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Meet Thilan: Your Go-To Expert in Leadership, Communication, and Conflict Resolution
With over 30 years of experience across the globe, Thilan is a dynamic executive coach, mediator, and trainer who brings energy and real-world insights to every session. Thilan has specialised in leadership and team coaching, conflict management, and communication and has spent the last 12 years helping leaders and teams tackle complex challenges and unlock their full potential.
Thilan’s unique background as a former HR Manager and barrister adds depth to her approach. She blends practical human resources expertise with a solid understanding of legal frameworks. Her 12 years with the United Nations took her to places like Switzerland, Cambodia, and The Hague, where she played a key role in international human rights, legal investigations, and judicial reform.
From mastering difficult conversations to gaining influence and negotiating high-stakes deals, Thilan has done it all—including negotiations with Khmer Rouge leaders and international diplomats. She brings this wealth of experience into her workshops, making complex topics like communication and negotiation accessible and actionable.
Known for her no-nonsense, practical style, Thilan is authentic, inspiring, and full of energy. She works with various industries—from government and NGOs to unions, public and private schools, startups, and tech companies—delivering strategies that make a real impact.
If you’re looking for a speaker who combines integrity, trust, and growth with a hands-on approach, Thilan is the one to inspire and equip your team.
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Thilan's Masterclasses and Keynotes
Conflict Resolution
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Unlock the tools to navigate conflict with confidence in our Conflict Management workshop.
You'll gain a deep understanding of the core of conflict, explore different conflict styles, and enhance your conflict resolution skills.
In addition, you’ll learn to master your emotions and better manage the emotions of others, leading to more constructive conversations.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll be equipped to foster healthier relationships and achieve more productive outcomes in both your personal and professional life.
Start mastering the art of conflict today!
Effective Communication
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Elevate your communication skills in our Effective Communication Workshop.
You’ll discover the core principles of effective communication, understand different communication styles, and develop techniques to navigate even the most challenging conversations. Through mastering persuasion, influence, and impact skills, you’ll leave equipped to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Unlock the power of effective communication to enhance your professional and personal interactions.
Dealing with 'difficult' people
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In our Dealing with "Difficult" People Workshop, you'll gain the tools to confidently navigate challenging behaviours while safeguarding your mental health.
We’ll dive into understanding the core of challenging behaviour, help you identify different "difficult" personality styles, and teach you practical strategies to manage these interactions efficiently. You'll also learn how to protect your well-being during challenging encounters, ensuring you stay resilient in the face of challenging behaviour.
By the end of this interactive workshop, you'll be empowered to handle difficult people while maintaining healthy boundaries and mental wellness.
Building a Great Culture
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In our Building a Great Culture Workshop, you’ll explore the core of what makes culture so crucial to a thriving organisation.
You’ll learn why a strong culture is key to success and discover practical strategies to build and sustain a positive, inclusive environment. With hands-on culture-building skills, you’ll leave equipped to shape a workplace that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth.
This interactive workshop will empower you to create a culture where everyone thrives, driving both personal and organisational success.
Coaching Skills for Leaders
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In our interactive Leader as Coach Workshop, you’ll delve into the principles and processes that make coaching an essential skill for leaders.
This workshop focuses on practical coaching skills like active listening and asking powerful questions. It will equip you with the tools to empower and develop your team effectively.
You'll also learn when and how to use coaching as a leadership strategy, which will help you create an environment where your team members can thrive.
When you leave this interactive workshop, you'll be ready to lead with greater impact and foster growth and success within your team.
Mediation Skills for Leaders
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Objectives & Outcomes:
- Mediation principles
- Mediation process
- Mediation skills
What We Can Help You Master.
We’re all about boosting your skills and confidence in these key areas:
- Influence & Persuasion
- Workplace Culture
- Conflict Resolution
- Effective Communication
- Dealing with difficult people
- Performance Management
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Vision & Strategy
- Resilience & Wellbeing
- Effective Leadership
- Building High-Performing Teams
- Leading Change
- Emotional Intelligence
- Visible & Bold Leadership
- Reflective Practise
Testimonials
Let’s Connect!
If you want to discuss how Thilan can work with you or your team or whether her programs would suit you, please book a 15-minute online call with her.
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