Webinar: Confident Communication for Women in Business

Tuesday, 07 February 2023
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (UK time)
    • Susan Heaton-Wright

This online seminar forms a part of the Insurance Institute of Leeds Community Month.

Susan Heaton-Wright has created a bespoke presentation aimed specifically at women who feel it is challenging to make their voices heard or understood in the workplace and in the world of business.

Susan will show how it is possible to empower talented individuals to speak and communicate in all business conversations: from meetings, pitching, presenting and public speaking with confidence, clarity, credibility and impact.

Who Should Attend

  • People and businesses who are interested in the subject of Communication
  • People who feel that they lack confidence or the ability to communicate effectively
  • People who wish to learn new or improve existing communication skills and techniques.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the session delegates will be able to identify:

  • How to establish the purpose of speaking and who you are speaking to
  • How to use words that ensure you are respected
  • How to understand and develop the power of body language and non-verbal communication
  • How to speak so it is as easy as possible for others to listen and understand you.


Speaker

Susan Heaton-Wright is an international speaker; the MD of award winning music company, Viva Live Music, podcaster and a former prize winning international opera singer.

Susan has delivered speeches, masterclasses, seminars, workshops, virtual workshops and individual training for many multi-nationals including Astra Zeneca, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, GSK, Shell, Microsoft, AXA, Deloitte and RBS. A fellow of the Professional Speaking Association, Susan is regularly interviewed on BBC Radio Five Live; BBC2, local radios and international podcasts.

Susan has also contributed to articles in Forbes, The Guardian, Huffington Post, Thrive Global, The Scotsman and trade publications. In 2020, she was named as an #ialso 100 top inspirational female entrepreneur in UK. .

CII Accredited

This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.

1 hour's CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.

It is recommended that you keep any evidence of the CPD activity you have completed and upload copies to the recording tool as the CII may ask to see this if your record is selected for review. Details of the scheme can be viewed online at www.cii.co.uk/cpd.