Course Duration: Full-day program (or two half-day modules), with options for virtual delivery or leadership retreats Target Audience: Mid to senior-level leaders, team managers, project leads, or high-potential employees who are responsible for leading through disruption, complexity, or organisational transformation. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the principles of adaptive leadership and why it's essential in unpredictable environments. Recognise the difference between technical and adaptive challenges. Build the mindset and behaviours needed to lead with resilience and flexibility. Engage and empower teams in the face of uncertainty and resistance. Apply practical tools to lead through change, conflict, and complexity. Course Outline Module 1: Understanding Adaptive Leadership What is adaptive leadership? Origins (Harvard Kennedy School, Ronald Heifetz model) How adaptive leadership differs from traditional leadership The link between complexity, uncertainty, and the need for adaptability Module 2: The Nature of Change and Challenge Technical vs adaptive challenges Why some problems can’t be solved with expertise alone Common leadership traps during crisis or disruption Adaptive work: reframing problems and shifting mindsets Module 3: The Core Principles of Adaptive Leadership Get on the balcony – seeing the bigger picture Regulate distress – maintaining productive tension Maintain disciplined attention – keeping teams focused Give the work back – empowering others to lead Protect voices of leadership from below – enabling diverse input Module 4: Leading Yourself Through Uncertainty Developing personal resilience and emotional agility Navigating ambiguity, setbacks, and pressure Identifying your leadership default style under stress Reflection: What kind of leader does your team need now? Module 5: Engaging Others in Times of Uncertainty Building trust and psychological safety during turbulence Managing resistance to change with curiosity and empathy Tools for courageous conversations and adaptive dialogue Creating shared purpose and distributed leadership in teams Module 6: Adaptive Tools and Techniques Scenario planning and sensemaking Stakeholder mapping in dynamic environments Using inquiry over advocacy Holding space for experimentation and learning Leading with both confidence and humility Module 7: Action Planning and Application Identify one adaptive challenge in your role/team Map your adaptive leadership response Peer coaching conversations Build a 30-day Adaptive Leadership Plan Delivery Style Workshop-style, highly interactive Case studies, breakout discussions, and guided self-reflection Scenario-based practice and small group exercises Option to include pre-work, post-session coaching or check-ins Course Materials Provided Adaptive Leadership workbook Reflection tools and leader self-assessment Conversation guide for adaptive challenges Change resistance diagnostic Personal Leadership Development Plan template Optional Add-ons Executive coaching package 360 feedback or team diagnostic on adaptive capacity Integration with change management or innovation programs Customisation for specific industries (e.g., public sector, healthcare, education, finance)
Course Duration: Full-day program (or two half-day modules), with options for virtual delivery or leadership retreats Target Audience: Mid to senior-level leaders, team managers, project leads, or high-potential employees who are responsible for leading through disruption, complexity, or organisational transformation. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the principles of adaptive leadership and why it's essential in unpredictable environments. Recognise the difference between technical and adaptive challenges. Build the mindset and behaviours needed to lead with resilience and flexibility. Engage and empower teams in the face of uncertainty and resistance. Apply practical tools to lead through change, conflict, and complexity. Course Outline Module 1: Understanding Adaptive Leadership What is adaptive leadership? Origins (Harvard Kennedy School, Ronald Heifetz model) How adaptive leadership differs from traditional leadership The link between complexity, uncertainty, and the need for adaptability Module 2: The Nature of Change and Challenge Technical vs adaptive challenges Why some problems can’t be solved with expertise alone Common leadership traps during crisis or disruption Adaptive work: reframing problems and shifting mindsets Module 3: The Core Principles of Adaptive Leadership Get on the balcony – seeing the bigger picture Regulate distress – maintaining productive tension Maintain disciplined attention – keeping teams focused Give the work back – empowering others to lead Protect voices of leadership from below – enabling diverse input Module 4: Leading Yourself Through Uncertainty Developing personal resilience and emotional agility Navigating ambiguity, setbacks, and pressure Identifying your leadership default style under stress Reflection: What kind of leader does your team need now? Module 5: Engaging Others in Times of Uncertainty Building trust and psychological safety during turbulence Managing resistance to change with curiosity and empathy Tools for courageous conversations and adaptive dialogue Creating shared purpose and distributed leadership in teams Module 6: Adaptive Tools and Techniques Scenario planning and sensemaking Stakeholder mapping in dynamic environments Using inquiry over advocacy Holding space for experimentation and learning Leading with both confidence and humility Module 7: Action Planning and Application Identify one adaptive challenge in your role/team Map your adaptive leadership response Peer coaching conversations Build a 30-day Adaptive Leadership Plan Delivery Style Workshop-style, highly interactive Case studies, breakout discussions, and guided self-reflection Scenario-based practice and small group exercises Option to include pre-work, post-session coaching or check-ins Course Materials Provided Adaptive Leadership workbook Reflection tools and leader self-assessment Conversation guide for adaptive challenges Change resistance diagnostic Personal Leadership Development Plan template Optional Add-ons Executive coaching package 360 feedback or team diagnostic on adaptive capacity Integration with change management or innovation programs Customisation for specific industries (e.g., public sector, healthcare, education, finance)
Course Duration: Half-day or full-day program (with virtual and in-person options) Target Audience: Professionals working remotely, hybrid teams, managers, HR leaders, and individuals looking to improve their work-life integration in today’s fast-paced, digital-first work environment. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the concept of work-life integration versus work-life balance. Recognise the challenges and benefits of working remotely or in hybrid settings. Learn practical strategies for managing boundaries, time, and energy. Cultivate habits that support both productivity and personal well-being. Apply tools to foster sustainable work-life integration in their teams and organisations. Course Outline Module 1: Rethinking Work-Life Integration The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration The challenges of work-life boundaries in a remote-first world The impact of technology on personal and professional lives Why flexibility matters: remote work as a tool for integration, not separation Module 2: Understanding Your Energy and Time Identifying personal energy patterns throughout the day Time audit: understanding how you currently allocate time and energy The role of breaks, boundaries, and rituals in energy management Tools for task prioritisation: Pomodoro, time blocking, and task batching Module 3: Managing Boundaries in a Digital World Setting and communicating clear boundaries for work and personal time Managing "always-on" culture in a remote environment Tools for setting expectations with colleagues and managers Creating a dedicated workspace and establishing personal rituals Saying no effectively: how to manage overcommitment and avoid burnout Module 4: Navigating Flexibility and Productivity The benefits and challenges of flexible working hours Time management strategies for remote and hybrid work settings Overcoming distractions: creating a productive work environment at home Staying focused and motivated without the physical office Managing work interruptions and creating space for personal time Module 5: Well-Being in Remote and Hybrid Work Importance of self-care and mental health in work-life integration Strategies for staying physically active, social, and mentally engaged remotely Building habits for sleep, mindfulness, and recovery Setting clear personal and professional goals to stay aligned with values Techniques for managing stress and avoiding burnout in a remote environment Module 6: Building a Remote-First Culture Leading with empathy: supporting remote teams’ well-being Fostering communication, trust, and accountability in hybrid teams Encouraging regular check-ins, feedback loops, and work-life check-ups Building a culture of flexibility and autonomy while maintaining performance Best practices for team collaboration and social connection in remote environments Module 7: Action Planning for Sustainable Integration Developing a personalised work-life integration plan Identifying areas of improvement: time, energy, boundaries, and well-being Setting achievable goals for short-term and long-term work-life integration Peer sharing: tips and strategies that have worked for you Building accountability structures: partners, progress tracking, and revisiting goals Delivery Style Highly interactive, with a mix of discussions, reflection exercises, and case studies Practical tools, tips, and templates that participants can apply immediately Group activities to share experiences and learn from peers Guided self-reflection and action planning for immediate impact Course Materials Provided Work-Life Integration Guide Time Audit Worksheet and Energy Mapping Tools Setting Boundaries Framework and Template Remote Work Well-Being Checklist Personal Action Plan for Sustainable Integration Resource list: Apps, podcasts, and books on work-life integration Optional Add-ons Post-course coaching or check-in sessions Customised team workshop focused on hybrid work challenges Leadership session on managing remote-first teams effectively Follow-up webinars on remote collaboration and staying connected
Course Duration: Half-day or full-day program (with virtual and in-person options) Target Audience: Professionals working remotely, hybrid teams, managers, HR leaders, and individuals looking to improve their work-life integration in today’s fast-paced, digital-first work environment. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Understand the concept of work-life integration versus work-life balance. Recognise the challenges and benefits of working remotely or in hybrid settings. Learn practical strategies for managing boundaries, time, and energy. Cultivate habits that support both productivity and personal well-being. Apply tools to foster sustainable work-life integration in their teams and organisations. Course Outline Module 1: Rethinking Work-Life Integration The difference between work-life balance and work-life integration The challenges of work-life boundaries in a remote-first world The impact of technology on personal and professional lives Why flexibility matters: remote work as a tool for integration, not separation Module 2: Understanding Your Energy and Time Identifying personal energy patterns throughout the day Time audit: understanding how you currently allocate time and energy The role of breaks, boundaries, and rituals in energy management Tools for task prioritisation: Pomodoro, time blocking, and task batching Module 3: Managing Boundaries in a Digital World Setting and communicating clear boundaries for work and personal time Managing "always-on" culture in a remote environment Tools for setting expectations with colleagues and managers Creating a dedicated workspace and establishing personal rituals Saying no effectively: how to manage overcommitment and avoid burnout Module 4: Navigating Flexibility and Productivity The benefits and challenges of flexible working hours Time management strategies for remote and hybrid work settings Overcoming distractions: creating a productive work environment at home Staying focused and motivated without the physical office Managing work interruptions and creating space for personal time Module 5: Well-Being in Remote and Hybrid Work Importance of self-care and mental health in work-life integration Strategies for staying physically active, social, and mentally engaged remotely Building habits for sleep, mindfulness, and recovery Setting clear personal and professional goals to stay aligned with values Techniques for managing stress and avoiding burnout in a remote environment Module 6: Building a Remote-First Culture Leading with empathy: supporting remote teams’ well-being Fostering communication, trust, and accountability in hybrid teams Encouraging regular check-ins, feedback loops, and work-life check-ups Building a culture of flexibility and autonomy while maintaining performance Best practices for team collaboration and social connection in remote environments Module 7: Action Planning for Sustainable Integration Developing a personalised work-life integration plan Identifying areas of improvement: time, energy, boundaries, and well-being Setting achievable goals for short-term and long-term work-life integration Peer sharing: tips and strategies that have worked for you Building accountability structures: partners, progress tracking, and revisiting goals Delivery Style Highly interactive, with a mix of discussions, reflection exercises, and case studies Practical tools, tips, and templates that participants can apply immediately Group activities to share experiences and learn from peers Guided self-reflection and action planning for immediate impact Course Materials Provided Work-Life Integration Guide Time Audit Worksheet and Energy Mapping Tools Setting Boundaries Framework and Template Remote Work Well-Being Checklist Personal Action Plan for Sustainable Integration Resource list: Apps, podcasts, and books on work-life integration Optional Add-ons Post-course coaching or check-in sessions Customised team workshop focused on hybrid work challenges Leadership session on managing remote-first teams effectively Follow-up webinars on remote collaboration and staying connected
Unlock the potential of your primary school students with our exclusive workshop in Essex, UK. Join us for a full-day training on 'Empowering Young Minds: Cultivating Healthy Self-Esteem in Children.' Equip your staff with practical strategies to recognize and address self-esteem challenges, fostering a positive and affirming school environment. Contact us now to book your date and invest in the well-being of your students and staff.
Have you ever wanted to get into the therapy world and help people overcome challenges, build confidence and alleviate stresses so they can go on to live a fulfilled life? But then struggled to find ways that fit your unique circumstances? Maybe you've had a fascination with Hypnosis and wondered how can it help clients move forward positively with their lives. Well with Hypnotherapy all of your questions can be answered. Whether you're looking to add to your current skillset or take a different career direction, MindWorks can help you get there. With over nearly years of providing excellent hypnotherapy training, by experienced practitioners in the field, you have the opportunity to excel and have a fulfilling career or elevate your own personal development. The MindWorks Practitioners Diploma starts 28th and 29th of September over 9 months. MindWorks emphasises the importance of the practical application of the techniques taught with support and feedback from our tutors throughout. For more information get in touch to access the course guide or book a one-to-one and we'll be happy to answer any questions you have. https://www.mindworks-training.com/hypnotherapy-training/
Some people naturally possess an ability to sell and others over time develop their own style. We have created a highly practical course to give you the confidence and ability to sell over the phone or face to face. We focus the exercises, theory and discussion on your own job role and experiences to ensure you can return to the workplace to deliver tangible results. This 2-day course is designed for individuals who are new to selling, those in a sales role but have not received any formal training, or professionals who would like to brush up and enhance their current selling skills and learn some new techniques. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Essential Selling Skills course is comprised of seven modules, covering the following: Module One Understanding the Customer The importance of good customer care Selling vs. selling attitude The reasons people buy Adopting a positive approach Module Two Self-Awareness Understanding your selling style Adapting your selling style to your customer Understanding your customers buying style Module Three Effective Communication and Rapport Building Why does communication need to be effective? Actively listening to your customers' needs Right question at the right time The impact of positive and emotive language Module Four Taking a Consultative Approach Different styles of selling Taking a consultative approach to selling Preparation techniques Buyer behaviour and motivation A selling approach to match the buyers mind Module Five Presenting the Solution Selling the benefits Sales tool kit Unique sales points Advanced questioning techniques Module Six Gaining Commitment Recognising and acting upon buying signals Dealing with customers concerns No means no? How to cope in stressful situations Module Seven Confirming the Sale Confirming or closing? Effective confirming techniques Going the extra mile Benefits For you as an individual This course will increase your confidence and ability to sell, having provided you with tools and techniques to achieve maximum results. Delegates always leave with fresh ideas, energy and motivation to succeed. For an employer The attitude of the delegates and the results they deliver will speak for themselves. All techniques are easy to apply back into the workplace for an immediate impact. What will I learn? By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Appreciate the need for preparation before a sales appointment Effectively identify and meet needs with advanced questioning techniques Identify verbal and non-verbal buying signals Construct professional answers to questions and possible objections Present your products and/or services with the buyer in mind Identify and use a selling style appropriate to capture the buyer's attention Recognise and overcome major objection types How to apply effective confirmation techniques with the buyer in mind Real Play Option We offer an innovative solution to engage the learners and bring real negotiation and closing scenarios to life. We use actors who improvise scenarios which have been specified by the group. The group is split the group into 2 sub-groups, one with the actor, the other with the trainer. Each group has a brief and has to instruct their trainer/actor on how to approach the scenario supplied. The actor and trainer perform the role play(s) as instructed by their respective teams; however during the action they can be paused for further recommendations or direction. The outcome is the responsibility of the team(s) - not the performers. Scheduled Courses This course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. For more information please contact us.
The often-used phrase, 'just the receptionist', completely misrepresents the role. An excellent receptionist is a most valuable resource for any organisation. This programme has been designed specifically to deal with the essential skills necessary to represent the organisation to the best possible effect. It will also help you get the most out of your working day. There are six key reasons to take part in this workshop. It will help you: See your role in a new light Develop your communication skills Deal with different types of customer and situation Boost your confidence Cope in a pressurised environment Get more satisfaction from your working day 1 Introduction Workshop objectives and personal objectives The challenges of 21st century communication What makes an excellent point of Reception? And why is it so important? Who and where are our customers? As a customer, how do you like to be treated? What makes people feel valued? Objective and subjective aspects of customer service 'Micro moments' that shape the relationship 2 Communication on reception Definition of communication Barriers to good communication The 'recipe' of verbal, vocal and visual aspects of communication Differences between communicating face-to-face and on the telephone Communication 'leaks' The primitive human response The impact of visual communication - body language, gesture and facial expression Voice - tone, speed, volume, pitch, clarity, inflection, pacing Words - positive words and phrases compared with negative terminology Professional greetings face-to-face Steering the conversation with effective questioning 3 Telephone excellence How we use the telephone Qualities of the telephone Non-verbal communication on the telephone - what aspects can be 'seen' by the other person? Professional telephone etiquette Taking and leaving messages - key points that can help customers, colleagues and the organisation Clarifying information 4 Listening skills for accuracy and relationship building How accurate are your listening skills? What are the challenges for accurate listening? Active / empathetic listening 5 Creating a rapport by 'style flexing' Understanding how different people communicate Shaping our message to the other person so that they feel understood How changing situations can alter communication needs 6 Confidence and assertiveness Recognising different styles of behaviour - aggressive, passive and assertive Qualities of assertive communication - verbal, vocal and visual Assertive techniques - basic, persistence, negotiation / empathetic Demonstrating confidence 7 Coping in a pressurised environment Words - the most useful ones to use with stressed people and identifying the 'red rag' words Challenging situations - what do you find difficult and how do you respond? Dealing with outbursts of anger Bringing non-stop talkers back from their tangent Constructive ways to say 'no' 8 Pulling it all together Action plans Summary of key learning points
Conflict is a word that conjures up many emotions. It is something that most people would prefer to avoid, if possible. Work can be an emotive place. Positive relationships can make your life at work exciting, motivating and challenging, whilst relationships that do not hold value to you could make your life very difficult and stressful, especially if there is conflict between you and your manager. This course is essential for people who want to understand where conflict can be used to positive effect and how to manage conflict in your working relationships and see it as something positive that can stimulate the environment. Research has shown that relationships at work are an extremely high motivational factor, and for a lot of people it has a higher importance that salary! Therefore, it is essential that we invest in relationships and search out new ways to make them better in order to have a more positive influence on our surroundings. By understanding why other people are in conflict we can manage the conversation a lot better, with outcomes managed more effectively so the 'conflict' will add value to the organisation. This participative event will cover a wide variety of exercises and personal stories, and leave course participants with a clear strategy to identify when they are in conflict with someone and how they will structure their approach to get to a satisfactory outcome. This is a workshop that targets anyone where conflict needs to be managed and cannot seem to resolve it, whether internally or externally. At the end of the day, participants will: Know their key relationships and the strength of those relationships Complete the Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI) to identify where you deploy your strengths Understand what is important to you and your key stakeholders Know how motivational value systems can influence behaviour Tailor your communication style to match that of your opposite party Know conflict strategies to resolve conflict in others Learn to be more assertive when challenging Achieve key personal, departmental and organisational objectives 1 Where are you now? How effective are your current working relationships? Can I work effectively without the input from others? Who do you need to be a success? 2 The Strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI) Completion of the SDI questionnaire An understanding of the theory A 'trip around the triangle' Predicting relationship interaction Your scores and what they mean in your relationships 3 Conflict theory What is conflict? The 3 flags of conflict What are your conflict triggers? Your conflict scores plotted The conflict sequence 4 Conflict resolution strategies Early warning signs Most productive behaviours Least productive behaviours Preventable / unwarranted conflict Review of the dynamic triangle Review of the day, personal learning and action planning
2 Day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health course is a specialized program catering to leaders and supervisors, equipping them with essential skills to foster a mentally healthy work environment.