Founder: Eve Tomlinson is a communications and content expert with a background in TV.
Founder Eve Tomlinson is a communications and content expert with a background in TV. After starting her career on Channel 4’s ground-breaking Big Breakfast, Eve has worked across all broadcasters, with award-winning production companies and entertainment talent ranging from Graham Norton to Chris Evans and Mel and Sue.
Eve has a track record in developing new presenters into nationally recognised talent and it was while working with these broadcasters that she started investigating what exactly makes a world-class communicator.
She asked what makes you listen to some people and not others, how valuable is the likability factor and why are so many brilliant people terrible at saying what they mean?
Eve then worked with psychologists, HR specialists and business leaders to develop a methodology that blends neuroscience, leading business research and proven entertainment production values to create a unique three-step programme.
Eve has transformed the communication skills of those on the first step of the ladder to intensive 360s with CEOs. Her workshops have revolutionised the skills of those who felt they would never be confident communicators and she has developed bespoke training programmes to meet multiple communication issues.
Eve is dedicated to busting the myth that you’re born knowing this stuff. Anyone can learn it, it’s just a case of knowing how.
“Kingston Smith have worked with Eve over the past 12 months to create a practical and tailored workshop for our future leaders. The workshop has been really well received by the Firm and we see individuals practising Eve’s tools and techniques on a regular basis. We are excited to see the impact this workshop has had on our current and future leaders and are looking forward to continuing our work with Eve in the coming months.
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Associate Trainer: Claire Tingsager
Claire Tingsager is an associate trainer and course developer at Thrive in the Hive. Claire has held senior positions in HR and learning development with some of the world’s best-known brands (McDonald’s, Vodafone) and has high level experience in classroom training, online training, 1-1 performance development, facilitation and coaching.
She has a hands-on style that combines academic research, business experience and creativity and her approach has transformed skills in groups on all rungs of the ladder; from teenagers and university students to first-time managers, operations leaders and directors.
Claire has developed learning interventions that range from experiential events for corporate staff (such as recreating a McDonald’s kitchen in a Berlin hotel room) to courses targeting specific business needs such as sales and leadership development programmes.
Claire is currently a lecturer at the University of Sussex and an examiner for the CIPD in their leading, managing and developing people exam.
