Originally Europe’s first business psychology learning and development firm, helping to transform human performance at work. With over thirty years' experience of improving organisational, team and individual performance, we adapt our approach to ensure that what we do is relevant and works – using pioneering business psychology that unlocks human potential. Our approach is deliberately experiential and behaviour-focused rather than theoretical or academic and we focus on embedding learning into everyday practice.

We are trusted by global firms, evidenced by our track record of long-term client relationships and results. Our global team comprises highly experienced business psychologists, executive coaches and facilitators who combine rigorous psychological expertise with extensive practical experience of working in complex organisational environments. Insightful, forward-thinking and pragmatic, our team take a collaborative approach, working in partnership with clients to transform their organisations and elicit behavioural change. Our style is highly interactive and practice based.

Helping people and businesses achieve their next level of excellence through bespoke training. Our client partners tell us they have been coming back to us for over 20 years because of how we take care of them and their learners. Our training covers all aspects of business communication, presentation skills, leadership and management development, team development, negotiation skills, selling skills, leverage AI in business skills, lean manufacturing skills and facilitation skills.

What makes for a top-performing seller? What drives buyers to choose one provider over another? What’s the best way to approach sales training so it leads to real behavior change and performance improvement?

RAIN Group, a global sales training company, strives to answer these questions and more to help you unleash the sales potential of your team.

Headquartered in Boston, we have offices across the US and internationally in Bogotá, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Mumbai, Sydney, and Toronto. Our global footprint allows us to serve clients locally and all over the world. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of salespeople, managers, and professionals in more than 75 countries significantly increase sales with sales training and sales performance improvement services.

As an industry-leading sales training company, RAIN Group has been named to both Selling Power and Training Industries' Top 20 Sales Training Companies lists and has won prestigious Stevie awards for Sales Training Practice of the Year and Sales Trainer of the Year. Several RAIN Group clients have been recognised by the Stevie Awards for Sales Training/Coaching Program of the Year.

We specialise in short, intensive training designed to help professionals, entrepreneurs, and career changers gain practical, job-ready skills—fast. Our one-day crash courses focus on real-world results, with content that’s up to date, hands-on, and immediately applicable.

Each course is led by an experienced freelance trainer and built around practical tools and techniques you can start using right away. From AI-powered content creation and workflow automation to digital marketing, graphic design, and business startup strategies, our courses are crafted for busy learners who want impact without long-term commitment.

We use freely available or low-cost tools wherever possible, so you can continue your journey without expensive subscriptions. Whether you're starting a new business, upskilling for a promotion, or simply trying to work smarter with AI, you’ll find practical solutions you can trust.

To support your progress, we also offer:

Free live introduction sessions

Monthly toolkits with curated tools and templates

Email-based mini-courses

Optional follow-up and review sessions

Training categories include:

AI & Automation

Digital Marketing & Content Creation

Adobe & Design Tools

Business Startup & Growth

We keep our group sizes small so you get the attention you need—and the results you want.

SHARP™ Leadership Academy — Building Leadership People Can Trust

SHARP™ Leadership Academy helps organizations strengthen leadership integrity, governance, accountability, and decision-making before small gaps become significant organizational risks.

Based in British Columbia, Canada, SHARP™ works with executives, leadership teams, and organizations seeking to build stronger cultures, more accountable leadership, and greater institutional trust.

Our work is built around a simple belief: strong governance does not slow growth- it protects it.

Rather than treating leadership development and governance as separate disciplines, SHARP™ connects the two. We examine not only what organizations say through policies and values, but how leadership is actually experienced through decisions, behaviours, accountability, and everyday organizational practices.

At the centre of our approach is the proprietary SHARP™ Framework - Standards, Honesty, Alignment, Resilience, and Presence - a practical system for strengthening trustworthy leadership and organizational integrity.

Core Program Areas

Leadership Integrity & Ethical Decision-Making

Practical leadership development designed to help leaders navigate difficult decisions, competing priorities, organizational pressure, and ethical complexity while maintaining trust and accountability.

Leadership Alignment & Accountability

Programs that help leadership teams identify misalignment between strategy, values, behaviours, roles, and decision-making - creating greater clarity, ownership, and organizational consistency.

Governance Intelligence

Structured governance diagnostics and leadership assessments designed to identify gaps that may not be visible through traditional leadership training alone.

SHARP™ examines operational evidence, human signals, and standards alignment to help organizations understand where governance is working and where greater attention may be required.

Executive Leadership Development

Development experiences for executives and senior leaders focused on resilience, credible presence, decision confidence, accountability, and leading effectively through complexity and change.

Grace & Grit Leadership

A distinctive SHARP™ leadership approach combining human-centred leadership with the courage to maintain standards under pressure.

Grace represents empathy, humility, respect, and humanity. Grit represents courage, resilience, accountability, and the willingness to make difficult decisions.

Together, they help leaders remain both human and principled.

Responsible AI & Governance

Leadership-focused programs helping organizations consider the governance implications of AI adoption, including accountability, human oversight, ethical decision-making, organizational trust, and responsible leadership.

The focus is not simply on understanding AI technology, but on ensuring leadership and governance evolve alongside it.

Organizational Leadership & Governance Pilots

SHARP™ offers structured organizational pilots that allow leadership teams to identify priority governance and leadership gaps, test practical interventions, and develop a focused roadmap for improvement.

These engagements can combine governance assessment, leadership development, facilitated executive conversations, and practical recommendations.

Executive Assessments & Leadership Clarity Sessions

Focused assessments and executive conversations designed to help leaders identify areas affecting leadership effectiveness, alignment, resilience, decision-making, and credible presence. Speaking, Workshops & Executive Conversations

SHARP™ also delivers workshops, facilitated leadership conversations, and speaking engagements for leadership teams, executive groups, professional associations, and organizational events.

Topics include:

• Leadership integrity in high-pressure environments

• The hidden integrity gaps behind organizational failure

• Governance as a strategic advantage

• Grace & Grit leadership

• Trust, accountability, and ethical decision-making

• Responsible leadership in the age of AI

• Building organizations people can trust

Who SHARP™ Supports

SHARP™ is designed for:

• Executives and senior leadership teams

• CEOs, founders, and organizational leaders

• Boards and governance decision-makers

• Risk, compliance, and transformation leaders

• Organizations navigating growth or change

• Institutions strengthening trust and accountability

• Leaders responsible for AI and emerging-technology decisions

Our objective is not simply to deliver another leadership course.

It is to help organizations identify the gaps between what they intend, what they say, and what people actually experience - and turn those insights into stronger leadership, better governance, and greater institutional trust.

Your workforce drives your success. Training and development isn't just an investment—it's essential for sustainable growth, competitive advantage, and long-term cost savings through improved retention.

Strategic staff development delivers substantial returns: enhanced morale and productivity, increased innovation, reduced turnover costs, and closed skills gaps. When employees gain relevant knowledge and capabilities, they directly contribute to achieving your business objectives. Internal talent development also reduces recruitment costs while ensuring your team has the expertise needed to outperform competitors.

Our courses reflect today's dynamic work environment and are delivered by seasoned professionals with real-world expertise. We prioritise interactive, engaging experiences that energise participants and provide practical tools they can immediately implement in their roles and across your organisation.

We partner with you to identify the perfect training solution, so please contact us to discuss your requirements. We'll work with you to identify and refine your needs, and recommend suitable non- accredited courses or programmes, or accredited qualifications as appropriate. We can even create customised courses that maximize your training investment and address your specific business challenges.

Our training, development and coaching will:

• Cultivate talent to drive future business growth

• Deliver measurable improvements in productivity and profitability

• Equip your team with role-specific skills and elevated confidence to drive success in their roles

• Boost employee engagement, motivation, and retention

• Embed your company values and vision throughout your organisation

• Accelerate progress toward your business goals

• Strengthen succession planning capabilities

Our training and coaching services are delivered at our state-of-the-art facilities, nr Colchester Essex, although we are also able to deliver most courses at your choice of location if needed.

Our expert trainers bring real world experience and industry knowledge to our courses, which combined with our flexible, people centric approach is what sets us apart from the competition.

Sway is an organisational psychology consultancy that supports businesses during critical periods of change or growth such as rapid scaling, transformation, downsizing, or M&A. We help organisations build leadership capability and enhance team performance through evidence-based coaching, learning, and advisory services.

Methodology

Developed by award-winning organisational psychologists and LSE alumni, our methodology is grounded in decades of research on organisational transformation and the psychological contract. We focus on ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENCE — extending agility beyond speed to include forward-looking diagnosis, real-time organisational signal and resilience.

We believe the future of workplace performance lies in rapid action–feedback loops. By translating academic rigour into applied tools, we help leaders distribute adaptability at scale and sustain execution through change.

M&A, Transformation and Scaling Expertise

Specialising in growth and change, Sway has built award-winning IP on resilience and adaptability, including immersive training techniques designed to build capacity under pressure. Our method helps leaders build capacity and readiness via coaching and facilitated offsites, and mindsets for resilience and rapid execution through multi-layer enablement initiatives and proprietary workforce intelligence tools.

Learning and Development

Sway develops proprietary content to support organisational learning initiatives, delivered through trainings, workshops, offsites, or keynote sessions. Topics include understanding change, the science of communication, loyalty, relational leadership, psychological safety, resilience & stress, and healthy ways of working.

Talent Hacks is a management consultancy team that believes that all problems stem from poor communication. By focusing on the individuals, we bring the "I" back in team, aligning personal direction with team goals and optimizing the team dynamics of the particular people people involved, delivering boosted performance and morale.

We offer solutions ranging from long-term hybrid programs to quick and easy, off-the-shelf online courses that use a unique approach to tailor content specifically to the personality and learning style of each user.

All of our programs implement our edutainment methodology. We know that people cannot learn when bored so we maximize the fun through games, interactions and high production "Netflix style" video content, creating a truly engaging journey.

Lastly, we offer what we term as "hacks" which are immediate, applicable and directly relevant behavioural tips that be instantly be applied at work, allowing participants to create direct positive impact for themselves and their teams.

Jackie Dack – Global Performance Coach for Public Speaking, Interview Skills & Confident Communication | Founder of TEAL (Theatre Education Arts Life)

Are you looking for a transformational coach who empowers professionals, leaders, and teams to speak with clarity, confidence, and credibility? I’m Jackie Dack—an internationally experienced public speaking and interview skills coach, theatre director, and communications strategist. I help individuals and organisations unlock their true voice and make powerful impressions that drive results.

With over 25 years of experience in theatre, PR, education, and coaching, I’ve worked with CEOs, graduates, rising leaders, and technical experts across sectors—from corporate boardrooms to creative industries, healthcare to tech, finance to education. My clients consistently report rapid improvements in confidence, presence, and communication impact.

What I Do: Corporate Training with Real Results

✅ Public Speaking Coaching (Virtual or In-Person, 1:1 or Group)

Master the art of confident communication. I help professionals overcome nerves, craft compelling messages, and speak with gravitas. Whether preparing for a keynote, presentation, panel, pitch or TED-style talk, I’ll help you shine.

✅ Interview Skills Training (Executive Level to Entry-Level)

Want to land the job, promotion, or funding? I teach structured, strategic, and high-impact interview techniques that dramatically boost success rates. Ideal for executives, graduates, media professionals, and leadership pipelines.

✅ Leadership Communication Coaching

From emerging leaders to C-suite execs, I help individuals align their message, tone, and body language to inspire trust, engage teams, and influence stakeholders.

✅ Train the Trainer & Communication Skills for Managers

Empower internal trainers and people managers to lead workshops and feedback sessions confidently and competently.

✅ Event Hosting & Panel Moderation

As an experienced MC and facilitator, I bring energy, focus, and professionalism to events, conferences, and virtual summits.

Why Clients Choose Me (and Stay With Me)

🌍 Global Expertise, Local Insight – I’ve worked across the UK, Europe, and beyond, with clients in education, NHS, corporate, creative, legal, and startup sectors. I understand diverse industries and adapt to varied team cultures.

💼 Tailored, Practical & Results-Driven – Every session is shaped around the individual or team’s needs. I don’t do “one size fits all.” My clients walk away with usable tools and visible progress.

❤️ Integrity + Intuition – Clients tell me they trust me instantly. I bring warmth, humour, and insight into every engagement—and I know how to challenge and champion people at the same time.

🎭 Theatre-Rooted, Business-Focused – My foundation in professional theatre direction and education means I bring insight into voice, body language, presence, and storytelling—blending art with science to create dynamic communicators.

📈 Proven Impact – My coaching leads to promotions, awards, funding wins, and confidence breakthroughs. Don’t just take my word for it—see the testimonials here, on LinkedIn and jackiedack.com.

Keywords:

Public Speaking Coach UK | Global Communication Skills Training | Corporate Interview Training | Executive Presence Coaching | Confident Speaking for Leaders | Voice & Body Language Training | Train the Trainer | Virtual Presentation Coaching | Coaching for TED Talks | Speaking Coach for Women in Business | Speaking Coach for Men in Business | Online Interview Skills Course | Communication Skills for Professionals | Global Public Speaking Expert

Let’s Talk

Ready to elevate your team’s communication skills—or your own? I offer bespoke coaching packages, team workshops, and international corporate training programs.

📧 Email: jackie@jackiedack.com

📞 Phone/WhatsApp: +44 7434 681385

🌐 Website: jackiedack.com

🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jackiedack

Let’s unlock confidence, charisma, and communication excellence—one voice at a time. Let’s improve connections, profiles, sales and profits - together.

I design and deliver customized training experiences that address your organization's unique needs and challenges. Whether you're looking to enhance leadership skills, improve communication, foster teamwork, or drive sales effectiveness, I'll partner with you to create a program that delivers measurable impact.

My training programs are:

*Engaging and interactive*: I use a variety of methods to keep participants engaged and ensure that the learning sticks.

*Tailored to your needs*: I work closely with you to understand your specific goals and objectives, and design a program that meets your unique requirements.

*Results-oriented*: I focus on delivering measurable outcomes that contribute to your organization's success.

Here are some examples of training programs I offer:

*Leadership Development: Equip your leaders with the skills and strategies they need to inspire their teams, navigate change, and drive innovation.

*Sales Training: Enhance your sales team's effectiveness with proven techniques for prospecting, closing deals, and building long-term customer relationships.

*Teamwork and Communication: Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment by improving communication, building trust, and resolving conflict effectively.

*Change Management: Prepare your employees for change and minimize disruption to your business with a structured approach to change management.

Ignite your team's potential and achieve breakthrough results with *ThriveWithMonica*. I'm not just another HR consultant –

I'm your strategic partner in building a thriving workforce. I work closely with organizations like yours to design and deliver bespoke HR solutions that address your unique challenges and drive measurable impact. Here's how I can help:

*Talent Acquisition: Go beyond simply filling roles. I'll help you attract top-tier talent, build diverse teams, and create a candidate experience that reflects your employer brand.

*Learning & Development: Develop your employees into high-performing superstars with engaging learning experiences that accelerate their growth and boost their skills. I'll help you design and deliver impactful programs that get results.

*Leadership Development: Equip your leaders with the skills and strategies they need to inspire their teams, navigate change, and drive innovation. I'll help you create a leadership pipeline that fuels your organization's success.

*Organizational Design: Create a structure that supports your strategic goals and empowers your employees. I'll help you optimize your organizational design for efficiency, agility, and growth.

*Change Management: Navigate change with confidence and minimize disruption to your business. I'll help you develop and implement change management strategies that ensure a smooth transition and maximize buy-in.

*Coaching: Unlock the full potential of your employees with personalized coaching that helps them overcome obstacles, develop their strengths, and achieve their goals.

Reduced people team costs by 23% in 5 months. Implemented a People Review Process for 232 employees with 95% engagement. Achieved 78% participation in L&D programs. Developed 25 leadership modules and 3 Women in Leadership Programs for top tech companies.

Visit www.thrivewithmonica.solutions to learn more and schedule a consultation.

Total Excellence Centre offers tailored training solutions focused on developing a skilled and diverse workforce, with an emphasis on ethical business practices and effective leadership. We provide continuous learning opportunities to help businesses attract and retain talent, thereby enhancing employee engagement, productivity, and loyalty. At Total Excellence Centre, we understand the challenges that businesses face in attracting and retaining skilled workers in today's competitive marketplace. That's why we offer a range of tailored solutions to help our clients upskill their workforce, empowering them with the knowledge and expertise needed to succeed.

OVERVIEW

Trelease Communications offers training presentations on AI-integrated business writing, oral presentation, leadership, team dynamics and positivity in the workforce. Founder Fran Trelease speaks to colleges, universities, state agencies and corporate EAP programs. She also created *The Write Right Method*, an affordable online course that helps recent graduates and new employees strengthen their business writing skills for job readiness.

PROGRAMS

Programs are tailored to the needs of each audience—whether developing practical communication skills for new hires, enhancing collaboration for established teams, or guiding leaders to adapt in a changing workplace. Every presentation emphasizes clarity, confidence and connection, with strategies participants can apply right away.

A BLENDED APPROACH

Beyond live training, Trelease Communications offers on-demand learning and follow-up resources to ensure lasting impact. This blended approach helps organizations see measurable improvements in communication, productivity and workplace engagement.

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