Effective communication skills for influencers

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Being delivered online makes it so much easier to access in a busy working week and would definitively recommend  this type of training. The breakout rooms work really well to allow you to get to know the other participants and share experiences.

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The focus is on the learner and creating an enriching classroom experience that connects participants globally. Using video, learners can converse and interact with the trainer and other learners in real-time. Whiteboards, break-out sessions, polls, screen-sharing, and interactive Q&A create an immersive learning experience.

I think the virtual training format using Zoom, and the survey features, and break out rooms, really works great. I had no problems engaging with the facilitator and felt he listened to what we said, and kept the pace of the content moving steadily.

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Chris Paterson

"Excellent course facilitator, highly knowledgeable and insightful, thanks Chris for all your efforts."

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Chris is an Executive Coach, facilitator and mentor who primarily works with managers and senior leaders to develop their own authentic leadership style and increase their personal resilience.

After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, Chris has spent the last 17 years at GSK in a variety of Finance, Marketing, Project Management, Corporate Development and Business Leadership roles. His career journey has taken him to work in Czech Republic and Romania as a Finance Director. Chris made the transition from Finance into Commercial roles a number of times. He was a Brand Manager and later a Business Unit Head (sales and marketing) in Romania and in the UK.

Chris has always been passionate about learning, spotting potential in others and supporting them in their growth and career development. As such, Chris left GSK in 2016 to set up his own company as a full-time coach and facilitator.

As a coach and facilitator, Chris has a calm, supportive presence coupled with the ability to challenge clients to grow into their potential as leaders. Chris delivers training courses for GSK and the MOE Foundation. Chris is a member of the Association for Coaching and has been accredited as an Executive Coach.

Chris has also set up a charitable coaching programme for young people to support their transition from education into the workplace.

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