"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."
Maureen Dyson, Corporate Banking Manager, Ministry of Defence.
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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
Anne Shearman
Programmes:
Increasing Personal Power
Praxis Customised Programmes
Qualifications:
Masters in Organisational Behaviour
Diploma in Counselling
Trainings in Centaur, developmental psychology, gestalt, constellations, large group interventions, psychometrics, emotional intelligence mapping
Work Experience:
* 14 years running own consulting business with partner
* 5 years internal consultant and OD manager in PwC
* comprehensive school teacher, latterly deputy head
What are you an expert in?
* applying systemic approaches to OD, team and individual work
* developmental psychology and emotional intelligence approaches
* combining both the above
What is it you are currently thinking about/care about in the world of work?
As complexity and pace mount in organisations, I am interested in developing consulting methods which are focussed, pragmatic, timely and timebound.
I am part of a community of practice developing systemic approaches which meet these criteria, and have the capacity to really unlock energy and potential in people and contexts.
What would you like to see change in organisations?
I would like to see organisations and groups becoming more conscious and aware of the inter-relatedness of all their practices and relationships. Sustainable success for the business and the individual flow from this.
What is special about Praxis?
It attracts a creative, lively group of tutors and delegates who are stimulating to work with. It has a long standing reputation for delivering leading edge, holistic approaches, which are rewarding to be involved with.
Why does the programme you teach at Praxis matter in business?
I teach the Centaur model on various programmes. This model matters because it combines profound intra and interpersonal insights with practical applications to individual behaviour and group dynamics. Its holistic approach to cognitive, emotional and physical energy is aligned with the latest neuroscience research base, and is key to sustainable improved work performance and well-being.
How would you describe your teaching style?
Adults learn best through active engagement and inquiry. I seek to create safe spaces for dialogue and reflection, paying attention to group and individual energy.
Interests
* Restoring our Victorian house and garden
* Physical activities of many kinds, but particularly walking and sailing
* Singing in a local choir
* Theatre-going.