The ability to think, remember, and engage meaningfully with our surroundings is foundational to a high quality of life. Emerging insights reveal that simple lifestyle adjustments can support and sustain brain health well into older age. This session delves into how our neurology adapts dynamically to our environment, presenting practical, day-to-day activities that support the brain's natural stability and capacity for repair. 

In the workplace, these practices can boost cognitive performance, enhance problem-solving abilities, improve focus, and reduce burnout, leading to increased productivity, creativity, and overall employee well-being.

Lifestyle Habits to Support Brain Health and Reduce Neurodegenerative Risk

Length of course - 1.5 hours  

Date - Wednesday 19th February 2025

Time - 12:30pm to 14:00pm

Location - Bishop Otter Campus

Refreshments: Lunch included (please email us with any dietary requirements)

Why Attend? 
Go beyond the theory and gain actionable insights to empower you and your team. This session focuses on practical, science-backed strategies that boost cognitive adaptability and foster lasting behavioural change.

For further information- https://www.chi.ac.uk/psychology-and-counselling/the-human-factor/

This session explores how managers and leaders can foster a thriving work culture by integrating principles from coaching psychology. Participants will understand the psychology behind thriving, engage in practical exercises, and leave with tools to promote well-being, performance, and resilience in teams.

Building a Thriving culture at Work: Insights from Coaching Psychology

Length of course - 1.5 hours  

Date - Wednesday 21st May 2025

Time - 12:30pm to 14:00pm

Location - Bishop Otter Campus

Refreshments: Lunch included (please email us if you have allergies we should be aware of)

Course content: 
This course explores how coaching psychology can transform workplace culture by fostering engagement, resilience, and innovation. You will learn the foundational principles of a thriving culture, including key concepts from Self-Determination Theory such as autonomy, relatedness, and competence. Through interactive exercises and discussions, you will assess your team's culture, practice coaching techniques like powerful questioning, and learn to transition from traditional management to a coaching approach. By the end, you will create an action plan to apply these insights to enhance team dynamics and leadership practices.

Why Attend:

This course is ideal for leaders, managers, HR professionals, coaches and mentors looking to build a thriving, high-performance organisational culture. By integrating coaching psychology, participants will gain the tools to enhance team engagement, promote resilience, and foster an environment where employees can flourish. 

For further information- https://www.chi.ac.uk/psychology-and-counselling/the-human-factor/

Imposter Phenomenon is the persistent feeling of self-doubt and inadequacy even when evidence shows success. This mindset can hold you back from personal and professional growth.

Maybe you or someone in your team experiences Impostor Phenomenon?

We know that those who experience Impostor Phenomenon tend to hide and hold themselves back. This means that they may well miss opportunities, not share their ideas and fail to reach their full potential.

This 3-hour CPD short course explores the concept of Impostor Phenomenon and how it manifests in the workplace. Together we will explore how to recognise impostor signs, how to live well with them as individuals and how to create a workplace which minimises the space for Impostor Phenomenon to grow.

Join this short course and enable individuals to contribute fully to organisational success.

This course is ideal for leaders, managers, HR personnel, consultants, coaches and mentors in an organisational context.

Tutor: Dr. Karen Rodham

Length of course - 3 hours

Date - Wednesday 15th January 2025

Time - 09:30 to 12:30

Location - Bishop Otter Campus, Chichester

Open to - 18+

Tea and coffee included

Terms and Conditions - www.chi.ac.uk/humanfactor

For further information- https://www.chi.ac.uk/psychology-and-counselling/the-human-factor

Are you or your colleagues spending too much time sitting at work? Struggling to find ways to keep moving? 
Prolonged sedentary behaviour can lead to serious health risks, but did you know that using your smartphone could help mitigate them? 

Join our engaging 3-hour CPD course, designed to equip individuals with practical tools and knowledge to reduce sedentary behaviour in the workplace. This course explores how mobile health technology, combined with proven behavioural change techniques, can help keep you active and healthy.

Attendees will learn strategies to help them and others reduce sedentary behaviours. This course will also offer opportunities to network, providing attendees the option to share experiences and expand their connections. 

Using Mobile Health Technology and Psychology to Reduce Sedentary Behaviours - By James Haley

Length of course - 3 hours  

Date - Wednesday 12th March 

Time - 1-4pm 

Location - Online

Open to - 18+

Terms and Conditions - www.chi.ac.uk/humanfactor

For further information- https://www.chi.ac.uk/psychology-and-counselling/the-human-factor

Please note below with regard to ticket options* 

 Exclusive ticket offer - Only for Chamber of Commerce members

Concession rate -Only for students, charities with gross annual income under £50,000

Group booking rate-Save £100 when booking for 5 people

In today’s fast-paced world, supporting caregivers in the workplace is essential for fostering well-being and productivity. Caregivers often face unique challenges, but simple, evidence-based strategies can make a meaningful difference. This course equips you with the tools to create a supportive environment where caregivers can thrive while promoting brain health and resilience for everyone.

What You’ll Gain:

Practical Strategies: Easy-to-implement actions that improve brain health and overall well-being.

Scientific Foundations: Insight into the research behind these strategies, enhancing understanding and application.

Supportive Leadership Tools: Approaches to create sustainable change and an inclusive environment for caregivers.

Take-Home Toolkit: Resources to guide you in supporting caregivers and fostering a resilient workforce.

Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace

Open to 18+ 

Length of course - 3 hours  

Date - Friday 11th April 2025

Time - 1pm to 4pm

Location -  Online (Microsoft Teams)

Course content:  

  Develop a shared understanding of the challenges carers face to enable open, proactive discussions in the workplace.  

  Explore legal rights, including adaptations, protection from discrimination, and the importance of fostering an inclusive work environment.  

  Discover how structured conversations can lead to practical, adaptable workplace solutions that balance carers’ needs with business challenges.  

  Engage in conversations that integrate lived experiences and theoretical insights. Reflect on successes and challenges across diverse workplace settings and roles.  

  Leave the session equipped with a practical toolkit to guide your efforts in supporting carers within your organisation.  

Why Attend?
Go beyond the theory and gain actionable insights to empower your team. This session focuses on practical, science-backed strategies that boost cognitive resilience and foster lasting behavioural change. You’ll learn how to support caregivers effectively, cultivating a workplace culture of understanding, adaptability, and inclusion.

Who Should Attend? 

Anyone who is supporting carers in the workplace.  

Who is leading this course?
Dr. Rachel King is Senior Lecturer in Biological Psychology and a researcher in the Cognitive Aging and Dementia group. She has previously worked on quality of life in care partners of individuals living with dementia and has an interest in practical implementation in real world settings.

Further information- https://www.chi.ac.uk/psychology-and-counselling/the-human-factor/

Please note below with regard to ticket prices*

Concessions rate- only for students, charities with gross annual income under £50,000

Group booking- Is for a group of 5 people and save £100 when booking for 5 people.