Workshops
Sometimes, all it takes to overcome a roadblock is a well structured workshop.
All sessions below were built around key skills and tools that have made a difference to me, as a founder, and to the teams I’ve worked with.
How are these workshops different?
My number one goal when delivering workshops is to make sure that the content is clear and applicable while not compromising on the quality and depth of the training participants are getting.
My job is to take concepts and frameworks that have proven to make a difference for real businesses into digestible nuggets you can start using as soon as you leave the room.
All sessions listed:
Can be delivered in person or online
Are customisable to the specific needs and experience of participants
Include time for Q&A
Can make room for personalised coaching if the group size allows
Can be turned into conferences for a bigger audience
Use real life examples and case studies
Come with concrete tools, vetted resources, worksheets and key takeaways cards
Skills to Innovate
Core skills to drive innovation as a founder or within a team.
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Why this workshop?
A mentor once told me that entrepreneurship is “1% inspiration and 99% perspiration”. We can all have a $1M idea but how do we identify it and- more importantly - how can we make it real ?
By the end of this workshop you will:
Know how to find and collect additional data on the problem you’re solving and your target audience
Create rich and realistic personas
Have tools to design your first prototypes with little to no cost
Learn how to effectively refine your idea to achieve Product-Market fit
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Why this workshop?
Every founder knows that the fastest way to success remains an impeccable product-market fit. In other words: the better you know your audience, the more attractive your offering will be. To know your audience, you need to collect insights from them… See where this is going?
By the end of this workshop you will:
Identify the best data collection method for your target group
Know tips and tricks to effectively conduct an interview
Be able to organise and interpret your data to feed into your project and communication strategy
Leave with your very own personalised toolbox for your project insights collection
Possibility to include a later check in all participants to further advise on their specific insights collection challenges
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Why this workshop?
Design Thinking has become a bit of a buzz word but many underestimate its transformative potential for companies. Used well, it can help you reach product-market fit faster while identifying new opportunities ahead of everyone else.
In this workshop you will:
Understand Design Thinking Basics and how to apply them immediately to your projects
Be equipped with concrete techniques and tools to improve your data collection processes
Learn how to deepen your understanding of your target groups based on psychology and social principles to identify hidden needs and drivers
Know creative techniques to test ideas ands lower risk when launching new offerings
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Why this workshop?
I used to think creativity was only for “creative” jobs… Until I started working in industries that were anything but traditionally creative. Time and again, creative thinking got me out of tough spots and unlocked unexpected opportunities.
For many, creativity fades with age or gets buried under stress and routine. But what if there were simple ways to bring it back to achieve new highs professionally and personally?
By the end of this workshop you will:
Know concrete exercises to tap into your creativity to advance your business
Use the creative framework to reframe problems and overcome roadblocks
Know how to stimulate imagination and creativity collectively during brainstorms
Learn to transform “crazy” ideas into realistic actionable options to take your project to the next level
Impact Strategy
Everything you need to know to design and update your impact roadmap.
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Why this workshop?
If you want to increase your impact but have never heard of the Theory of Change (ToC) OR don’t know how to use it in practice, this workshop is for you.
At the end of the session you will:
Be equipped with the best framework to create a sturdy impact strategy
Have the tools to vet your strategy and improve it over time
Have already created your first ToC-based strategy
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Why this workshop?
Impact measurement is essential but data collection can be tedious and expensive. This session is designed to help you prioritise key metrics and find smart ways to track your progress while staying lean.
By the end of this session you will:
Leave with a set of key metrics to track for your project and tips to start measuring them effectively
A time bound game plan to improve your impact measurement practices over time
A clear understanding of impact measurement best practices
Tips to market your impact and attract clients and funders with your proven track record
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Why this workshop?
Managing risk and uncertainty is one of the hardest parts of running a business. When integrating systemic risks (social, economic and environmental) it feels even harder. In this workshop, we will discuss concrete ways to make decisions in uncertainty and onboard stakeholders in scenarios where you are lacking information and/or time to investigate available options.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Be able to identify risk factors in all layers of a project and anticipate their potential impact on you and your stakeholders
Have learnt from real life examples
Be equipped with frameworks and tools to assess risk and manage decision making in complex settings
Leadership, Culture & Ethics
Create a culture where people and innovation thrive.
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Why this workshop?
We hear about organisational culture all the time but how do we enact it? Electing values that will proudly show up on a website is easy but how do we translate them in every day practices? How to make sure they ripple down from founder to staff members at all levels?
By the end of this workshop you will:
Know what are the key elements to look out for in your organisation’s culture and how to assess your strengths and weaknesses for each
Refine your cultural identity to truly reflect your unicity and ambitions
Leave frameworks and tools to keep improving and enriching your organisation’s culture with every team member’s support
Have created your own Code of Conduct
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Why this workshop?
Conflict is part of running projects. When handled effectively, it only makes teams and deliverables stronger. When remaining unresolved however, it can have lasting negative consequences on organisations and team’s wellbeing.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Better know how to identify sources of conflict beyond what is being said or shown
Know tips, tricks and best practices to address conflict effectively internally and with clients
Learn ways to prevent conflict where possible and learn from it when it happens
Learn to know yourself and your personality type in conflicts better to improve your response to friction
Feel a little less uncomfortable with conflict!
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Why this workshop?
Our ways of working and professional ambitions have drastically changed overtime but being a “leader” remains aspirational. Whether aiming for a managerial position or wanting to drive change in your sector, leadership skills are a must. In this workshop, you will learn key rules and useful tips to grow as leader with a little help from ethics.
By the end of this workshop you will:
Leave with 5 key principles to become a better leader
Know tricks and best practices to action immediately
Have gotten an opportunity to connect and join a wider community of like minded change-makers
Receive your personalised workbook to keep building your unique leadership profile over time
In need of a more comprehensive introduction to some of these skills?
Have a look at Training Packages.
Impact Strategy 101
Collecting Insights From Your Key Target Groups
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Mastering The Theory Of Change
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Evaluating Your Impact, Assessing
Your Needs: Key Metrics and Initial Measurement Strategies
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Risk Management and Decision Modelling in Complex Settings
Building Basics
Collecting Insights From Your Key Target Groups
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Design Thinking 101
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From Ideation to Validation:
5 Key Steps to Vet and Test
Your Idea