"This is clearly a unique course. It is extremely powerful."
Richard Petrie, Technical Director, BAA plc
High Performance Leadership
Be you, only better!
Our Praxis programmes are designed for individuals like you, who are looking to build on their personal communication, leadership and people management styles, we help individuals and their organisations to achieve a more successful future.
Firmly grounded in management issues, we provide a radical and innovative edge to conventional thinking.
Highlights
Customer Testimonials
"Great course, the best I have ever had. A lot of useful experience and lessons and great people to work with and an excellent atmosphere!"
Jurgen Hirschfeld, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs DG/RP, Schering AG
Managing People Effectively
"Very much enjoyed the whole course. It was excellent."
Cris Maiden, Information Technology Infrastructure Manager, SX3 Service & Systems Solutions Ltd
Influencing Skills for the New Workplace
"Really fantastic course with a great bunch of people - tutors and participants.
Joanne Boyle, Head of Customer Service Development, Permanent TSB
Increasing Personal Power
"A simply fantastic course! Such a different approach that has me completely convinced and inspired! Thank you so much."
Maria Chandler, Web Manager, Lloyd's
Managing People Effectively
"It exceeded my expectations completely. I found it extremely relevant and like all the best ideas, beautifully simple."
Dorothy Leng, Company Director, Faraday Partnership
Courageous Conversations
"Quite a fulfilling experience. The interaction between the tutors and course participants is very conducive /encouraging for the self expression and achievement of programme objectives.
Bernard Poyi, Head - Agriculture Business & SME, First Bank of Nigeria
High Performance Leadership
"The whole course has been of great help in my personal development of management of others, and how to interact with them to achieve the best results."
Max Giddins, Shift Co-ordinator, Corus Tubes
Managing People Effectively
"Hugely rewarding and thought-provoking on a personal and professional level."
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Increasing Personal Power
"Thanks for an outstanding experience."
Gary Miller, Associate Director, Briggs & Forrester
Managing People Effectively
Forthcoming Events
- Increasing Personal Power - 23 February 2009
- Confident and Creative Presentation - 26 February 2009
- Organisational and Interpersonal Skills in Management - 09 March 2009
- Walking Your Talk: High Impact Performance - 11 March 2009
- Managing People Effectively - 16 March 2009
- Courageous Conversations - 28 April 2009
- High Performance Leadership - 11 May 2009
- Organisational and Interpersonal Skills in Management - 18 May 2009
- Increasing Personal Power - 08 June 2009
- Power and Influence - 15 June 2009
- Winning Hearts and Minds - 17 June 2009
- Managing People Effectively - 29 June 2009
- Organisational and Interpersonal Skills in Management - 06 July 2009
- Organisational and Interpersonal Skills in Management - 14 September 2009
- Confident and Creative Presentation - 24 September 2009
- Increasing Personal Power - 28 September 2009
- High Performance Leadership - 05 October 2009
- Walking Your Talk: High Impact Performance - 07 October 2009
- Managing People Effectively - 12 October 2009
- Organisational and Interpersonal Skills in Management - 09 November 2009
- Winning Hearts and Minds - 11 November 2009
- Power and Influence - 16 November 2009
- Courageous Conversations - 17 November 2009
Faculty Spot
Vivian Vella
Programme
Praxis Customised Programmes
What are you an expert in?
I am a Master NLP practitioner and use the techniques consistently for myself and in my work. My area of expertise lies in communication and change management skills
What is it you are currently thinking about/care about in the world of work?
‘The end justifies the means’ is not a philosophy I ascribe to. I believe passionately that the way we relate to all our internal colleagues and external clients should always be with the intent of being helpful and respectful. Targets can consistently be met this way and companies can achieve truly successful growth.
What would you like to see change in organisations?
I would like to see the principle ‘People are our greatest resource’, to be truly lived out in an organisation, by everybody. It should be visible at every level, by individuals modelling best practice.
What is special about Praxis?
Its diverse community in terms of skills, expertise and interests - matched with the similarity of underlying values, principles and mutual respect.
Why does the programme you teach at Praxis matter in business?
I believe many major organisations are drawn to the types of programmes offered by Praxis, because they recognise that a successful business requires competent, skilful and self-aware individuals. I believe that the programmes I work on here, not only meet, but exceed, those expectations.
How would you describe your teaching style?
My style is energetic, with the intention of being informative, participative, thought provoking and fun.
Education and Qualifications
Certificate of Education, French & PE - Gypsy Hill College, Kingston University, 1979
Master NLP Practitioner, McKenna Breen, 2000
Diplomain Business Performance Coaching, Newcastle College 2003
Work Experience
1979-1985: Head of French, Park House Middle School
1986-1988: BAA, Learning & Development Manager.
My responsibilities included: helping to identify development needs; developing, presenting,
and evaluating management training courses for BAA personnel. Example achievement: I
was part of a team that designed an innovative modular training programme ‘Building On
Success’, that won a National Training Award.
1988-current: Freelance Personal Development Coach/ Trainer/Facilitator. As well as
being a visiting tutor at Praxis, I am currently working with clients as diverse as a large,
public sector organisation to a small private sector company.
Interests
Body/mind psychology – I am currently in the middle of a four-year course entitled,
‘Professional Enrichment ‘ with The Centre for Intentional Living.
Yoga; tennis and walking.
Community work. I am an active member of the school PTA and a member of our church
Children’s Liturgy team, which runs classes on Sundays.