7 12–15 minutes per person
Pitch, Coach, Re-Pitch
Improve performance immediately through a short feedback-and-retry cycle.
Skill practiceCommunication
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8 10–15 minutes
Find a Prop
Use an everyday object to make an abstract concept memorable.
Creativity & storytellingIcebreakers & connection
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17 15–20 minutes
Random Picture Storytelling
Create and tell an imaginative story by connecting pictures selected from a collection.
Creativity & storytellingCommunication
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19 15–20 minutes
Learn Through a Podcast
Use a short audio extract to spark discussion and turn an idea into practical tips.
Discussion & reflection
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26 20–25 minutes
The Decision Grid
Help someone compare options using the criteria that matter most to them.
Decision-makingProblem-solving
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What is Anti Theory?
People learn by doing, discussing, experimenting, practising and reflecting — not simply by listening to someone explain a theory.
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