SITUATION 01
The Meeting That Went Nowhere
“We talked for an hour. What did we actually decide?”
Practise setting a clear purpose, drawing out different views and closing with decisions, owners and next steps.
Leadership moments under pressure
Six leadership situations worth rehearsing.
Illustrative situations for managers and leaders. Bring your real conversations; we shape the practice around your people and responsibilities.
SITUATION 02
The Feedback Nobody Heard
“I thought I had explained the problem. Nothing changed.”
Rehearse specific feedback, check understanding and agree a practical action without avoiding the difficult point.
SITUATION 03
The Stakeholder Who Said No
“You need my team’s help—but this is not our priority.”
Practise exploring competing priorities and making a credible case when you cannot rely on authority.
SITUATION 04
The Presentation That Lost the Room
“Can you get to the point? What do you need from us?”
Rehearse a concise message, connect it to the audience’s priorities and handle questions without losing the thread.
SITUATION 05
The Conversation You Keep Postponing
“Every time I raise it, the conversation becomes defensive.”
Practise opening calmly, using clear examples and responding constructively when emotions rise.
SITUATION 06
The Manager With All the Answers
“My team waits for me to solve everything.”
Practise coaching questions, listening and agreeing boundaries so colleagues can take responsibility.
Presentation Skills
Structure a clear message, engage colleagues and senior stakeholders, and handle questions. Rehearse a real presentation, receive feedback and try again.
Influencing Without Authority
Understand stakeholder priorities, frame a persuasive case and build agreement when you cannot simply direct the outcome. Practise conversations involving different interests and responsibilities.
Facilitation Skills
Guide purposeful discussion, encourage participation and help groups reach clear decisions. Rehearse meetings and workshops drawn from your work.
Feedback & Coaching
Give specific, constructive feedback and ask questions that help colleagues think and act. Practise realistic manager conversations with focused feedback.
Difficult Conversations
Handle disagreement, unmet expectations and sensitive feedback constructively. Rehearse your approach and practise responding when the conversation becomes challenging.
Discuss your priorities.
Tell us about your audience, context and the outcome you want.