This CPD-accredited, one-day training course introduces teachers to The Self Talk Method™, a practical, science-informed approach to improving confidence, managing pressure and supporting wellbeing.
Participants explore how self-talk influences thoughts, emotions, behaviour and performance, and learn how to recognise and change unhelpful internal dialogue.
Through interactive exercises, practical demonstrations and classroom-based scenarios, teachers develop strategies they can apply immediately in their professional lives.
Duration: One day (6 hours of training). Delivery: In person. Suitable for teachers, school leaders and education professionals.
What the course covers
- 1Understanding self-talk and its influence on confidence, performance and wellbeing
- 2Exploring the brain's threat response through the Lion Alarm™
- 3Recognising the Hidden Conversation and unhelpful patterns of self-talk
- 4Understanding how words direct attention and why repetition matters
- 5Learning the four principles of The Self Talk Method™
- 6Distinguishing between facts and assumptions to challenge unhelpful thinking
- 7Developing practical cue phrases to support confidence and performance
- 8Applying The Self Talk Method™ to everyday teaching situations, including behaviour management, difficult conversations, presentations and challenging moments
- 9Creating a personalised Self Talk Plan for continued use
Your trainer
Tonya French
Founder of The Self Talk Academy | Self Talk & Confidence Coach | RTT Hypnotherapist | Award-Winning Founder
Tonya French is the founder of The Self Talk Academy and the award-winning social enterprise Hero Self CIC.
With a background in education, drama, therapeutic practice and confidence coaching, Tonya specialises in helping people understand how the language they use internally influences their confidence, behaviour and performance.
Through Hero Self CIC, she has developed and delivered self-talk and confidence programmes in schools, helping children and young people build confidence, emotional awareness and resilience.
Drawing on her experience as a coach, drama teacher and public speaker, Tonya brings an engaging, practical and interactive approach to training.
She is the creator of The Self Talk Method™, which provides practical tools to help individuals take greater control of their internal dialogue and respond more confidently to everyday challenges.
Bookings close on Fri, 8 January 2027.