YOUR TRAINER - LAURA DAIN M.A. HONS (OXON) 
soft skills with hard edge results

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I've been a freelance soft skills trainer since 1992, running courses independently for a range of organisations as well as for open access. With my background in applied psychology, I'm interested in helping people with the psychological aspects of personal and professional development - that means understanding the reasons why we feel and behave the way we do, recognising the power of habitual (often unconscious) patterns, and identifying solutions which are genuinely practical and effective for each individual.
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Like most people, I didn't grow up feeling anywhere near as confident, relaxed or assertive as I wanted to be. I avoided conflict and disagreement as much as possible, found it really difficult to speak up in a group, tended to avoid anything challenging, and generally felt unable to handle a lot of situations effectively. Studies in psychology show us that there are many reasons why a person might not feel able to develop to their full potential. Childhood learning and life experiences can often set up patterns of distorted thinking or unhelpful behaviours which become so 'hard wired' that we find them difficult to recognise and shake off on our own. 

I draw on a wide range of psychology models to help develop a deep understanding of important underlying issues (why we behave, think and feel in the ways we do), along with guided practical skills development (how to handle situations better). The aim of my work is to help you to bring about lasting changes in your life that 'feel right' for you, (rather than short-term attempts to be different which don't seem to 'fit' and soon wear off). 

I know from my own experience that learning practical lessons from psychology can be life-changing and wonderfully liberating - reducing stress levels, opening up options, and building genuine confidence and self esteem. My range of informative, constructive, supportive training gives you the knowledge and power to move forward in whatever ways are important for you. If you need a trainer who really knows and understands where you're coming from, with the expertise and experience to support and encourage you in becoming more confident, relaxed, or assertive, why not contact me now by email? Or call me now (in confidence) on 01223 839611.


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