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Insight Sessions

Fuel for the brain

Personal development comes in many different shapes and sizes and these "insight" sessions are designed to be quick, accessible, highly practical and engaging.

 

Something to stimulate your mind while you take a short break from your working day.

 

Long enough to provide real insights and practical tips that you can put into action immediately, but short enough that they won't hold you back from getting on with important work.

Each 60 minute session provides (note - we can adapt the timings to suit your needs):

  1.   Around 45 minutes of insight for up to 500 participants

  2.   An extra 15 to 20 minutes Q&A for participants who have a little extra time

  3.   Suitable for teams, departments or whole organisations

  4.   Delivered by one of our expert facilitators

  5.   A moderator to field questions and manage the session

  6.   Time and date to suit you

  7.   Useful tips and practical actions that can be put into practice immediately

  8.   A free handout summarising key learning

  9.   Thirty days free access to the recorded session for your whole organisation

  10.   Fixed price of just £1,000 (ex VAT) per session

Click on the sessions below to enquire

What trait do you most want to build in your team? Contact us for tailored sessions.

Wellbeing Sessions

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MANAGING OVERWHELM: TAKING BACK CONTROL

Understand overwhelm & learn how to use it to your advantage 

Feeling overwhelmed is our brain's way of telling us that there is too much to cope with and that something needs to change. We often notice when we are feeling overwhelmed but the tricky bit is knowing what to do about it. You will learn how being overwhelmed can actually be a good thing and you will take away practical things to help you manage in the moment and reduce your stress levels.

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BEING IN THE MOMENT

Learn how to manage emotional reactions in difficult moments.

Sometimes when we’re challenged by others, we can panic, stumble over our words, and find it difficult to recover. If these moments happen often enough, our self-confidence and performance can end up being even more deeply impacted, and we can even question our own capabilities.

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RESILIENT THINKING

Hit 'pause' on unhelpful thinking and tune into a more resilient and positive mindset

When we're busy, our thoughts can understandably be left unregulated and secretly run the show, affecting how we think and feel. Learning how to 'circuit break' our thinking habits helps increase confidence and deepen resilience.

Creativity and Innovation Sessions

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INNOVATIVE THINKING: POWERFUL IDEAS

Techniques to navigate unexplored avenues and drive innovation

We all have the ability to think creatively and innovatively. We just need to take a refreshed look at what it means; discover our unique creative thinking triggers; identify the things that hinder us thinking creatively; and understand its much underestimated impact on organisational success. In this session you’ll equip practical tools and techniques to navigate unexplored avenues and drive greater innovation – after all, every great innovation starts off with a small, budding creative idea.

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UNLOCKING YOUR CREATIVE MIND

An introduction to unlocking your creative abilities at work

Creative thinking and innovation are more important now than ever - novel challenges require novel solutions. In this session we explore what may be inhibiting creativity and offer some quick and practical ideas for unlocking your own creativity at work.

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SUCCESSFUL INNOVATION

Transforming your creative ideas into reality

Creative ideas are critical, as are the steps we take to implement them, However these steps are consistently the most overlooked, the most costly and the most likely to fail in the entire creative process. Learn how to champion your ideas effectively and bring them to life.

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AWAKENING PASSION IN YOUR ROLE

Understand the science of passion, and how you can activate it.

The truth is, passion is not something to be followed. Passion is something to be developed, activated, and harnessed and with the right techniques you can experience the benefits of passion every day. In this session, we aim to explore the scientific techniques you can use to trigger greater passion in your role, giving you greater control and autonomy over how you navigate your way forward.

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TRIGGERING FLOW

Learn the triggers to activate a state of pure, positive motivation.

Work can be hectic, and multitasking doesn't work as well as we think it might. But what if we could access a pure state of motivation, called flow, which can increase our productivity, boost our learning, enhance our job engagement and even promote greater wellbeing? Research has unearthed how anyone can access flow.

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I APPRECIATE THE INQUIRY

Effecting real change by focusing on the positives

When people get stuck, the emphasis is often on "problem solving" which keeps the focus on deficit, obstacles and blockers. In this session, we will look at how Appreciative Inquiry can unlock possibilities based on what’s working – building on strengths and skills we already have.

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A NEW APPROACH TO GOAL SETTING

A creative approach to pursuing your goals

However hard we might try, sticking to goals is more challenging when we're working remotely or in isolation. This short session offers a new way of setting goals which taps in to our emotional drivers as well as our motivation and good intentions. 

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BEATING PROCRASTINATION

Become more effective at getting things done

Do you find yourself putting off certain things you know you should do, or even want to do? Do you finally get started but it’s too late to do the quality job you would like or at worst even finish the task, so you are left feeling annoyed with yourself? In this session you will learn about procrastination, why we all do it to a greater or lesser extent and the impact it can have on you and those around you. You will come away with tools to help you combat it and make you more productive, more efficient, and ultimately happier in your work and personal life. Stop scrolling and start doing.

Inner Strength

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SETTING A HEALTHY WORK PACE

Learn how to build a healthy pace and balance in your work.

Have you been working from home or living at work? Is your work pattern sustainable for the year ahead or are you already tired? How can you set a work pattern that works for you? Here, we will explore how to notice if your work pace is healthy, what resources you need, and how you can re-set to regain balance.

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BATTLING IMPOSTER SYNDROME AND SELF-DOUBT

Understanding what it is, why it happens, and how to overcome it

Do you ever have unrelenting feelings of self-doubt? Do you regularly feel that you've landed achievements not because of merit, but by luck? This session helps you understand what Imposter Syndrome is, why you may have these feelings, how it may present itself, the impact it has, and tools for you to manage it.

GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY

Unblocking behaviours that may be holding you back

We can all point to an aspect of ourselves that we know is getting in the way of our performance but still we seem unable to change. In this session we discover the hidden dilemma behind an unwanted behaviour or habit and the simple secret to changing it.

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THE POWER OF SELF-COACHING

Discover the transformative potential of self-coaching

What if there was someone that you were able to access at any time, who has your best interests at heart and can provide a sustainable source of personal learning and development? There is: you. Discover the transformative potential of self-coaching in this empowering session. Here, we explore the concept of self-coaching, importance of self-awareness, and the practical tools to immediately set ourselves on a positive trajectory. Take charge of your growth journey with the power of self-coaching.

Hybrid Working

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CREATING GOOD HABITS FOR REMOTE WORKING

Learn how to build a healthier work-life balance.

It's not uncommon to fall prey to unhelpful habits while working remotely. Drawing on the science of neural networks, we explore how we can implement small changes that lead to a more balanced working life. Take stock of our remote working habits developed over the past and let's plan ahead with purpose.

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RE-ENERGISE YOURSELF

An antidote to the exhaustion of remote and hybrid working

Working remotely or as part of a hybrid team takes a huge toll on our natural levels of energy and resilience – most of us are more exhausted now than we’ve ever been in the past, and with good reason. Wouldn’t it be great to just plug yourself in to a “fast charger” and give yourself an immediate energy boost?

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VIRTUAL PRESENCE AND HOW TO GET IT

Improving your presence and influence in a virtual environment

In this short introduction to virtual presence, we'll explain what it is and why it's so important for the conversations we have in a virtual world. Learn how to develop your own virtual presence by practicing simple but effective tools to help you stand more confidently and speak with greater fluency and purpose.

Communication

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METAPHOR: THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION

Metaphor is a powerful tool to negotiate, influence, and inspire.

Traditionally, metaphor has been seen purely as the tool of poets and writers. But it is so much more: By using well-chosen metaphors, organisations can bring clarity, simplicity and insight to diverse audiences, enhancing our communication, storytelling, and our brand image. 

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ENGAGING MINDS THROUGH CLEAR COMMUNICATION

Truly resonate and connect with your audience.

The way in which we present information to others, whether managers or to our team, has a huge influence on to achieve overall goals. By engaging them on the journey and explaining the positive impact that it will have on others, you’ll quickly capture the opportunities available to you.

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INSPIRING THROUGH POWERFUL STORYTELLING

Understand how to craft stories to inspire and engage others.

Stories are one of the oldest and most powerful forms of human expression; they engage and inspire diverse audiences in a way which simple facts and figures cannot. In this session, we explore the tools you can use to build stories that create common understanding and emotional engagement that people will remember.

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BUILDING NEUROINCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS

Embrace the transformative power of neuroinclusion

Neurodiversity is being spoken about more and more, especially in work. However, we can’t really accommodate and leverage the vast benefits of neurodiversity without first having a foundational understanding of what it means. This session delves into the true meaning of neurodiversity, helping to unlock the potential of diversity by understanding how individuals think, feel, and process information uniquely. Embrace the transformative power of neuroinclusion and create a workplace that enables every individual to thrive.

Conflict and Effective Feedback

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EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK

Learn how to take the fear out of giving and receiving feedback.

We know that feedback is key to making real change: in our behaviour, our working relationships and developing skills. Yet the mere mention of it can send our heart rate soaring and provoke a sense of doom! Here, we explore simple tools and techniques which will turn giving and receiving feedback into a positive experience.

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WHY HONEST PEOPLE CHOOSE TO CHEAT

Ethics isn't just about rules, but how people respond to them.

Most ethics training focuses on compliance: rules, whistleblowing and responding to ethical breaches. To really improve ethical culture, we also need to understand the behavioural science and psychology of people - so, what makes good people behave dishonestly?

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MAKING WORK CONFLICT PRODUCTIVE

Learn how to embrace conflict in a productive and constructive way.

Conflict is often looked upon as something to be avoided, but in doing so, we suppress thoughts and may miss out on critical input. Embracing conflict in a constructive manner can enable better discussion, foster inclusivity, and produce much greater results.

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CRISIS LEADERSHIP: HOW TO LEAD EFFECTIVELY IN A CRISIS

Enhance leadership capabilities and succeed in critical situations.

There’s one thing that’s always in demand in times of crises: effective leadership. With crises, (big or small) occurring steadily, and showing no signs of slowing down, it’s perhaps the right time to prepare your leaders to navigate crises with confidence. Discover the latest research on essential crisis leadership competencies, and the leadership skills required to thrive when facing the unknown. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance leadership capabilities and capitalise on success in critical situations.

Relationship Building

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INSPIRING TRUST AND STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS

Understand the critical need for trust in work and how to build it.

A critical and powerful predictor of business performance, trust provides the foundation for successful relationships at work. Here, we glimpse through a lens which you can use to understand trust in more detail. Learn how extending and inspiring trust in others will help you enhance your working relationships.

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INFLUENCING DECISIONS

Understanding how to  influence others and get to “yes”

Have you ever wondered why some things are harder to influence with your colleagues than others? This session reveals the factors that prevent people from changing, the style of communication which supports collaborative outcomes and the behaviours you can implement to enhance your own ability to influence.

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THE POWER OF DIFFERENCE

Understanding cognitive diversity in the workplace

Cognitive diversity offers extraordinary benefits to teams in their work. However, simply assembling a cognitively diverse team isn't enough; we need to harness the differences to stretch our pool of knowledge, unlock different perspectives and amplify our learning from one another.

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THE SECRET NETWORK - EMOTIONAL RESONANCE

Master your emotional regulation and strengthen relationships

Emotion is incredibly powerful, influencing our thinking, behaviour and physiology. But emotion is part of something deeper - it's a network that connects us with others on an unconscious level. Learn how to recognise and regulate your emotions to build better and more trusting relationships.

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#FAKEEMPATHY: BUILDING REAL EMPATHY IN BUSINESS

Cultivate authentic connection, laying the foundation for success.

Ever been on the receiving end of someone pretending to care? It happens all too often nowadays – and in fact, this #FakeEmpathy can end up doing much more harm than good. Dive into the true power of empathy in business. In this thought-provoking session, explore the impact of real empathy versus superficial gestures. Learn how genuine empathy inspires, builds trust, and drives exceptional results. Let’s eradicate #FakeEmpathy and cultivate authentic connection, laying the foundation for real success.

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BUILDING PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

Psychological safety in the workplace is key for creating a productive environment where teams excel, feel comfortable expressing their ideas and concerns and collaborating effectively. Explore what we mean by Psychological Safety and how it helps teams move from good to great. We will look at a model to help leaders create psychological safety and identify specific behaviours you can focus on to improve levels in your team.

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