BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING

Our business skills training develops the capabilities that sit at the heart of performance: leadership, presence and impact, communication, relationship-building, confidence, influence and decision-making.

Whether you’re growing new leaders, strengthening established ones, or building capability across the whole organisation, we design and deliver training that’s practical, engaging and immediately useful.

What We Deliver:

  • Leadership programmes and development pathways

  • Presence, impact and confident communication

  • Relationship-building and stakeholder management

  • Self-belief, influence and personal effectiveness

  • Team dynamics and collaboration

  • Bespoke workshops, programmes, webinars and coaching

Delivered in-person, online or blended - and always shaped around your organisation.

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Built to Scale

Whether your team is 10 or 10,000, we work with you to create consistent, high-quality development that works across levels, functions and locations.

TRUSTED BY

  • The image shows the logo of BBC, a British broadcasting company, on a black background.
  • Bright neon sign with the word 'Dot' in stylized cursive font, on a dark background.
  • Specsavers logo with green overlapping circles and white text on black background.
  • Black background with the green and black Starbucks logo next to the black text 'STARBUCKS'.
  • Logo for No7 Beauty Company with the brand name and a stylized horizontal progress bar in black, light blue, and pink.
  • Logo for 200° Coffee featuring large black number '200' with a red degree symbol and the word 'Coffee' underneath.

FEEL THE LOVE

  • This was a really good session from Adam. A room full of cynical journos and presenters could’ve been a tough gig!! Yet he had us all involved and completely hooked. Thanks Adam

    Sarah Julian, BBC

  • It was an absolute pleasure having you with us. You once again created such a thought-provoking session that was also so safe and powerful. Thanks for being you - a true legend.

    Zoe Stebbings, Specsavers

  • It was an amazing day. Thank you for bringing your warmth and wisdom to the programme.

    Emily Davies, Boots

  • Adam’s warmth and supportive style make every session feel safe and empowering. I can’t recommend him enough - he’s my go-to for a confidence boost!

    Jennifer Manning, Starbucks

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Meet the Team

  • Adam Goodman-Smith. A smiling man with glasses, wearing a light pink long sleeve shirt, sitting at a wooden table with hands clasped, in a cozy, well-lit room with wood-paneled wall and window with greenery outside.

    ADAM GOODMAN-SMITH PCC

    ICF COACH I AUTHOR I SPEAKER

    Founder & Lead Coach

  • Veronica Pickering. A woman with curly black hair wearing a white blazer and a green patterned top, standing outside a modern building with glass windows and wall decorations.

    PROF VERONICA PICKERING HAC

    HM LORD-LIEUTENANT OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

    Associate Coach & EDI Specialist

  • Milly Ellis. A woman with earrings, glasses on her head, and a colorful scarf around her shoulders, sitting indoors and smiling softly.

    MILLY ELLIS

    VOICE COACH I PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERT

    Associate Coach

  • Louise Goforth. A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling, wearing a blue button-up shirt, with her arms crossed against a plain white background.

    LOUISE GOFORTH FCIPD FLPI

    HR CONSULTANT I CAREER COACH

    Associate Coach

  • Kelly Hinch. A woman with blonde hair wearing a black T-shirt with a colorful lightning bolt, standing in front of a purple and pink wavy background.

    KELLY HINCH

    BBC RADIO HOST I WELLNESS EXPERT

    Associate Coach

  • Maria Salkeld. A woman with short, light brown hair smiling at the camera, wearing a white shirt, a chunky knit beige vest, a gold necklace, and red earrings in an indoor setting, with a large wall clock and mirror in the background.

    MARIA SALKELD

    STRENGTHS GURU I POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY EXPERT

    Associate Coach

Contact Us

Let’s make stuff happen. Tell us a bit about you and what you’re looking for - we’ll be in touch shortly. Alternatively, email info@confidencerising.com

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