25/08/2026
September marks the return of designed to help you build the that make the biggest difference at work.
Whether you're preparing for difficult conversations, presenting to colleagues or clients, or looking to strengthen your emotional intelligence, our September sessions will give you practical techniques you can start using immediately.
This month we're offering two different perspectives on one of the workplace's biggest challenges: having difficult conversations.
Role-Play: Having Difficult Conversations with Derreck Lilly & Nick Fordman lets you watch realistic workplace scenarios unfold live, giving you the opportunity to analyse what works, what doesn't, and why.
Having Difficult Conversations with Henry Caplan explores the emotional side of challenging conversations, helping you stay composed, understand others more effectively, and communicate with greater confidence under pressure.
And because every professional benefits from communicating with impact...
Presentation Skills with Karl Brown will help you strengthen your voice, body language and presence so you can deliver presentations with greater confidence and influence.
The September Sessions
• : Having – Derreck Lilly & Nick Fordman (Wed 9 Sept)
• – Karl Brown (Tue 15 Sept)
• Thinking on Your Feet – (Tue 22 Sept)
• Having Difficult Conversations – (Wed 30 Sept)
Each one-hour webinar is free to attend, packed with practical techniques and designed to help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence and impact.
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17/08/2026
Welcome to our final .
Throughout this series, we've explored the , the growing influence of , and the that continue to matter most.
As we bring this year's Summer Digest to a close, we'd like to dedicate our final edition to the subject that underpins everything we do at Working Voices: human communication, which lies at the heart of all workplace relationships.
As technology becomes embedded in the way we work, workplace relationships between individuals and teams appear to be weakening. Chatbots enable people to work alone, with less need to consult colleagues. Messaging apps allow in-person conversations to be avoided. Voice notes are replacing calls.
However, many businesses are finding that this way of working leads to less meaningful communication, less collaboration, and less trust. The secret to effective teamwork isn't less technology, it's about recognising and protecting essential human communication skills.
In this final edition of the Working Voices 2026 Summer Digest, Dan Parry explores why organisations are rediscovering the importance of human connection, and what leaders and teams can do to build healthier, more effective workplace relationships.
As part of our final Summer Digest, we'd like to invite you to introduce someone who would benefit from joining the community.
Tag a colleague, friend, or connection who understands the value of human relationships at work or share this Digest and tag Working Voices so we can see your recommendation.
Refer someone and you'll be entered into a draw to win a complimentary Networking Coaching Session with our networking expert, Tom Cassidy.
Technology is equally available to all businesses; only their people give them competitive edge.
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03/08/2026
has become one of ' most popular courses of 2026.
In the age of AI, have become increasingly significant in the workplace. The ability to create a narrative, communicate your ideas, and inform your audience can be just as important as the ideas themselves.
For many people, presenting confidently feels easier said than done. Yet successful presentations are rarely about natural talent or charisma. They rely on structure, preparation, technique, and practice, all of which can be learned.
Presentation nerves are real. Sweaty palms, shaky voices, and self-doubt can prevent talented professionals from sharing their expertise and advancing their careers. Control nerves by learning skills, building confidence, and expanding capability.
In this edition of the Working Voices , explores the practical tools, techniques, and mindset shifts that can help you become a more effective presenter.
When you give yourself permission to show up, speak up, and make an impact, you present with confidence that can be heard – to an audience that's willing to listen.
What would you most like to improve about your presentations?
Send us your answer for a chance to win a complimentary Presentation Skills coaching session with our presentation expert, Sara Hollamby.
Leave a comment, send us a DM, or email [email protected] to enter.
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28/07/2026
Wed 29 July
with Jay Rhoderick
The ability to think critically has never been more valuable.
Join trainer Jay Rhoderick on Wednesday 29 July for a free webinar exploring practical techniques to assess situations clearly, make better decisions, and respond with confidence in challenging workplace moments.
Save your spot
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23/07/2026
As organisations race to adopt AI, a surprising trend is emerging: the skill employers are investing in most isn't technical expertise, it's .
While AI can generate information at remarkable speed, businesses increasingly need people who can evaluate answers, challenge assumptions, spot risks, and make sound judgements in complex real-world situations.
In other words, the more that AI is embedded in the workplace, the more valuable human assessment becomes.
In this edition of the Summer Digest, explores why critical thinking has become one of the most sought-after skills in business today, and why organisations are investing heavily in developing it.
speeds up processes. But all companies that invest in it experience similar gains. It's people that make the difference. Effective teams deliver competitive edge.
Name a skill you believe will become more valuable because of AI, not less?
Share your answer in the comments, via DM, or by emailing [email protected] for a chance to win a complimentary Personal Brand coaching session with Paul Mabberley.
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20/07/2026
If you get your news from your phone or laptop, you've probably seen the headlines: AI is coming for jobs, management layers are disappearing, and the workplace is changing faster than ever.
The reality is more nuanced.
While organisations are undoubtedly rethinking structures and experimenting with AI, the future of management isn't simply a story of machines replacing people.
In this edition of the Working Voices , explores what the changing workplace means for middle managers and leaders alike. Rather than offering reassurance, he offers something more useful: practical ways to stay relevant, adapt, and create value in an era of uncertainty.
The good news?
The skills that matter most are distinctly human. As technology reshapes the workplace, qualities such as coaching, , relationship-building, and leadership are becoming more valuable, not less.
So before you believe every headline, take a few minutes to read Dan's Middle manager's survival guide.
The workplace is changing, but remain one of the strongest investments you can make in your future.
Which challenge concerns you most right now?
• Layoffs
• Burnout
• AI disruption
Send us your answer via LinkedIn, Instagram DM, or email at [email protected] and you'll be entered into a draw for a complimentary Networking coaching session.
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23/07/2026
20/07/2026