The booking process was simple
The booking process was simple
Testimonial by Lizi Platts, Head of Communications & Engagement, West Mercia Police and Crime CommissionerPenny Haslam’s workplace confidence keynote gave West Mercia PCC colleagues practical tools, with many naming her the highlight of their team away day
I couldn’t recommend Penny more highly. She was a pleasure to work with and a fantastic addition to our away day. Right from the start, the booking process was simple.
Penny took the time to talk through what we wanted to achieve and worked with us to shape her presentation so it really landed with our organisation. That gave me real confidence we’d chosen the right person.
On the day, Penny was brilliant—funny, engaging and memorable. She gave us practical takeaways and plenty to think about.
The feedback from our post-event survey was full of praise, with many people saying she was the highlight of the day. If you’re considering booking her, don’t hesitate.
Workplace confidence keynote for a team away day
In April 2025, Penny Haslam delivered her Workplace Confidence keynote to colleagues from the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. She worked with the team beforehand to understand their aims and tailor the session to their organisation.
Penny’s confidence keynote explores how people can build self-belief, speak up and contribute their expertise more confidently. Combining relatable stories, humour and practical tools, its themes include:
- Challenging negative self-talk: using Penny’s ICE model — Identify, Choose, Evidence — to question unhelpful thoughts and build a more balanced view of your abilities.
- Moving beyond “I can’t”: adding “yet” to shift the focus from what feels difficult now to what you can learn and develop.
- Understanding your values: recognising what matters to you and using that knowledge to approach decisions and challenges with greater confidence.
The team’s post-event survey was full of praise, with many colleagues naming Penny as the highlight of the away day. Lizi’s feedback singled out the practical takeaways and the care Penny took to make the presentation relevant.
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