Since 2007 Xperient's partners Nicola and Ian have created innovative training solutions, building high impact events that are value for money. We have become particularly experienced in three sectors: Insurance and Finance, where we work extensively in management, leadership and sales training; Regulation and Professionalism, particularly within Health Care; and the Legal Sector, working on influencing skills. Since March 2020 we have created many imaginative 'blended learning' solutions… Show more Since 2007 Xperient's partners Nicola and Ian have created innovative training solutions, building high impact events that are value for money. We have become particularly experienced in three sectors: Insurance and Finance, where we work extensively in management, leadership and sales training; Regulation and Professionalism, particularly within Health Care; and the Legal Sector, working on influencing skills. Since March 2020 we have created many imaginative 'blended learning' solutions for delivery via online platforms, creating videos, interactive exercises, drama-based demonstrations and challenging discussions that make online training engaging and effective. Participants can engage in live interactions with role-players based on case studies and receive 1-to-1 behavioural coaching sessions. Xperient bring creative and improvisational skills into the learning environment. We understand and adopt the key business objectives of your event. An Xperient training event can offer deep insights into the impact of individual’s behaviours whilst showing flexibility to the needs of the client team and each individual participant. Whether delivering challenging feedback or coaching in a respectful and considerate manner, it is always our passionate aim to encourage participants to learn more about themselves and to consider the ‘social footprint’ they may leave on those they transact business with. Show less

With Xperient Training Consultancy, I regularly deliver CPD workshops focussing on Ethics and Insight for the Dental Team called 'Professionalism in Practice'. The first series of these workshops took place in 2010 in Wales and they have since run all over the UK at Universities and Dental Deaneries:"What an excellent course. The interactivity was very useful. Well run and very interesting.""Really good course. My whole practice really enjoyed it.""Enjoyed the roleplay and found… Show more With Xperient Training Consultancy, I regularly deliver CPD workshops focussing on Ethics and Insight for the Dental Team called 'Professionalism in Practice'. The first series of these workshops took place in 2010 in Wales and they have since run all over the UK at Universities and Dental Deaneries:"What an excellent course. The interactivity was very useful. Well run and very interesting.""Really good course. My whole practice really enjoyed it.""Enjoyed the roleplay and found that it made the workshop more interesting"" Very effective delivery of what is usually a very boring topic!""Very interactive meeting. Good to have other people's experiences shared. Nice to have insights from lay member of Fitness to Practise Panel"The design of the course has been informed by my ten years of experience as a Lay Member and Chair of the Conduct Committees of the General Dental Council (GDC). We use interactive, drama-based training techniques to bring issues to life. Focussing on the participants as much as on the guidelines, together we explore the solutions to ethical dilemmas in real-life situations. It is a full day course adding up to 6 hours with up to three facilitators who are also experienced roleplayers. We perform scenarios to stimulate debate and improvise around the real dilemmas brought to us by the participants, playing all the parts and trying out different behaviours and outcomes. The backbone of the content and aims and objectives of the course is the current GDC Standards Guidance. Out of this we create the scenarios and start debates on subjects including the Public Interest, Regulation, Whistle-blowing, Scope of Practice, Consent and so on. The flow of the discussion is around self-awareness, modesty, insight, reflective practice and, most critically, how to put the patient first no matter how challenging the situation may be. Contact nicola@xperient.co.uk Show less

Since 2006 I have been designing and delivering training events for the General Dental Council Hearings Department. These have ranged from workshops on questioning witnesses to Induction training for new panellists as well as Chair Development training.

Performance of a Lifetime (POAL) is a consulting firm that uses the art and science of performance to help business leaders close the gap between the status quo and their desired future. As a trainer/coach, I practice POAL's Performance Coaching method, The Becoming Principle®, to engage leaders, teams, and organizations in discovering, creating and acting on new and uncharted possibilities. POAL's services include organizational change solutions, custom leadership development programs… Show more Performance of a Lifetime (POAL) is a consulting firm that uses the art and science of performance to help business leaders close the gap between the status quo and their desired future. As a trainer/coach, I practice POAL's Performance Coaching method, The Becoming Principle®, to engage leaders, teams, and organizations in discovering, creating and acting on new and uncharted possibilities. POAL's services include organizational change solutions, custom leadership development programs, professional development workshops and individual and team coaching. Show less

In late 2016 I started the Out of Place Project to bring together contemporary poetry and new composers. Working 6 months with a team of composer-performers, we created 11 pieces of new music which we performed on 3rd July 2017 at the Actors' Church Covent Garden, also raising money for the Rory Peck Trust. My three compositions are attached here as both Youtube and Soundcloud links and I will also attach the short presentation about the charity. Here I play Bb clarinet on Dancing… Show more In late 2016 I started the Out of Place Project to bring together contemporary poetry and new composers. Working 6 months with a team of composer-performers, we created 11 pieces of new music which we performed on 3rd July 2017 at the Actors' Church Covent Garden, also raising money for the Rory Peck Trust. My three compositions are attached here as both Youtube and Soundcloud links and I will also attach the short presentation about the charity. Here I play Bb clarinet on Dancing Green, Bass clarinet and soprano saxophone on Mina's Waltz and am the vocalist on Shapely Wound. In September 2017 I created a new piece 'Together' to honour my old friend Eric Sanders at his book launch at BAFTA. 'Together' is based on one of his poems 'Global Society'. Also in September I was invited to perform a new version of 'Mina's Waltz' on a barge on the Thames. In January 2018 I created a piece of vocal music inspired by Sylvia Paskin's Poem 'Winter Garden'. In early 2019 I composed 'Stabat Mater', based on the poem by Phil Vernon, performed at St Pauls Covent Garden. If you would like to hear some extracts of my work as a performer and composer, please follow this link:https://soundcloud.com/nicolaburnettsmithalso you can find more of my projects as a composer and performer on the following facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nicolaburnettsmith Show less

I play clarinets and act as vocalist for ALO. We appear at gigs and music festivals all over the UK, accompanying pop bands and playing our own compositions. Our own album was released in June 2013. For reviews of the album see https://alittleorchestra.wordpress.com/reviews/I've played live and in the studio for many artists including The Understudies, Simon Love, Lisa Bouvier, Darren Hayman, David Sheppard and Ralegh Long whose album was Guardian Album of the week… Show more I play clarinets and act as vocalist for ALO. We appear at gigs and music festivals all over the UK, accompanying pop bands and playing our own compositions. Our own album was released in June 2013. For reviews of the album see https://alittleorchestra.wordpress.com/reviews/I've played live and in the studio for many artists including The Understudies, Simon Love, Lisa Bouvier, Darren Hayman, David Sheppard and Ralegh Long whose album was Guardian Album of the week. http://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/feb/06/ralegh-long-hoverance-new-band-of-the-weekFor more details, you can usually find the next gig here: https://alittleorchestra.wordpress.com Show less

I have been a professional actor, singer and musician since I left Warwick University in 1986. Theatre seasons include the Royal National Theatre, Theatre by the Lake Keswick, productions at the Purcell Rooms, BAC Opera Festival. Recently I set up the Out of Place project to bring together new poetry with contemporary music. TV work includes Taggart, The Bill, Emmerdale, Silent Witness and various TV dramas see http://www.nicolaburnettsmith.co.uk(website currently under re-construction)… Show more I have been a professional actor, singer and musician since I left Warwick University in 1986. Theatre seasons include the Royal National Theatre, Theatre by the Lake Keswick, productions at the Purcell Rooms, BAC Opera Festival. Recently I set up the Out of Place project to bring together new poetry with contemporary music. TV work includes Taggart, The Bill, Emmerdale, Silent Witness and various TV dramas see http://www.nicolaburnettsmith.co.uk(website currently under re-construction) for more details and for my showreelFor the last few of years, since setting up my communications skills business Xperient, I have concentrated on voice-over work and musical work. This is a natural transition as I am a trained mezzo soprano and play Bb clarinet and bass clarinet to a high standard as well as alto and soprano sax - see https://soundcloud.com/nicolaburnettsmith for an eclectic mixture of clips of various recent recordings. Some years ago I embarked upon re-studying the clarinet to improve my technique and sat exams in Classical Theory 5,6 and 7. I have performed with the City of London Wind Orchestra on Bb clarinet and with the London Gypsy Orchestra on Bass Clarinet, the five piece gypsy band Tatcho Drom on Bb and am one of the founder members of Monster Bobby's 'A Little Orchestra' on various instruments and vocals with an album released in Spring 2013. In Nov 2011 I was recruited for the Mind's Ear Project, mostly on vocals but also clarinets. I am a voice artist, work includes recording the external and internal voice systems for Morgan Stanley as well as lift announcements, educational cd's and voiceovers for websites. Voice clips can be accessed at http://voice123.com/nicolaburnettsmithTo hear a voiceover of mine that is in the public sphere, go to www.xperient.co.uk and watch the introductory video. Or call your bank and ask for a loan and while you are being kept on hold, it's probably me...! Show less

For ten years I adjudicated and Chaired cases of alleged misconduct against registrants of the General Dental Council. I continue to specialise in training for conduct committees and have been working with the GDC hearings department as a consultant since 2014, designing and delivering training for prospective Chairs and also delivering 2 day Induction Training events for new appointees. In 2018 I designed and delivered a workshop for Committee Secretaries and Hearings Assistants exploring the… Show more For ten years I adjudicated and Chaired cases of alleged misconduct against registrants of the General Dental Council. I continue to specialise in training for conduct committees and have been working with the GDC hearings department as a consultant since 2014, designing and delivering training for prospective Chairs and also delivering 2 day Induction Training events for new appointees. In 2018 I designed and delivered a workshop for Committee Secretaries and Hearings Assistants exploring the skills around Giving and Receiving Feedback and Understanding Assertiveness. Show less