Personal Impact

The Theatreworks Personal Impact course gives participants the opportunity to explore and develop their skills in relation to how they present themselves and how they affect others, in a variety of settings and situations.

"It creates fifty times more awareness than a million books on the subject" Manager, Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

Theatreworks is a management development programme run by the National Theatre, providing creative training opportunities. Theatreworks draws on the techniques used by actors and directors in the rehearsal room to encourage confident and creative communication by stretching the voice, the body and the imagination. Experienced trainers recognised as leaders in the field of creative training lead all Theatreworks events.

"A liberating experience" Chief Executive, NHS Trust.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS

- Ability to harness their own personality, presence and purpose to affect a group
- Insight into what makes people interesting and engaging
- Increased confidence in communicating to an audience
- Understanding physical presence and body language
- Improved use of voice and breathing
- Active listening skills and techniques for concentration and relaxation
- Pointers for carrying the learning back into the workplace

COURSE CONTENT

Personal Awareness
Ice Breaking exercises, encouraging participants to use their instincts and to work spontaneously. Exploring physical and mental flexibility. Active listening, concentration, breaking down barriers, openness, working with others.

Communication and Voice
Listening and using words effectively. Developing interpersonal skills, building rapport and communicating effectively. Utilising the potential of the voice and physical presence for presentation of self. Breathing techniques and tools that participants can use immediately.

Making an Impact
Harnessing personality, presence and purpose to affect a group. Using text, body, voice and space to communicate to an audience with stated purpose. Feedback from the rest of the group and trainers.

 

Places are limited to no more than 12 people per course.

All participants are invited to attend a buffet and a performance at the National Theatre in the evening. This is included in the cost of the training.