Development Opportunity for Academic Staff Delivered by VOX Coaching Confidence and Influence Course Monday 15th June 2015, 09:30 - 12:00, Room 4.38, Simon Building, University of Manchester As an academic it is important for you to speak so that others want to listen and to interact confidently with a wide variety of professional colleagues; those your manage, your peers and those in more elevated positions. Your work may be first rate but that doesn’t mean you always get the ear of people who are above you in the hierarchy. How can you develop a professional persona that is natural to you and helps you fulfil your potential as a team member or leader? What are the qualities that give us an influential edge in the workplace? This course looks at how to develop a stronger physical and vocal presence and to be someone whom others want to listen. This practical and enjoyable course will give you    clear insights into how to build your confidence. It will help you develop the clarity, assertiveness and personal presence to interact more successfully with others – including high-status individuals. It will be good for your professional relationships and your career. After the course, you’ll be able to get access to a course summary, follow-up material and the VOX academy – an online repository of written guidance, lively videos and other resources to help you extend your learning and take your communication skills to the next level. About VOX VOX Coaching is a well-established communication-skills training company with a loyal clientele in the higher education, business, government and health sectors. Its coaches have worked with some 25 universities as well as with leading international business schools. They have coached vice-chancellors, CEOs, speakers at the World Economic Forum, judges and MPs up to cabinet level. VOX coaches are experts in helping people to communicate in their own style – but with more skill and a dash of inspiration. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book visit https://app.manchester.ac.uk/fmhss9001 For further information about the Centre for Academic and Researcher Development (CARD) visit our website: http://blogs.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/card Or Email us at: [email protected]