“Leading Change with the Brain in Mind™ Programme: A very useful course that came at the right time for me and my team during a challenging time of organisational change. Working through this course with Zoryna helped me to gain a lot insight and perspective on the problems we've been facing, and has helped to bring a greater sense of calm into the team. Zoryna used many real-life examples from her own experience which also helped to put theory into context. Understanding the neuroscience behind behaviour is fascinating. Highly recommended.”

Gwen Burchell MBE, United Aid for Azerbaijan

“Thank you for the fabulous Motivational Interviewing training this week.
Myself and my team found it really beneficial and it has definitely given us more strategies and tools to use when working with the families we support and with each other.”  

(MS)

“Zoryna is a deep repository of knowledge but her talent truly is in helping others manage that knowledge, and connect the dots towards a useful strategy.”

(FPM)

“That session was brilliant, thank you so much. I have had various training on managing conflict/having difficult conversations and this by far was the most valuable. Actually understanding the 'why', the different types of people and to be given practical strategies on how to manage each of the different groups of people - so useful. Thank you.”

(KH)

“I am learning so much about myself on this course so far and we are only two sessions in. I really think the moaners are under estimated. Once you take out your own personal feelings and know it’s not a personal attack on you, it really does change the dynamics. I learnt that the hard way. Looking forward to our next session with you.”

(HH)

“Continue & Begin Fast Coaching® is a really useful method for improving people's aspirations and making positive changes to their lives. I will keep this in my 'tool box' and use in my work every day.”  

(YP)

“It really was an insightful session today and one I will carry with me moving forward in my leadership journey!”

(ZZW)

“I loved today’s session: exploring strategies of moving from conflict to resolution; being aware of the emotional charge during change management; dealing with colleagues who oppose change. I found the ‘socio-dynamic theory’ super interesting (I want to explore this!) Thank you for today’s session Zoryna O'Donnell - it was super insightful and there is lots I’ve taken away to reflect on!”

‍(HH)

“Thought provoking and challenging, the courses I attended were without exception well presented, fun but demanding. The subject matter of every course was covered brilliantly and peppered with unexpected twists, anecdotes and challenges.”

(JB)

“I just wanted to message and say thank you for the fabulous MI training this week. Myself and my team found it really beneficial and it has definitely given us more strategies and tools to use when working with our families and each other.”

(MS)

“I learned a lot of communication skills. Lots of different things to consider about my communications. It has made me more aware of how I communicate currently and what I can do to improve those skills.”

(JJ)

“This training helped me to understand causes of conflict, the ways to deal with them.”

(TJ)  

“It is great to reflect on the different aspects of working in a hybrid way. I particularly liked the psychology behind hybrid working and working together.”

(PL)

“The Influencing Skills course is great. The course content flowed well and was easy to follow and understand. Zoryna has a lovely relaxed and easy-going tutoring style which meant the group found it easy to contribute and interact.”

(TP)

“ I have a good background of psychology, neuroscience and management, but during the Leadership for the New Normal course I learned a few new concepts that I didn't know before. I will use them to carry out supervisions and to support employees and patients.”

(EA)

“During the training, I was able to identify the skills I can work on to deal with underperformance and to understand the underlying causes. Very thorough and well organised training with lots of opportunities to discuss ideas.”

(HA)

“We think about the impact- but don't make the effort to define this before starting the project plan. This will change now!”

(JP)

“I now understand the tools and the necessary steps to measure impact. I liked the clear presentation, the opportunity to try out the tool (change radar), the opportunity to ask questions, very useful templates to help with planning, and the feeling that I now can do this!”

(JR)

“A lot of courses are purely theory based but this one gave me some practical tools to use for existing and new projects we have planned. Tutor was brilliant, really knowledgeable and explained every step/topic very well.”

(MK)

“Very informative and thought provoking. Gave space to look at management styles, reflect on my own strengths and weaknesses and consider what I can do to improve.”

(JJ)

“I learned more than expected and am happy I attended. I feel more confident in using these management skills with my team.”

(LC)

“I particularly enjoyed learning the different ways we manage and how different methods of management impact differently on different personality types.  Zoryna is absolutely fantastic and so knowledgeable.”

(MTW)

“Zoryna was great at creating an open, comfortable learning environment. The video really helped to emphasize different styles and it was a good mix of theoretical models and examples to help understanding.”

(TD)

“This training gave me not only the methods that I was looking for but also a different perspective on task and time management as a whole.”

(ZB)

“I felt more able to deal with trauma and having the course has enabled me to be able to give answers to clients.”

(JW)

“This course gives you well explained, evidence based tools that empower you to engage with people struggling with trauma.”

(HC)

“This was an interesting and informative session. It is easy to focus on our clients/service users, but this training high lightened the importance of looking after staff as well. I have gained lots of information and tips that i will be looking to use in my work going forward. It also confirmed the things that I am already doing in everyday practice that support the trauma informed approach.”

(TM)

“I now feel more empowered to be able to ask for feedback and act upon it while managing the expectations of stakeholders and members of the public. And to use positive communication!”

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