Positive and energising activities for this present time of doom and gloom

Last week the world class musician, Benjamin Zander led the DAVOS Conference in a performance of Happy Birthday. The conference had featured various economists and leaders spreading doom and gloom. Was each speaker trying to out-do the bad news??
Benjamin Zander blew away the black clouds that had descended by energising the delegates and leaving them with more positive feelings - and the energy to explore 'possibilities' rather than 'prepare for the recession'.
How did he do this? Through music! He invited everyone to sing Happy Birthday in a variety of ways - engaging everyone to contribute, laugh and feel part of a community. Everyone left feeling uplifted and willing to consider changing the current economic situation.
Zander is not the only person to run such a positive presentation within a conference or away day: Executive Voice regularly deliver 'icebreaker' presentations and workshops to energise delegates and teams.
This is what some of our clients have said:

"It's the best team building exercise; it reduces tension and is extremely uplifting. I thought it was a fantastic idea and definitely something I would like to use at some point in the future. I've talked about you to a number of people.! Deb Leary, CEO Forensic Pathways Ltd - at the WEConnect Conference 2008

“The vocal workshop was amazingly restorative”

“The activity had the potential to build upon later in the programme as an example of active team working”

“The vocal workshop was a really nice touch”.

Chartered Management Institute Conference

“Thanks again for yesterday. The Ladies all enjoyed your presentation; the event was buzzy from the word go and was a great success.” Sally Brett, BDO Stoy Hayward LLP

“I am writing to thank you very much for entertaining the attendees of our Ladies’ Dinner last week. It was a great idea to do some singing and generally wake us all up after all that sitting, eating and beverage consumption. I know that others enjoyed themselves, it was good fun and something a little different to the usual run of the mill. It was a pleasure to see you last week and thank you once again for your contribution in making the evening such an entertaining event.”

Veronica Cooper, Hertfordshire Institute of Directors October 2007

So: if you want your conference or away day to make a genuine change to the way your employees or delegates think - consider using Executive Voice's Services to make a REAL change.