About the Programme
The Thinking Environment® provides unique conditions for people to think independently, identify their own inherent resources, resolve their own dilemmas, and more. And in so doing, they come to appreciate that others they manage, lead, coach, teach, live with or love can do the same.
My Thinking Partnership is an inspirational course to develop your skills and presence in helping people to generate their own best thinking in ways they never thought possible. It’s full of fresh learning and deep insight into how the human mind works for itself when one person listens to another think (usually aloud), with the belief that the thinker is indeed highly capable - and will generate far better thinking, options, solutions and decisions than anyone else could ever do for them.
It will take your listening skills to new heights. It will help you to get out of the way. It will help you to listen so that others want to talk; in short you’ll be and feel connected in whole new ways to the experience of being wholly present for someone.
And it’s highly likely that you’ll make significant breakthroughs in your own life by experiencing what it’s like to truly think for yourself.
From delegates of previous courses:
“Reading Nancy Kline's brilliant books only takes you so far. Linda unlocks the profound meaning and every day application of being a 'Thinking Partner' through a very accessible and enjoyable programme.” Margaret, Thinking Partnership Course, November 2020
“As a counsellor this course has greatly enhanced the work that I do. There is something truly liberating about the giving and receiving of space in which to process your thoughts in your own time. I highly recommend this course, no matter what your background and Linda was so very supportive”. Caz, August 2020
“Linda has a wonderfully engaging style which makes working with her a pleasure, and the principles and practices of working in Thinking Environments are expertly and beautifully developed in her work.” William, August 2020.
This 4 week online course has a maximum of 4 places, with weekly group sessions on 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd September 2021 from 12.30 - 5.00pm GMT.
The course comprises of:
1 x 1.5 hour 1:1 Live Thinking Session (for each person) with me - before the group events;
4 x 4.5 hour live Group Workshops, with input from me and from experiential group conversations and breakouts
4 x Live Thinking Partnership practice sessions with fellow learners; *
A raft of online learning support resources (course manual, exercises, TED Talks, articles, blogs), sent to you before and during the course ;
CPD certificates (with detailed coaching competencies listed, if required).
* There is a requirement for participants to have at least 4 Thinking Partnership sessions (2 as Thinker, 2 as Thinking Partner) with each other (online, by telephone or in person) over the course duration to embed your learning and gain experience of Thinking Sessions.
About You
You will find this supremely useful if you work with people and are interested in their development – so you might be a coach, mentor, teacher, line manager, leader, therapist, mediator, trainer, facilitator, entrepreneur, psychologist, coach supervisor, parent, or none of these at all!
The key thing will be that you’re likely to be someone who wants to learn how to create amazing conditions for people’s thinking to truly flourish. You may also want to improve your own relationships through becoming a highly skilled listener. And you may want to take this as the first step on the journey towards becoming a qualified Time to Think Coach, for which this course is prerequisite.
What is the cost?
£990
There may be a bursary available for low income or those working in the NHS or Not for Profit sectors. Please contact me for details. There is a 10% discount available if you book two of Linda’s Time to Think courses at the same time.
To book a place
Firstly, please read the course Terms and Conditions here and then complete the booking form below. Linda will be in touch to arrange an introductory telephone call to answer any questions - or just to say hello! We will then send you an invoice, pre-reading, and tips for preparing for the course.