Mind Mapping

Training the mind to develop thinking.

Mind mapping workshop

Mind Mapping is a powerful graphic technique and unique thinking system devised by Tony Buzan. He was widely regarded as the world's leading authority on the brain and how to use it more effectively. Tony Buzan died on 13th April 2019 leaving an amazing legacy to the world, as one of the leading lights of intelligence. Mind Mapping is the most effective and versatile thinking tool for every aspect of life. It is used throughout the world by businesses, schools and universities.

In this workshop you will learn about the technique of Mind Mapping to take radically more effective notes and to think, learn and work in ways compatible to how your brain works. The course includes an introduction to the technique and why it works, including the key principles to create your own mind maps. You will learn practical applications and how to develop your Mind Maps® to enhance learning, creativity and problem solving.

You will explore how the brain works and learn how to create your own Mind Maps® for many areas of your life at home and at work.

The interactive workshops will cover:

• Looking inside the brain
• Thinking and learning techniques
• The principles of mind mapping
• Practical applications of mind mapping
• Mind mapping exercises

Gillian has personally been using the Mind Mapping techniques for over 25 years having originally used Mind Maps® when studying as a midwife! She trained with the Buzan Organisation.

"One of the best courses I have been on - fascinating, stimulating and exciting"

Speed reading

Training your eyes to read faster and more efficiently.

Speed reading training

Have you ever wanted to be more efficient, save time and read information faster? Discover how Speed Reading will help you get through documents, books, reports much faster and more efficiently, whilst still maintaining your comprehension.

"Practical, informative, stimulating"

The course covers 7 key steps:

1. Understanding your goal and intention from what you need to read
2. How to group words to read faster
3. How to use fixation to improve your speed
4. Understanding what you should NOT do – breaking the old habits!
5. Using a guide to help
6. Where are you when you read? The reading environment, including your motivation, reading distance, lighting, temperature
7. Understanding how the eye muscles work including exercises to train the eye muscles

You will have the opportunity to test out the techniques on a variety of materials and learn how to maintain your comprehension as you read faster.

"Excellent, enjoyable, really valuable use of time"

Join us on a fast reading journey that will have a positive effect on your life.