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EMPOWERING YOUR STUDENTS TO BE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW

CREATING CONFIDENT, RESILIENT AND EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERS THROUGH IMMERSIVE AND ENGAGING PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING

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You’re here because you work in higher education and you are passionate about seeing your students grow and flourish. But helping them to become confident, resilient leaders feels like an uphill struggle alongside all of the other plates you are spinning.

  • You want to feel proud knowing that you are sending empowered young leaders out into the world to do great things

  • You want your students to be top level performers in their studies and the job market

  • You want to be able to get on with what you do best, knowing that student development is taken care of.

YOU DESERVE A LIGHTER LOAD

Take the stress out of your student development plans by booking training that does the job properly.

Fed up of death by powerpoint or tickbox training? So am I! I build interactive, self reflective and practical programmes that bridge the gap between knowing and doing so that your students can confidently apply the skills they need to succeed.

6 training areas: leadership, teamwork, conflict resolution, organisational skills, public speaking and communication, student wellbeing

THE PILLARS OF STUDENT SUCCESS

Leadership – Supporting students to find their unique style of helping teams work towards a shared vision.

Teamworking – Equipping students to use their strengths effectively to achieve group goals.

Conflict Resolution – Preparing students to effectively handle difficult conversations and find the win-win.

Organisational Skills – Teaching students to manage their time and motivation effectively to complete tasks and projects.

Public Speaking & Communication – Helping students assertively and confidently get their message across.

Wellbeing – Strengthening students self esteem, resilience and coping strategies for positive mental health.

TRUSTED BY

  • Brookes Union
  • Union of Brunel Students
  • Cambridge Student Union
  • Change Lab Sheffield
  • City Students' Union
  • Hallam Students' Union
  • Heriot-Watt University Student Union
  • Hull University Students' Union
  • Keele Students' Union
  • Leeds Arts University
  • Leicester Students' Union
  • Lincoln Students' Union
  • Loughborough Students' Union
  • Middlesex Students' Union
  • Newman Students' Union
  • Northampton Students' Union
  • Northeastern University London
  • Northumbria Students' Union
  • Oxford Students' Union
  • Sheffield Students' Union
  • SU Digital
  • University of East Anglia Students' Union
  • Union of Kingston Students
  • The University of Sheffield
  • York University Students' Union
  • Students' Union University of Manchester
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EXPLORE TRAINING TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS

Every organisation has different goals and challenges – which is why I provide a bespoke training service that is designed around your needs.

WORK WITH ME

  • "The SLI has delivered multiple training sessions for students at Sheffield Students' Union and the content is always engaging and informative. Gemma has taken the time to develop tailored training sessions for the specific needs and goals of our students and student feedback is always overwhelmingly positive."

    Jess Hudson
    Community Project Coordinator (Change Lab), University of Sheffield Students’ Union

  • "I have been to several of Gemma’s trainings over the past 18 months and have found each to be extremely useful. Gemma sets out each training session to suit the group’s needs and always manages to make everyone feel comfortable and happy to partake. One of my favourite sessions has been on handling conflict and difficult conversations and thanks to Gemma, I have built up skills around both topics which I use everyday as HSU President. "

    Martha Mitchell
    President of Hallam Students’ Union

  • "Gemma is a fantastic facilitator and brings approachability, positivity, deep knowledge and insightful reflections to every training environment, from one-to-one to large groups. Gemma is always the first person that comes to mind when thinking of someone who can work effectively with professionals and students alike and know that she will read the room well and pitch the session perfectly leaving everyone with good vibes and helpful takeaways."

    Nicky Conway

    Director of student engagement at Loughborough Students’ Union

  • "Gemma has a perfectly-placed presence about her during sessions and training, of which I've attended many in recent years thanks to Gemma's keen involvement in the annual SU Digital conference and some of the great regular development sessions she hosts herself. She stimulates thought-provoking and reaffirming conversations with ease, and is always a pleasure to work with. Thanks Gemma!"

    Jason Fox

    Head of commercial development, Coventry University Students’ Union

  • "I attended public speaking training when I decided to run in our president elections. This experience truly transformed my approach to public speaking and really boosted my confidence. Gemma's training was not only insightful but also practical, equipping me with essential skills that I applied throughout my campaign. Her techniques and encouragement have stayed with me, and I continue to draw on her training every time I have to present or speak publicly. I also attended several of Gemma's other workshops during my time as a Sabbatical Officer. Each session helped me to develop my confidence and my abilities as a president from team work to organisational skills. Gemma is an exceptional trainer who genuinely cares about the development of her students. I can't recommend her highly enough, thank you, Gemma, for your invaluable support!"

    Lilly-Jane Rockett

    President of Inclusivity and Diversity at Hull SU

Gemma Perella

MEET YOUR TRAINER

I’m Gemma Perella, a Personal Development Trainer.

As a teenager in 2006 I stumbled across a leadership training programme that changed my life. I went from an introverted outsider to a confident and driven educator.

Ever since, I’ve been working with organisations that support students. My mission is to equip other young people with the kinds of skills ‘they don’t teach you in school’ in order to help them become the confident, resilient and emotionally intelligent leaders that the world needs.

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READY TO EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS?

Book in a free 30 minute training consultation. On the call we’ll discuss your students skill development needs, some quick recommendations to support your planning and I will design you a no obligation training programme.

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