Workshops

 

Creating spaces to pause, reflect, and grow. Team workshops and training that aren’t just a tick-box exercise.

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Pause, reflect, and grow

In the busyness of work, it’s easy to spend so much time responding to what’s happening around us that we forget to pause and consider what’s happening within us.

My workshops create space for people to step back from the day-to-day, explore what really matters, and build greater awareness of themselves and how they work with others.

Through a blend of conversation, reflection, and practical activities, I help people explore how to lead themselves well, support their wellbeing, and make a positive impact on those around them.

Workshops that make a difference

I don’t believe learning is simply about sitting and listening.

My workshops are interactive, thought-provoking, and practical, giving people the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences, share ideas, and consider what they might do differently.

Rather than simply giving people more information, I want them to leave with:

Greater awareness: A better understanding of themselves, their responses, and what influences the way they show up.

Something to think about: Space to pause and reflect on what may need to change, be protected, or given more attention.

Practical tools: Ideas and approaches they can take away and put into practice in their everyday working lives.

"It was fantastic to see my team interact so well together."

“Mel delivered two one-day workshops for us, again! One for the Leadership team and one for the whole team. It was fantastic to see my team interact so well together, watching them enjoy the different tasks and seeing them share ideas, laugh, debate, and get to know each other better. It has really strengthened working relationships and made our work environment even better.”

"Reflect on my practice."

“Amazing, it really made me reflect on my practice.”

"Realise my strengths."

“It made me realise my strengths and what I need to work on to improve.”

"Made me more aware of the feelings of others."

“It made me more aware of the feelings of others and able to ask them more questions to gain more of an understanding of them.”

"Exciting and very interactive."

“It was exciting and very interactive; I learnt a lot about myself.”

"Helped me to appreciate my colleagues more."

“It made me more aware of others and helped me to appreciate my colleagues more.”

"More confident to speak to colleagues."

“I am now more confident to speak to colleagues I don’t work with every day.”

"Helped me talk to other colleagues.'

“It helped me talk to other colleagues, and I enjoyed finding out more about them. We have spoken lots more to each other since this training.”

"Brought us closer as a team."

“I really loved it, it was very practical, and it has brought us closer as a team.”

Every workshop is different

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. Before I facilitate a workshop, I’ll take time to understand your organisation, your people and what you want the session to achieve.

The content, activities, and emphasis can then be shaped around your needs, whether you’re looking for a short session as part of a staff development day, a workshop for your leadership team, or something that forms part of a wider development programme.

“Your training really helped my team understand and recognise how important it is to take care of themselves.”

Thank you for another successful training day for my growing team. The “well-being training day” was very much needed.

Childcare is a rewarding career, but as you well know, it is very busy, demanding and involves long hours.

Your training really helped my team understand and recognise how important it is to take care of themselves, talk and share how they are feeling, act before they feel overwhelmed, and remember it is ok to say no.

I felt the team really embraced the training day, enjoyed the activities, and came up with examples and strategies to support their well-being.

Kerry, Nursery Manager, Galaxy Explorers

Let’s talk

Looking for a workshop that gives your people space to pause, reflect, and develop? Book a complimentary Exploration Call, and let’s talk about your team’s needs and how I could help.

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