"We Need To Talk..."
Some conversations are easy. Others make us want to hide under the desk, send an email instead, or hope the problem sorts itself out while we quietly ignore it. We Need To Talk is about those conversations: the ones that matter greatly, but can feel really hard to have.
Giving feedback, receiving feedback, addressing problems, and disagreeing about how things should be done are times when we might feel awkward, uncomfortable, and way outside our comfort zone. But avoidance is not the answer.
This practical, interactive workshop explores how trust, vulnerability, conflict and our nervous systems all influence the way we communicate. Participants will discover their own conflict tendencies, understand why difficult conversations can trigger strong reactions, and learn practical tools for saying - and hearing - what needs to be said, clearly, respectfully and courageously.
Two workshop options are available, and can be delivered together for maximum results
WE NEED TO TALK
Good Teams Talk. Great Teams Talk About The Hard Stuff
You know that conversation you’ve been putting off? The one that’s somehow getting harder the longer you avoid it?
Maybe a misunderstanding has turned into frustration. Perhaps someone's behaviour is an issue. Maybe you need to give feedback, disagree with a colleague, or raise an issue without damaging the relationship.These conversations can be uncomfortable. And when we don't know how to approach them or we fear them getting combative, it's tempting to avoid them, put them off, or hope the problem will sort itself out.
Maybe you turn to a new system or procedure or way of working that you hope will fix an issue. But anything you introduce is only as good as the human skills of the people who implement it. If you still can't give or receive feedback, have hard conversations or approach issues with confidence, the system will not solve anything.
We Need To Talk is a practical workshop that helps people understand what makes these conversations difficult and develop the skills to handle them more constructively.
What we'll explore:
Why book this workshop?
What will people take away?
Participants will develop a better understanding of themselves and others, along with practical strategies and language to approach conversations that might otherwise feel uncomfortable or daunting. The aim is to help people approach difficult situations with greater awareness, confidence and curiosity, so they can work through differences and find a way forward.
Your facilitator, Liz Wootton, brings a sense of humour, and an understanding that people are, well, complicated. You’ll leave with an understanding that conflict may be inevitable, but combat is optional.
Interested in bringing We Need To Talk to your team?
Let's Talk...
about your team, what you'd like to improve and whether this workshop is a good fit! Book a time to talk with Liz, free and no obligation.
WE NEED TO TALK: LEADING THE WAY
Leadership is easy. Until you bring people into it.
You can be good at your job, know your business inside-out and have a clear idea of what needs to happen. Then you bring other people into the picture, and suddenly, getting things done involves different personalities, misunderstandings, difficult feedback, and some conversations you'd really rather not have at all.
It feels like it would be easier just to do it all yourself.
Being a leader isn't just about setting direction and getting results. It's also about creating conditions that allow people to work well together and communicate constructively, even at times of conflict.
Leading the Way is a practical workshop for team leaders who want to understand their influence on the way people communicate, build trust, and handle the challenges of working together. Leaders who work on their human skills are the ones who get the best results.
What we'll explore:
Why book this workshop?
What will you take away?
You will have an opportunity to reflect on the environment you're creating, recognize the impact of your own behaviour, and identify practical ways to encourage more open, constructive communication. You will leave with knowledge, skills, and practices you can implement in your own team.
Creating a team where people can speak honestly, listen to each other, and work through challenges, doesn't happen by accident. It happens when leaders intentionally create an environment where it is safe and desirable to do so, and where they support their teams in putting these skills into practice.
Interested in Leading the Way?
For Leadership Teams
Let's talk! Arrange a dedicated workshop for your own group, with the opportunity to focus on the conversations, relationships and challenges that matter in your workplace.
Book to talk with Liz to explore the possibilities.
For Individual Leaders
Join a scheduled workshop alongside other leaders. Ideal for individuals who want to strengthen their leadership skills and build more effective working relationships.
Virtual and In-Person Sessions are available
The best results come when everyone learns the same skills
Leading the Way helps business owners, managers or team leaders understand the environment they're creating and how they can encourage open, constructive communication.
We Need To Talk equips whole teams with the opportunity to develop greater self-awareness and practical skills for communicating, navigating differences and having difficult conversations.
Together, the workshops connect the dots between leadership intentions and what actually happens day-to-day.
They can be delivered individually or as a combined program. Talk to Liz about the best fit for your business or organization.
A practical, human approach
I'm Liz Wootton, a leadership coach and facilitator with over 2 decades of leadership and management experience as a Business Owner and Director of Organizational Development. I founded Human Nature Development in 2013 to support leaders and business owners in managing their greatest asset: their people. My work is grounded in a simple belief: that people work far more effectively when they feel able to be honest, understand themselves and each other, and address the issues that need addressing without fear of judgement or repercussion. I bring practical experience, curiosity, and a willingness to explore the difficult stuff without judgement. I want people to feel heard, think about things in a new way, and leave with skills they can actually use. And yes, there is always room for a sense of humour along the way. We are human, after all.