Transform how you lead, communicate and perform under pressure using the latest simulation technology and expertise at the Royal College of Music.
Our bespoke executive training programme combines our deep understanding of performance coaching with cutting-edge performance science research. Our coaches and faculty performers will help you prepare for the world’s top stages, from boardrooms, conference platforms, to corporate pitching and strategising.
What is the Royal College of Music Executive Education Programme?
The RCM’s Centre for Performance Science, in partnership with Imperial College London, pioneers new understanding of and training methods for performance across corporate and academic domains.
Our two state-of-the art Performance Simulators, which recently benefitted from a £1.93 million redevelopment and featured on the BBC, give you a supportive space to hone your ‘performance’ preparation and delivery.
RCM’s Performers in Residence draw expertise and talent from a wide range of disciplines including magic, aviation, forensic science, cookery, puppetry, and chemistry. Our world-leading musicians are on hand to give your performance extra polish.
Who is the Executive Education Programme for?
Decision makers, executive teams, professionals interested in organisational change and understanding effective presentation.
Our clients and collaborators include the United Nations Development Programme, The Football Association, Imperial Business School, MedTech SuperConnector, John Hopkins Business School and Panasonic.
Training Packages
1. Performing Under Pressure
Format: 1-day (8 hours), onsite, up to 30 participants
Focus:
- Deliver impactful on-stage communication
- Learn to prepare like a performer to manage performance anxiety
- Use simulation to understand the science of audience judgement
2. Creative Leadership:
Format: 1-day (6 hours), onsite, up to 10 participants
Focus:
- Conduct our musicians then conduct your team
- Leadership through verbal/non-verbal communication
- Understand how audiences judge performances
3. Thriving in Radical Uncertainty
Format: Four 3-hour sessions, onsite, up to 30 participants
Focus:
- Harness expert performance to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world
- See your skills through new lenses with our Performers in Residence
- Solve problems creatively under pressure using our Performance Simulators
