Better Conversations - navigating belief and bias in how we interact

Better Conversations is a one-day workshop on navigating belief and bias in interpersonal interactions, running at Peace Place People - Yoga & Meditation Centre in Lincoln on Saturday 24 October. It's a full day's session, starting at 09:30 and wrapping up at 16:30, so you'll want to clear your whole Saturday for it.

The focus is on how we react, think, and relate when we're talking to people who don't see the world the same way we do. It's about the beliefs we carry and the biases that shape how we listen and respond, and how to handle those things when they come up in conversation. The whole day is built around that one theme, so it's more of a deep dive than a quick overview.

John Armitage is the one leading it. If you've come across his work before, you'll know the kind of ground he covers; if not, this is a good place to start. The session is designed as a workshop, which means it's not just someone talking at you from the front — you'll be working through the ideas and putting them into practice as the day goes on.

It's held at Peace Place People, the yoga and meditation centre here in Lincoln, which fits the subject matter well enough. The day runs from 09:30 to 16:30, and tickets are £65.