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LEADERSHIP TRAINING

CREATE THE LEADERS YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

Solutions you'll gain

  1. Techniques to motivate your team and set clear directions so they know exactly how to succeed.
  2. Tools to stay composed and perform at your highest level under pressure.
  3. The ability to build trust by noticing emotional cues and responding in ways that defuse tension.
  4. A stronger leadership presence through intentional posture and vocal authority.

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  • How to Build Trust
  • Objection Handling
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Why choose leadership development training from Body Talk?

Confident communication. Calm decision-making. Composure under pressure. These are the behaviours that elevate leadership, and the behaviours we teach at Body Talk.

Businesses choose us to train their leaders because:

  • We use science-backed techniques, refined over two decades of development.
  • Your leaders learn from communication specialists with deep real-world experience; from high-pressure national media to senior roles in the boardroom. Our team draws on backgrounds in psychotherapy, executive coaching and leadership themselves, giving them a unique understanding of how people think, decide and perform under pressure.
  • Global organisations rely on us to strengthen their leadership bench, including Aldi, BAE Systems and Cap Gemini.
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“To lead change effectively, you have to be able to present your plans with conviction to gain business buy-in. Thanks to Body Talk, I developed the confidence to do this successfully”.

Harriet Rowland, AXA

What you’ll learn on our leadership and management training courses

More than 50% of managers feel burned out – because leadership today requires confidence and calm in moments that stretch even the strongest performers.

We’re here to give your leaders the tools to rise to those moments. Our courses enable them to:

  • Bring out the best in their team by tuning into individual strengths and helping people develop.
  • Navigate conflict with confidence, using practical tools that move conversations forward.
  • Communicate in a way that reassures and inspires, so teams feel confident and ready to follow their lead.
  • Deliver presentations that energise and motivate, using presence, voice and proven storytelling techniques.
  • In-person
  • Virtual

Is your team’s productivity being held back by communication?

We’ll show you how to unite your team, with training tailored to your business, your people and your challenges.

Our Team Development courses include a range of practical, high-impact courses such as:

  • In-person
  • Virtual

Do your leaders struggle to engage their teams or inspire confidence in their ideas?

We often see leaders communicating the process, but not the story. When the ‘why’ is missing, teams tend to disconnect.

Our Leadership Communication Training courses help you to build trust and motivate your team through the way you speak, listen and act.

You’ll learn how to achieve:

  • An inspired team through business storytelling techniques
  • Trusting, long-lasting relationships
  • Unified, purposeful teams that move in the same direction
  • Productive meetings that drive decisions, not delays
  • Targets and goals consistently achieved
  • In-person
  • Virtual

Leadership is felt in how you speak, how you listen and how you show up under pressure.

Many leaders struggle to strike the right balance – sounding confident without coming across as forceful, and assertive without losing warmth.

Our Impact & Influence Training enables you to develop a leadership presence that feels credible and authentic, so your message lands and your influence grows.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Apply six core body language techniques used by great communicators to project confidence.
  • Develop your vocal impact to engage your audience, both in-person and online.
  • Understand the psychology of influence and how to use persuasive techniques in your everyday communication.
  • Address challenge without defensiveness.
  • In-person
  • Virtual

Objections aren’t the end of the conversation.

Body Talk’s Objection Handling Training helps you uncover what’s really behind pushback, respond with confidence and guide conversations toward progress without damaging trust or momentum.

In this course, you will:

  • Respond to objections with empathy, even when emotions rise.
  • Shift resistance into productive dialogue using proven frameworks.
  • Strengthen relationships by showing you’ve truly heard and understood the other person.
  • In-person
  • Virtual

Whether your organisation is expanding, restructuring or evolving, the way leaders communicate determines how your people feel about what comes next.

Our Change Management Training gives leaders the tools to turn uncertainty into excitement and momentum.

You’ll learn how to achieve:

  • Managers who champion their team’s engagement, progression and confidence during transition.
  • Positive, proactive navigation of the challenges and opportunities that come with organisational change.
  • A compelling, energising vision of the future that the whole organisation is eager to work toward.
  • In-person
  • Virtual

Our Team Dynamics MBTI training uses the Myers-Briggs framework to help teams work to their strengths. It creates a shared language that transforms how people show up together.

In this course, you will:

  • Discover your MBTI preferences and how they shape the way you communicate and make decisions.
  • Assign roles and responsibilities in a way that plays to everyone’s strengths.
  • Build a more connected, resilient and high-performing team.
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Too often, talented, intelligent, articulate people fall short in high-pressure moments. This masterclass gives you the tools to change that.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Prime your mindset before important events so you step in focused, energised and ready to deliver.
  • Use Anchors to return to your best self instantly, before and during key moments.
  • Override doubt and internal blockers with peak-mindset techniques.
  • Take charge of your actions through posture, breath and focus to strengthen your impact.
  • Apply everything to a real upcoming event, ensuring you’re ready to perform at your highest level.

Leadership development training available online & in-person

However your team works, we make leadership development easy, accessible and impactful. Body Talk’s training is delivered in a range of flexible formats:

  • Live online leadership coaching sessions with a dedicated Body Talk trainer
  • On-demand courses your people can access anytime, anywhere
  • In-person training delivered wherever you are in the world
  • High-energy masterclasses ideal for large groups – dynamic, interactive presentations that inspire immediate action

Let’s build the right training for you – speak to our team now.

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Industry experts drawing from a wealth of techniques and experience in broadcasting, journalism, national television and theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why does your team need leadership skills training?

Because leadership shapes everything – culture, confidence and team performance.

Here’s what you gain with the right training:

  • Stronger commitment and loyalty from teams who feel heard, understood and valued.
  • Higher retention, because people stay where they’re supported and inspired.
  • Faster progress toward your goals, with training tailored to your unique challenges.
  • Confident leaders at every level, from new managers to experienced leaders.

What are the seven leadership qualities of a great leader?

The seven leadership qualities of a great leader are:

  1. Clear vision and direction –They set a compelling course and help others see where they’re going and why it matters.
  2. Strong communication skills – They express ideas clearly, listen actively and inspire confidence through how they speak and act.
  3. Excellent interpersonal skills – They listen, build rapport and create trust.
  4. A unique leadership style – They understand their natural strengths and lead in a way that feels authentic.
  5. Emotional intelligence – They recognise and manage their own emotions and respond thoughtfully to others.
  6. Ability to develop others – They coach, give feedback and create space for people to grow.
  7. Consistency and integrity – They do what they say they will, which builds long-term trust and credibility.

Can I customise my training to include multiple leadership and management courses?

Absolutely. We’ll build a training programme around your goals, your team and your timeframes, whether that means combining courses, tailoring content or delivering sessions in different formats. We’ll help you choose the right courses so your leaders get exactly what they need.

How do I prepare for a training session?

We’ll handle the details so you can focus on the impact. Our Client Services team will confirm all timings, logistics, and tech needs ahead of the event.

What happens after I complete a training session?

We provide detailed workbooks for the training and encourage delegates to fill them in and refer to their notes regularly after the session. We also have a suite of blogs, podcasts and videos to support the learning.

What is included with On-Demand training?

You’ll get instant access to your training anywhere, anytime for a full three months. Each course includes a downloadable workbook and a seven-hour audiobook, giving you flexible ways to deepen your knowledge and revisit key techniques whenever you need them.

What is the ratio of trainers to learners?

This depends on the type of training you’re looking at. For group training, our ratio is typically one trainer to four delegates; this allows for plenty of individual coaching and feedback. Our masterclasses are generally hosted by one presenter and up to 100 people.

How does leadership training improve workplace culture?

Culture is shaped by what leaders say, how they listen, and how they show up in everyday moments. When leaders develop stronger communication skills and learn to lead effectively, they create an environment where people feel safe, valued and motivated.

Leadership training strengthens the behaviours that define a healthy organisational culture – clarity instead of confusion, empathy instead of frustration, accountability instead of blame.

What career level is this training for?

This training is suitable for professionals at any stage who want to strengthen their impact in a leadership role. It’s ideal for those in mid-career preparing to take on more responsibility, as well as new and experienced managers alike who want to sharpen how they lead.

You’ll build a practical leadership toolkit that supports real-world decision-making, communication and influence. The course also supports ongoing skills development, helping you refine your leadership and management skills as your role evolves. For many delegates, it also becomes a key part of their wider personal development as they grow into stronger, more confident leaders.

What is the difference between one, two and three-day courses?

Simply, additional modules and learning plus more coaching time. We understand that time and budget are sometimes limited, so we offer one-day courses to provide a valuable foundation. Adding on additional days allows you to dive deeper into communication and presentation skills through advanced body language and managing difficult conversations to questioning, listening, and peak performance mindset. We are happy to tailor the training to meet your budget, time and goals.

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