Course Details

In high-pressure environments like finance and accountancy, communication is often driven by accuracy, speed and delivery. But behind that sits something rarely addressed, the internal narrative that shapes how confidently we speak, how clearly, we express ourselves and how effectively we handle difficult conversations. This session explores how to cut through that noise. Blending lived experience with practical tools, it will help attendees communicate with greater clarity, manage pressure more effectively and build stronger, more human connections with clients, colleagues and themselves. The result is not just better communication, but better performance, better relationships and more impact in their role.

 

In this course Nick Elston covers the following topics:

  • Understanding how internal narratives impact confidence, communication and decision-making
  • Practical tools to manage pressure and communicate clearly in high-stakes situations
  • Techniques to express ideas with clarity, confidence and emotional awareness
  • How to navigate difficult conversations without avoidance or escalation
  • Building stronger professional relationships through more human, effective communication

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CPD Course Speaker

Forging People Ltd

Nick Elston

Nick Elston is one of the highest-profile and leading Inspirational Speakers on the Lived Experience of Mental Health.

In life, we can either let our adversities, our challenges, define us negatively for the rest of our lives…or…we can choose for it to forge something beautiful, something powerful – something that never would have existed without you going through your ‘stuff’ in the first place.

Described as a ‘BIG man, BIG heart, BIG story & BRUTAL honesty!’, ‘Utterly inspirational, absolutely engaging!’ and ’10/10 – a Speaking Masterclass!’ – Nick shares his experiences of Mental Illness, Mental Ill-Health & Breakdown worldwide – through his powerful, inspiring, engaging & emotional talks.

Most importantly, Nick shares his ‘Lived Experience’ through insights, tools, tips and techniques on how to manage Anxiety in Life, in Business – to implement immediately.