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Resources to Spark Action. Tools to Sustain It.

Designed to extend the impact of Antoinette's keynotes and masterclasses

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Free and affordable tools & resources

Every great conversation starts with curiosity — but sustaining that momentum takes the right tools. Whether you’ve booked Antoinette for a keynote or masterclass – or simply want to explore how she can support your event – these resources are here to help. Each resource is designed to extend the impact of her keynotes and masterclasses – helping you turn insight into lasting change.

Speaker Resources

Help Your Event Stand Out

From speaker bios to promotional headshots, event descriptions to AV requirements, these downloadable materials are designed to make your job easier – whether you’re deciding who to book or promoting Antoinette to your audience.

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Live Taster Session

Taster Sessions to Explore the Experience

Experience Antoinette’s approach firsthand in these short, high-impact webinars designed for HR leaders, L&D teams, and event planners.

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On-Demand Webinars

Discover our suite of on-demand webinars. Explore expert insights and practical strategies on career management and mentoring whenever it suits you.

  • Confident Career Conversations Empower Your Employees to Develop Their Careers
  • Career Development in Organisations: What Part Does it Play?
  • Engaging Early Career Professionals with Jake Richings
  • The Role of Mentoring in Developing Talent
  • Designing a Mentoring Programme that Maintains Momentum
  • Solution Focus and Mentoring with Mark McKergow
Browse the full on-demand library
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eBook

It’s Good to Talk. A Practical Guide to Career Conversations

This free to download eBook equips managers and mentors with a simple, flexible framework to hold effective 20-minute career conversations. A perfect resource to complement any session.

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Confident Career Conversations

Empower your employees for career growth and retention. Confident Career Conversations is the ultimate guide for any employer looking to create a workplace culture that fosters employee development and retention.

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Assessment Tools

Career Management Culture Health Check

A diagnostic tool to assess the strength of your career development culture and identify where to improve. Great for framing internal conversations and justifying investment. Ideal for HR and L&D leaders who want data to guide strategy.

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Training Tools


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Career Conversation Toolkit

A comprehensive set of 10 tools to support managers and mentors in running meaningful, strengths-based career conversations.

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Career Compass Workbook

A guided resource that empowers employees to take ownership of their career development journey.

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Manager’s Guide to Career Conversations

A practical guide for managers to lead career conversations with clarity, confidence and consistency.

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PDFs

Looking for a quick, actionable insight? These one-page PDFs capture powerful lessons you can share with your team today.


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Five Characteristics of Highly Effective Career Conversations

A one-page overview of the traits that drive meaningful career conversations.

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Seven Reasons Mentoring Programmes Lose Momentum

Avoid the common missteps that prevent mentoring schemes from delivering results.

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The Seven Biggest Mistakes Companies Make with Leadership Development

Essential reading for HR and L&D teams looking to design impactful leadership programmes.

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