Train the whole team.
Do you lead a team of senior technical experts? They need to be confident and convincing when they:
- pitch ideas to clients
- advocate for the value of their work
- tell stories about how their knowledge can get results
We’ll train your group in advanced communication skills. At your offsite or premises, anywhere in the UK.
Your team knows their stuff. Show them how to tell stories that convince.
You run an elite team of experts. They know their specialist areas as well as anyone in the industry.
But when it comes to pitching ideas to clients, things get tricky.
Give your people the skills they need to:
- understand client priorities, concerns and constraints
- explain technical concepts in a way that makes their audience feel smart
- tell stories that convince people to follow their advice
They’ll learn to project confidence in front of any audience. Whether they’re pitching for new work, addressing issues in a meeting, or sharing best practices on stage.
Tailored to the needs of senior technical experts.
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill communication session.
We focus on the unique challenges of technical experts. Like how to:
- explain complex topics to clients who don’t share background knowledge
- figure out what an audience needs to learn
- convince decision-makers to follow your advice
We tailor each training programme to the needs of your team, including:
- A kick-off call with team leads to agree goals and success metrics.
- Intensive, half-day training session at your premises or offsite with Jonathan Kahn (10 years’ experience).
- Follow-up support to make the changes stick.
Trusted by orgs you’ve heard of.
We’ll come to you. (Anywhere in the UK.)
In-house training is the most tailored service we offer. It’s for when you need the maximum learning in a limited time.
We’ll bring an intensive half-day training session to your offsite or premises. Anywhere in mainland UK, for no extra charge.
(If you’re further afield, we can organise training by video call instead.)
When you need someone who’s done this before.
Jonathan Kahn is a communication coach.
Over the last decade he’s trained hundreds of senior technical experts. From engineers to designers, surgeons to research scientists, financial experts to UN peacekeepers.
He’ll design a programme for your team’s unique needs. But don’t worry. He’s done this kind of thing before.
“Jonathan ran a truly excellent workshop at GDS. Engaging, collaborative and intensive—and hugely enjoyable. As one participant put it, ‘one of the best pieces of training I’ve had at work (here or elsewhere)’.”
—Adam Maddison, Head of Agile Delivery, Government Digital Service
“Jonathan helped our leadership team to improve our communications with each other and our clients. We learned valuable new techniques and skills that we’ve been able to put into practice day to day. His coaching was considered, patient and valuable.”
—Jon Topper, CTO, The Scale Factory
“Jonathan demonstrated his value early in helping us to shape what we knew would be a challenging day. He quickly grasped our requirements, demonstrated an uncanny knack for identifying the major issues to address, and proved to be an excellent facilitator on the day.”
—Miles Cheetham, Head of Propositions, Open Banking
Simple pricing. No hidden extras.
In-house training programme
Custom-designed for your team of senior technical experts. For groups of 4–20 people.
What’s included
- Kick-off call for team leads (agree goals & success metrics)
- Bespoke training programme for your group
- Intensive half-day session at your offsite or premises with Jonathan Kahn
- Our travel and expenses to any venue in mainland UK
- Handout for each team member (covers techniques, theory & further reading)
- Review call with team leads (assess progress & agree next steps)
- Pay by card, invoice or purchase order
- Instalment plans available
Skill up the crew.
Tell us about your team. We’ll arrange a chat to show you how in-house training can achieve your goals.
Not ready to take the plunge? Here’s a freebie.
Want to know how your team’s storytelling skills stack up? Take our free test, right now.
Get instant scores for areas like:
- explaining concepts to non-experts
- speaking business language
- understanding the client
- convincing decision-makers
We’ll send you a report to explain your scores, with tips to show your team. It takes less than 5 minutes.
