“I believe that writing poetry is a fundamental human activity, like dance or singing, something we need to do and of which we are deprived in the modern world. As a result, I believe there may be a poem-shaped hole in our lives” 

Kate Clanchy, poet and teacher.

As we embark on a new year, join Creative Coach and Supervisor Auriel Majumdar for a thought-provoking workshop that will explore reading and writing poetry as activity that we can use for ourselves and to support our clients. This interactive and co-creative session will consider some of the theory underpinning the uses of poetry in coaching, offer ideas for working with coachees and will guide you to write your own poem reflecting on the old year and looking forward to the year ahead.

Come along to be nourished and uplifted by 90 minutes of poetry, reflection and sharing. Together let’s fill the poem-shaped hole in our lives. No experience of writing required, just curiosity and a willingness to experiment.

Auriel Majumdar is a creative coach, supervisor and consultant with more than 20 years' experience as a manager, leader, strategist and change maker. In her coaching practice, Auriel specialises in business, leadership and personal development in the creative and third sectors. Her coaching and facilitation practice has a particular emphasis on the use of creative techniques to challenge individuals and groups to reflect on their experiences so the can continuously learn and develop.

Formerly Course Leader for the Masters in Coaching and Mentoring Programme at Sheffield Hallam University, Auriel is now Executive in Residence at Sheffield Hallam University, teaching and supervising coaches in training. In 2018 she was nominated by her students for Sheffield Business School's Inspirational Teaching Award with the following citation:

'An engaging and inspirational teacher and coach. Combines theory with stories from their professional practice and brilliantly creative activities to deliver their subject with warmth, humour and depth.'

Auriel is accredited by the EMCC at Master Practitioner level.

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We look forward to seeing you on-line on the day.