Team Training FAQs
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What kind of topics/themes/content do you cover in the training for organisations?
The main thrust of our training approach is to help people be themselves (but even better) across all kinds of communication challenges. In order to support this, we cover performer mindsets, stress management techniques, preparation methods, storytell...
Can you create fully-customized training for me and my team?
Absolutely! While we have established workshop frameworks, we're happy to create fully customized programs to address specific team needs. Our pre-course consultation helps us understand your unique challenges and objectives, allowing us to design trai...
What kinds of organizations do you work with? Have you worked in the X sector/size company before?
We work with organizations across various sectors and sizes, young and old, big and small - including Mars Ltd, NHS, Oxford University, Kraken Tech, Baillie Gifford, Stack Infrastructure, Peppy Health… It’s a long and growing list because our acting-in...
Does it cost more to have a fully-customized training programme for my team?
Our standard workshop prices already include customization to your team's needs and industry context. But if you’re after a completely bespoke program, which doesn’t fit within the structures of our existing courses, then we can indeed accommodate this ...
What if my team/team member is nervous about the training?
It's completely normal for participants to feel nervous! Our trainers are experts at creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where everyone feels comfortable participating. We use a gradual approach that helps build confidence naturally, and o...
How do you make sure the training is relevant to my team? How do you tailor the training?
We start with a thorough pre-course consultation to understand your team's specific challenges, roles, and objectives. We then customize our content, examples, and exercises to reflect real situations your team faces using this information, and input fr...
Where does training for organisations take place?
We offer both online and in-person training. In-person sessions can take place at your offices or a suitable venue of your choice. Online training has proven highly effective even for in-person challenges however, and obviously offers great flexibility ...
Do you have a refund/cancellation/rescheduling policy for organisations? What is it?
Yes, we have flexible policies to accommodate changes in your teams’ schedule. We'll provide our detailed policy document for review during the booking process, but generally, workshops and coaching sessions can be rescheduled with reasonable notice. R...
What are the training courses you offer for organisations?
We offer a range of popular individual and group courses in our training for organizations, covering topics like presentation skills, difficult conversations, resilience, and more. Each can be tailored to your specific needs, from enhancing on-camera pr...
Can you provide training for my team on X?
We design training for a wide range of professional communication challenges, from sales pitches to client presentations, team leadership to crisis communications. So if you think your training needs fall within that, the best thing to do is arrange a ...
How much is X for my team?
Our half-day group courses typically start from £1,246 for 3-6 participants, with discounts for longer courses and larger groups. For coaching, our premium 6 week individual coaching programme, Speaking Up is £1256 per person, and ad hoc coaching packa...
What size groups do you work with/recommend for group training sessions?
For workshops, we usually recommend groups of 3-10 participants to ensure everyone gets sufficient individual attention and practice time. That said, we can accommodate larger groups, and have extra facilitators on hand to help if so. For our keynotes, ...
Can I see reviews/testimonials/case studies for your work with organisations?
Absolutely! We have numerous success stories from teams like yours who've transformed their communication skills through booking our training. You can find a bunch of these on our testimonials page here: https://www.actorinside.com/testimonials. We can...
How will we measure our trainees' progress?
We take a comprehensive approach to measuring trainee progress, starting with pre-course assessments to establish a baseline, followed by post-course evaluations to track their improvements. Throughout the training, we’ll also gather qualitative feedba...
Do you offer any guarantees for impact for organisations?
Yes! For premium offerings like our 6 week Speaking Up online coaching programme, if participants don't report increased confidence by the end of the course, we offer further individual training sessions at no extra cost. This ‘guaranteed difference pl...
How do you make sure the training for organisations has a lasting effect?
We offer various follow-up options to all our courses, from quick coaching check-ins to video review and feedback, helping to ensure the learning sticks moving forward. Our goal is to create lasting change, not just a temporary boost. We’ll be happy t...
Can we put people from different roles and/or skill-levels in the same training group?
While mixed groups can work well, we often see the most powerful results when participants share similar roles or challenges. This allows for more relevant scenario practice and peer learning. During our consultation, we can help you determine the most ...
Can you offer in-person coaching sessions for individuals in my organisation?
Yes, our ad hoc coaching sessions include half-day in-person options. However, many clients find our online coaching equally effective and more convenient, especially for consistent development and ongoing support. [CONTINUE VIA SCRIPT STEPS]
What's the booking process look like? How can I arrange a booking for my team?
The process is straightforward: it starts with a discovery call to discuss your team's needs and objectives. Based on this, we'll create a tailored proposal for you, which we're obviously happy to review with other stakeholders in your organization. Onc...
What are the payment terms for organisations? When do we need to pay?
You’ll be able to make payment once you're completely satisfied with our training proposal and we've found dates that work for your team. At that point, we'll guide you through the final admin steps for confirming your booking and getting started, which...
What technology/resources do we need to provide for the training with our organisation?
The requirements are quite straightforward. For online sessions, participants just need a computer with a camera and microphone, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet space where they can speak and move freely. We can use Zoom, Teams, or Google Me...
Are there any discounts available for organisations?
Yes! We are currently offering a winter training promotion until January 1, 2025: book 2 workshops for a 5% discount, or 3 workshops for a 10% discount. Within our standard training packages, there are also in-built discounts when running sessions for l...
What does a typical training session for an organisation involve?
Our training sessions are dynamic and hands-on, blending practical learning with plenty of opportunity to practice new skills, tailored to participants’ challenging communication scenarios. Participants actively engage in exercises, roleplay, and pract...
Do you/can you provide ongoing support for the trainees after the sessions?
Yes indeed, ongoing support is an important part of our training. All our training courses include follow-ups and/or resource packs to help participants continue applying what they've learned. For our Speaking Up course, we also include a one-month chec...