Episode#122 - Improving Conversations in Organizations with Gill Brabner

from What's Happening at Work · host Joyce Odidison

send mailHello, hello! Joyce Odidison here, bringing you another exciting episode of What's Happening at Work. Today, we’re diving into the world of workplace training and the art of engaging conversations with the wonderful Gill Brabner, founder of Resound Training and Development Ltd., all the way from London!Since 2004, Gill has been delivering high-impact, immersive learning experiences, using tools like forum theatre, coaching, and action learning to make training practical and memorable. We explored how stories captivate us and make learning stick, especially in today’s distracted workplaces. Gill emphasized the importance of attending to others; a key competency we also promote at the Wellness Competency Academy.If you're curious about how real workplace scenarios can transform team dynamics and foster better conversations, this episode is for you!🔑 Key Takeaway: Great conversations start with empathy, care, and action. Training managers to lead with these values can create a culture of respect and inclusivity; something we desperately need in today's workplaces.Catch the full episode and let’s discuss how to bring more meaningful conversations into your workplace!About Our Guest:Gill Brabner established Resound Training and Development Ltd. in 2004 and quickly established a strong track record of delivering high-impact, immersive learning using forum theatre, coaching, action learning, and peer review.Resound provides Level 5 and Level 3 Coaching, Mentoring, and Leadership qualifications.Since 2014 Gill and her team of actors have been creating videos depicting real-life work stories for training programmes, and as stand-alone digital content that clients use to support their management development. Resound’s video library is freely available via our YouTube channel. Our Showreel is a short compilation of some of our most popular Difficult Conversation videos.Gill is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and gained her MSc in Digital Education from the University of Edinburgh in 2020.Our free online taster sessions: Oh! It was just banter... - Resound TrainingOur ECA model: ECA Model for Compassionate Conversations - Resound Training#WhatsHappeningAtWork #WorkplaceWellness #EngagementAtWork #LeadershipDevelopment #LearningThroughStories #ConflictResolution #EmpathyAtWork #WellnessCompetencyAcademySupport the show

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