Communicating Under Pressure is a unique non-clinical course which delivers the very skills and training techniques typically used in the field by professional actors. It focuses purely on effective communication skills without the distraction of clinical expertise and the clinical environment.

Identifying gaps for improving communication skills, how to act confidently, reading situations and picking up on cues; requires specific tools and skills. Techniques such as role playing, observing scenes performed, voice and breathing exercises provide take away skills for participants to be able to transfer and use in their everyday workplace environment.

This program helps find self-empowerment, self-awareness and a confident plan when engaging in conversations.

Workshop Format
The workshop will incorporate three separate components covering voice and breathing exercises, delivery of text and improvisation techniques.

Component 1 - Noise Works

This workshop builds confidence in finding yourself vocally. Participants will practice how to use their breathing effectively and learn effective strategies to help navigate rhythm through spoken text and vocal play.

Component 2 - It’s not what you are saying

In this workshop, participants will learn the skills that will enable them to gain a greater awareness of how to read others by exploring how to interpret all components that make up communication.

Component 3 - Improvisation techniques

This workshop will provide participants with effective strategies that they may need when faced with a challenging situation or conversations. This will involve learning how to deliver, read and manage multiple forms of communication.

Target Audience

Doctors including those responsible for delivering medical education in healthcare.

Please note a minimum of 8 participants is required for the program to be delivered. The program may be rescheduled if this number is not reached.