Stakeholder engagement, communications and research into CoHousing options for people with Down's Syndrome in Scotland

Producer and Cohost of the Emer and Julie Ag Caint podcast seriesProducing podcasts and radio documentaries for clients including: Researching Producing (planning, script writing)RecordingEditing PublishingTranscribingBranding & Marketing

Design and Delivery of Draw Out Your Future, an online (combination of virtual and self paced modules) group coaching programme. This signature programme has been running since 2021.🔮 Visualise your future and make it happen 🔮If you are feeling:- Overwhelmed and have too much on your plate- That it's difficult to imagine the future - Like you are on constant firefighting mode..and you crave the time and space to creatively imagine the kind of future you… Show more Design and Delivery of Draw Out Your Future, an online (combination of virtual and self paced modules) group coaching programme. This signature programme has been running since 2021.🔮 Visualise your future and make it happen 🔮If you are feeling:- Overwhelmed and have too much on your plate- That it's difficult to imagine the future - Like you are on constant firefighting mode..and you crave the time and space to creatively imagine the kind of future you would like to have then Draw Out Your Future is for you.With the aid of visual templates (no drawing skills required), creative future visioning exercises and a supportive community, Draw Out Your Future is an online group coaching programme that will help you to feel excited about your future regardless of what is going on in the world. Draw Out Your Future is currently available as an inhouse programme. To discuss contact me now on +44 (0)131 554 6551 or emer@emeroleary.com to set up a time to speak. Show less

Design and delivery of Secrets of Simple Graphics, a course created for those who would love to be more creative and use hand drawings in their work but either don't know where to start or don't feel confident enough to share their drawings.This signature course has been running since 2016 and is available:- in person (1 or 2 day programme available)- as a virtual 6 week programme- as a self paced online training course.The Secrets of Simple Graphics Online toolkit… Show more Design and delivery of Secrets of Simple Graphics, a course created for those who would love to be more creative and use hand drawings in their work but either don't know where to start or don't feel confident enough to share their drawings.This signature course has been running since 2016 and is available:- in person (1 or 2 day programme available)- as a virtual 6 week programme- as a self paced online training course.The Secrets of Simple Graphics Online toolkit was developed in 2023 and gives access to a range of online lessons in simple graphics, hand drawn templates you can use in your work and a monthly drawing challenge.To find out more visit https://www.emeroleary.com/ Show less

Aswell as my signature programmes I also deliver training in the following areas, all with a hand drawn delivery style! Emotional Intelligence | Coaching Skills | Train the Trainer | Communication Skills | NLP | Wellbeing and Stress Management | Assertiveness and Confidence Building | Stakeholder Management | Person Centred Planning |Social Model of Disability | Independent Living Movement

Mentoring creatives on their career path

Coaching leaders to explore development gaps and opportunities within a new Leadership Development Framework

I loved working with GDA. In '14/'15 I was the training consultant for the My Choices programme (A vision for self directed support forms part of the SDS Road Testers project run by GDA.) and in 15/16 I was the training consultant for the Future Visions programme.My Choices course topics included:- Beyond My Choices, Planning Next Steps- Building and Maintaining Confidence- The Role as a Champion- SDS and the Social Model of Disability- Key 'My Choices'… Show more I loved working with GDA. In '14/'15 I was the training consultant for the My Choices programme (A vision for self directed support forms part of the SDS Road Testers project run by GDA.) and in 15/16 I was the training consultant for the Future Visions programme.My Choices course topics included:- Beyond My Choices, Planning Next Steps- Building and Maintaining Confidence- The Role as a Champion- SDS and the Social Model of Disability- Key 'My Choices' messages- Presentation SkillsI was also responsible for creating and implementing a communications strategy in order to: inform, educate and share learnings from the SDS Road Testers project, including raising the profile of GDA as a disability organisation campaigning for rights, equality and social justice.From Oct '15 to March '16 I codesigned and delivered the Future Visions training and champions programme.- Independent Living, what's it all about? Outcomes – Understand true meaning of Independent Living, Explore models of Disability, Build confidence to develop as a ‘champion’- Volunteering, What's It All About?Outcomes – Understand benefits of volunteering, explore how I contribute in life, Develop understanding of link between confidence and contributing- Storytelling, What's It All About?Outcomes – Learn what makes a story memorable, understand the importance of telling a story effectively and confidently, begin to define an area of interest/focus as a champion- Goal Setting, What's It All About?Outcomes – Understand what Goal setting is, Define goal areas of championing Independent Living, select goal area to champion and define first steps.All training and communications had a strong element of graphic facilitation. Show less

Social Sorted was born from a need to market myself as a trainer. I was passionate about what I did, I just didn't know how to market and sell my services!Social Sorted grew into a social media and online marketing consultancy for businesses selling B2B.We provided the following services: - set up of online marketing funnel- creation and posting of content: tweets, LinkedIn status updates, blog posts, email newsletters/promotions- training and coaching in LinkedIn

This project came about as NHS Lothian were keen to undertake a values clarification exercise with the public to inform the creation of an ethical framework used to guide decision makingby boards and committees of NHS Lothian.As Project Manager my key deliverables included:✮ Rewriting the ethical framework from its existing form to a tool that is usable byindividuals to guide and inform ethical reflection.✮ Devising a series of values clarification exercises to… Show more This project came about as NHS Lothian were keen to undertake a values clarification exercise with the public to inform the creation of an ethical framework used to guide decision makingby boards and committees of NHS Lothian.As Project Manager my key deliverables included:✮ Rewriting the ethical framework from its existing form to a tool that is usable byindividuals to guide and inform ethical reflection.✮ Devising a series of values clarification exercises to use with members of the public (from disparate groups including disability, older people, ethnic minorities, young people).✮ Recruiting and training internal facilitators to facilitate the values clarification exercises.✮ Deliver a number of the values clarification exercises myself.✮ Communicate with and seek feedback on the ethical framework from additional stakeholders including NHS Board Members, Non Executive Directors and Directors of Strategic Planning, Public and Patient Involvement, Equality and Diversity."Emer worked closely with senior staff at NHS Lothian and with members of the public to create an ethical framework. Thanks to her skills in making ethics accessible we can clearly see how application of an ethical framework has potential to enhance the quality of our planning and decision making. This project was well managed with a diverse range of participants - and views."Pat Dawson, Associate Nurse Director, NHS Lothian Show less

I developed and ran the following training courses:- Personal Development- Communication Skills- Creative Problem Solving- Practical Ethics- Values at WorkI also cofacilitated Person Centred Planning training in association with KC Associates.

At LCIL I:- Developed and coordinated person centred Independent Living Training forDisabled People - Promoted and marketed the training service - Designed training materials - Recruited and managed Personal Assistants for the Training Service

At LCIL I* Ran the East Lothian outreach independent living service.* Assisted disabled people in all aspects of recruitment and employment of their own staff, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, designing job descriptions, administering payroll, drawing up Terms & Conditions of Employment, assistance with EmployersLiability Insurance etc. * Facilitated a Peer Support Group in East Lothian * Marketed and promoted the independent living service throughout East… Show more At LCIL I* Ran the East Lothian outreach independent living service.* Assisted disabled people in all aspects of recruitment and employment of their own staff, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, designing job descriptions, administering payroll, drawing up Terms & Conditions of Employment, assistance with EmployersLiability Insurance etc. * Facilitated a Peer Support Group in East Lothian * Marketed and promoted the independent living service throughout East Lothian* Developed and coordinated a programme for LCIL staff training. Show less

Person Centred Approaches to Independent Living