Overview

In the workplace, maintaining professionalism can sometimes be challenging—especially when faced with inappropriate jokes, sexist comments, or uncomfortable situations. This webinar is here to help.

Join us for a dynamic session focused on practical strategies for recognising and asserting professional boundaries when they’re being tested, ensuring you can respond confidently and maintain your self-respect and authority.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Spotting the Signs: Identifying behaviours that cross professional boundaries
  • Managing Emotional Impact: Staying calm and composed under pressure
  • Immediate Responses: Practical techniques to address uncomfortable comments or jokes in the moment
  • The Power of Assertive Communication: Setting boundaries clearly and respectfully while maintaining professionalism
  • Building a Resilient Workplace Culture: Encouraging respect and accountability in your team

Date

Thursday 17 April, 10:00am – 11:00am

Price

Members: £30 + VAT
Non-Members: £35 + VAT

CPD points

Claim 1 CPD point for attending this webinar!

Joining instructions will be sent to you 3 weeks before the event (please check your spam inbox) and your invoice will be sent before the event. We advise that, on receipt of the joining instructions, you are liable for any fees incurred in order to attend the event.

About the Trainer

Becky Walsh is a dynamic personal development comedian and a seasoned communications and marketing professional. She holds a PR qualification from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) and the ILCA certification from the Society of Local Council Clerks (SLCC).

Becky combines her expertise in personal development with her work in the public sector, collaborating with the SLCC to deliver engaging webinars and conference presentations. Known for her humour and insight, she was the MC for their 50th-anniversary national conference. Becky also developed and delivers four modules for the ‘Civility and Respect’ programme, designed to foster professionalism and collaboration within local councils.

Specialising in communications and strategic infrastructure, Becky works freelance with Parish and Town Councils, helping them enhance their engagement and effectiveness.

A former host of an agony aunt-style phone-in show on LBC Radio and freelance work for the BBC, Becky is also the author of four self-help books, including You Do Know – Learn to Act on Intuition Instantly published by Hay House.

As a sought-after speaker, Becky has spoken at the world-renowned I Can Do It! seminar and has been a senior curator, coach, and script editor for TEDx Bristol. She earned a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and is a certified life coach. She will qualify as a counsellor in 2025.

In addition to her public-facing roles, Becky runs a private practice coach, offering transformative sessions online. www.linkedin.com/in/beckywalsh www.beckywalsh.com

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