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Change Makers with EleanorMaking a Change in Workplace Culture | Gill Brabner & Eleanor BaggaleyIn this podcast episode, Eleanor Baggaley interviews Gill Brabner, the Director of Resound Training and Development, who specialises in Forum Theatre.Gill discusses the concept of Forum Theatre, its implementation in workplaces, and the challenges faced in getting organisations to embrace this immersive learning approach. She shares success stories from her workshops, emphasising the importance of effective communication in workplace dynamics.Gill also reflects on her personal journey that led her to this field, her vision for the future of Forum Theatre, and offers advice for those looking to make a difference in their...
2025-12-1022 min
The Infinite Abilities Podcast#201-Gill Brabner on Forum Theater, Corporate Training, and Infinite ConversationsNick Yerhart welcomes Gill Brabner, who explores the significant role of forum theater in enhancing workplace training. They discuss the shift to online workshops, sharing valuable business insights. Gill opens up about her personal inspiration and stresses the importance of pursuing dreams. The conversation turns to the main challenges faced in corporate training, with Gill offering practical tips for leaders. She concludes with a powerful message about the infinite nature of abilities and the impact of quality conversations.
(0:00) Introduction by Nick Yerhart and guest Jill Brabner
(2:49) Impact and importance of forum theater in workplace training
(6:22) Transition to online workshops and...
2025-10-1022 min
Live & Linking with Ashley LeedsLive & Linking #69 with Gill BrabnerEpisode Title: Training That Hits Different – with Gill BrabnerDescription What if workplace training didn’t just tell you what to do—but showed you what it looks like in real life?In this episode, I’m joined by Gill Brabner, founder of Resound Training, forum theatre specialist, and passionate advocate for bringing more empathy, care, and action into the workplace.Gill flips the script (literally) on leadership development—using real actors, real stories, and real conversations to help teams connect, grow, and lead better.We dive into:How forum thea...
2025-06-0927 min
Taking Back MondayActionable Empathy: How to Create Impactful Work Environments feat. Gill BrabnerIn this episode of *Taking Back Monday*, Alyssa Nolte sits down with Gill Brabner, expert in workplace empathy and founder of Resound Training, to explore the transformative power of compassion in the workplace. Gill shares her ECA model—Empathy, Care, Action—and its role in improving conversations, preventing conflicts, and fostering engaged, high-performing teams. They discuss the connection between employee satisfaction, customer loyalty, and the bottom line, while offering practical advice for leaders looking to create meaningful change. Tune in to discover how to build trust, motivate teams, and inspire action for a thriving workplace culture.Key...
2024-12-1222 min
Blueprints for Brilliance: Coaching InsightsOrganizational Success with Coach Gill Brabner: Transformational Leadership for Thriving TeamsIn this episode, we dive into coaching for organizational success and the pivotal role of transformational leadership in creating thriving workplaces. Join leadership expert Gill Brabner, along with Kirsten Graham and Jeanne Willson, as they explore effective coaching techniques for navigating team conflict, enhancing emotional intelligence, and promoting resilience in high-pressure careers. Whether you're a business owner looking to develop coaching skills or an entrepreneur seeking to foster a supportive workplace culture, this episode offers actionable insights to elevate your leadership game.What You’ll Discover or Learn in the Episode:How transformational leadership coa...
2024-11-2720 min
Cultural Communication Confidence103 - Difficult Conversations Elevating Leadership through Immersive Learning with Gill BrabnerIn this podcast episode Gill Brabner shares insights into her innovative forum theatre workshops using professional actors to tackle difficult workplace conversations such as performance, sickness absence, and even sensitive issues like bullying and harassment. Learn why these immersive experiences are so effective, engaging participants deeply and providing practical learning that can be applied immediately. Plus discover Gill's ECA model for embedding compassion in team culture plus leadership trends - past and future - which you need to understand to be an effective leader of people. Gill Brabner is a Learning & Development Consultant, who has...
2024-10-1438 min
Leading The WayHow To Bring The Right Kind of Drama Into The WorkplaceIn this episode we talk with Gill Brabner, founder of
Resound Training and Development Limited (@resoundtraining299). Gill discusses
her organization’s effective strategies for managing change within companies,
highlighting the importance of empathy, care, and action in leadership. She
introduces the ECA model, which helps leaders have more effective and
compassionate conversations with their teams. Gill also shares insights into
using professional actors for immersive and realistic workplace training,
addressing tough topics and promoting better workplace behaviors. The episode
underscores the crucial role of authentic and empathetic leadership in navigating
organizational challenges and improving team engagement.
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2024-09-0631 min
Masked Monologues: The Anonymous Podcast for CreatorsEnhancing Leadership & Communication: A Deep Dive with Gill Brabner on Forum Theatre and Workplace CultureIn this episode, we dive deep into the essential elements of leadership and management with Gill Brabner from Resound Training & Development. We discuss the importance of self-awareness, self-organization, and time management for leaders and managers, emphasizing the need to manage not only their workload but also their teams effectively.We also tackle the serious issues of inappropriate behavior, banter, and sexual harassment in the workplace. Gill highlights how these issues are being addressed in the UK, particularly with changes in employment law requiring organizations to be proactive in preventing sexual harassment. She shares insights from recent cases...
2024-08-2444 min
What's Happening at WorkEpisode#122 - Improving Conversations in Organizations with Gill BrabnerHello, hello! Joyce Odidison here, bringing you another exciting episode of What's Happening at Work. Today, we’re diving into the world of workplace training and the art of engaging conversations with the wonderful Gill Brabner, founder of Resound Training and Development Ltd., all the way from London!Since 2004, Gill has been delivering high-impact, immersive learning experiences, using tools like forum theatre, coaching, and action learning to make training practical and memorable. We explored how stories captivate us and make learning stick, especially in today’s distracted workplaces. Gill emphasized the importance of attending to others; a key...
2024-08-2229 min
Overall HR PodcastEpisode 9 - Training Managers to Lead with CompassionGill Brabner, owner of Resound Training and Development, discusses the importance of scenario-based training in learning and development. She explains how her firm uses professional actors to create immersive scenarios that engage participants and allow them to practice important HR conversations. The goal is to equip managers with the skills to intervene early and prevent issues from escalating. Gill also introduces the ECA model (empathy, care, action) for having employee conversations, emphasizing the importance of understanding and taking action. She highlights the value of maintaining perspective and seeking common ground in challenging situations.
2024-08-0838 min
Compassionate ClimbEpisode 74: Gill Brabner has compassionate conversationsMeet Gill Brabner, an executive coach and founder of Resound Training and Development where she uses forum theater workshops to help employees solve workplace problems. She uses the ECA (Empathy Care Action) model to foster compassion. In this episode she shares advice for being an effective leader.
Key takeaways:
-when meeting with your team members, ask "what really matters to you right now?"
-empower employees to take action to solve problems
2024-07-2633 min