THE F-WORD
Master the Art of Feedback & Transform Your Workplace With Courageous Communication.
The F Word is a series of live workshops designed to help organisations foster a culture of feedback, equipping leaders and teams with the confidence, clarity, and tools they need to drive growth and collaboration.
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“The F Word helped me create a team culture where feedback is not feared but welcomed. This program is a must for any leader who wants to see real change in their workplace!”
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“We had great feedback from across the global team when AbacusBio undertook the F Word training with Sarah and the Kakapo team!”
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“I’ve always dreaded giving feedback, but now I feel empowered and equipped with the right tools. The REASON framework alone was a game-changer!”
Team Lead
Could These Opportunities Help Your Business Grow?
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🚀 Open Conversations
Encouraging honest dialogue fosters collaboration, trust, and progress.
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🚀 Constructive Feedback
Clear and supportive feedback boosts morale, growth, and team success.
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🚀 Dynamic Teams
Innovation and continuous improvement drive team engagement and success.
The F Word
Gain the skills to confidently give and receive feedback, foster a feedback-rich workplace culture, and unlock your team’s potential.
✅ Expert Facilitators
✅ Practical Real-Life Application
✅ Grounded in Science
✅ Aligned with principles of Manaakitanga and Whanaungatanga
✅ Proven Results
“This program completely transformed how I approach feedback. I now feel confident delivering constructive feedback, and it has improved both my team’s productivity and morale!”
Sarah Thompson
HR Manager, FutureTech
What You’ll Learn
The F Word is a live interactive program that consists of the following:
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Conscious
Communication
Communicate With Clarity and Impact.
Master the art of effective communication by understanding perspectives, balancing expression and inquiry, and building trust. Practice tools and techniques to ensure your message connects and resonates.
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Courageous
Communication
Navigate Difficult Conversations With Confidence.
Gain the skills to address conflict with compassion and courage. Use proven frameworks to manage interpersonal challenges, resolve issues, and maintain strong relationships even in tough situations.
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Fearless
Feedback
Deliver and Receive Feedback Effectively.
Overcome the fear of feedback using neuroscience-backed insights. Practice receiving feedback with grace and an open-mind. Practice giving honest, actionable feedback that drives improvement.
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Creating a
Feedback Culture
Foster a Culture of Growth and Accountability.
Build psychological safety to encourage open communication and a growth mindset to explore potential Integrate feedback habits that make feedback expected, appreciated, and actionable.
Next Public Program
We run this program privately in house. Contact Us for more details.
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Private in-house training?
If you’d like this program to be run privately in house please register interest and we will be in touch.
FAQs
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This program is for leaders, managers, and teams who want to build a workplace culture where feedback is open, constructive, and actionable. If you find feedback challenging, want to enhance team communication, or are striving to create an environment where feedback is appreciated and drives growth, this program will equip you with the skills and tools to make it happen.
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This programme is ideal for organisations that want to build a culture where feedback is expected, valued, and drives real growth. Whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, The F Word helps leaders and teams develop the skills to give and receive feedback with confidence, fostering trust, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If your organisation values open communication, strong relationships, and a growth mindset, this programme will help you turn feedback into a powerful tool for success.
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The workshops include interactive modules that combine practical tools, real-world scenarios, and hands-on activities. Participants will gain access to proven frameworks, strategies, and techniques to enhance communication, navigate conflict, deliver effective feedback, and build a culture of openness and growth. Each session is designed to be engaging and actionable, ensuring attendees leave with skills they can immediately apply in their roles.
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Absolutely! These skills are even more critical when you can't rely on positional authority. Many participants from roles such as HR, IT, Health & Safety, and Communications have greatly benefited from the course.
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There’s about half an hour of actual work required between each module, along with time for reflection and practice
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Yes! This is a powerful way to drive culture change and improve performance in your organisation. Having all your leaders working from the same proven principles and skillsets leads to transformative results.
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You’ll gain the skills to give and receive feedback with confidence, creating a workplace where open communication, trust, and collaboration thrive. The F Word equips leaders and teams with practical tools to build high-performing, engaged teams while reducing misunderstandings and friction. Stronger feedback leads to better relationships, increased productivity, and higher retention. Check out our incredible testimonials to see how this programme has transformed other organisations!
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Yes, we do offer discounts for larger groups. Our mission is to build as many incredible leaders in Aotearoa as possible. Please talk to us about your leadership goals for your organisation, and we’ll partner with you to make it happen.
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For additional support, we offer ongoing coaching and consulting services.
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Yes! We have a remote version of the programme designed for the online space. The sessions are delivered in focused, 2-hour chunks to ensure engagement and effectiveness.