Tim LeBon’s Workshops And Courses

Tim LeBon gained a first class degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Trinity College, Oxford and an M.Phil in Philosophy at the University of London. Tim is the founding editor of Practical Philosophy and the author of Wise Therapy: Philosophy for Counsellors (Sage, 2001) and Achieve Your Potential with Positive Psychology (Hodder, 2014). His work has recently been featured in both The Independent and The Observer. In 2005-6 Tim is offering a series of popular courses and workshops in practical philosophy, personal development and life coaching and psychotherapy, counselling and psychology, which are described in more detail below. If you are interested in other courses, or would like a course fine-tuned for your organisation, or would like to arrange personal tuition or consultation with Tim, then Contact Tim LeBon

Course Information

Talks and Public Presentations (selection)                   

                                     The Wise Life - SPP annual talk from the Chair by Tim LeBon  Tuesday 19th December 2006
                                    Wise Coaching Presentation by Tim LeBon at Oxord Brookes University, June 2006

- Full Powerpoint Presentation

What they are  saying  about Tim LeBon’s workshops

Introduction to Existential Counselling (2006) (100% Excellent or Good)

"I have never attended such an informative course. Rather than just another boring powerpoint presentation, Tim actual seemed to put real thought and effort into ensuring the theory was related to how you might use it as a counsellor"

"What I like most about the course was the whole pace, clarity of presentation, course materials, ideas and tutor!"

"Informative and friendly"

Ways into Philosophy –Practical Philosophy (2004)

100% of students rated this course “excellent” or “good”. 66% rated it “excellent”

“I like the way it challenged my thinking processes and has impacted on the way I want to lead my life”

 “Particularly impressed by the handouts and the preparation that has gone into each class”. 

“It was very accessible and helped to de-mystify the topic of philosophy”.

“Interesting and thought-provoking”

 “I have achieved a greater sense of well-being in my life …Such practical spin-offs from the course have been a welcome, unexpected bonus from my learning for interest’s sake.”

 “The course has had a major impact on my life.”

Philosophical Counselling for You (2004)

75% rated this one day workshop  "excellent"

"This course was very inspiring.  I really enjoyed the day and the teacher was excellent"

"A more concise introduction to philosophical practice than the academic books I have been interested in"

 "It gave a very useful overview of philosophers and included exercises which helped us ot understand".

 "I appreciated the teacher's enthusiasm, learning, pace of course, just the right amount of repeating, good use of teaching material." 

"Interesting and practical".

"The course was excellent"

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People workshop (2003)

“Friendly approach, relaxed. Simple and clear distillation of key points.”
“The suggestion of a weekly course sounded good.”
“Tutor knew the subject very well.”
“Thorough explanation of the 7 habits.”
“Interesting, clear explanations”
“I was helped by writing a mission statement and planning priorities using the quadrants”
“The course helped me understand the meaning of mission statements and goals.”
“I can use what I learnt  at home and work”
“Thanks very much! I now have a much more structured approach to things. Opened up Covey’s work to take further on my own."
“Much more accessible to take this course than going straight into Covey’s books.”

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Living workshop (2004)

100% rated this course as good or excellent.

“Complex ideas explained clearly with relevance to life”

“It was clear and very useful”

“I liked the mix of different learning/teaching”

“Ideas put over well”

“This course has pushed the right button for me to move on in a major decisions”

“Helped me write my own mission statement”

Contact Tim LeBon

Page address: http:/www.timlebon.com/courses.htm