EI & Professional Communication | CAL Corporate Solutions × Ticket Merchant
Training Proposal · March 2026

Emotional Intelligence & Professional Communication

A tailored full-day program designed to elevate EQ, self-awareness, and professional communication standards across the entire Ticket Merchant team.

Program at a Glance
50+
Staff Members Covered
4
Core Learning Modules
1520
Participants Per Cohort
$5,995
Per Session + GST

Format: Full-day, face-to-face in Melbourne

Facilitator: David Patmore & Faith Mantzounis

Prepared by: Burak Sevgili, CAL Corporate Solutions

A Message from Burak

Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal. We’re excited to continue building on the relationship we established with Ticket Merchant through the previous MARATE workshop.

Burak Sevgili

Professional Learning Consultant

BurakS@calcorporatesolutions.com.au

+61 489 996 162

We are excited to be working with you again, Charlotte, and look forward to delivering another excellent tailored program for your staff. This proposal is focused on what matters most — the course outline, learning outcomes, and fee guidance.

As trusted learning partners, we’ve designed this program to meet Ticket Merchant exactly where it is: a close-knit team scaling beyond its startup roots, where professional frameworks need to catch up with the culture.

Our approach ensures that every individual — from frontline staff to senior managers — walks away with an immediately applicable EQ toolkit and a shared communication language that will elevate how your team operates day to day.

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The Challenges We’re Solving

Following our consultation with Charlotte, four core challenges were identified that this program is specifically designed to address.

Challenge 01

Navigating Professional Boundaries Within Social Circles

With a close-knit culture where many staff are friends outside the workspace, professional lines can become blurred. Clear frameworks are needed to ensure personal relationships don’t compromise leadership effectiveness.

Challenge 02

Maintaining a Consistent Professional Tone

Staff require a shared communication grid to ensure all internal and external interactions remain constructive and aligned with company values — elevating the level of respect in daily interactions.

Challenge 03

Transitioning from Cultural Flow to Structured Frameworks

As the team grows beyond its startup roots, organic cultural norms are no longer sufficient. A formalised communication framework incorporating IQ, EQ, and SQ is required for scalable professionalism.

Challenge 04

Developing Self-Awareness & Emotional Regulation

Staff need tools to identify their own blind spots and emotional triggers. Fostering higher self-awareness enables the team to move toward more intentional, strategic responses rather than reactive ones.

A Fully Customised Program for Ticket Merchant

Combining emotional intelligence with practical communication frameworks — built around real scenarios from your workplace environment.

EI & Self-Awareness

IQ, EQ and SQ alignment under pressure

Self-Management

Pause, reset, reframe under pressure

Communication Essentials

Tone, boundaries, and professional presence

Applied Feedback

SPEAK Smart & SBI frameworks in action

The Four Learning Modules

A structured full-day program with live coaching, interactive activities, and real-world scenario practice.

1

Understanding Emotional Intelligence

How emotions, pressure and behaviour impact communication and performance

What is Emotional Intelligence — Goleman framework
The Brain Under Pressure: Amygdala vs Prefrontal Cortex
Normal Pressure vs Hijack Behaviour
IQ vs EQ vs SQ alignment for peak performance
EI competencies: self-awareness, regulation, social awareness
2

Self-Management & Staying in Control

Strengthening emotional control to support consistent, professional communication

Emotional Intelligence Self-Assessment and interpretation
Behavioural gaps under pressure
Aligning competence vs conduct
Regulation strategies: pause, reset, reframe
Maintaining composure in workplace interactions
3

Professional Communication Essentials

What professional communication actually looks like when pressure is involved

Respectful communication with colleagues
Workplace standards vs personal style
Familiarisation vs boundaries — when rapport becomes risk
Tone of voice under pressure: Intent vs Impact
Non-verbal communication and escalation signals
4

Difficult Conversations & Applied Communication

Handling real workplace conversations when emotions, resistance or conflict are present

Applying the SPEAK Smart Framework to conversations
Structuring conversations under role-based pressure
Managing resistance and difficult workplace behaviours
Intentional communication vs reactive communication
Giving feedback using the SBI model; de-escalation

13 Measurable Learning Outcomes

Recognise personal triggers and pressure responses

Understand how behaviour shifts under stress

Identify early warning signs before escalation

Build a personal awareness baseline for self-management

Understand how personal behaviour impacts others

Apply simple regulation techniques in real time

Build a repeatable reset approach under pressure

Recognise how tone and behaviour affect outcomes

Adjust communication style in real time

Maintain professionalism without losing authenticity

Recognise escalation triggers in conversations

Apply structured communication in challenging situations

Maintain control, clarity and professionalism under pressure

How It’s Delivered

Cohort Size

Groups of 15–20 participants per session, ensuring personalised attention and highly contextualised practice for every attendee.

Location

Immersive, face-to-face workshops delivered in Melbourne. In-person delivery eliminates virtual learning distractions and maximises engagement.

Format

A full-day, instructor-led workshop with live coaching and real-world scenario analysis unique to the Ticket Merchant environment.

What’s Included

Customised participant workbooks, an industry-experienced facilitator, post-course evaluation report, Zoom consultations, and a Certificate of Completion for PD records.

Investment

In-Person Full-Day Session

Up to 20 participants per session

$5,995 + GST
Per session · Multiple sessions available for all 50+ staff

Standard Inclusions

Up to 20 participants per session
Customised workbooks with exercises & activities
Industry-experienced facilitator
Post-course evaluation & feedback report
Pre-delivery Zoom consultations
Certificate of Completion (PD records)
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World-Class Training Expertise

Delivered by two of Australia’s most experienced corporate trainers, each bringing deep expertise in EI and professional communication.

DP
David Patmore
Training Director · 20+ Years Experience
MARATE Program Designer Keynote Speaker

David is a contemporary educator whose results-focused, relatable style has made him a sought-after corporate trainer and coach. Drawing from years of leading small to medium-sized businesses, he specialises in accelerating results by identifying deeper driving motives and underlying currents often overlooked.

Emotional Intelligence Leadership & Team Building Difficult Conversations Managing Performance Change Management Advanced Communication
FM
Faith Mantzounis
Facilitator · BSc (Psych) · BSW · University of Melbourne
Crucial Conversations® Accredited DISC Advanced®

Faith is a skilled facilitator who has worked across leading organisations in Australia and internationally — from frontline to C-suite. With natural warmth and empathy, she creates a dynamic, inclusive learning environment that encourages individual reflection, exploration, and genuine growth.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms

A 20% deposit invoice is issued upon confirmation, with the balance due upon delivery of training. For multiple sessions, this applies to the first scheduled date. Standard payment terms are 7 days from the date of invoice.

Rescheduling

At least 5 business days’ notice is required to reschedule. Less than 5 days’ notice incurs a charge equal to 20% of the agreed training fee.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be in writing. More than 20 working days: no charge. Within 20 working days but more than 1 week: 20% fee. Within 1 week of the training date: full training fee applies.

Ready to Elevate Your Team, Ticket Merchant?

Let’s confirm dates and tailor the final details. Reach out to Burak to take the next step.