Greetings one and all,
Last week, I had the absolutely privilege of delivering Motivational Interviewing training to a cohort of learners from across Stoke on Trent City Council. Expert Citizens Insight Academy and Stoke on Trent Public Health commissioned me to create a bespoke version of the course. From Children’s Social Care to Adult Social Care to Employment Advisers and Homelessness workers, the room was comprised of extremely motivated and enthused learners. I think we all know that local services face a very hard time. Workers are being asked to do more and more with less and less. Time and again local authority staff step into that breach and deliver exemplary work. I was blown away by the learners who attended the two-day course. They are going above and beyond and I was truly inspired by their commitment to making positive changes to the lives of people from across Stoke on Trent.
The course was developed with various people from across North Staffordshire. I interviewed a raft of people and it was heartwarming reading the feedback from the learners, who recognised just how much work I had put into creating the course. New films, brand new activities, all interactive and kinaesthetic. Basically, I loved it!
The feedback comments seem to imply the feeling is mutual:
“Excellent training. Two very engaging sessions with a trainer who puts everyone at ease and gave us all opportunities to practice their skills.”
“Steven’s training was engaging and informative. The content of the training will help me in becoming a better practitioner and a better support within Children’s Social Care.”
“Steven created a really supportive and positive learning environment. The content was a mix of activities, training films made by Steven, activities that meant we worked in pairs and in small groups etc. and we this meant we had many opportunities to practice. The training was engaging and applicable to my life and my job.”
“Steven’s delivery style is fantastic and kept the whole class engaged throughout the two days of training. I wish he delivered all of the training!”
“This was a very engaging course and very interesting meeting other professionals from across Stoke on Trent Council. Hearing their points of view and understanding the demands on certain departments at the council.”
“Steven, this was a brilliant course. Once again, I’d just like to say that I LOVE your training and I love you! I want more training from you, so knowledgeable and approachable. Thank you so much for creating such an enjoyable course.”
“Great course, fantastic training, Steven really knows his stuff, 100%! Every element came together and made the training really interactive and interesting.”
“An absolutely brilliant and very informative training course. I have a much better understanding of both motivational interviewing and listening skills. I just know that I will be able to communicate better with my clients.”
“First of all, Steven was really supportive and understanding of my training needs. The training environment was inclusive and Steven made it a warm and engaging classroom. Certain elements of MI can be difficult to grasp and Steven patiently explained and then had us practice the skills. This course has massively increased my knowledge of the subject. Thank you.”
“Thank you Steven for delivering such an engaging and fun course. I feel so knowledgeable about motivational interviewing now! Basically Steven – you’re amazing!”
“Brilliant training, delivered by a brilliant trainer!”
“Well presented and informative. Excellent training.”
“Excellent training from Steven as always. Extremely informative, open and honest throughout which gets all of the group involved. Very engaging. Brilliant.”