Confident Connections Journey Workshop: Navigating Office Culture & Connections…

Preparing for upcoming interviews, looking to boost your confidence in professional conversations, or simply want to feel more prepared for life after graduation?

Join us for this free, interactive 90-minute workshop delivered by Carbonado Consultancy in partnership with Ebuka Obi, your Hallam SU President. The session is designed to unlock the unwritten, "hidden rules" of the workplace, helping you build confidence, navigate office communication, and feel entirely authentic in career spaces.

What we’ll cover

• Decoding the unwritten rules: Understand how modern office culture, professional hierarchy, and indirect communication actually work.
• The perfect intro: Learn how to build a concise, impactful professional introduction.
• Confidence without pressure: Learn how to thrive in professional spaces while staying true to yourself.

What to expect on the day

This is an inclusive, 90-minute interactive session featuring strengths reflection exercises, practical introduction practice, and a low-pressure networking simulation so you can test your skills straight away.

Important note: To help us tailor the session to your specific goals and get the most value out of it, please complete this short Pre-Registration Questionnaire ahead of the workshop.

Guest speakers

• Grace Moronfolu MBE - Director Carbonado Consultancy Ltd, creator of the Confident Connections Journey, and founder of the Criminal Justice Race Networks Alliance. Grace is a distinguished inclusion leader with a massive career in the Crown Prosecution Service and wider Criminal Justice System. She specialises in helping emerging talent navigate professional spaces with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
• Faith Swiss-Ajiboye - Project Manager, entrepreneur, and founder of Grandeur Circle. Drawing from her own journey navigating career opportunities, Faith works at the intersection of community and inclusion, helping talent successfully integrate into professional spaces.
• Lawrence McEwen (Online) - Director of EST Applied Intelligence. Lawrence is a cybersecurity executive with over 20 years of experience leading major digital transformation programmes across technology, financial services, and critical infrastructure.
• Rachel Sosin (Online) - Leadership coach and founder of Six Degrees Strategy. Rachel has nearly 20 years of experience building high-performing teams and specialises in the "invisible architecture" of great leadership - helping people lead with intention rather than trying to fit into someone else's mould.

About the programme

This workshop introduces The Confident Connections Journey (CCJ), a four-phase career and cultural empowerment programme supporting graduates, early-career professionals, and first-generation talent. This open-access session is a welcoming starting point, offering practical tools and insight to help you navigate recruitment, workplace expectations, and professional relationships with confidence.