Learn Rapid Drawing

Build a visual communication advantage.

Learn how real-time sketching can supercharge your thinking and command a room.

This course teaches you how to be a catalyst for clear thinking in team or 1:1 settings, online or in person.

You can tap in to your visual mind's advantage. By using live drawings, you can quickly gain access to the full story. The one going on in your head and in the room.

Use this to lead when everyone else is stuck.

No prior experience necessary

Is this course for you?

1. Coaches and educators who wish to transform their ability to facilitate learning with others and want to record progress.
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2. Design-led professionals who wish to find more effective ways to collaborate
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3. Project managers and leaders who wish to share their thoughts and plans more confidently and enjoy the inevitable ambiguity.

Is this course for you?

1. Coaches and educators

Who wish to be able to have more impact with their students and clients. To be able to convey complex concepts or access deeper levels of insight.

2. Design-led professionals

Who wish to rise above the meeting maelstrom. To be the incisive voice of clarity amongst the buzz of opinions.

3. Project managers and leaders

Who wish to share their plans more confidently, feeling able to share progress and involve others easily.

"I built confidence and achieved tangible outputs in next to no time. I gained the buy in of both senior stakeholders and practitioners"

Andy Lawton, Team Leader

"Rachel has a remarkable ability to turn complex thinking into simple visual representations. Learn how to get unstuck in a strategic quagmire and seeking clarity"

Mikey Howe, CMO

"I love this unique approach using drawings, to see things mapped out on paper clarifies how to overcome the blocks"

Lucy Lean, Author

what can you expect to learn

Key outcomes

Think with clarity

Why do thoughts seem tangled?

You think more incisively when you are present and in the moment. Rapid Drawing gives you the attention to stay tuned in and the method to join the dots on your thinking.

Communicate with an edge

Are you tired of being misunderstood?

Rapid Drawing brings you a way for your voice to be heard. You will be noticed for how you are able to spontaneously bring new perspectives in stale conversations.

Give your
ideas impact

Do you find it hard to get noticed?

People who can explain complex ideas with simplicity are more influential. Through Rapid Drawing, you can learn the art of holding attention. And attention is the pre-requisite for influence.

What you'll learn:

3 game-changing methods to visualise anything

A 10 part visual toolkit: the foundation of your visual communication

Overcome the fear of judgement and feel comfortable drawing with others

Learn to use an editable digital canvas (using Procreate) to transform your ability to make connections

Learn how to use emergent thinking to lead in spontaneous discussions

Learn the two stage technique that gives you confidence to solve problems in front of people

Learn to apply the psychology of design to influence others

You feel less overwhelm and more calm
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You cut through the meeting noise, making them shorter and more effective
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You are clear on which direction to take

Give your ideas gravitas

You feel confident in complex discussions

You feel empowered by your ability to solve problems from a different point of view

You enjoy sharing your ideas and vision

Communicate with an edge

You can explain complicated ideas quickly and simply
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You no longer feel the pressure to speak articulately
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You get noticed as more career opportunities open up for you

Give your alternative

You trust yourself to come up with originality in spontaneous forums
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You feel energised by group discussions
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You enjoy drawing (and using your creative brain)

What you'll learn:

The golden rule on how to draw anything to communicate your message

10 part visual toolkit to communicate your thinking

Learn visual tools to change your thinking perspective

Learn how an editable canvas (using procreate) can transform the brain’s ability to make connections

Learn how to use emergent thinking to lead in spontaneous discussions

Learn the two stage technique that gives you confidence to solve problems in front of people

what can you expect to learn

Inside This Program,
‍YOU LEARN HOW TO:

The golden rule on how to draw to communicate anything, even if you have no experience

10 part visual toolkit to communicate your thinking

Learn how an editable canvas (using procreate) can transform the brain’s ability to make connections

6 Week Program

Rapid Drawing Masterclass

Week 1: Drawing Fundamentals: illustrating ideas
Learn the basics of illustrating ideas, transforming abstract thoughts into visual concepts

Week 2: Constructing visuals
Test and learn the ingredients of compelling visual maps and how to construct them

Week 3: Digital drawing basics (using ProCreate)
Learn the power of an editable canvas and how the very basics can achieve high impact thinking

Week 4: Rapid Drawing Fundamentals: Real-time drawing
Learn how to use drawing in real-time to lead in group or 1:1 sessions

Week 5: Rapid Drawing Deep dive
Learn when and how to use rapid drawing techniques for impact

Week 6: Laws of layout, practice and review
Discover the essential principles of visual layout, and how you can use them to impact your audience. Put your skills to the test.

What's included

Live sessions run at 4-5:15pm GMT Wednesdays.
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Next cohort from 15th May - 19th June 2024

7.5 hours of LIVE teaching

Access to an expert coach

Resource links to extra learning

A cohort of people to share your learning journey

Take home exercises in between sessions

Introductory Price £249 (save £300)

(Full price £549)

YOUR COACH, teacher and visual thinking expert

A radical new approach to working

I'm Rachel Smith, a former architect and executive coach. I have created this program on Rapid Drawing because I feel strongly that the smoothest path to growth is through clarity. And growth is what keeps us alive.

As a coach, I have witnessed hundreds of people getting stuck in their minds. I've seen the burden of overwhelm and how it contributes to burn out and sitting in the shadows.

Rapid Drawing is the tool out of the trees and in to the woods. To strengthen your visual muscle means having access to clarity whenever you need. To give yourself freedom to think without the mind getting in the way.

As a former architect, I spent a decade of my career learning the power of how a live and messy sketch can win over a room and command a difficult crowd. And in coaching how a series of rapid drawings has paved the way for many personal and professional breakthroughs.

I've distilled my 22 years of drawing led communication yielding a pen in the board room, in the beating heart of progressive businesses and with olympic athletes, in to this program. The key ingredients will allow anyone to use drawings to get ahead.

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How Rapid Drawing Works

Uses the Power of Visual Intelligence

It activates spatial reasoning, taps into your visual memory and holistic perception to understand the big picture.

Uncovers hidden connections that might have eluded you otherwise.

Silences the inner critic

Drawing quiets the relentless inner critic, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the present.

You achieve a state of flow, where heightened focus and seamless action become your allies.

With an editable canvas you can iterate your thoughts, without strenuous effort.

Making Ideas Irresistible

Visuals are magnetic and they draw people in. They make information indelible in their minds.

The unexpected results are visually exciting

Create Space for Clarity

Drawing provides invaluable distance between you and your thoughts.

It is easier to take an objective perspective when you are drawing.

Effortless Mind work

No intensive brain workouts needed; it's a smooth, intuitive process of capturing, organizing, and synthesizing information.

Deep and Wide Thinking

Parallel processing allows you to take on more information.

Your brain becomes a master at integrating ideas and insights from diverse sources, facilitating profound and expansive thinking

FAQS

I'm not great at drawing, is this for me?

Absolutely! This course is designed to cater to beginners who may not have drawing experience. Our curriculum is structured to help you develop foundational drawing skills and techniques, making it accessible and beneficial for individuals of all skill levels.

I can draw quite well, is this for me?

Yes, this course is suitable for varying levels of drawing proficiency. Even if you have prior experience and consider yourself a skilled drawer, our course will provide valuable insights into rapid drawing techniques specifically tailored for facilitation purposes.

Does my time zone matter?

No, your time zone does not matter. The classes are scheduled around GMT/BST.

What happens if I miss a class?

No problem. All sessions will be recorded for you to catch up if you miss one.

Do I need an Ipad?

You can learn the skill of Rapid Drawing with just a pen and paper. If you want to take it further, you will need access to a digital tablet with an editable canvas. In week 3, we will learn the basics of Procreate (which you need to download in advance £9.99). It's no problem if you decide to skip this part of the program.

Will there be future cohorts?

Yes there will be. Stay tuned on the website and LinkedIn for updates.

Is there a refund policy?

We do not offer refunds. Once you enroll in the course, all fees are non-refundable unless in exceptional circumstances. We encourage you to review the course details carefully before making your decision to ensure that the course aligns with your needs and expectations.

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