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The DESC Model for Assertiveness

Jan Lawrence, 15th June 2020

This blog describes the ‘DESC’ model, which is a framework for difficult situations when we want to be more assertive but lack the confidence to communicate our feelings.

Investigations in the Workplace – Why effective communication skills are essential

Jan Lawrence, 6th May 2020

Understanding some principles of communicating is just one aspect of effective communication skills, an essential part of conducting formal investigations. This is why we often agree with course organisers to include this topic when they are looking to provide our How to Conduct Professional Investigations in the Workplace training for staff members.

Support managers to discuss mental health with staff during Covid-19

Jan Lawrence, 29th April 2020

In Equilibrium’s mental health awareness training courses give people the right channels to open up about mental health. Proactively bringing the issues and challenges into the open enables staff to explore strategies to create a more positive culture. These actions help the organisation to be even more future-fit when the lockdown ends.

Interactive, Engaging, Live Virtual Training delivered by Subject Experts

Jan Lawrence, 8th April 2020

We are currently providing interactive, engaging, live virtual training and coaching to help organisations support their managers and staff during the Covid 19 pandemic.
An interactive experience which is comparable to face to face learning and can combat the effects of isolation which many are currently facing.

Examples of the key characteristics of a resilient manager

Amanda Furness, 6th April 2020

A definition of resilience together with an overview of the key characteristics which will be displayed by a resilient manager.

Webinar courses & coaching are available during these difficult times

Amanda Furness, 31st March 2020

An update of the services we can provide during the on-going Coronavirus pandemic. There are 3 areas where we aim to be of assistance.

Spring 2020 newsletter offers sleep tips & coaching case studies

Amanda Furness, 6th March 2020

This edition of In Equilibrium includes:
• A stress management tip reminding us of the link between our brain and our guts.
• Details of the most recent articles on our blog including “What is the role of a mental health first aider?”
• Are you sleep deprived? Trainer Michelle Spirit provides practical tips and advice on how to get a restful night’s sleep.
• Links to helpful resources including a new guide for people managers to deal with conflict at work.
• And finally … why we should, on occasion, take time to consider what may be behind a strange dream.

NEW Tackling Sexual Harassment at Work Resources Page

Amanda Furness, 2nd March 2020

We have created a new resources page which provides a wide variety of links to valuable information and advice to help tackle sexual harassment at work.

Ask the Expert: Do you have any sleep tips to help get a restful night’s sleep?

Amanda Furness, 28th February 2020

Specialist In Equilibrium trainer and corporate coach, Michelle Spirit, offers practical tips and advice in answer to our latest Ask the Expert question.

Newsletter resources include links to recent guides for managers & employers

Amanda Furness, 28th February 2020

Our Spring newsletter includes links to some recently published guides to help create an inclusive workplace culture.

Hints & Tips

We have a wide range of handy hints and tips for managing stress, developing resilience.

Resources for Managers

A selection of resources designed with the role of the manager in mind.

Customer Comments

See our customers' comments after attending our training courses.

What people say about courses at In-Equilibrium

“The course, which has been rolled out to all our Managers, has been extremely well received and has provided practical and helpful advice in tackling, managing and reducing stress in the workplace.”

“I particularly liked the fresh approach to the subject exploring the impact of stress on the body and looking at different strategies to control stress using the PIC formula and Stephen Covey’s, Time Management Matrix.”

“This course was exceptionally well-presented, and managed to be both informative and effective, with a minimum of jargon. The afternoon was very useful in helping to identify and focus on the real causes of stress, and how to alleviate their effects.”

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