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Tiwa Adebayo - Talk That Talk: How to speak with confidence and be assertive

To equip participants with the skills needed to communicate assertively, clearly, and with confidence. This session will help you navigate workplace conversations with impact, build stronger relationships, and handle difficult discussions with ease.

Date Tuesday, 08 September 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where Details Online Online - MS Teams
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What will you learn

  • Techniques for speaking with clarity and confidence.

  • Strategies for assertive communication and setting boundaries.

  • How to handle difficult conversations and navigate workplace dynamics.

Who is this course for

  • NHS staff who want to enhance their communication skills.

  • Leaders and managers looking to improve team interactions.

  • Anyone who struggles with speaking up in meetings or setting boundaries.

Lead facilitators

Tiwalola Adebayo

Tiwalola Adebayo is a globally recognised coach specialising in positive psychology, international speaker, author and the founder of Confident and Killing It. Confident and Killing It is a purpose driven organisation and community that wakes women up to their worth so they can be confident, unstoppable and dare to live the life they truly desire. Through engaging and practical workshops, media and coaching programmes, Tiwalola equips women with the tools they need to overcome fear and self-doubt, programme their minds for success and live out their biggest dreams. Her first book Confident and Killing It was published by HarperCollins in July 2022, to great acclaim.

Since starting in 2018 she's upskilled over 10,000 women across the world and delivered engaging experiences for brands and organisations such as Google, Meta, The Times,  Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Viacom CBS, Spotify, Squarespace, UN Women UK,  The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy and many more. 

Leanne Saddler
Leanne specialises in leadership and organisational development, coaching and wellbeing across health and care systems. She brings almost two decades of leadership experience across the NHS in England and Wales, alongside international leadership development and global health partnership experience in Africa.
 
With a background in education, operational leadership and organisational development, Leanne works with leaders, teams and organisations to build capability, strengthen effectiveness, develop inclusive cultures and navigate complex change. She designs and facilitates leadership programmes, provides executive coaching and supports organisations to develop healthy, high-performing workplaces.
 
Leanne has a particular interest in wellbeing, resilience and authentic leadership. She brings together evidence-informed practice, coaching and wellbeing techniques to support individuals, teams and organisations to thrive in demanding environments. As a qualified yoga teacher, she also designs and delivers yoga and wellbeing programmes to support NHS organisations.
 
Leanne holds an MSc in Health and Public Leadership and a Diploma in Organisational Development. She is an EMCC Global Accredited Coach and is registered with the Association for Coaching. As NHS Elect’s psychometric lead, she is qualified in Lumina Spark, MBTI (Steps I and II), Insights Discovery and TypeCoach. She has also completed Leadership Fellowships in global health research and quality improvement.