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Hear from past participants

Leaders across sectors have strengthened their confidence and skills through these workshops

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"Amazing workshop. Nic was fantastic, and it was a really enjoyable and thought-provoking session. Thanks very much."

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Workshops

The Power of Engaging with Race

Conversations about race and cultural differences can feel daunting, yet they're essential for building truly inclusive teams. This workshop creates a safe space to explore racism's impacts, challenge outdated attitudes, and develop the confidence to engage openly and effectively.

What you'll gain:

Increased knowledge about the history of racism and its ongoing impacts

Confidence to speak about racial differences without fear or judgment

A practical framework for engaging in conversations about race

Awareness of privilege and how to tackle racism positively

Skills to foster healthier, more inclusive relationships

Ideal if your team:

Avoids discussing race for fear of saying the wrong thing

Struggles to address racial dynamics affecting team culture or client relationships

Wants to move beyond surface-level diversity initiatives to meaningful engagement

Duration/Format: Half-day workshop | Available in-person or online

Who it's for: Leaders, practitioners, and teams committed to building inclusive cultures

When Teams Work (and When They Don't)

Theme: Team Dynamics

Effective teams don't happen by accident - they're built through understanding how people work together, communicate, and navigate differences. This workshop helps leaders recognise patterns, strengthen relationships, and create the conditions for high-performing, collaborative teams.

What you'll gain:

Understanding of how team dynamics impact performance and culture

Skills to recognise and address unhelpful patterns in team interactions

Confidence to navigate conflict and tension constructively

Practical strategies for building trust and psychological safety

Tools to leverage the diversity of thought and working styles

Ideal if your team:

Experiences ongoing conflict or tension that impacts performance

Struggles with collaboration across different working styles or perspectives

Needs to strengthen trust and communication during periods of change

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this - e.g., Half-day workshop | Available in-person or online]

Who it's for: Leaders and teams looking to strengthen collaboration and performance

Creating Space for Courage

Theme: Psychological safety

When people feel safe to speak up, take risks, and learn from mistakes, teams thrive. This workshop explores what psychological safety means in practice and equips leaders with the skills to create environments where people can contribute fully without fear of judgment or negative consequences.

What you'll gain:

Understanding of psychological safety and why it matters for team performance

Awareness of behaviours that build or undermine safety in teams

Skills to create space for honest dialogue and constructive challenge

Confidence to respond effectively when people take interpersonal risks

Practical strategies to embed psychological safety into team culture

Ideal if your team:

Hesitates to speak up, share concerns, or challenge ideas

Experiences fear of failure that stifles innovation and learning

Needs to create an environment where people can take interpersonal risks

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this]

Who it's for: Leaders committed to creating cultures of openness, learning, and trust.

Inside Out Leadership

Theme: Self-leadership

Leading others effectively starts with leading yourself. This workshop helps leaders develop the self-awareness, emotional regulation, and personal clarity needed to lead authentically, maintain wellbeing, and navigate the complexities of their role with confidence.

What you'll gain:

Greater self-awareness of your leadership patterns, strengths, and triggers

Skills to manage emotions and maintain composure under pressure

Understanding of how to set boundaries whilst remaining effective

Confidence to lead authentically aligned with your values

Practical strategies for sustaining your wellbeing alongside your leadership responsibilities

Ideal if your leaders:

Struggle to maintain boundaries or manage their own wellbeing whilst leading others

Need to develop greater self-awareness and emotional regulation

Want to lead more authentically and effectively under pressure

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this]

Who it's for: Leaders at all levels seeking to strengthen their personal leadership foundation

Feedback Without Fear

Theme: Feedback

Feedback is essential for growth, yet many teams find it uncomfortable or avoid it altogether. This workshop transforms how leaders and teams approach feedback - creating the skills and confidence to give and receive feedback in ways that strengthen relationships and drive development.

What you'll gain:

Understanding of what makes feedback effective and constructive

Skills to deliver feedback that's clear, specific, and actionable

Confidence to receive feedback openly without defensiveness

Practical frameworks for navigating difficult feedback conversations

Strategies to build a team culture where feedback is valued and normalised

Ideal if your team:

Finds giving or receiving feedback uncomfortable or avoids it altogether

Experiences feedback conversations that feel defensive or unproductive

Wants to build a culture where feedback drives growth rather than conflict

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this]

Who it's for: Leaders and teams wanting to develop stronger feedback practices

Making Inclusion Real

Theme: Inclusive culture

Inclusion isn't just policy - it's practice. This workshop helps leaders move beyond statements and strategies to create cultures where everyone genuinely belongs. Through reflection and practical exploration, participants develop the awareness and skills to recognise barriers and take meaningful action.

What you'll gain:

Understanding of what inclusive culture means in practice, beyond compliance

Awareness of subtle barriers that prevent people from fully contributing

Skills to recognise and challenge exclusionary behaviours and practices

Confidence to have conversations about difference and belonging

Practical strategies to embed inclusion into everyday leadership and team culture

Ideal if your organisation:

Has inclusion policies but struggles to translate them into daily practice

Wants to move from compliance-driven approaches to genuine cultural change

Needs leaders who can recognise and address barriers to belonging

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this]

Who it's for: Leaders and teams committed to creating workplaces where everyone can thrive

The Language of Belonging

Theme: Inclusive language

The words we use shape how people experience our workplaces. This workshop helps leaders and teams understand the impact of language, recognise exclusionary patterns, and develop the confidence to communicate in ways that foster belonging and respect.

What you'll gain:

Understanding of how language reinforces or challenges exclusion

Awareness of common phrases and terms that may cause unintended harm

Confidence to address problematic language without shame or blame

Skills to navigate conversations when language choices are questioned

Practical strategies to embed inclusive language into team communication

Ideal if your team:

Wants to communicate more inclusively but feels uncertain about language choices

Experiences tension or confusion around terminology and appropriate language

Needs practical guidance beyond general diversity training

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this]

Who it's for: Leaders and teams seeking to create more welcoming and respectful communication

The Practice of Reflection

Theme: Reflective practice

Reflective practice is essential for effective leadership and professional development. This workshop helps participants develop the skills to step back, examine their experiences, and learn from them to strengthen their practice, decision-making, and professional growth.

What you'll gain:

Understanding of what reflective practice is and why it matters

Skills to examine experiences critically and extract meaningful learning

Confidence to explore challenges, mistakes, and successes with curiosity

Practical frameworks for embedding reflection into your regular practice

Greater self-awareness of patterns, assumptions, and areas for development

Ideal if your team:

Operates in demanding roles where learning from experience is vital

Wants to develop deeper insight into their practice and decision-making

Needs structured approaches to professional development and growth

Duration/Format: [You'll need to add this]

Who it's for: Professionals and leaders committed to continuous learning and development

Ready to get started?

Book your free consultation, and let's chat about the changes you want to see and the impact you want to have!