting things done through others. Without a structured and clear approach to managing performance, where employees know what is expected of them and how they should approach their role, a manager is unable to effectively meet the level of productivity that is required. This will reflect badly on them and can impact on their own development. 

Therefore, managing performance can be one of the single most important things for a manager to get right. This requires a goal-focused, common-sense approach to working with employees that ensures they are motivated and focused on success.

These ‘Managing Performance’ training course materials will provide you with everything you need to develop the skills and build the confidence of your management audience.
 
Ultimately, the aim of these managing performance training course materials is to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to help you develop a team of high performing employees that are focused on success.
Course Topics:
The Importance of Managing Performance – Establishing the key elements to a managing performance approach, why this is important and the benefits it can have for a manager. 

Making Performance Management Work – Changing current perceptions to performance management and highlighting the key factors that will help make it a success for managers. 

Setting Goals – Identifying what makes goal setting work and how it underpins the entire managing performance process. Linking goal setting to record keeping to ensure effective processes.

Reasons for Poor Performance – Highlighting the underlying factors behind poor performance and individual mindsets. 

Helping Poor Performers – Focusing on behaviour and results – translating ‘attitude’ to observed behaviours and looking to create improvement opportunities. Activities that review specific workplace scenarios. 

Developing Average Performers – Knowing values and motivators, what drives performers and how to get the best out of their performance whilst still encouraging them. 

Guiding High Performers – Establishing boundaries, creating opportunities, giving feedback and knowing when to praise. 

Managing Conflict and Discipline – Resolving conflict issues and embracing the opportunity disagreement can provide. Looking at the key components of discipline and following a set structure for implementation. 

The ‘DESC’ Model – Provision of a communication model that assists participants with structuring conversations around performance issues.

Performance Conversations – A practical activity following theoretical set-up that allows participants to practice and review the skills of effective performance communication. 
Who can attend?
Anybody who is interested in learning Managing Skills can attend this training.
Course Feature:
At the end of this managing performance, you will be able to
Manage performance by setting clearly aligned goals that are documented 
Identify causes of poor performance whilst working with employees to improve and develop 
Recognise and communicate success, focusing on behaviour and result
Cooperate with employees in order to increase productivity, morale and motivation.
Certification:
Once after the training you receive course completion certificate.

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham

Solihull

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop in Solihull

Managing Performance 1 Day Workshop in Wolverhampton

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course Contents:

In a survey carried out amongst experienced, middle and senior executives, designed to determine the things that they feared most, public speaking came out as number one. Death was eighth on the list! So, most of us would rather die than stand up and present!
This session will provide you with the ideas and techniques to help them feel more confident about presenting, and will help you to become an effective presenter.

Course Topics:

Problems and fears with Presentations – Looking at the past problems delegates have felt and seen with presentations. What their fears are and their likes and dislikes of presenting.

Qualities of an Effective Presenter – Identifying what makes a presenter good and analysing the skills required.

Planning a Presentation – Key considerations when planning a presentation and planning around the audience.

Structuring Your Presentation – Considering the attention span of an audience and structuring the session around this. Using the ‘Communicating to Convince’ model to structure the presentation.

Opening Attention Grabbers – How to start a session with a bang.

Using Visual Aids – The do’s and don’ts regarding visual aids and making them effective.

Presentation Models and Tools – Identifying alternatives to PowerPoint.

Presentation style – Considering their style, including; mannerisms, gestures, eye contact, voice and nerves.

Presentation Practice – A chance to test their presenting skills and provide feedback in a safe environment.

Course Feature:

At the end of this presentation skills training course you will be able to:

Plan a presentation keeping the audience in mind
Develop clear objectives for their presentation
Use ‘attention grabbers’ to enhance their opening
Develop effective visual aids
Use several different methods and tools for presenting
Use positive presentation style behaviours
Practice their skills of presenting

Certification:

Once after the training you receive course completion certificate from Mangates

Who can Attend?

Anybody who is interested in learning Presentation Skills.

Presentation Skills 1 Day Workshop in Solihull

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:

This course focuses on effective negotiation techniques to be successful in different situations and with people holding different levels of power. The course evaluates how negotiations impact the organizations and ourselves. Reflect on the different outcomes that can be achieved through negotiation and understand which outcomes are acceptable for the intended objectives. Finally participants reflect on the influencing process and how one can achieve things without having the authority or power. 

Each module has been carefully selected based on the intake and skills gaps of the specific audience. After a brief introduction, participants are given 1 to 2 minutes to introduce themselves, practicing their presentation and communication skills (if the intake has included the requested video, this introduction will only be 1 minute). 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Define negotiation and influencing stages and how to do so effectively. 
Understand different aspects of negotiating: persuasion, manipulation, assertiveness, rationalization, and active listening. 
Understand individuals and organizations (attitude, behavior and culture). What each party expects, dealing with emotions, and resistance. 
Power play: who is in control and how to change it – tactics and coordination of power. The importance of knowledge.
Understand communication strategies, effectiveness in communicating, verbal and nonverbal 
Orchestrating a plan: positioning, anticipating problems, managing conflicts, and  approaching others for help. 
Understand interpersonal skills: importance of self-awareness, adapting expectations, and resilience. 
Understand results: risk assessment, damage control, keeping good relationships, win-win outcomes. 
Understand how to use BAPNA, ZOPA, negotiation canvas and other tools and strategies.
Understand how communication and presentation skills empower your negotiation abilities. 

Agenda:

Before We Begin
Welcome/Introductions
Purpose/Inspiration
Course Dynamics
Self Evaluation on Basic Negotiation Skills Knowledge - Class Discussion

Negotiation Canvas
Understanding the Methodology
Think, Feel, See, Hear, Say and Do
Giving and Taking
Points of Interest
Plan B (Key Arguments and Drawbacks)

BATNA and ZOPA
BATNA - Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement Intro
Example/Role play: Selling a Car
ZOPA - Zone of Possible Agreement or "bargaining range” Intro
Example/Role Play: Overcoming a Negative Bargaining Zone

Evaluating Success
Defining Negotiation Success
Criteria to Evaluate/Measure Success and Effectiveness
Exercise/Role Play: Hand Shaking
Maintaining a Continued Positive Relationship

Influence and persuasion 
Definitions
General Overview
Positive and Negative Ways to Influence
Open Discussion: Sun vs Wind Tale 
Video: Perception and Persuasion
Video: The Science of Persuasion

Introduction to Communication and Presentation skills
Communication Skills
Exercise/Role Play: Connecting Strangers
Presentation Skills
Exercise/Role Play: Words Clearly Spoken and Silence
Video TED: How to Sound Smart - View and Discuss

Conclusions
Wrap Up
Self Assessment GAP
Feedback Form
Closing Remarks

Negotiation Skills - Professional 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham

Certificate: Course Completion Certificate | Language: English

Duration: 1 Day | Credits: 8 PDUs

Course Delivery: Classroom | Virtual Live

Lunch and Beverages are included in a classroom session

Course  Overview:

For the better part of everyday, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it's the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. 

The Communication Strategies workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. These strategies will provide a great benefit for any organization and its employees. They will trickle down throughout the organization and positively impact everyone involved.

Learning Objectives:

This workshop will help teach participants how to: 
Identify common communication problems that may be holding them back
Develop skills in asking questions
Identify what their non-verbal messages are telling others
Develop skills in listening actively and empathetically
Enhance their ability to handle difficult situations
Deal with situations assertively

Agenda:

Module One: The Big Picture
What is Communication?
How Do We Communicate?
Other Factors in Communication

Module Two: Understanding Communication Barriers
An Overview of Common Barriers
Language Barriers
Cultural Barriers
Differences in Time and Place

Module Three: Paraverbal Communication Skills
The Power of Pitch
The Truth about Tone
The Strength of Speed

Module Four: Non-Verbal Communication
Understanding the Mehrabian Study
All About Body Language
Interpreting Gestures

Module Five: Speaking Like a STAR
S = Situation
T = Task
A = Action
R = Result
Summary

Module Six: Listening Skills
Seven Ways to Listen Better Today
Understanding Active Listening
Sending Good Signals to Others

Module Seven: Asking Good Questions
Open Questions
Closed Questions
Probing Questions

Module Eight: Appreciative Inquiry
The Purpose of AI
The Four Stages
Examples and Case Studies

Module Nine: Mastering the Art of Conversation
Level One: Discussing General Topics
Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives
Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences
Our Top Networking Tips

Module Ten: Advanced Communication Skills
Understanding Precipitating Factors
Establishing Common Ground
Using "I" Messages

Module Eleven: Wrapping Up
Words from the Wise

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Communication Strategies Skills.

Communication Strategies 1 Day Workshop in Birmingham

Africa’s development landscape is undergoing a radical shift as global South powers redefine longstanding patterns of influence. At the forefront stands China, a transformative force whose trade and investment in Africa have soared more than tenfold in the past decade. Propelled by its "Going Global" strategy, China’s pursuit of Africa’s rich resources—minerals, oil, and more—has fueled this ascent. 
Yet its role reaches far beyond economics, with growing involvement in peacekeeping, infrastructure, and security—driven by political, economic, and security imperatives—signaling a bold new chapter in Africa’s geopolitical narrative.

Built on decades of historical ties and a shared developing-world identity, this partnership is accelerating at breakneck speed, raising urgent questions: How is China’s rise reshaping African economies, governance, and societies? What strategies are African leaders, businesses, and global players adopting in response?

This course offers a dynamic, multidisciplinary framework to address these and other questions, blending historical context, economic trends, and political analysis to illuminate China’s expanding footprint in Africa.

Course Objectives
Participants will pierce through the "Win-Win" rhetoric of China-Africa relations, critically evaluating its promises, realities, and far-reaching consequences. Through historical insights, economic scrutiny, and political perspectives, the course uncovers the strategies driving China’s foreign policy and their profound impact on Africa’s future.

Course Learning Outcomes

By the end of this 8-week journey, participants will be able to:
Trace the historical arc of China-Africa relations and its pivotal moments.
Dissect the economic and political forces shaping this partnership.
Assess the opportunities and risks China’s presence poses for African progress.
Pinpoint key areas of collaboration, from trade and infrastructure to security.
Judge whether China’s development model holds lessons for African nations.

Who Should Take This Course

This course is crafted for professionals, scholars, and students eager to unravel the nexus of international relations, Chinese foreign policy, and African development. Whether you’re an analyst charting China’s global rise, a policymaker shaping Africa’s path forward, or a geopolitics enthusiast, this course arms you with sharp insights and practical tools to master this evolving landscape.

Note: The course requires a minimum of 10 participants to proceed. To register or express interest, email info@gadaedu.com.


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Explore China’s growing influence in Africa through this in-depth course. Weekly themes blend history, trends, and analysis to unpack the economic, political, and social layers of this evolving relationship. Gain a nuanced view of its impact on Africa’s global role

Global Power Shifts and China's Evolving Role in Africa | Live Online Learning

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Our STGO Awareness TrainingSTGO Awareness Training is for drivers and operators who carry abnormal loads and covers the legislation around the carriage of abnormal loads, the rules and regulations relating to all aspects of this as well as the potential difficulties drivers and operators face when carrying this type of cargo.&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">STGO Regulations and Compliance:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; 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font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">►&nbsp;Escort Vehicles and Their Role:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Overview of the purpose and responsibilities of escort vehicles in special transport.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Detailed examination of escort vehicle equipment and communication systems.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Techniques for effective coordination between the main transport vehicle and escort vehicles.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">►&nbsp;Safe Loading Practices:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Importance of proper vehicle loading for overall safety and compliance.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Load distribution and securing methods to prevent accidents and damage.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Hands-on demonstrations and simulations for safe loading procedures.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">►&nbsp;Route Planning and Risk Management:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Comprehensive understanding of route planning for STGO, considering infrastructure, traffic, and potential obstacles.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure safe transportation.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">►&nbsp;Emergency Response and Incident Management:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Training on emergency procedures in case of accidents or unforeseen events.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Development of incident response plans to handle emergencies effectively.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Certification and Assessment:<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate their understanding of the course material.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-decoration: none; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin: 0cm;font-size: medium;font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-style: normal;font-weight: normal;text-align: start;text-indent: 0px;text-decoration: none;">Successful completion will result in a certification demonstrating competency in STGO awareness, escort vehicle operations, and safe loading practices. This online course is ideal for professionals involved in the transportation industry, logistics, and anyone seeking to enhance their expertise in the safe and legal handling of special transport and goods overseeing. Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the efficient and secure transportation of oversized or special goods. Course delivered OnlineAll our courses are 7 hours and count towards your 35 hours CPC Periodic Training. Course cost includes VAT and CPC upload fee.&nbsp;

Our STGO Awareness Training
STGO Awareness Training is for drivers and operators who carry abnormal loads and covers the legislation around the carriage of abnormal loads, the rules and regulations relating to all aspects of this as well as the potential difficulties drivers and operators face when carrying this type of cargo. 
STGO Regulations and Compliance:
In-depth exploration of STGO regulations and legal requirements.
Understanding the specific permits and approvals needed for special transport.
Compliance with weight limits, dimensions, and route restrictions.
► Escort Vehicles and Their Role:
Overview of the purpose and responsibilities of escort vehicles in special transport.
Detailed examination of escort vehicle equipment and communication systems.
Techniques for effective coordination between the main transport vehicle and escort vehicles.
► Safe Loading Practices:
Importance of proper vehicle loading for overall safety and compliance.
Load distribution and securing methods to prevent accidents and damage.
Hands-on demonstrations and simulations for safe loading procedures.
► Route Planning and Risk Management:
Comprehensive understanding of route planning for STGO, considering infrastructure, traffic, and potential obstacles.
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies to ensure safe transportation.
► Emergency Response and Incident Management:
Training on emergency procedures in case of accidents or unforeseen events.
Development of incident response plans to handle emergencies effectively.
Certification and Assessment:
Participants will undergo assessments to evaluate their understanding of the course material.
Successful completion will result in a certification demonstrating competency in STGO awareness, escort vehicle operations, and safe loading practices. This online course is ideal for professionals involved in the transportation industry, logistics, and anyone seeking to enhance their expertise in the safe and legal handling of special transport and goods overseeing. Participants will leave with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to the efficient and secure transportation of oversized or special goods.
Course delivered Online
All our courses are 7 hours and count towards your 35 hours CPC Periodic Training.

Course cost includes VAT and CPC upload fee. 

Please review our Terms and Conditions for more information.


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STGO Awareness, Abnormal Loads & Escort Vehicles Course - Online

Master plant tinctures are sacred, natural extracts derived from powerful Amazonian plants, each carrying unique healing properties. 

Used traditionally in shamanic practices, these tinctures provide a gentle, yet profound way to heal, release emotional blockages, and restore physical vitality. 

Instructions:
1. Dosage & Absorption
Empty Stomach for Optimal Absorption: Take your tincture on an empty stomach, ideally at least 30 minutes before eating or 2 hours after your last meal. This enhances absorption and allows the plant’s energy to work more directly.
Sublingual Method (Under the Tongue): Place the recommended number of drops directly under your tongue and hold them there for about 1-2 minutes before swallowing. This method allows the plant’s essence to enter your bloodstream more quickly and efficiently.
Swallowing & Following with Water: If needed, you can follow with a sip of water or herbal tea, but avoid strong flavours that might interfere with the plant’s subtle energy.
2. Dietary Considerations
Avoid heavy, overly processed, or highly stimulating foods (e.g., caffeine, sugar, alcohol, or spicy foods) before and after taking the tincture, as they may interfere with the plant’s effects.
Simple, grounding meals such as lightly cooked vegetables, whole grains, and herbal teas, support a clearer connection to the plant.
If fasting or eating lightly while working with the tincture, listen to your body’s signals and adjust as needed.
3. Setting an Intention
Focused Approach: Working with one plant tincture for 1-2 weeks with a clear intention allows for a deeper relationship with the plant’s wisdom. Reflect on what you’re calling in whether it’s emotional healing, clarity, protection, or insight.
Intuitive Use: While structured use can be powerful, you can also work with the tincture as needed, trusting your intuition to guide you. It is safe for daily use if you feel called to it.
Journaling & Reflection: Keeping a small journal can help you track any insights, shifts, or emotions that arise during your work with the plant.
4. Adapting the Experience to You
There’s no rigid rule - some people benefit from structured, intentional work, while others find a more fluid, intuitive approach works best.
Pay attention to how your body, emotions, and energy respond. If you feel resistance or discomfort, pause and reflect on what the plant might be showing you.
Trust your own process and know that the relationship with plant medicine is deeply personal.
By approaching master plant tinctures with respect, presence, and openness, you can allow their wisdom to guide you in a way that best serves your journey. 🌿✨

Delivery
All prices include postage packaging and UK delivery and will be shipped once ready on the 28th of April. The Tinctures will also be available for purchase in person (cash only) at the Breathwork Sessions on Sunday 27th of April. 

Expected delivery date: April 30th-May 6th 2025. 

1. Marosa – Pfaffia Iresinoides
Marosa is a master plant known for awakening deep self-love, beauty, and emotional sensitivity. She works on the heart, softening emotional walls and helping us to reconnect with our vulnerability. Marosa teaches us to embrace love without fear, whether it be romantic, self-love, or universal love, helping us open to deeper relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries.

On an energetic level, she harmonises feminine energy, fostering grace, sensuality, and magnetic presence. She is often used to heal wounds from past relationships, dissolve patterns of unworthiness, and enhance our ability to both give and receive love. Marosa also connects us with our inner beauty, restoring confidence and self-worth. Physically, Marosa has purifying properties, supporting the skin, reproductive system, and circulation. She helps to bring lightness to the body, washing away stagnant energy and emotional burdens that weigh us down.

2. Chiric Sanango Flower - Brunfelsia grandiflora
A powerful Master Plant and member of the nightshade family. The name Chiric means "cold," as this plant is traditionally used to remove cold from the bones, warming the body and relieving tension. It is commonly worked with to treat fevers, alleviate arthritis pain, and enhance circulation, while also being known to increase libido by stimulating vitality and flow. 

On a deeper level, Chiric Sanango penetrates the nervous and muscular systems, aligning the body's core structure and releasing stored tension. It works directly on the brain and neural pathways, facilitating a kind of neural reset that can promote trauma release, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and a renewed sense of balance.


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Master Plant Tinctures made by a master herbalist in Peru. 

Master Plant Tinctures - Marosa & Chiric

Please specify which tincture(s) you would like in the order form.

1 x Tincture (30ml) + P&P

Please specify which tinctures you would like in the order form.

2 x Tinctures (30ml) + P&P

3 x Tinctures (30ml) + P&P 

4 x Tinctures (30ml) + P&P

<p id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTIONJulie Gourinchas (she/they) provides editorial and administrative support to various agents at Bell Lomax Moreton. Prior to her time at BLM, she was managing editor for a transcontinental literary consultancy, and later transferred into freelance editorial work where she worked closely with a number of agents and their clients. Recently, she has begun slowly building a small, selective list focused on adult literary fiction.Julie is drawn to uncommon voices and striking, intelligent writing&mdash;whether it be vibrant and floral or tense, quick, and sparse&mdash;as well as texture in both tone and setting, and she loves anything spiky, toothy, and dark. While the literary-speculative is her sweet spot, she considers herself genre agnostic within literary fiction, and remains open to compelling and well-executed genre overlap, such as with historical fiction (including and indeed encouraging alternate history) and gothic fiction (specifically regional gothic), as well as literary science fiction, western, magical realism, horror, dark academia, and low fantasy, all with a basis in the real/human world. Stylistically, she loves uncommon, thought-provoking experimentation with both prose and form.Folkloric and mythological retellings are a special favourite, particularly when approached from a fresh, imaginative perspective; she&rsquo;d also love to see a sharp, literary story exploring humanity&rsquo;s relationship to technology in the vein of&nbsp;Black Mirror. Likewise, a New Weird story exploring the effects of climate change on humanity and society, in the vein of Jeff VanderMeer or China Mi&eacute;ville, would not go remiss; she&rsquo;s also keen to see dark, literary westerns reminiscent of Cormac McCarthy&rsquo;s oeuvre.&nbsp;On rare occasion, a moody psychological suspense story, where a heady sense of atmosphere reigns, is welcome. Also, more terrible women please. (Please do bear in mind that, despite a deep and abiding love for all things Tolkien and Star Wars, she is&nbsp;not&nbsp;the right fit for epic or high fantasy, nor space-faring science fiction. She would also prefer to avoid pulpy crime and romance/romcoms.)She is keenly interested in hearing from authors traditionally underrepresented in the industry, including but not restricted to writers of colour; queer, trans, and nonbinary writers; working class writers; disabled writers; etc. In non-fiction, Julie is keen to read in the narrative and &ldquo;big ideas&rdquo; spaces, particularly in the realms of politics, history, and the social sciences.Julie is not looking for young adult, middle grade, and children&rsquo;s books.Julie would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document.&nbsp;<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">(In addition to the paid sessions, Julie is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email <a href="mailto:agent121@iaminprint.co.uk" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; font-size: var(--font-size);" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: inherit; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto;">agent121@iaminprint.co.uk</a> to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of&nbsp;I Am In Print).&nbsp;By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with&nbsp;I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.<p style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;" fr-original-style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 16px; color: var(--text); font-family: sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">The submission deadline is: Wednesday 13 September 2023

LOOKING FOR: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is developing a selective list focused on upmarket and literary adult fiction across a wide variety of genres. Writers she represents have been nominated for the British Book Awards, the Hugo Awards, the BSFA Awards, and the Saltire National Book Awards, among others.

In fiction, she's drawn to a uncommon voices, and striking, intelligent writing – whether vibrant and floral or tense, quick, and sparse – as well as texture in both tone and setting (particularly anything with a strong aesthetic). Above all, she is looking for hooky, high-concept work, but her taste can perhaps be best summarised as "the weird, dark, and gruesome." 

While literary-speculative is her sweet spot, she considers herself genre agnostic within upmarket/literary fiction, and remains open to compelling and well-executed genre overlap. These include:

upmarket and literary horror: especially featuring feminist or cultural themes, body horror, mangled nature, or cosmic, Lovecraftian vibes and looking for a fresh, literary take on vampires. Think Mona Awad, Lucy Rose, Julia Armfield, Jade Song, Stephen Graham Jones.
dark and spiky literary dramas with high emotional stakes - think Eliza Clark, Julia May Jonas.
razor-sharp dark academia particularly with something to say about the complex and exploitative systems within academia, more The Secret History, less The Atlas Six.
gothic fiction, specifically regional gothic anchored in an evocative sense of place in the vein of Alexis Henderson and Alix E. Harrow.
grounded fantasy or otherwise speculative fiction with coherent, sharp worldbuilding that feels recognisable and familiar, or directly set in our world. Play with magic, faith, and technology in your story like Babel, or a more literary version like Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, Blood Over Bright Haven, Metal From Heaven.
Searing contemporary fiction centred on themes of identity and belonging: think Sally Rooney, Torrey Peters, or what Saltburn should have been.
dark westerns, in particular any that play with the truth and false hopes of the American Dream.
magical realism both whimsy with a touch of darkness, and darkness with a touch of whimsy.
unhappy romances
anything -punk:
steampunk, solarpunk, silkpunk, clockpunk, dieselpunk, cyberpunk and more of these! Suffice to say: if you can successfully and smartly comp to Arcane, Julie wants to see it!
character-focused historical fiction with a literary edge: think Lauren Groff, Anthony Doerr, Eleanor Catton, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries; including and indeed encouraging alternate history.

Stylistically, Julie loves uncommon, thought-provoking experimentation with both prose and form, and anything spiky, toothy, and dark. Happy endings, to her, should feel earned. In all things, compelling character development should come first. First person narration is not impossible, but hard to sell. A smart genre blend is always welcome, as is any fresh-eyed approach to a well-trodden trope. Julie is also very much looking for her first romantasy – especially one that approaches this exciting new genre from a fresh, bold perspective.
 
She is keenly interested in hearing from authors traditionally underrepresented in the industry, including but not restricted to writers of colour; queer, trans, and nonbinary writers; working class writers; disabled writers; etc. 

Her enduring favourite books include All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien, The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton, and Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series. More recent favourites include the masterful Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, Babel by R.F. Kuang, Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters, Matrix by Lauren Groff, Tell Me I’m Worthless by Alison Rumfitt, Brother Alive by Zain Khalid, and Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield.

In non-fiction, Julie is keen to read in the narrative and “big ideas” spaces, particularly in the realms of politics, history, and the social sciences.

Please note: Julie is not looking for young adult, middle grade, and children’s books. Strictly no AI-generated content of any description. Please also bear in mind that, despite a deep and abiding love for all things Tolkien and Star Wars, she is not typically the right fit for epic or high fantasy, nor space-faring science fiction. She would also prefer to avoid pulpy crime and straightforward romance/romcoms.

Julie would like you to submit a covering letter, 1 page synopsis and the first 5,000 words of your manuscript in a single word document. 

(In addition to the paid sessions, Julie is kindly offering one free session for low income/under-represented writers. Please email agent121@iaminprint.co.uk to apply, outlining your case for this option which is offered at the discretion of I Am In Print). 

By booking you understand you need to conduct an internet connection test with I Am In Print prior to the event. You also agree to email your material in one document to reach I Am In Print by the stated submission deadline and note that I Am In Print take no responsibility for the advice received during your agent meeting.

The submission deadline is: Tuesday 29th April 2025

I Am In Print

Fiction Writing

BOOKINGS CLOSED! 6th May Julie Gourinchas #Agent121. Looking for: ADULT FICTION, NON-FICTION

Facilitated by: Teresa Nightingale, HIGN trustee and Income Generation &amp; Marketing Director, Wirral Hospice St John&rsquo;s.Sharing and networking session.<div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> </div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Q2 Reporting THIS SESSION WON&#39;T BE RECORDED. <div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Session aimed at fundraising leaders: Directors | Heads of | Leads | Managers</div></div>

Sharing & Networking - Legacy marketing plans around Hospice UK's national campaign
Session aimed at legacy fundraisers and marketers
THIS SESSION WON'T BE RECORDED

Hospice Income Generation Network

Tue 6 May 2025 - Legacy marketing around Hospice UK's national campaign

Do you want to learn the scientific background of body-mind-interactions and how to integrate this knowledge in your practical work with your clients, as e.g.:
Doctor, naturopath, psychotherapist
Complementary medicine therapist
Nurse, physiotherapist, nutritionist
Chiropractor, NLP, EFT, EMDR practitioner
Business consultant, teacher, social worker
Other health professional and coach?
This course contains both self-study and live training in online classes and covers the META-Health Level 1 and 2 material. It will take 6 months including 24 live sessions, 2 hours each, mainly in a weekly rhythm. You will get preparatory videos, reading material and tasks that help to understand and integrate the content, while the group sessions focus on demonstrations, discusion of the material, and practical exercises for you. All the time, our trainers and tutors will support you and we’ll be a learning family with an active chatgroup. Altogether you should reckon approximately 5 hours per week.
To cover most time zones, the schedule will be tuesdays at 17:00 GMT (London), starting on 7 January 2025.
Course content
You will learn the META-Health methodology for self-help, coaching and therapy:
Understand the META-Health principles and the Organ-Stress-Emotion-Belief Connection
Use META-Analytics for assessing the background and development of any health issue
Establish stress triggers, emotions and beliefs affecting your client’s health issue
Learn the building blocks for efficient changework and therapy
Unlock people’s healing potential through META-meanings, facilitating health supporting lifestyle changes
Develop integrative tailor-made META-Health Action Plans for your clients
You’ll learn META-Health from scratch. Those who have absolved a MHI Level 1 training within the last year get a discount of 20% of the training fee.
This training prepares you for the certification process to become licensed as META-Health professional.
Certification is optional. Even if you aren’t a health professional, you may enter the training to deepen your knowledge, understanding and resources for becoming and staying healthy – however be aware that basic knowledge of biology and anatomy will be very helpful!
More info: https://www.meta-health.info/meta-health-professional-online-course-2025/?ref=cdm



META-Health International

Health Coach

Become a META-Health professional with our 6 months intensive training!

Do you want to learn the scientific background of body-mind-interactions and how to integrate this knowledge in your practical work with your clients? This course contains both self-study and live training in online classes and covers the META-Health Level 1 and 2 material. It will take 6 months including 24 live sessions, 2 hours each, mainly in a weekly rhythm. You will get preparatory videos, reading material and tasks that help to understand and integrate the content, while the group sessions focus on demonstrations, discusion of the material, and practical exercises for you. All the time, our trainers and tutors will support you and we’ll be a learning family with an active chatgroup. Altogether you should reckon approximately 5 hours per week.

META-Health Professional 2025

Course fee

Examination & Certification fee 

50% reduction for participants with low income

Social course fee

optional add on - 50% reduction for participants with low income

Social Examination & Certification fee

Personal development groups for practitioners with B&aacute;rbara GodoyA playground for therapists to expand our perception to metaphor, as a way to connect directly with the experience of the other, guided by folklore and fairytales. "Supportive, thought-provoking, emancipating, grounding"<table style="width: 100%; border: none; border-collapse: collapse; empty-cells: show; max-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 100%;"><tbody fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="width: 50%; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);" fr-original-style="width: 50.0000%;">Tuesday Evenings Group&nbsp;6 pm to 7.15 pm&nbsp;(UK Time)</td><td style="width: 50%; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);" fr-original-style="width: 50.0000%;">Friday Lunchtime Group 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm(UK time)</td></tr><tr fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><td style="width: 50%; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);" fr-original-style="width: 50.0000%;">Term One: 21 and 28 January 4, 11, 18 and 25 February 4, 11, 18 and 25 MarchTerm Two: 6, 13, 20 and 27 May 3, 10, 17 and 24 June 1 and 8 JulyTerm Three: 23 and 30 September 7, 14, 21 and 28 October 4, 11, 18 and 25 November</td><td style="width: 50%; min-width: 5px; box-sizing: border-box; user-select: text; border: 1px solid rgb(221, 221, 221);" fr-original-style="width: 50.0000%;">Term One: 24 and 31 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 7, 14, 21 and 28 MarchTerm Two: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May 6, 13, 20 and 27 June 4 JulyTerm Three: 26 September 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October 7, 14, 21 and 28 November</td></tr></tbody></table> Venue: Online (Zoom) Fee:&nbsp;&pound;350&nbsp;per term or&nbsp;&pound;900&nbsp;the whole yearB&aacute;rbara Godoy&nbsp;M.A., Adv. Dip. Exi. Psy. Existential Psychotherapist Group Leader, Counsellour, Lecturer and Supervisor, MBACP &amp; UKCP accredited, SEA Professional Member, Director of Therapy Harley StreetB&aacute;rbara&rsquo;s academic contributions in London since 2008 include lecturing and researching on the theory and practice of Phenomenological Existential Therapy on Doctorate, MA and professional courses at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, Regent&rsquo;s University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling directed by Emmy van Deurzen. B&aacute;rbara has facilitated and designed therapeutic Group Work since 1997. She brought her earliest workshop: &ldquo;Experiences&rdquo; to large groups in The Netherlands, Italy, France, UK and Argentina. These awareness-intensive processes are a legacy of the human potential movement (HPM) of the 1960s, with techniques such as AUM Meditation Marathons, Psychodrama, Bioenergetics and Primal Feelings work. <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/d34b3e28-5501-46b2-9009-97ed10d2e273/f0370d38-60f2-46d6-bd42-11b15afedfae/original.jpeg" style="width: 446px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 446px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Organized by: <img src="https://images.cademy.co.uk/d34b3e28-5501-46b2-9009-97ed10d2e273/376c7e35-cd6e-46a0-9b64-dee8373e64c4/original.png" style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="width: 698px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; cursor: auto;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

Personal development groups for practitioners with Bárbara Godoy
A playground for therapists to expand our perception to metaphor, as a way to connect directly with the experience of the other, guided by folklore and fairytales. "Supportive, thought-provoking, emancipating, grounding"
Tuesday Evenings Group 6 pm to 7.15 pm 
(UK Time)	Friday Lunchtime Group 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm
(UK time)
Spring Term Phase One - 2025
22 and 29 April
6, 13, 20 and 27 May
3, 10, 17 and 24 June
Autumn Term Phase Two - 2025
23 and 30 September
7, 14, 21 and 28 October
4, 11, 18 and 25 November
Winter Term Phase Three - 2026
20 and 27 January
3, 10, 17 and 24 February
3, 10, 17 and 24 March	Winter Term Phase One - 2025
24 and 31 January
7, 14, 21, 28 February
7, 14, 21 and 28 March
Spring Term Phase Two - 2025
25 April
2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May
6, 13, 20 and 27 June
Autumn Term Phase Three - 2025
26 September
3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October
7, 14, 21 and 28 November


Venue: Online (Zoom)
Fee: £350 per term or £900 the whole year
Bárbara Godoy M.A., Adv. Dip. Exi. Psy. Existential Psychotherapist Group Leader, Counsellour, Lecturer and Supervisor, MBACP & UKCP accredited, SEA Professional Member, Director of Therapy Harley StreetBárbara’s academic contributions in London since 2008 include lecturing and researching on the theory and practice of Phenomenological Existential Therapy on Doctorate, MA and professional courses at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, Regent’s University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling directed by Emmy van Deurzen. Bárbara has facilitated and designed therapeutic Group Work since 1997. She brought her earliest workshop: “Experiences” to large groups in The Netherlands, Italy, France, UK and Argentina. These awareness-intensive processes are a legacy of the human potential movement (HPM) of the 1960s, with techniques such as AUM Meditation Marathons, Psychodrama, Bioenergetics and Primal Feelings work.





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Therapy Harley Street

Unlocking Our-Selves 2025: "Away With the Fairies"

Full year

One Term

EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner Course
A 2-day deep-dive workshop on RADAR and how to use it as an agile project performance framework.
The essential course for anyone wanting to learn more about the RADAR logic and how to build a continuous improvement culture and mindset across your whole organisation.
 
Who is it for?
This course is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the RADAR logic and how it can be used to make their organisation more effective.
Whilst this training is effective as a stand-alone course; it is also a Level 1 option for anyone considering one of the EFQM qualification routes as a way of progressing their management development and career.
 
Benefits
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explain the overall RADAR logic
Explain the main principles of positive culture and mindset for driving performance
Describe how RADAR can be implemented into an organisation to improve performance at every level
Identify how to use RADAR to drive the management agenda
Apply RADAR across day-to-day initiatives and key projects as an agile project performance framework.
Programme
The main topics covered during the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training are:
RADAR logic and examples of how it can be used
Using RADAR to drive the management agenda
Using RADAR to drive strategic initiatives
Using RADAR to set up strategic KPI’s
RADAR as a Performance Improvement Framework
Case studies and group exercises
RADAR Improvement Matrix self-assessment
The training is spread over two days and is delivered in a virtual classroom setting (Zoom or Microsoft Teams), using videos, group discussions, case studies and activities in breakout rooms and presentations from the trainer.
 
Further Development
The EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training provides core knowledge about the RADAR Logic. In some cases, the training will have fulfilled an individual's learning needs. In many cases, the individual will want to consolidate their learning by applying the theory to a practical task. We encourage you to apply RADAR to a practical, work-based project, and we provide guidance on how to approach and complete your project. 
 
Completion of the RADAR Performance Improvement Project also allows you to progress to one of the advanced EFQM qualification programmes: EFQM Performance Improvement Leader, EFQM Assessor or EFQM Organisational Change Leader.
 
EFQM Performance Improvement Leader
If you successfully complete the EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner training and the subsequent project, you are invited to apply for the EFQM Performance Improvement Leader assessment. You will be guided and coached by an EFQM trainer and asked to present your project to the EFQM expert panel. Here you will answer questions about how you applied the RADAR logic and principles (we provide participants with templates for running the project, as well as a high-level mid-term review). You will also receive feedback on how to improve and maximise the use of RADAR for future endeavours.


Dates and time:
This is a two day on-line workshop delivered on the 12th of June & 18th of June from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM GMT



Cost:
£1000 + VAT

Centre for Competitiveness

EFQM Performance Improvement Practitioner Workshop - May 2025

Oldham

Module 3This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding as to how an organisation develops an international trade strategy. It includes establishing export goals, undertaking research into potential markets, developing an international pricing strategy, investigating shipping and logistics, marketing and promotion, documentation, distribution and review and monitoring.Agenda<ul style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Planning</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Organisation mapping</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Research</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cultural differences</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Applicable laws and regulations</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Website management</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Social media</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Marketing strategies</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Target marketing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Buyer attraction</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Export documentation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Licences and permits.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Currency</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Certificates of Origin</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Taxes</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Excise duty</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exchange rates</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Business competitors</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Organisational structure</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cost</li></ul>&nbsp;<ul style="color: rgb(50, 74, 109); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(50, 74, 109);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Customs brokers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Freight forwarding costs.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fees and duties associated with international trade transactions</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Labelling and packaging</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Distributors.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Retailers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Wholesalers</li></ul>&nbsp;Examination: Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice Multiple choice questionnaire Credits: 1

Module 3
This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding as to how an organisation develops an international trade strategy. It includes establishing export goals, undertaking research into potential markets, developing an international pricing strategy, investigating shipping and logistics, marketing and promotion, documentation, distribution and review and monitoring.
Agenda
Planning
Organisation mapping
Research
 
Cultural differences
Applicable laws and regulations
Website management
Social media
Marketing strategies
Target marketing
Buyer attraction
 
Export documentation
Licences and permits.
Currency
Certificates of Origin
Taxes
Excise duty
Exchange rates
Business competitors
Organisational structure
Cost
 
Customs brokers
Freight forwarding costs.
Fees and duties associated with international trade transactions
Labelling and packaging
Distributors.
Retailers
Wholesalers
 
Examination:
Certificate on completion and Pass on Multiple Choice
Multiple choice questionnaire
Credits: 1

Export Unlocked Limited

Marketing Strategy

International Trade

Import/Export

Export Management

Global Marketing

This module aims to develop knowledge and understanding as to how an organisation develops an international trade strategy. It includes establishing export goals, undertaking research into potential markets, developing an international pricing strategy, investigating shipping and logistics, marketing and promotion, documentation, distribution and review and monitoring.

CREATING AN INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY


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