Through the Grapevine: What Wine can teach us about being a better communicator!

>> Event Overview

The characteristics of a good wine can teach us a lot about the characteristics of a good communicator. Each wine is unique in its character and so too is each person. However, there are common ingredients and methods that go in to producing the finished article, whether it be a good wine or a good communicator.

Through tasting five different Spanish and Portuguese wines, each with a unique character, this session will relate these characteristics to the five essential characteristics of a good communicator, from preparation through to the execution of a message.

Please note spaces are limited to 40 so sign up early to avoid disappointment!

The event is open from 18:00 for an 18:15 start, followed by a buffet at 19:30, so please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements. The event includes alcoholic wine tasting; and beverages will be available with the networking buffet.

>> Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key stages in the communication process

• Recognise the 5 most important characteristics of a good communicator

• Implement a strategy to communicate more effectively

>> Speaker Biography

Jeff Heasman is a well-known and highly experienced international trainer who specialises in law and communication within the insurance and financial services industry.

In addition, Jeff has a passion for Spanish and Portugese wines. Jeff has a tasting shop inside the fortress walls of Valença do Minho in Portugal and through his businesses based in Spain and Portugal (Saboromas), he offers cultural and wine tasting events and vineyard tours, with a particular focus on the culture, food and wines of Galicia, Spain and the Vinho Verde region of Portugal.

Jeff has a Bachelors and Masters degree in law, he holds a postgraduate English language teaching qualification and has obtained a certificate in wines from the prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) as well as being a member of the Society of Wine Educators. Jeff´s knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry, combined with a passion for both effective communication and wine makes this a fun and entertaining CPD session with a difference.