Summary of Learning Outcomes:

- Tools for engaging and activating your audience – ‘The Hook’.    
- Learners develop an awareness of a selection of storytelling techniques.  
- Rehearsal techniques and clear development goals.     
- Re-visiting non-verbal communication techniques.  
- Turning learning into behaviour.  

Information on the trainer:  

Alasdair Craig (co-founder of Connect at a Distance) is an Actor, Trainer, Workshop-Leader and Coach. After gaining a BA Hons degree in Politics and American Studies, he went on to train at The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating with distinction in Classical Acting.   

He worked for many years with Edward Hall’s all-male Shakespeare Company, ‘Propeller’, touring the world in many of their critically acclaimed productions, including residencies in New York and London's West End. Other notable work has included ‘Not about Heroes’ at the Trafalgar Studios (West End) and playing the part of Friedrich, in the National Theatre’s production of 'War Horse' (West End).  

More recently, he has appeared in season 3 of ‘The Crown’ and Sky's 'The Royal Mob'. He continues to pursue a varied voice-over career, ranging from radio commercials to video games and audio books. As an Educational Practitioner at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, he writes and leads workshops on Shakespeare’s plays for young people and practitioners of all ages.  

Alasdair is a certified MOE Coach and has delivered training as part of the MOE training team. An experienced Trainer, Alasdair has worked in a variety of settings, applying many of the techniques used by professional actors to strengthen interpersonal skills and empower individuals to speak and present with confidence and authority. He has lectured and trained Business Undergraduates and worked with a variety of corporate clients, across a range of industries.  

About Connect at a Distance 

Connect at a Distance brings tools and techniques from the world of theatre, film and voice work to the world of business. It is almost impossible to implement new behaviours while we are focused on other tasks. To address this, our training sessions create a fun and relaxed environment where participants can step away from the demands of their working lives, to troubleshoot the challenges of communicating critical messages under pressure.  

This training is delivered in a ‘rehearsal room’ setting. We close the door to our audiences so we can explore our behaviour, experiment with new communication techniques and take risks without judgement.  

In the world of theatre and film the role of the ‘director’ is key to a successful performance. We need an ‘outside eye’, supporting us to understand how our behaviour translates to our audiences. This training session will skilfully and respectfully nurture and challenge participants to be their best authentic selves when communicating.