11 October 2017 
Rachel Ward, Learning and Development Manager
If you've ever wondered why some people at work seem to have 'charisma', or are better at gaining buy-in from others, or seem more confident in team meetings, or even always get that promotion, then you're not alone. A problem is that sometimes the people that 'come across' well don't always have the best ideas or, more to the point, there are lots of us with much more to contribute but are perhaps lacking the confidence and clarity to get our point across.
Well, good news: communicating well is not necessarily something that is 'inherent', and it's certainly not magic - it can be learnt. Which means that you can learn how to make sure your voice, and ideas, and story are heard. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama offer just such courses which take place throughout November to March, and as a BUFDG member you are entitled to a 20% discount. BUFDG have already put dozens of HE sector colleagues through these courses, and we're keen that others get the chance to benefit.
The Creative Voice: Build a greater understanding of articulation, clarity, vocal power, pitch, pace and vocal nerves
The Creative Presenter: Discover how to incorporate performance practice, storytelling and actor training techniques into pitches and presentations
The Creative Communicator: Explore the art of building impact, influence and rapport in communication and one-to-one conversations
The Creative Facilitator: Discover innovative tools & techniques to lead facilitation and deliver training with creativity & impact
Step Up: A women only voice & communication course designed to help participants speak up, speak out and speak confidently about promotions, pay rises and appraisals
To book, simply click on the relevant course link and add ‘BUFDG member’ to your booking to secure your 20%.
