Our Services
At Anna-Louise Leyden – Where Learning Meets Passion With Purpose, our services are grounded in a deep commitment to empowering people at every stage of life and professional development.
With over a decade of experience in personal growth coaching, applied theatre, leadership training, and mental health advocacy, I deliver sessions that are not only educational but transformative. Each service is designed with accessibility, creativity, and real-world application in mind.
Having worked with a wide range of age groups — from school-age children and teenagers to adults and senior professionals — I tailor the content, language, and delivery style to meet the needs of each specific audience.”
Online Training and Workshops
From £50 upwards.
Our online learning options are designed to meet learners where they are — whether at home, at work, or in educational settings. We offer two flexible formats to suit different needs:
Self-Paced Online Courses via Thinkific: Courses can be completed at your own pace, making them ideal for busy schedules. These include:
Pre-recorded video lessons
Downloadable worksheets and guided reflections
Interactive activities to deepen learning
A certificate of completion to celebrate your progress
Bespoke Live Training via Google Meet, Zoom, or Your Preferred Platform: These sessions are tailored to individual or group needs and can be delivered as one-off workshops, short courses, or part of ongoing development programmes. They are carefully crafted to be interactive, trauma-informed, and designed with your goals in mind.
Core Topics Include:
Confidence & Resilience Building: Learn tools to challenge self-doubt, build a resilient mindset, and bounce back from setbacks. We explore the science of resilience and apply it to daily life.
Communication & Assertiveness: Using models like DESC and real-life scenarios, participants practice speaking with clarity, listening with empathy, and setting boundaries.
Goal Setting & Motivation: Rooted in behaviour change theory, this session helps individuals create meaningful, achievable goals and stay committed through habit-building strategies.
Emotional Intelligence: Learn to recognise, understand, and manage emotions — in yourself and others — to improve relationships and decision-making.
Time Management & Productivity: Practical techniques for prioritisation, managing overwhelm, and creating healthy work-life balance.
Conflict Resolution: Learn de-escalation techniques, mediation strategies, and tools to turn conflict into constructive dialogue.
I design these sessions to be engaging and reflective, often using activities, breakout discussions, and take-away workbooks or printable resources. Having worked with a wide range of age groups — from school-age children and teenagers to adults and senior professionals — I tailor the content, language, and delivery style to meet the needs of each specific audience. This ensures that every session feels relevant, respectful, and empowering for all involved. I’ve successfully delivered sessions for young adults, school staff, Hospitality professionals, and international teams.
Corporate Training
My corporate training packages go beyond standard learning and development. I create bespoke programmes that enhance staff wellbeing, drive performance, and cultivate inclusive, emotionally intelligent workplace cultures.
Programme Themes:
Customer Service Excellence: Develop frontline staff confidence, empathy, and professionalism through real-world case studies and live role-play.
Inclusive Communication & Cultural Awareness: Ideal for diverse teams, this training explores unconscious bias, inclusive language, and cross-cultural sensitivity.
Leadership & Team Dynamics: Focus on emotional intelligence in leadership, managing different personalities, and fostering psychological safety.
Mental Health & Wellbeing in the Workplace: Delivered with lived experience and professional insight, this training focuses on recognising signs of burnout, setting healthy boundaries, and building a wellbeing culture.
Managing Difficult Conversations: Learn how to approach conflict, deliver feedback, and navigate emotionally charged conversations with clarity and compassion.
Having worked with healthcare organisations, international resorts, education providers, and charities, I understand the challenges of frontline teams and managerial staff. I use a blend of theory, storytelling, and interactive exercises to ensure learning is engaging and actionable.
As a graduate of an MA in Applied Theatre and a practitioner with over 10 years’ experience, I use drama as a tool for education, empowerment, and healing. Applied theatre is a powerful way to explore lived experience, identity, and societal issues in a safe, creative space.
Workshop Themes Include:
Identity & Self-Worth: Participants explore personal narratives, build confidence, and challenge negative self-talk through monologues, storytelling, and performance.
Mental Health Awareness: Drama is used to explore mental health challenges, reduce stigma, and promote help-seeking behaviours.
Diversity & Inclusion: Interactive theatre methods help communities reflect on their experiences with exclusion, privilege, and belonging.
Conflict & Peer Mediation: Roleplay and forum theatre are used to explore conflict scenarios and develop non-violent communication skills.
Empowerment Through Storytelling: A safe, guided space to create and share personal stories that affirm identity and connect communities.
These sessions have been delivered in youth centres, recovery programmes, refugee support settings, schools, corporate settings and online. They are inclusive, trauma-sensitive, and built on co-creation — valuing participants as storytellers and change-makers.
Applied Theatre for Communities
Motivational Speaking
As a motivational speaker, I blend professional expertise with raw personal experience to inspire and connect with diverse audiences. My talks are heartfelt, humorous, and filled with actionable takeaways — making them ideal for events that aim to spark change.
Signature Talks Include:
Overcoming Adversity: My own journey through chronic illness and career transitions forms the backbone of a powerful talk on perseverance, acceptance, and transformation.
Turning Pain Into Purpose: A talk for those who feel stuck, lost, or held back by their past. This keynote focuses on rewriting your story and using challenge as fuel for growth.
Building Confidence & Resilience: Tailored for youth, professionals, or educators — I speak about daily practices for self-worth, bouncing back, and self-advocacy.
Unlocking Your Inner Superpower: Inspired by my book and workshops, this youth-focused talk encourages young people to embrace their unique strengths and step into leadership.
Audiences have included teenagers, young adults, teachers, youth conferences, mental health forums, and international events. I have also spoken in the house of lords. I speak with authenticity and warmth, and often include interactive elements or Q&A to ensure connection.
Let's Work Together
Whether you're looking for a one-off workshop, a long-term training partner, or an inspirational speaker for your next event, I bring passion, purpose, and professionalism to every project.
Contact me today to discuss how we can work together to bring impactful, empowering learning to your school, organisation, or community.