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PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

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CABA offers a range of professional and personal development training led by highly experienced wellbeing practitioners. The training is designed to meet the needs of past and present ICAEW members, ACA students and their immediate family.

WORKSHOPSWorkshops can last anywhere from 90 minutes to a full day and are delivered to groups of 12 to 30 people. The format is highly interactive and designed to provide both theory and practical takeaways. All of our workshops can be adapted to meet the needs of the audience and to suit a range of groups from ACA students through to those approaching retirement.

SEMINARSSeminars are provided as part of a larger event such as a conference or large team meeting. Running from 30 minutes to an hour, they provide a presentation on the key aspects of a topic and a few practical ideas to help delegates improve their wellbeing.

ELIGIBILITYAll of our workshops and seminars are free of charge. However, in order to meet CABA’s charitable objects, we require at least 12 delegates or 50% of the group to be eligible members (a past or present ICAEW member, ACA student or immediate family), whichever is greater.

HOW TO BOOKIf you would like to book a workshop or seminar please visit: caba.org.uk/request-training

Or contact us at:

[email protected] +44 (0) 1788 556 366@


PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

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P4: Mental health and emotional wellbeing workshops

P7: Performance and personal growth workshops

P12: Audience-specific workshops

We currently offer over 25 inspiring workshops; each of these can be delivered in 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day sessions. They’re engaging, flexible and interactive and have been developed to improve the health and wellbeing of delegates.

P16-19 PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARSOur wellbeing seminars are engaging 30 to 60 minute sessions that are perfect for large groups.

They provide practical takeaways and ideas to improve performance and wellbeing.

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• Mental health and emotional wellbeing

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Effective listening is a skill that underpins all positive human relationships. Listening entails more than that just hearing the words, it requires focus and being aware of both verbal and non-verbal messages.

This workshop will introduce individuals to the skill of active listening and provides the space needed to consider the importance of effective listening and the opportunity to practice in a safe environment.

Learning outcomes include:

• Exploring the importance of listening well

• Understanding the impact of distracted listening

• Learning the skills needed for active listening

Research shows that yoga has a wide range of benefits for an individual’s physical and mental wellbeing.

This practical workshop gives individuals the opportunity to learn about the key benefits yoga can provide. It will cover how meditation and breathing techniques can help to alleviate physical and psychological difficulties, and includes a short yoga sequence individuals can do at home no matter how busy they are.


• Identifying the physical and psychological benefits of regular practice of yoga and meditation

• Learning yoga stretches and postures to decrease tension in the body

• Exploring simple meditations to help relieve stress and increase relaxation

YOGA FOR BUSY PEOPLESuitable for everyone regardless of experience

(3hrs)

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LISTENING WITH EMPATHYSuitable for everyone

(2hrs, 3hrs)

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MINDFULNESS FOR BUSY PEOPLESuitable for most (see below)

(90mins, 2hrs, 3hrs, full day)

Please note: This session may not be suitable for those affected by acute depression, active or recent substance (alcohol or drug) addictions.

This workshop introduces short mindfulness tools and techniques designed for busy professionals.


• Defining what mindfulness is and how it can benefit individuals at work

• Identifying some of the positive impacts that mindfulness has on the brain

• Deploying new ways to deal with ‘busyness’

• Applying short practical mindfulness tools and techniques to help individuals manage strong emotions, improve productivity and working relationships

This informative workshop will introduce the topic of mental wellbeing. It will help to build awareness of how individuals can encourage mental wellbeing and support themselves and colleagues both in and outside of the workplace.


• Understanding mental health and the triggers that can lead to poor mental health

• Recognising the signs and early indicators of distress

• Identifying practical tools and tips to support someone in distress

• Learning to look after an individual’s mental health in a proactive way

UNDERSTANDING MENTAL HEALTH: SKILLS FOR LIFESuitable for most (see below)

(3hrs, full day)

Please note: This session is not considered suitable for those experiencing long-term problems with their mental health, including depression and anxiety. If individuals are experiencing issues with mental health, we recommend that they visit their GP for professional support, advice and treatment.

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MINDFULNESS FOR BEGINNERSSuitable for most (see below)


Please note: This session may not be suitable for those affected by acute depression, active or recent substance (alcohol or drug) addictions.

This workshop introduces the foundations of mindfulness and how to be more aware of managing thoughts and feelings.


• Understanding the theory and research behind mindfulness

• Understanding the benefits of regular mindfulness practice

• Learning a few short techniques that can be used daily

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A good night’s sleep is linked with an array of health benefits from effective recovery from illness, increasing focus at work and better mental wellbeing.

This workshop explores a range of ideas and activities to help promote both the quality and quantity of an individual’s sleep. It provides an opportunity to put a plan in place that helps to create ideal sleep conditions which in turn should improve individual’s sleep, energy levels and performance.


• Determining issues associated with sleep challenges

• Understanding how to wake feeling refreshed and energised

• Exploring ways to switch off from distractions and wind down from busy days

SUPERCHARGE YOUR SLEEP Suitable for everyone


Please note: This session will not replace treatments or therapies prescribed or recommended by health professionals for severe insomnia or sleep conditions such as apnoea or narcolepsy.

BOOST YOUR RESILIENCESuitable for everyone


Resilience is the ability to be able to bounce back from adversity and remain calm and focused during times of pressure, change and setbacks.

This interactive workshop explores how individuals can maximise their resilience in order to work to their full potential. It provides an opportunity to create an individual plan to help cope more effectively with setbacks and challenges both in and outside of the workplace.


• Recognising the difference between pressure and stress

• Understanding the foundations of resilience

• Exploring a range of tools and techniques that will help to boost resilience levels

This workshop explores the science of happiness and what does and doesn’t make a difference to our wellbeing. It will introduce the science and practice of wellbeing and sample some of the scientifically grounded tools that raise the bar on happiness.


• Identifying the different forms of happiness

• Designing an action plan for individuals to grow their own happiness and wellbeing

• Helping individuals to gain a greater understanding of their strengths, including what gives their life meaning and purpose

AUTHENTIC HAPPINESS: THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF WELLBEINGSuitable for everyone


This workshop introduces the concept of emotional intelligence (EI) and its role in career progression. It will cover how EI can improve success and wellbeing, both personally and professionally, and will review ways in which developing EI can lead to increased self-awareness, improved performance, motivation and stronger relationships.


• Understanding the basics of emotional intelligence

• Recognising how emotional intelligence can affect an individual’s focus

• Learning what strategies can be used to develop emotional intelligence and enhance relationships

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUCCESS Suitable for everyone


This engaging and interactive workshop is designed to introduce theories of mindset and grit. It will demonstrate how the beliefs we hold and our deepest passions have a significant and broad impact on how we navigate our lives, both personally and professionally.


• Appreciating the difference between a fixed and growth mindset

• Discovering how ‘gritty’ individuals are and how this can impact on life

• Identifying techniques to develop and help maintain a growth mindset

EXPLORE YOUR MINDSET, ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIALSuitable for everyone


MANAGE CHANGE EFFECTIVELYSuitable for everyone


This engaging workshop explores how a reaction to change can impact an individual’s wellbeing and the difference having a positive mindset can make. It provides an opportunity to discuss how to accept or adjust to change and how to be open to the opportunities that change can bring.


• Recognising the change process and how it impacts on individuals

• Identifying effective strategies to manage personal change

• Being able to analyse the benefits change can bring


• Performance and personal growth

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Research has identified 4 key competencies which make up career adaptability; concern for the future, control, curiosity and confidence.

This workshop explores an individual’s strengths in these 4 areas and provides key takeaways on how they can develop to have a successful career.


• The role of goal setting in helping to achieve a desired career

• Identifying strategies that help individuals to take control of their careers

• Being alert to different and emerging opportunities

• Recognising the key ingredients needed to help career development

CAREER MAPPING: TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREERSuitable for everyone

(90mins, 2hrs, 3hrs)

Everyone has a personal brand, a uniqueness that helps them stand out from the crowd; we all have qualities that shape and influence how people see us and how we see ourselves.

This workshop explores how to be able to identify and create a powerful first impression, how to communicate more effectively and build strong relationships both in and outside of work.


• Understanding the importance of personal branding

• Identifying what sets individuals apart from others

• Developing strategies to build a personal brand

DEVELOP YOUR PERSONAL BRANDSuitable for everyone


Discover what networking really is, and why having a well-established network is an important part of our lives.

This workshop explores a range of practical tools and tips that can be used to network effectively and efficiently. In addition to face to face networking, social media platforms will be examined to consider their role in helping to raise an individual’s profile.


• Re-framing how individuals think about networking

• Understanding the best use of informal, formal and social networks to help develop an individual’s career

• Being able to use techniques for effective networking, both on and offline

NETWORKING FOR SUCCESSSuitable for everyone


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This workshop is devoted to reviewing what individuals do - their goals and priorities, how they do them - their strategies, and their relationship to them. It covers some of the latest thinking and practical productivity hacks, leaving individuals with the capacity to focus their mind, define what’s important to them and get in the flow.


• Recognising priorities and increasing effectiveness

• Using productivity hacks to help transform an individual’s effectiveness

• Dealing with external distractions and procrastination

DO MORE IN A DAY THAN YOU DO IN A WEEKSuitable for everyone


This workshop explores more effective ways to persuade people and discover the behaviours that create influence. It’s essential if individuals want to get themselves heard, create a more positive first impression and communicate more confidently.


• Identifying the difference between influence and persuasion

• Understanding the theory of reciprocity and how to use it

• Communicating in a more assertive, win-win, manner

• Learning how to use various questioning techniques

PERSUASION & INFLUENCING SKILLSSuitable for everyone


This workshop explores how to make the most of the time and energy individuals have each day, so they can feel more balanced and happy. Individuals will reflect on how their time is spent and the priorities for them both at home and at work. They’ll learn techniques to bring more balance to their life and create more time for what is important to them.


• Defining what work-life blend means

• Identifying work and life demands

• Beating procrastination and being more assertive

CREATE YOUR OWN WORK-LIFE BLENDSuitable for everyone


RETURN TO WORK WITH CONFIDENCE

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‘CABA workshops and seminars give participants the opportunity to reflect on their unique skills and strengths in an atmosphere of support and enthusiasm. There are lots of activities throughout each one, underpinned by evidence based tools and techniques. These enable participants to make lifestyle and mindset changes as well as adopt new habits so they can live life to the fullest.’

Lucy Whitehall, CABA Wellbeing Consultant

Request a workshop at: caba.org.uk/request-training

or call us on +44 (0) 1788 556 366

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This practical workshop helps individuals to discover more about themselves and how they relate to others. It provides an opportunity to create an action plan to help develop self-awareness and career progression.


• Being able to explain what self-awareness is and how it can help in work/life

• Recognising the benefits of self-awareness for career success and personal growth

• Identifying different ways to develop self-awareness

DEVELOP YOUR SELF-AWARENESS AND IMPROVE YOUR CAREERSuitable for everyone


At times we all face having difficult conversations with people at work.

This workshop will provide some simple and effective techniques to help individuals remain composed, in control and able to resolve these situations positively.


• Identifying the behaviours present in confrontations

• Understanding assertiveness and conflict resolution techniques

• Learning how to defuse difficult situations

• Being able to adopt the skills needed to remain calm, manage words, phrases and body language

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT SITUATIONSSuitable for everyone


Adopting changes in the trivial aspects of life boosts confidence and positivity. Experiencing success from micro-actions helps to build personal strength and reduces stress levels.

This workshop will explore how small changes can often be the solution to big problems.


• Defining what micro-actions are and how they can help to build resilience

• Exploring which micro-actions are valuable in terms of emotional wellbeing and stress at work

• Examining practical ways to make changes focussing on commuting, digital connectivity and personal relationships

RESILIENCE: POWER OF THE MICRO-ACTIONSuitable for everyone

(90mins, 2hrs)

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Whether it’s dealing with the changes that are about to happen or having the confidence to network, this workshop will explore strategies individuals can implement to help them move forward in this new phase of their lives.


• Focusing on dealing with change and addressing current concerns

• Developing drive and direction

• Building resilience

THE ROAD AHEAD: DEAL WITH TRANSITION AND MANAGE YOUR RESILIENCESuitable for ACA students


DEVELOP YOUR RESILIENCE FOR THE CAREER YOU DESERVESuitable for ACA students

(90mins, 2hrs)

Resilience is a vital wellbeing and career skill that allows individuals to cope and adapt to new challenges, take on greater risks and responsibilities and manage stress. This workshop explores the concept of resilience. It covers how to develop skills needed to help balance the challenges of work and study.


• Recognising how the mind can be its worst enemy and how to train it

• Having knowledge of how to re-evaluate events in a more rational, helpful way

• Using practical tips for increasing resilience


• Audience-specific workshops

This workshop is designed for ACA students and recent graduates to discover how to build a growth mindset and challenge the perceptions that could hold them back. They’ll be able to identify what personal and professional fulfilment means to them and how to lay the foundations of a successful career.


• Understanding the concept of mindset and assessing whether they demonstrate a growth or fixed mindset

• Understanding how building determination and resilience can help with their perception of life’s successes and failures

• Building a toolkit of strategies to help lay the foundations for a successful career

SET YOURSELF ON THE PATH TO SUCCESS

Suitable for ACA students

(3hrs)

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Remote, home and lone working requires a large dose of self-discipline, drive and determination.

This workshop will explore how individuals can remain at their physical and mental best when working for themselves or running a small business.


• Identifying the impact of working independently

• Managing workspace for optimal performance

• Learning proven time and energy management techniques

• Understanding the importance of work space boundaries

LONE WORKING: BE PRODUCTIVE AND LOOK AFTER YOUR WELLBEINGSuitable for sole practitioners and lone workers


Having a break from working life can leave individuals feeling that they lack the confidence to return to work.

This workshop will explore how to overcome these challenges. It focuses on how to overcome negative thinking and provides practical tips on how to boost confidence levels. Helping to make sure that the return to work is a smooth process.


• Identifying the thoughts and feelings experienced when returning to work after a period of absence

• Determining how to deal with negative thoughts and use strategies to minimise fears and manage anxiety

• Building self-esteem and confidence

RETURN TO WORK WITH CONFIDENCESuitable for those who have been on a career break


This workshop aims to demystify networking and looks at what’s possible through conversation. It will cover the basics of networking, how to start conversations and important questions to ask to help build contacts and careers.


• Identifying the importance of networking and what individuals personally want from it

• Utilising networking skills for progressing careers

• Using strategies to get the most out of networking

NETWORKING FOR NEWLY QUALIFIEDSuitable for newly qualified ACAs


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This workshop offers an introduction to exploring the practical and emotional aspects of retirement for both single people and those in relationships.

As well as providing delegates with an opportunity to start creating a transition plan, it will help individuals to challenge negative thinking and mitigate the risks associated with retirement such as social isolation, loss of confidence and loss of identity, so that they can maintain energy, purpose and fulfilment in the next chapter of their life.


• Being able to reflect on, and identify, key elements in an individual’s retirement plan

• Identifying and applying the 6 key factors for retirement

• Mitigating the risks in retirement

• A list of tips and ideas to take away for generating a fulfilling retirement

THRIVE IN RETIREMENTSuitable for those who are nearing the end of their career or are in early retirement


Whether individuals manage staff formally or informally, this workshop provides an opportunity to consider different management styles and the impact these have on managing people. Individuals will develop the skills needed to delegate confidently, learn how to give valuable instructions and the best way to provide constructive feedback.


• Considering an individual’s management style and how others perceive it

• Recognising the importance of delegation and how to do it well

• Understanding how to give constructive feedback

• Gaining tips on how to deal with difficult conversations with staff

BETTER PEOPLE MANAGEMENTSuitable for those who directly or indirectly manage people

(3hrs)

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This workshop discusses why it’s so important to tackle stress. It will equip senior professionals with the skills and confidence to undertake proactive and effective stress management within their teams. It explores effective leadership styles, and discusses practical tools and techniques to help individuals to manage their own stress and maintain a resilient team.


• Understanding a manager’s or leader’s responsibility for looking after wellbeing when managing others

• Identifying the early signs of stress

• Pinpointing how to take a proactive approach to creating an environment of openness and support

• Developing an effective leadership style to manage a team and increase resilience

LEADING RESILIENT TEAMSSuitable for managers and leaders


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STRENGTHS IN LATER LIFESuitable for those who are nearing the end of their career or in early retirement


The transition to later life raises many questions such as what to do next? This workshop helps to identify an individual’s strengths, positive characteristics and abilities which can support them and help them identify further purpose in life following the end of their career.


• Identifying and understanding an individual’s personal strengths

• Recognising the relationship between an individual’s strengths and their passions and goals in life

• Being able to discover further purpose in life

Request a workshop at: caba.org.uk/request-training

or call us on +44 (0) 1788 556 366

‘I now feel more certain about what to do next. How to include future considerations, e.g. declining health as I grow older. There are lots of things

I would like to do…but the workshop has provided me with a structure for decision making and managing time to get the most out of life.’

Steven, CABA delegate

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DO MORE IN A DAY THAN YOU DO IN A WEEKSuitable for everyone

(30mins-1hr)

In a 10-year study conducted by McKinsey, executives reported that they were 5 times more productive when they worked in a state of optimal concentration called flow. That means that they could get as much done by the end of Monday than their steady state peers did in a whole week.

This seminar will explore the concept of flow and how to get into it and stay in it.


• Learning how to gain more control over time and energy

• Challenging negative thinking patterns that can inhibit productiveness

• Understanding of the flow state and how to get into it to improve performance and wellbeing

NETWORKING FOR SUCCESSSuitable for everyone

(30mins-1hr)

Some people are natural networkers, but as recent research has found up to 45% of us claim to feel shy some of the time, the chances are that many of us avoid networking if we can get away with it. Business networking is a career-enhancing soft skill that can be learnt and this seminar illustrates how.


• Working on an opening gambit for networking conversations

• Identifying a personal brand and the impact it has at networking events

• Being able to use techniques for effective networking, both on and offline

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS

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MANAGING THE PRESSURES OF WORK AND FAMILY LIFESuitable for everyone

(30mins-1hr)

Modern parents frequently battle to juggle their parental responsibilities with the demands of the 24/7 modern workplace.

This is an essential seminar for working parents; also their managers and their colleagues, to explore how to better manage the challenges of combining work and family life.


• Identifying ’trigger points’ for stress and having strategies for coping better

• Having a more resilient mindset

• Take away tips to combine family life with a long-term career

BOOST YOUR RESILIENCE Suitable for everyone

(30mins-1hr)

The way individuals react to challenges and setbacks is a reflection of how resilient they are. Resilient people don’t dwell on the fact that things don’t always go quite as planned. They simply learn from their experiences and move forward.

This seminar will help individuals to identify what stress is and provide some practical strategies for boosting resilience.


• Recognising the difference between pressure and stress

• Understanding the foundations of resilience

• Learning what tools and techniques can be used to contribute to increased resilience

RESILIENCE: POWER OF THE MICRO-ACTIONSuitable for everyone

(30mins-1hr)

Adopting changes in the trivial aspects of life boosts confidence and positivity. Experiencing success from micro-actions helps to build personal strength and reduces stress levels.

This seminar will explore how small changes can often be the solution to big problems.


• Defining what micro-actions are and how they can help to build resilience

• Exploring which micro-actions are valuable in terms of emotional wellbeing and stress at work

• Examining practical ways to make changes focussing on commuting, digital connectivity and personal relationships

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‘The seminar has given me some simple tips to improve my nutrition, awareness of foods to cut out and new ones to incorporate along with simple exercises to do at home that don’t take up too much time.’

Marti, CABA delegate

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NUTRITIONSuitable for everyone

(30mins-1hr)

Our range of nutrition seminars are perfect for delegates to find out more about nutrition and wellbeing both at work and at home.

Conducted by a qualified nutritionist these seminars are designed to help demonstrate the importance of nutrition in health and how nutrition can play an important part in preventing or managing a range of physical and mental health issues.

For the full list of topics available, contact our Training team on [email protected] or call us on 01788 556 366.

HOW TO BOOKIf you would like to book a workshop or seminar please visit: caba.org.uk/request-training

Or contact us at:

[email protected] +44 (0) 1788 556 366@

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