And why do so many of us have to battle to get our message across?
Why are we overlooked for the next big opportunity, or struggle to be seen as an expert in our field?
The secret lies in knowledge. In today's world it's key to building careers, companies, and credibility.
But just having or acquiring knowledge isn't enough.
To be seen, to be noticed, to make things happen, we need to share it.
The most powerful way to share knowledge is by making a connection with other people, and enabling and empowering them to learn and grow.
The best bit? Helping others to learn is also a great way for us to learn. It's a virtuous circle.
As bestselling author and Wharton professor Adam Grant says:
"...meaningful success is helping others succeed."
Or, to quote legendary speaker, teacher, and salesman Zig Ziglar:
"You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want."
Being able to inspire and activate people to learn is a huge career lever which can unlock all kinds of opportunities:.
One of the very best ways to share knowledge, build skills, forge connections, and help ourselves and others succeed is through workshops.
Whether run in-person or online (or a bit of both), workshops are about connecting with others, applying ideas, and trying things out.
They’re about getting hands-on, experimenting, and testing out something new.
They’re about getting stuck, making breakthroughs, and seeing another way of doing things.
They’re not about sitting still obediently, listening to an expert who’s been put up on a pedestal.
They’re not one-way, and they’re not hierarchical.
They encourage us to experience something for ourselves, alongside others who want to head in the same direction.
In fact, we believe workshops are the future of learning.