Sex Talk – Understand Gender Differences in the Brain and Communicate More Effectively at Work

Is there any truth in the claim that ‘men are from Mars and women are from Venus’? How could that possibly be relevant in the workplace? What could it mean for you and your career?Some gender differences in communication arise from cultural expectations and the different way boys and girls are treated from early childhood as well as into adulthood. Interestingly, recent research in neuroscience has revealed some fascinating gender differences in how our brains work. Would you like to know more about it? Just having an understanding of some of these differences can depersonalise the frustrations around communication in the workplace and could help you navigate your career as a woman in a male dominated industry.

Claire Balfour will explore with us how gender variations in neuro-chemicals (including hormones) and the way the brain is structured create differences in male and female communication styles. She will suggest some strategies you can use to confidently communicate in a way that men can respond to.

Timings:

17:30 Drinks on arrival

18:00 Speaker – Claire Balfour

20:00 Close

About Claire:

Claire Balfour is a speech and language therapist in neurology specialising in traumatic brain injury, and researching social communication disorders after right hemisphere damage. She is also an NLP practitioner, clinical educator and healthcare trainer who facilitates sessions in neuro-communication skills, and runs workshops in improvisation games to improve spontaneity, creativity and confidence in communication.

Travel & Parking: Good public transport: buses or tram on Princes Street, Train at Waverley Station.

Street parking on George Street and nearby, NCP Car Park at Castle Terrace.5:30 pm