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We’ve also delivered a shorter workshop for orchestras in the UK and Canada, The Art & Science of
Difficult Conversations, two half-days, online, involving both principal and section players from the same
orchestra. Feedback was very positive:

'This is a wonderful workshop for any orchestral musicians... It gives tried and tested tools to approach
difficult conversations, it raises awareness, understanding and ability, and enhances group-dynamics no end.'

Participants involved in these workshops have committed to embed and grow their new skills to bring
cultural change to their orchestras. Guildhall Coaching Associates’ vision is to evaluate the all-important
mid to longer-term impact of our training offer to principal players and to underpin that work by developing
an established ‘community of best practice’ within the sector. Despite the many challenges the sector faces
as we re-emerge from the destruction wreaked by the pandemic, our orchestras continue to have a global
reputation for excellence, innovation and creativity. We hope our work will contribute to supporting the best
to become even better.

Leaders on (and off) Stage runs on Zoom from 25 October or 28 October, with participants committing to
one 3.5 hour long session per week for six weeks.

The Art & Science of Difficult Conversations runs with flexible starting dates or as bespoke training for
oganisations with specific needs and challenges.

Find out more here.