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A three-hour workshop designed to inspire and guide you in writing your personal stories led by local bestselling author and certified book coach Emma Dhesi. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed as a no-pressure, exploratory space where you can connect with your creativity and reflect on your personal experiences. It's ideal for anyone who wants to explore memoir writing and storytelling techniques, whether you’re reflecting on your own life, telling a loved one’s story, or capturing memories tied to a craft or creative activity. You will: Learn practical techniques for uncovering and organising your ideas through memory mapping. Practice sensory writing to make your memories vivid and immersive. Write a heartfelt first scene of your memoir or personal essay, using a simple three-part structure: Hook, Scene, and Reflection. Share your work (optional) and receive encouraging feedback in a supportive group setting. Emma will provide guidance and step-by-step activities to help you structure and enhance your writing, and you will leave with the start of a memoir chapter, or personal essay, and practical tools to continue writing at home. All materials are included, plus a handout with writing prompts, tips, and recommended memoirs for further inspiration. Just bring your ideas and enthusiasm! If you have specific memories or objects you’d like to write about, feel free to bring those for inspiration. More information The Arienas Collective workshops, courses and events are run from a welcoming and supportive environment within a Georgian mews home in Edinburgh’s City Centre New Town. We invite you to join us, leave any day-to-day worries behind and immerse yourself in being creative. Spaces on our workshops and courses are limited so that our creative team of artists and makers can offer you the hands-on help and support you need to make the most of your time with us. Our taster and introductory workshops focus on teaching creative skills and methods you can continue practising at home, using affordable materials and equipment. Where more expensive equipment is required we will mention this in the workshop description. All the equipment and materials you need are included in the price, unless stated otherwise. Light refreshments from local suppliers are provided. On full day workshops you are welcome to bring your own lunch to eat inside or out. There is also a wide range of independent sit-in or takeaway delis, cafés, and restaurants, plus a range of supermarkets all within a 5-10 minute walk. Accessibility The workshop space is on the first-floor of our Georgian mews home and unfortunately we do not have lift access. Blue badge holders can park outside our front door on the single yellow line by arrangement. Allergies The workshop space is in our open plan living space and is not nut free. Please let us know about any skin or food allergies before booking. We offer a dairy-free milk and gluten free snack alternative. Minimum number no refund policy To ensure we can always pay our creatives a fair fee, we require a minimum number of bookings for each workshop and for this reason bookings are non-refundable. Should we have to cancel due to low numbers, we will offer you the option to swap to an alternative date or workshop, or to request a refund. We do our very best to avoid cancellations. Since we often get late bookings, we keep our workshops on sale for as long as possible. We realise that some of you travel from afar, so if you book a space and have not yet received an email confirming your workshop is going ahead and need to make plans for your trip, please get in touch before booking any travel or accommodation so we can update you on booking numbers. Or check in before booking. Private workshop bookings Most of our workshops are also available to book for: private get-togethers with family and friends; themed wedding and birthday celebrations; corporate team building and well-being purposes; and in-store retail events for your customers. If you’d like to know more please Email Lynn. Age restrictions Our workshops are planned with adults in mind. Many are suitable for teenagers, but some may require under 16s to be accompanied for insurance purposes. Please check with us before booking.

The Journey of Leadership: Lessons from Relationships, Foundations and Failures For over thirty years Ed Hoffman was responsible for designing, developing and implementing an integrated system of learning, engagement and building expertise in the execution of complex NASA projects. Appointed to establish a Program Project Management Initiative shortly after the Challenger disaster, Dr. Hoffman would spend thirty-three years at NASA, founding the NASA Academy of Program Project and Engineering Leadership (APPEL), and serving as the first NASA Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO). Typically, there are questions of what lessons have been learned from a long career. This presentation will be a simple sharing of a few personal stories and seeking to understand leadership from the lens of important patterns. Leadership is a journey that offers constant possibilities for self-awareness and gaining knowledge. This talk will be a personal sharing of real stories and an exploration of the leadership journey. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

The Journey of Leadership: Lessons from Relationships, Foundations and Failures For over thirty years Ed Hoffman was responsible for designing, developing and implementing an integrated system of learning, engagement and building expertise in the execution of complex NASA projects. Appointed to establish a Program Project Management Initiative shortly after the Challenger disaster, Dr. Hoffman would spend thirty-three years at NASA, founding the NASA Academy of Program Project and Engineering Leadership (APPEL), and serving as the first NASA Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO). Typically, there are questions of what lessons have been learned from a long career. This presentation will be a simple sharing of a few personal stories and seeking to understand leadership from the lens of important patterns. Leadership is a journey that offers constant possibilities for self-awareness and gaining knowledge. This talk will be a personal sharing of real stories and an exploration of the leadership journey. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

Description History of the British Monarchy Diploma  The British monarchy is so linked with Britain and England that its tale is theirs. The crown has seen 61 monarchs, and many others tried to take the crown but have not succeeded. The journey to the crown has never been straight or straightforward. Many have spared their sweat and hard work on battlefields by shedding blood to get to the throne, while others have succeeded through government machinations or overpowering the people's will. The History of the British Monarchy Diploma course dealing with the long story of the British monarchy is divided into ten modules. Each covers a period when a particular house was in power or a single era within the History of the monarchy. The History of the British Monarchy Diploma course gives a timeline that highlights all the paths of those who successfully attained the crown, along with their personal stories discussing them and their journeys to the crown. This course manages to give a riveting history of possibly the most well-known and famous monarchy ever to exist in all of Europe and the globe. The British Isles were discovered during the ancient Iron age, and ever since the discovery of the land, there existed in various people the desire to rule over it. We saw the Celts come, and the Romans too; Saxons and Normans claimed the land as their land by pronouncing themselves rulers, chieftains, and kings. This History of the British Monarchy Diploma course explores the narrative of Britain from the perspective of the people who have sat on its throne. All 61 monarchs that have had the crown have contributed uniquely to weaving the throne's History and the nation's History, making it into today's powerhouse. The monarchs' stories are filled with dreams, ambitions, betrayals, and demands. These stories will grasp your attention as they are intriguing, fascinating, interesting, often surprising, and shocking. These are central to Britain's History. What you will learn   1: The early monarchy  2: Monarchs of the Middle Ages  3: The Plantagenet  4: Lancaster and York  5: Rulers of Scotland  6: House of Stewart  7: The Tudor Dynasty  8: The Stuarts 9: House of Hanover  10: The House of Windsor  Course Outcomes After completing the course, you will receive a diploma certificate and an academic transcript from Elearn college. Assessment Each unit concludes with a multiple-choice examination. This exercise will help you recall the major aspects covered in the unit and help you ensure that you have not missed anything important in the unit. The results are readily available, which will help you see your mistakes and look at the topic once again. If the result is satisfactory, it is a green light for you to proceed to the next chapter. Accreditation Elearn College is a registered Ed-tech company under the UK Register of Learning( Ref No:10062668). After completing a course, you will be able to download the certificate and the transcript of the course from the website. For the learners who require a hard copy of the certificate and transcript, we will post it for them for an additional charge.

Description Learn to create a Sway from start to finish with the Microsoft Sway Online Training course. Microsoft Sway is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for creating and sharing interactive reports, newsletters, presentations, personal stories and more. Throughout the course, you will learn how to use Microsoft Sway to create newsletters, presentations, documentation, or for doing communication. The course teaches you where to access, and how to start building your own Sways such as presentations, tutorials, newsletters, stories, and more. Sway's design engine allows you to bring your content together nicely and helps you to finish it. You will learn how to share any Sway or co-edited it with a simple URL. In short, the course illustrates the techniques of using the program to create interactive reports, newsletters, presentations, etc. You will also know how to use Sway to collaborate on projects and share them with others. Certification: After completing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Microsoft Sway Online Training is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Microsoft Sway Online Training is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Module: 01 TOPIC A: Launch Sway 00:30:00 TOPIC B: Create a New Sway Project 00:45:00 TOPIC C: Create Cards 00:30:00 TOPIC D: Manage Cards 00:30:00 TOPIC E: Manage Sway Projects 00:30:00 Module: 02 TOPIC A: Format Text 00:30:00 TOPIC B: Add Media 00:45:00 Module: 03 TOPIC A: Work with Images 00:45:00 TOPIC B: Customize Image Display 00:45:00 TOPIC C: Set Design Options 00:30:00 Module: 04 TOPIC A: Edit Sway Projects 00:30:00 TOPIC B: Share a Sway Project 00:45:00 TOPIC C: Set Sway Project Options 00:30:00 Order Your Certificate Order Your Certificate 00:00:00

When it comes to making a connection with other people in the workplace, nothing compares to your personal stories. In any case, how would you choose what story to tell? How would you tell that story for maximum effect? And what if you don't have a story, to begin with? Understand why some stories help developing business in this course. You will explore the best way to utilise stories strategically to market. You will learn what story to tell that's perfect for your purpose and occasion. By the end of this course, you will have the necessary tips and tools for a reliable work shopping process you can use for crafting story after story. Course Highlights Storytelling in Business Marketing is an award winning and the best selling course that has been given the CPD Certification & IAO accreditation. It is the most suitable course anyone looking to work in this or relevant sector. It is considered one of the perfect courses in the UK that can help students/learners to get familiar with the topic and gain necessary skills to perform well in this field. We have packed Storytelling in Business Marketing into 5 modules for teaching you everything you need to become successful in this profession. To provide you ease of access, this course is designed for both part-time and full-time students. You can become accredited in just 2 hours and it is also possible to study at your own pace. We have experienced tutors who will help you throughout the comprehensive syllabus of this course and answer all your queries through email. For further clarification, you will be able to recognize your qualification by checking the validity from our dedicated website. Why You Should Choose Storytelling in Business Marketing Lifetime access to the course No hidden fees or exam charges CPD Accredited certification on successful completion Full Tutor support on weekdays (Monday - Friday) Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results Download Printable PDF certificate immediately after completion Obtain the original print copy of your certificate, dispatch the next working day for as little as £9. Improve your chance of gaining professional skills and better earning potential. Who is this Course for? Storytelling in Business Marketing is CPD certified and IAO accredited. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic backgrounds. Requirements Our Storytelling in Business Marketing is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path You will be ready to enter the relevant job market after completing this course. You will be able to gain necessary knowledge and skills required to succeed in this sector. All our Diplomas' are CPD and IAO accredited so you will be able to stand out in the crowd by adding our qualifications to your CV and Resume. Introduction 00:15:00 What is Storytelling in Business? 00:30:00 The Power of Storytelling 00:30:00 Storytelling Examples 00:30:00 Conclusion 00:15:00 Mock Exam Final Exam

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

Welcome to the ultimate journey into the world of blogging! Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, our comprehensive course, Blogging: Become a Blogger, is designed to equip you with the skills and strategies needed to thrive in the blogosphere. Key Features: CPD Certified Free Certificate Developed by Specialist Lifetime Access In this blogging course, learners will start by understanding the basics of blogging, including how to set up and manage their blog effectively. They'll learn how to create compelling content that engages readers, focusing on writing techniques specific to blogging and enhancing their posts with photography and visuals. Networking skills will be developed to connect with other bloggers and grow their audience through social media. Learners will discover how to identify and understand their target audience, crucial for building a brand that resonates. They'll also explore opportunities for collaboration with brands, learning how to work professionally in partnerships. As they progress, they'll gain insights into strategies for blog growth and methods to monetize their blog effectively. Overall, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to blogging, equipping learners with the skills needed to thrive in the competitive world of online content creation. Course Curriculum Module 01: Getting Started Module 02: Content Development Module 03: Writing for Bloggers Module 04: Photography and Imagery Module 05: Networking Module 06: Staying Social Module 07: Audience Module 08: Building a Brand Module 09: Working with Brands Module 10: Growing as a Blogger Module 11: Monetising Your Blog Module 12: An Introduction to Blogging Learning Outcomes: Master foundational steps to launch a blog successfully. Develop compelling content tailored for diverse audiences. Hone writing skills specific to the blogging landscape. Utilise photography and visuals to enhance blog engagement. Build a robust network within the blogging community. Grow and engage a loyal audience for sustained influence. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Aspiring bloggers eager to start their journey. Writers wanting to transition into digital content creation. Individuals passionate about sharing expertise or personal stories online. Creatives keen to enhance their online presence and influence. Entrepreneurs seeking to leverage blogging for business growth. Career path Content Creator Social Media Manager Digital Marketing Specialist Freelance Writer Brand Ambassador Influencer Certificates Digital certificate Digital certificate - Included Certificate of Completion Digital certificate - Included Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

This workshop equips participants with essential tools for business planning, strategic partnerships, team building, and securing financial support, all crucial for successful business growth and development.