Through the Grapevine: what wine can teach us about being a better communicator!
Join the YMC for an evening of learning and wine tasting hosted by Jeff Heasman of Insurance Upskill!
The characteristics of a good wine can teach us a lot about the characteristics of a good communicator. Each wine is unique in its character and so too is each person. However, there are common ingredients and methods that go into producing the finished article, whether it be a good wine or a good communicator.
Through tasting five different Spanish and Portuguese wines, each with a unique character, this session will relate these characteristics to the five essential characteristics of a good communicator, from preparation to execution of a message.
Learning objectives:
- Identify the key stages in the communication process
- Recognise the 5 most important characteristics of a good communicator
- Implement a strategy to communicate more effectively
About the trainer
Jeff Heasman is a well-known and highly experienced international trainer specialising in law, cognitive skills and communication within the insurance and financial services industry. In addition, Jeff has a passion for Spanish wines and through his wine businesses based in Spain and Portugal he offers cultural and wine-tasting events and vineyard tours, with a particular focus on the culture, food and wines of Galicia in northwest Spain and Vinho Verde in northern Portugal. Jeff has a bachelors and masters degree in law, he holds a postgraduate English language teaching qualification, has obtained a certificate in wines from the prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and is a member of the Society of Wine Educators. Jeff´s knowledge of the insurance and financial services industry combined with a passion for effective communication, strong cognitive skills and wine, makes this a fun and entertaining CPD event with a difference.
Please feel free to submit any questions in advance when you book online.
Contact
Please contact Flora Simpson with any queries regarding this event.
Booking information:
You will be sent a confirmation email shortly after booking. If you have not received this within one hour, please contact Flora Simpson (020 7397 3912).
CII Accredited
This demonstrates the quality of an event and that it meets CII member CPD scheme requirements.
1 1/2 hours' CPD can be claimed for this event if relevant to your learning and development needs.
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