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We specialise in the human interactions that shape how people work together.

We don’t just know the theory. We understand the reality.

The human side of work is complex. Our expertise reflects that.

We bring together decades of experience in leadership, communications, performance and learning and development to help organisations tackle the challenges that shape how people lead and work together.

From the conversations people avoid to the behaviours that make or break a team, we specialise in the moments where the human side of work really matters.

Our specialisms reflect where we have particular depth of experience, not the limits of what we do. Every organisation faces its own challenges, and we’re always happy to explore how we can help.

Leadership Development

Most leaders underestimate how much their behaviour shapes the culture around them – and ultimately how their team performs. We help them see what’s landing, what isn’t, and how to close the gap between intention and impact.

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Feedback & Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations are most often shaped before they even begin. We help people recognise the undercurrents that influence how they land – or don’t – and explore ways to navigate them with confidence and clarity.

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Inclusive Leadership

Leaders don’t tend to struggle with the idea of inclusion. They struggle with how it shows up in everyday workplace interactions — in meetings, feedback conversations, banter, and moments of pressure where habits and assumptions take over.

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Resilience & Wellbeing

When pressure rises, it affects how we think, feel and behave. We help organisations understand what happens to people under pressure, how behaviour shapes the experience of work, and the conditions leaders create through the way they work.

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Performance Management

Most people experience an organisation through their manager. The way managers handle feedback, pressure, uncertainty and day-to-day conversations shapes how teams experience working life, and whether people feel supported and able to do their best work.

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Trust & Psychological Safety

In many teams, trust is shaped in the everyday interactions where people decide whether to speak up, challenge ideas, ask questions or say what they think. Most often, it comes down to what happens in the moment and whether people feel safe enough – and comfortable enough – to say it.

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Change Leadership

Periods of change can create uncertainty, even when the reasons behind them are clear. Whether it’s a restructure or new ways of working, how leaders communicate and support people through those moments has a significant impact on trust and performance.

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Influence & Impact

Influence isn’t just about what we say, but how we say it and how we make others feel. The way we communicate, build relationships and respond to different perspectives shapes our impact and whether people feel able to trust our judgement.

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“1948 has delivered a series of energetic and thought-provoking workshops for our clients. Participants were fully engaged and left the session enlightened and excited for more! Looking forward to collaborating further.”

“Having dedicated one to one time to practice the more challenging conversations we face in business has allowed our management team to do so with confidence and skill. The practice lab is an invaluable service.”

“Simon has helped me find my authentic voice. Thanks to his deep knowledge of acting and communication, he has helped me get ready to launch my new book. He has been encouraging and supporting throughout.”

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“1948 has delivered a series of energetic and thought-provoking workshops for our clients. Participants were fully engaged and left the session enlightened and excited for more! Looking forward to collaborating further.”

“Having dedicated one to one time to practice the more challenging conversations we face in business has allowed our management team to do so with confidence and skill. The practice lab is an invaluable service.”

“Simon has helped me find my authentic voice. Thanks to his deep knowledge of acting and communication, he has helped me get ready to launch my new book. He has been encouraging and supporting throughout.”

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