Keynotes on Fear
Does fear and anxiety hold you back from reaching your full potential? You're not alone. Millions struggle with self-centred fear and crippling anxiety, hindering their ability to connect, take risks, and embrace life's opportunities.
This keynote will equip you with powerful tools and strategies to overcome these limitations and step into a life of greater confidence, connection, and fulfilment.
More than 1 in 7 UK adults say their mental health is poor.
More women than men are currently struggling with poor mental health (18.5% of women vs 12.5% of men).
Young people, aged 16-24 are the most affected by mental health struggles, with nearly a quarter (23.5%) describing their mental health as either bad or the worst it’s ever been.
In 2023, NHS England spent £217.5 million on medication to treat depression and anxiety.
More antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication are dispensed in the North East and North Cumbria than any other part of England.
In the UK in 2024, the term ‘How to reduce stress’ is searched on Google once every 10 minutes, on average.
Shift Your Perspective
We'll explore the root causes of self-centred fear and anxiety, helping you understand how these emotions can actually be a distortion of reality. Learn to reframe negative thoughts and cultivate a growth mindset.
Challenge Limiting Beliefs
Identify the self-limiting beliefs that fuel your anxiety and fear. Discover practical exercises to dismantle these beliefs and replace them with empowering truths about yourself and your capabilities.
Develop Coping Mechanisms
Equip yourself with a toolbox of effective coping mechanisms for managing anxiety in the moment. Learn relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and how to effectively challenge negative thought patterns.
Embrace Vulnerability
Discover the power of vulnerability in fostering genuine connection and reducing self-centred fear. Learn how to connect with others on a deeper level and build stronger relationships.
Take Action Despite Fear
Learn how to move forward even when fear is present. Develop a plan to set and achieve goals, taking calculated risks and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth.
Keynotes on Oracy
Are your students struggling to express themselves clearly and confidently?
In today's world, strong communication skills are more important than ever. This keynote will introduce you to the power of oracy, the art of spoken language, and its transformative impact on student learning.
Unlock a Dynamic Learning Environment:
This session will equip educators with practical strategies to integrate oracy into their classrooms, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students become active participants in their own education.
When starting school, children from disadvantaged backgrounds exhibit notably lower levels of spoken language development compared to their more privileged counterparts.
These disparities increase as children progress through school, expanding from a small gap at age six to a five-year difference by the time they reach 14 years old.
Upon completing their education, individuals lacking strong verbal communication skills face greater challenges in securing employment and are at higher risk of experiencing mental health issues.
Understand the Power of Oracy
Explore the research behind oracy and its impact on cognitive development, critical thinking, and academic achievement. Discover how speaking and listening skills are fundamental to all areas of learning.
Create a Culture of Talk
Learn how to cultivate a classroom environment that encourages active participation and respectful dialogue. Discover techniques for building trust and fostering a safe space for students to express themselves freely.
Develop Effective Discussion Strategies
Master a variety of discussion formats and questioning techniques to spark meaningful conversations and deepen student understanding. Explore strategies for managing discussions, ensuring all voices are heard.
Integrate Oracy Across the Curriculum
Discover how to seamlessly integrate oracy activities into all subjects, from science debates to persuasive presentations in history. Learn how speaking and listening skills can enhance learning in any discipline.
Measure and Celebrate Oracy Progress
Develop strategies to assess and track student progress in oracy skills. Learn how to provide effective feedback and celebrate achievements, motivating students to become confident and articulate communicators.
