tailored training
Life is for learning
Your staff is your most valuable asset.
Staff who are actively encouraged in their professional development are more engaged, more reliable, more efficient, and happier.
Provide your staff with training that specifically caters to their unique needs:
- Staff will feel valued and respected by your thoughtfulness
- Address issues specific to your team in a fun and relaxed way
- Build trust and commitment from employees
As a sought-after speaker, presenter, and trainer, Ally Smith delivers dynamic training programs through Ally Smith Consulting. With a career spanning leadership, management, university teaching, and direct practice, Ally brings over 30 years of expertise to her training sessions. Her engaging, warm, and inclusive communication style ensures participants are actively engaged and able to apply newfound knowledge directly to their work. Ally specializes in tailoring training to meet the specific professional development needs of organizations and their staff, enhancing skill sets and improving workplace effectiveness.
What is tailored training?
About Ally Smith Consulting Social Work Services
Ally Smith Consulting Social Work Services is a leading provider of social work services in the community. We offer a range of services to support individuals, families, and communities, including counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and support. Our team of experienced and dedicated social workers are committed to making a difference in the lives of those we serve. We believe in providing compassionate care and working collaboratively with our clients to meet their unique needs and goals. At Ally Smith Consulting, we are committed to promoting social justice and equity in our community.
Examples of training provided:
The Art of dealing with conflict
“Conflict is just information that there is a problem. When we put it on the table and talk about it, then we have some chance at resolving the issues and making change.” Kate Russell
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills about dealing with conflict.
- Developed effective conflict resolution skills with a focus on how to have a difficult conversation.
- Identified methods for diffusing conflict before it escalates.
- Identified ways to manage their own emotions in a conflict situation.
- Unpacked the role of self-awareness and the use of empathy in dealing with conflict.
The Art of professional communication
"In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect." Zig Ziglar
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills about professional communication.
- Identified and developed effective communication skills.
- Unpacked the place for professional and ethical conduct.
- Explored the use of self-awareness and self-reflection in professional communication.
The art of managing change
"If nothing ever changed, there'd be no butterflies." Unknown
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills about change.
- Explored the role of engagement in personal change.
- Unpacked the challenges and triumphs in working within organisational change.
- Explored the use of self-awareness and self-reflection in managing change.
The Art of managing and maintaining boundaries
"Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others." Brene' Brown
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills about boundaries.
- Identified and developed techniques to develop personal and professional boundaries, including: Why having boundaries is important; Strategies for developing personal and professional boundaries; The worker and client relationship.
- Explored the use of self-awareness and self-reflection in developing healthy boundaries.
The Art of saying NO
“When words are both true and kind, they can change the world.” Buddah
By the end of the workshop participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills about saying no;
- Explored, identified and integrated techniques about saying no;
- Unpacked how boundaries (personal and professional) can assist them to say no;
- Found their voice through self-awareness and;
- Explored the value of self-care.
The art of grief and loss
" Grief is not just about death but includes unfulfilled hopes and dreams, loss of pets, loss of ability, loss of contacts, loss of control." Ally Smith
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills about grief and loss.
- Explored the ways that grief can impact on individuals and communities.
- Learnt about the different theories of grief and loss.
- Developed skills and strategies to support individuals and groups experiencing grief and loss.
- Discovered the importance of self-care when working in the grief and loss space.
The art of well-being
“Act as a master of your life by putting your health, well-being and happiness first.” Marianna Olszewski
By the end of the workshop, participants will have:
- Built on their existing knowledge and skills of the importance of managing their well-being.
- Explored the strengths they bring to the team and unpack areas for growth. Explored what they value about the work that they do and how to create meaning in what they do.
- Worked together to support each other create soulful self-care strategies.
Time to create your own CPD Plan
A Continuing Professional Development Plan sets out the identified learning activities that support the development of professional skills, knowledge and personal attributes required for effective professional practice.