Course

Thinking On Your Feet Training

Develop the confidence to think clearly under pressure, respond to unexpected situations, and communicate ideas with clarity by strengthening your judgement, adaptability, and spontaneous thinking skills.

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Individuals from £14.99 UK|EMEA
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Thinking On Your Feet Training
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Course outcomes

  • By the end of the Think On Your Feet course, participants will think more clearly and respond more confidently in unexpected situations.
  • They will overcome limiting thinking habits, communicate ideas more effectively, and approach workplace challenges with greater flexibility, composure, and self-belief.
  • Participants will be able to use AI-generated scenarios to practise responding to unexpected questions, building confidence and agility.

Who is this course for?

Think On Your Feet Training is ideal for professionals who need to respond confidently to unexpected questions, conversations, or workplace challenges. It’s particularly valuable for anyone presenting, leading meetings, solving problems, or making decisions when there is little time to prepare.

Delivery options

Group size: Workshops, from 2-hour sessions to full-day, for small (up to 12), medium (up to 25), or large groups up to 50. High-impact keynote sessions of up to 90 minutes, for audiences from 51 to 200+ participants.

Measurement: We monitor progress to levels 1 and 2 of the Kirkpatrick model, and can support your internal monitoring through to levels 3 and 4. We have the capacity to use milestone charts, post-training action programmes, and coaching.

Course content

Being relaxed

Overcoming stubbornness and judgement about what is right and wrong, and developing a mindset of agreement.

Being open-minded

Recognising and counteracting the shortcuts our brains use to make quick assumptions (automatic thinking).

Seeing the big picture

Understanding the broader direction to think more nimbly and respond with greater flexibility.

Structure for thinking

Recognising the limiting thinking styles that often influence our judgement and decision-making.

Accepting and listening

Applying these principles to trust your intuition and express your ideas effectively.

AI integration

Use AI to generate challenging questions and scenarios for practice, helping you develop the confidence and agility to think on your feet when it really matters.

Learning routes

Choose your learning route

For individuals

Individual learners

Individual learner access is handled through LearnFlix.

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For teams

Teams and organisations

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UK|EMEA / USA from £1,850 / $2,960

Frequently asked questions

What is Think On Your Feet Training?

Thinking on Your Feet training helps professionals respond confidently and clearly when faced with unexpected questions, conversations, or challenges. Through practical exercises and structured techniques, participants develop the confidence to organise their thoughts quickly, communicate effectively, and remain composed under pressure.

How can professionals structure a logical response in under 30 seconds?

A simple structure makes spontaneous responses much easier. Take a brief moment to think, identify your main point, support it with a clear reason or example, and finish with a concise conclusion. With practice, this approach helps you communicate clearly, even when time is limited.

Why is spontaneity important in professional communication?

Many workplace conversations are unscripted, from meetings and presentations to interviews and client discussions. The ability to think and respond naturally helps professionals communicate with confidence, adapt to changing situations, and build credibility without relying on rehearsed answers.

Which exercises help develop quick verbal responses during high-pressure Q&A sessions?

Effective exercises include timed responses, impromptu speaking, role-play, and realistic workplace scenarios that encourage participants to organise their thoughts quickly. Regular practice, combined with expert feedback, helps build confidence, improve clarity, and develop the ability to respond calmly under pressure.

Why do I need to think on my feet if I can use AI to think for me?

AI can help you prepare, but it can’t respond for you in the middle of a live conversation. It can, however, generate unexpected questions and scenarios for practice, helping you develop the confidence and agility to respond effectively in the moment.

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