SAFE AND SOUND ONE DAY MASTERCLASS

 

The best leadership courses are delivered by people who know what they are talking about, have been there, done it, and deliver with passion.

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The day war hero, Lieutenant Colonel Chris Keeble from the Parachute Regiment came to Greater Manchester Police Leadership Academy and delivered a masterclass on leadership from the battlefield is a day I will never forget.

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What he said that day resonated strongly and left a lasting impact on everyone in the room. The man had credibility. He knew what he was talking about, and because he`d been there and done it and was able to prove its effectiveness through powerful delivery, people listened to him.

What he said that day was leadership gold and his words of wisdom stick with me to this day. His words and style blend through Safe and Sound training and will to do the same for you. A learning experience with a credible trainer, inspiring delivery, and content your team will remember forever.

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 This course was born on the streets of Manchester during a thirty-year police career as a Specialist Dog handler, Counter Terrorist Search Leader, Wellbeing Coach and Police Commander.

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These roles provided the opportunity to study the best leaders and learn how the best make wellbeing a priority, for themselves, and others. building wellbeing into their leadership style every minute of every day in the most incredible and surprising ways. In this unique, two-day learning experience, I`m going to share everything I learned with you.

Your team will hear case studies to showcase the best leaders inside and outside policing and learn how to build the same mindset they have to respond positively to ANY challenge inside and outside work.

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 You will see the most effective tips, tools and techniques used by the best, and I`ll demonstrate them for you in my own unique style. A masterclass of training and coaching evidenced by real examples from the front line.

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Everything supported by an iconic collection of items, exhibits and articles from inside and outside the police world, bringing the learning to life to deliver a masterclass delegates describe as interesting, educational, inspiring, motivational and a learning experience you will remember forever.

 

Day one is all about you! A chance to reflect on where your team are, collectively, and individually on their wellbeing journey. Polish the skills you already have, and learn new tips, tools, and techniques to protect your mental health and keep you firing on all cylinders so you can be there, in good shape, for your team.

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Day two will show you how to apply the learning and embed into your leadership style. Changing the way you think and act, placing you in pole position to protect, care and positively influence the wellbeing of your team AND making you a more effective leader in the process. This is a beast of a course and packs a lot of in. Leaving you with the skills and knowledge to stay strong and mentally fit. Calmer, confident and more focused. Refreshed and ready to continue your journey and lead your team to achieve incredible things!

 

Content

 

Day 1

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• Reflection on where you are now with your wellbeing practice. What`s  working, what’s not and what needs to change (guided exercise)

• Why wellbeing matters and why leadership can be a lonely place

• Managing extreme emotions to stop them corroding your mind

• How to recognise the well wobble and wipeout zones

• Top tips for managing time. A superintendent’s view

• The power of three. A leadership coaching tool

• Stress v pressure. What`s healthy and what’s not

• Mindset, perceptions, and choice

• Building and maintaining compassionate leadership, inside and outside work

• How to keep building resilience for you, your team, and your family

• How to avoid getting locked into negative behaviours, thoughts, and language

• How your communication style can be your best friend and worst enemy

• Evaluating and re connecting with personal values and purpose

• The real benefits of gratitude, sleep, and water

• How to avoid catastrophising

• Circles of Influence. How to avoid wasted time and emotional burnout

• How listening to yourself, and others, saves lives 

• The most important conversation you will ever have

• The benefits of time out and tips to reset

• Unconscious bias and the link to mental health

• The four elements of exceptional emotional intelligence

• Recognising and managing triggers, hooks and stuff that grinds you down

• The benefits of harnessing humour and moments which lift you

• Soak time, intelligent waiting. When to go and when to wait

• How controlling your breathing will settle your mind

• Setting goals and celebrating every win

• The virtual box, when to use it and when not to!

   

Day 2

 

• Reflections from day one

• The science. Why Safe and Sound works!

• Recognising the well, wobble, and wipeout zones in others

• Action planning and coaching using the power of three

• Resilient leadership at work and at home.

• When to talk and when to listen for maximum benefit

• What you should own and what you should delegate

• How to say no and push back positively

• How to build and maintain psychological safety

• Maximising Safe and Sound for organisational benefit

• Keeping position, power, and ego in check

• Building trust and confidence

• Chief Constable case study. Does your leadership style help or hinder?

• Case study. Compassionate characteristics of the best leaders

• Creating a wellbeing strategy and empowering staff

• Wellbeing champions – how to build your network

• Commitment to self

• Accountability exercise - what is going to change?

 

Who Should Attend?

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This course is perfect professional development for current leaders and anyone aspiring towards a future leadership role. Suitable for leaders and managers at every level and can be delivered jointly for organisations working in partnership with others. A perfect opportunity to learn together, network, and empathise. This course will benefit all public and private sector organisations, health care, education and HR professionals and anyone starting or refreshing wellbeing strategy and fits perfectly alongside all professional wellbeing development programmes.

 The course can be run at your premises or alternative venue of your choice for six to sixteen delegates per course.