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New dates announced for Paul Z Jackson’s newest course!
Are you ready to unlock your creativity and unleash your imagination? Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a newcomer to the world of theatre, our Improv in 6 acts programme is the perfect way to explore the possibilities of improvisation.
Sign up today and join us on a journey of discovery and laughter. You’ll be amazed at what you can achieve when you let go of perfectionism and embrace the power of improv!
New date announced for presentations and pitches that matter!
If presentations are letting down the rest of your performance, this is the programme to raise your game.
This half-day online award winning Inspirational Presenter programme will build on your current skills as an experienced presenter.
Book today for a course that blends practical and challenging activities with reflection and review. It’s interactive, which means that the content is always responsive to individual requirements on the day.
New Feb-March 2024 dates announced!
Design and host inspirational meetings, workshops and conferences that give you a competitive edge and keep your audience coming back for more.
This practical programme offers you all the tips and techniques you need to be a more confident and creative facilitator, both face-to-face and online. You’ll master your design and hosting skills, while participating in an exclusive collaborative network. You’ll gain a competitive edge that keeps you in demand for the fulfilling work you want.
Bringing out the best in you and your teams
If you want to:
- Raise the quality and impact of communication skills in your organisation
- Develop leaders who articulate and share a compelling, strategic vision
- Enhance the performance of teams and individuals
- Sustain improvements throughout your organisation
We’ll help you to:
- Increase your confidence and creativity
- Expand your business by clearly communicating your vision
- Learn to take risks and how to react to setbacks
- Benefit from our experience in getting results in world-class organisations
- We use flipped learning and applied improvisation in high-value, collaborative projects that will bring out the best in you and your teams
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What are we thinking – blog posts
How to create ‘Safe space’. It takes more than an announcement
You don’t create psychological safety simply by stating, ‘This is a safe space’. An announcement may indicate your intent, but it’s of minimal value unless supported by solid behaviour. Here are two actions that will go a long way towards substantiating your claim..
Just when you thought it was safe…
Each time we have a discussion among facilitators about what’s on the way out in the world of conferences, trainings and meetings, someone confidently predicts the end of tedious lectures accompanied by a Powerpoint presentation..
Create value from the difference between real time and facilitator time
There’s real time. And then there’s ‘facilitator time’. Real time ticks by steadily on the clock. Facilitator time is conjured up between you and your participants, and it’s as flexible as fresh clay..
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