Workshops | AF Communications

AF Communications

27 Chandos Road

Hertfordshire

WD6 1UZ

07816 963 038

Our Workshops

Our team delivers industry leading communication skills training, to national and global teams (face to face or online). Every workshop is designed to address a specific business need, delivered with energy and impact.

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Building confidence and individual presence to increase impact in an organisation.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Increase authority and gravitas and make an impact through strong vocal techniques

Understand how to manage fillers and stay in control of the message

Make effective language choices that make the right impact

Present content with authenticity and make your message resonate with the audience

Have the confidence to get your voice heard in a meeting and make a contribution

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Enhancing communication and influencing skills to build powerful working relationships, with an emphasis on language choices. This is a stand-alone course, but has also been successfully rolled out as a follow on to Presence and Impact, building on the confidence techniques within that workshop.
On this course you will learn how to:

Deliver a message with confidence with conviction

Engage and build an authentic connection through body language

Have the ability to be engaging no matter what the content

Understand how to express your self with charisma and make connections

Use small talk effectively but also pivot between building rapport and getting down to business

Have good listening and responding techniques in order to create an effective rapport

Be able to tailor the message to different personality types

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Developing preparation techniques for a variety of contexts to enable a flexible, spontaneous and consistent communication style.
In this workshop you will learn how:

Have the ability to tell a story with logic and momentum

Increase engagement with listeners through the way you package content

Be more in control of one’s vocal style and impact, when delivering prepared content

Understand how to rehearse short-form presentations with very little time

Manage your focus and physical presence to make good first impressions

Be able to make effective choices with language in order to build credibility
Be able to handle Q&A when under pressure

Have the confidence to speak spontaneously with flair and creativity

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“I really enjoyed this session and loved seeing an instant improvement by use of the recordings exercise. We have lots of useful skills to takeaway and put into practice.”

Senior Sales Analytics & Projects Coordinator
Vitality
Developing a sensitive communication style to resolve challenging conversations and achieve positive outcomes.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Work towards a positive outcome when resolving conflict

Understand different communication styles, which creates a fuller understanding of people and dynamics

Make the other person feel heard, through good listening technique

Be more adept by developing spontaneity skills

Have strategies for diffusing difficult or emotionally charged situations

Be able to use voice, body language and vocabulary confidently, to build trust and rapport

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Cultivating an impact in influencing others, dealing with difficult conversations, with a deep dive into exploring empathy and other points of view.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Have strategies to manage stress levels when there are hostile or difficult personalities in the room

Be able to diffuse disagreement, find solutions and make effective language choices

Be able to resolve conflict and move the conversation on

Have good listening and responding techniques in order to create an effective rapport

Understand how to deliver a message with conviction and build an authentic connection

Be able to persuade and overcome resistance

Be more in control of vocal style and impact, particularly with reference to virtual communication

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Building personal presence to enable confidence and clarity in communication and is suitable for graduates, apprentices and junior levels.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Increase confidence and make an impact through strong vocal techniques

Understand how to manage fillers and stay in control of the message

Make effective language choices that make the right impact

Structure a message persuasively on the spot

Have the confidence to get your voice heard in a meeting and make a contribution

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Devising persuasive content and developing a dynamic and influential style of communication.
On this workshop you will learn how to:

Understand how to create content that has logic, engagement and clarity

Make your message resonate with your listeners

Be in control of your vocal style and impact when delivering prepared content

Understand how to rehearse pitches to help you on the day

Manage your physical presence to make good first impressions

Be able to make effective choices with language in order to build credibility

Understand how to hold your ground when it’s hard to read an audience

Have the confidence to speak spontaneously with flair

Be able to handle Q&A when under pressure

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“I really enjoyed this session and loved seeing an instant improvement by use of the recordings exercise. We have lots of useful skills to takeaway and put into practice.”

Senior Sales Analytics & Projects Coordinator
Vitality
Managing nerves and increasing confidence when presenting to effectively engage the audience.

Work on handpicked techniques that engage an audience, manage nerves and increase confidence when presenting, to ensure the delivery enhances the message.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Know how to control nerves and stay calm under pressure

Be in control of vocal impact and make the message memorable and engaging

Understand the importance of energy and how to have enough for any given situation

Be more in control of body language and the messages this sends out

Be aware of how posture and movement affects communication skills

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Developing presentations skills for delegates on how to use language in order to create an executive style of presentation. This workshop is also useful for non-native speakers.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Use language in order to create an executive style of presentation

Be aware of the effect of words and have the confidence to expand vocabulary

Be able to deliver material succinctly and clearly

Understand how begin a speech and how to use sequencing

Use phrases which are effective if things go wrong

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Enhance personal influencing skills to develop a dynamic and persuasive style of communication and hold productive conversations that achieve positive outcomes.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Understand how to deliver a message with confidence and build an authentic connection

Manage focus and physical presence to make good first impressions

Read your audience and increase engagement through flexing your style

Have good listening and responding techniques in order to create an effective rapport

Ask the right kind of questions to get the most from a conversation

Be able to make effective choices with language in order to build credibility

Be able to handle Q & A when under pressure

Understand how to hold your ground in the face of ambiguous audience behaviour

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“The session was very informative and I picked up some good hints & tips. Thanks so much.”

Jo Campbell-Kent,

Premier Foods
Exploring diplomatic, positive and efficient communication and strategies for diffusing difficult or emotionally charged situations
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Know how to work towards a positive outcome when resolving conflict

Understand different communication styles, which creates a fuller understanding of people and dynamics

Know how to make the other person feel heard through good listening technique

Be more adept by developing spontaneity skills

Have strategies for diffusing difficult or emotionally charged situations

Be able to use voice, body language and vocabulary confidently, to build trust and rapport

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Exploring techniques around mental wellbeing and self–realisation using strategies to help articulate one’s needs.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Know how to increase your tolerance to risk

Understand how to reduce stress and anxiety before a meeting

Stay resilient in challenging conversations

Ensure you have a voice and maintain interaction with dominant personalities

Have the confidence to ask for what you need when your wellbeing is threatened

Achieve positive outcomes in potentially negative situations

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"Thank you for a great workshop, it’s hard to keep a group engaged for two hours on a webex so well done for managing that. I will definitely use the tools learnt on this course in the future.”

Lottie Pollak,

GlaxoSmithKline
Explore story-telling techniques that help construct effective content. Developing a personal style that engages a wide range of audiences, that conveys your narrative with charisma and clarity.

Increase authority and gravitas and make an impact through strong vocal techniques

Make effective language choices that make the right impact Know how to present content with authenticity and make your message resonate with the audience

Be able to use material from one’s own life to develop a story and back up a point

Be able to tailor the message to different personalities

Understand how to make it relevant to the audience to avoid the ‘So what?’ question

Be able to deliver content in a clear, succinct way

Know how to regulate energy levels for resilience and building rapport

Be confident in ‘selling’ an idea and winning people over

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“Annie organised an amazing presentation and storytelling workshop for our team who present every month. Regardless of how much we presents each month, everyone is always a little nervous but with Cat Clancy who facilitated the workshop, our nerves were non-existent! Cat was great and made the workshop fun and engaging whilst teaching us lots of new techniques on how to be the best presenter we could be. We would highly recommend!

Charlotte Maclaurin,

Foam and Substance
Leveraging insights about women's communication styles to develop innate confidence and authentic management style.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Feel confident that women are representing their expertise

Understand the ways in which men and women communicate differently

Have strategies to manage stress levels when there are hostile or difficult personalities in the room

Be able to make effective choices with body language and voice when conveying a message

Increase authority and gravitas and make an impact

Be more in control of linguistic choices

Have the confidence to get your voice heard in a meeting and make a contribution

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“Impact and Gravitas for Women with Cat and Annie was an absolutely fantastic experience. It was hugely beneficial to our team and I think it is so important, at a time when more and more women are starting to find their voice, that they gain the knowledge in order to do this effectively. Would highly recommend it to everyone.”

Rebecca Rowden,

Facebook
Exploring language differences and a deeper dive into Imposter Syndrome.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Deepen knowledge about the ways in which men and women communicate differently

Have strategies to manage stress levels when you feel under fire

Be able to use emotional intelligence in your voice for different contexts

Assert yourself and maintain your voice in the conversation

Be more in control of moments when you experience Imposter Syndrome

Have the confidence to identify and articulate your own value

Know how to handle a ‘no’ and make the conversation solution-focused

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Developing effective communication techniques for high pressure leadership situations and examining the different styles of communication between men and women.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Understand the ways in which men and women communicate differently

Make effective choices with body language and voice to achieve different objectives

Speak with conviction and logic when under pressure

Understand how to read an audience and tailor the message to appeal to them

Have strategies to manage stress levels when there are hostile or difficult personalities in the room

Be able to diffuse disagreement and find solutions

Have techniques to hold your ground when faced with devil’s advocate questioning or hostile responses

Be able to resolve conflict and move the conversation on, when chairing a meeting

Be strategic in your thinking to get the outcomes you need

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“Annie and her team ran a fascinating ‘Impact And Gravitas For Women’ session for our senior women. It was a really interactive session, which encouraged everyone to open up, get stuck in and address issues and situations common to everyone as well as some more personal and specific needs. It was a really good workshop with some valuable techniques that have stayed with us.”

Sarah Baumann,

Deputy CEO,

Leo Burnett
Understanding the ways in which men and women communicate differently. To be more in control of linguistic choices and aware of the subtext of language.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Understand the ways in which men and women communicate differently

Be more in control of linguistic choices

Listen for the subtext behind language

Be able to flex communication style according to context and the listener’s needs

Be aware of the effect of certain listening and questioning styles

Avoid misinterpretations of both verbal and non-verbal signals

Value different decision-making approaches

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“The session was a great opportunity to learn and practice how making some conscious changes in our communication can make a marked difference.”

Vikki Bentwood,

Hamlins LLP
Managing with sensitivity, awareness and empathy to build an inclusive and collaborative personal style and workplace culture.
In this workshop you will learn how to:

Use vocal and non-verbal signals to build rapport and trust

Be able to put yourself in the other person’s shoes when preparing for conversations

Know how to make the other person feel heard through good listening techniques

Have strategies for diffusing difficult or emotionally charged situations

Work towards a positive outcome when resolving conflict

Understand how to respond appropriately if someone raises an issue with your unconscious patterns and behaviours

Know how to raise awareness of any unacceptable behaviour that you witness

Be able to use language confidently, to ensure the other person feels respected at all times

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"It was a truly fantastic workshop – very informative and beneficial to all our central function teams. Many take-aways, thank you."

Laura Theobald,
Red Engine
Bringing your authentic self to work and using techniques to help challenge unconcious bias.
This comprises of two parts.

1. Being Visible: techniques to ensure you are able to be your authentic self, to represent your expertise and express lived experiences effectively.

2. Handling unconscious bias and other difficult situations: to be able to raise and challenge issues considerately and assuredly, to resolve conflict and achieve positive outcomes.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

Be more in control of one’s vocal style and impact, particularly with reference to virtual communication

Be able to make effective choices with body language when conveying a message

How to deliver with conviction and logic when under pressure

Understand different communication styles so you can tailor your message effectively

Have the confidence to get your voice heard in a meeting and make a contribution

Manage your own emotion and stress levels in the run-up to difficult conversations

Have strategies to articulate the impact other peoples words and actions have on you, in a way that respects both you and them

Work towards a positive outcome when resolving conflict

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“Make your words heard and your presence known - a well organised, brilliantly presented course that will benefit anyone and everyone. The course contains solid explanations, in depth reasoning and easy-to-implement practical exercises to lift both confidence and presentational style to new heights whether in a work situation or not.

A 24ct Diamond of a course”.

Kathryn Taylor

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Council Leader,

Trimble Inc

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Our Workshops

Managing nerves and increasing confidence when presenting to effectively engage the audience. Work on handpicked techniques that engage an audience, manage nerves and increase confidence when presenting, to ensure the delivery enhances the message.

Enhance personal influencing skills to develop a dynamic and persuasive style of communication and hold productive conversations that achieve positive outcomes.

Explore story-telling techniques that help construct effective content. Developing a personal style that engages a wide range of audiences, that conveys your narrative with charisma and clarity.

Managing nerves and increasing confidence when presenting to effectively engage the audience.

Work on handpicked techniques that engage an audience, manage nerves and increase confidence when presenting, to ensure the delivery enhances the message.