Where business, development and leadership meet
Turning partnerships, people and ideas into practical impact
Coracle Team Training and Management Consulting
Coracle offers leadership and team training, helping organisations improve efficiencies and effectiveness through soft-skills modules and management consulting services.
Our engaging workshops (in-person and online) are designed for real workplaces and real daily pressures.
Explore our Training Modules (below) or get in touch for a free consultation today.
Coracle Social Development Consulting
Coracle also supports mission-driven organisations and private sector partners to build smarter partnerships together for sustainability, inclusive growth, and social impact.
If your organisation is interested in a free consultation, then get in touch today.
Who is Coracle?
Coracle is headed up by Tim Bishop, who has been living and working in Vietnam since 2011, and who brings 20+ years of international development and facilitation experience, to ensure a calm, structured, and highly interactive approach to building stronger teams, partnerships and workplace culture.
Coracle Training Modules
Communication & Professional Presence
Team Collaboration & Difficult Conversations
Team Collaboration & Difficult Conversations
"The most important communication skills are rarely the ones people think they need."
This module builds the practical communication skills that shape how professionals are perceived - and how effective they are. From structuring an argument clearly under pressure to holding a conversation with confidence, participants leave with techniques they can use immediately.
Delivered in small cohorts, with structured practice and real-time feedback throughout.
Team Collaboration & Difficult Conversations
Team Collaboration & Difficult Conversations
Team Collaboration & Difficult Conversations
"Strong teams aren't built on agreement. They're built on the ability to disagree well."
Effective collaboration breaks down in predictable ways - miscommunication, unspoken tension, and the avoidance of conversations that need to happen. This module addresses those patterns directly.
Participants develop the skills to navigate conflict constructively, give and receive feedback without friction, and build the kind of trust that sustains performance under pressure.
Problem Solving Under Pressure
Problem Solving Under Pressure
Problem Solving Under Pressure
"The challenge is rarely finding the perfect answer. It's finding a good one fast - and communicating it with confidence."
Most professionals have been trained to find the right answer. This module prepares them for the reality of professional life: making sound decisions under conditions of ambiguity, time pressure, and incomplete information.
Participants learn a structured approach to breaking down complex problems, thinking clearly under pressure, and presenting solutions in ways that move people to act.
Presenting with Impact
Problem Solving Under Pressure
Problem Solving Under Pressure
"The content is rarely the problem. It's what happens when you stand up to deliver it."
This module is built on a simple premise: presenting well is a performance skill, and performance skills can be trained. Whether the setting is a client meeting, a board briefing, or an internal presentation, participants practise the specific techniques that separate a forgettable delivery from one that lands.
No slides about slides. Every session is structured practice from the first minute.
Testimonials
Nga (Nora) Ly, BioTuring
Vidusha Nathavitharana, Leadership Trainer
Vidusha Nathavitharana, Leadership Trainer
Tim delivered exceptional negotiation and leadership training for our team at BioTuring. His sessions boosted communication clarity and confidence. Tim brings valuable commercial awareness and empathy to leadership development - we highly recommend him. (2026)
Vidusha Nathavitharana, Leadership Trainer
Vidusha Nathavitharana, Leadership Trainer
Vidusha Nathavitharana, Leadership Trainer
Tim is, and will always be, one of those people I respect, admire, and learn from. Tim's approach was unique, and it was a paradigm shift for most of our team members. No slides, no long winded 'explanations', no meaningless activities, just clarity of focus, effortless moderation, and insightful feedback. We not only drew our strategic
Tim is, and will always be, one of those people I respect, admire, and learn from. Tim's approach was unique, and it was a paradigm shift for most of our team members. No slides, no long winded 'explanations', no meaningless activities, just clarity of focus, effortless moderation, and insightful feedback. We not only drew our strategic plans together, we also learnt to appreciate the mastery of facilitation that Tim certainly had. He is one of those rare human beings that you can trust explicitly. He is rooted in values and is always committed to seeing others grow. So, if you are looking for a consultant or coach to truly bring out the best in you - honestly look no further. You will certainly learn more from him than you hire him for! (2026)
Ashika Gunasena, Chrysalis
Vidusha Nathavitharana, Leadership Trainer
Ashika Gunasena, Chrysalis
We have worked with Tim for over 10 years during his time at CARE International. CARE in Sri Lanka and now Chrysalis has benefited greatly from his technical advise, coaching and mentoring. Very specifically Tim has supported our engagement with the private sector by enabling us to develop a clear strategy and engage with Sri Lankan and
We have worked with Tim for over 10 years during his time at CARE International. CARE in Sri Lanka and now Chrysalis has benefited greatly from his technical advise, coaching and mentoring. Very specifically Tim has supported our engagement with the private sector by enabling us to develop a clear strategy and engage with Sri Lankan and global corporate sector. He was a member of Chrysalis's advisory team that helped the start-up. He was directly involved in the business strategy development process and supported us to navigate numerous organizational processes within CARE International. Since then he has continued to support our strategy review processes and coaching the senior leadership on organizational change management processes. He now serves as a Board Member. Tim is great at strategy formulation, facilitation and engaging people in a process of change. Absolutely great to work with. (2024).
Elisa Pozzi, Save the Children
Monica Rashkin, Habitat for Humanity
Anan Kittaneh, CARE International
Tim facilitated a Save the Children event on Economic Resilience bringing together Food Security and Livelihoods experts from multiple countries. Having Tim was such an added value as his facilitation style is very engaging and everyone felt at ease in contributing to the discussions. In addition, Tim introduced creative challenges which
Tim facilitated a Save the Children event on Economic Resilience bringing together Food Security and Livelihoods experts from multiple countries. Having Tim was such an added value as his facilitation style is very engaging and everyone felt at ease in contributing to the discussions. In addition, Tim introduced creative challenges which motivated participants to bond, innovate and made the event extremely enjoyable. One of the attendees said this was the best event they ever participated in and I think a lot had to do with Tim's energy and professionalism.
(2020).
Anan Kittaneh, CARE International
Monica Rashkin, Habitat for Humanity
Anan Kittaneh, CARE International
I worked with Tim for about five years. I have to say that Tim has been one of the most supportive leaders and champions for resilient market systems and social innovation. Tim is a super great facilitator and thought leader on bringing business and non-profits together. I am particularly and highly impressed by Tim's ability to work in
I worked with Tim for about five years. I have to say that Tim has been one of the most supportive leaders and champions for resilient market systems and social innovation. Tim is a super great facilitator and thought leader on bringing business and non-profits together. I am particularly and highly impressed by Tim's ability to work in so many cultures and contexts. It was amazing to work with you Tim on so many occasions and I hope to continue to build on your global thought leadership on critical issues/opportunities for our sector. ( 2023).
Monica Rashkin, Habitat for Humanity
Monica Rashkin, Habitat for Humanity
Monica Rashkin, Habitat for Humanity
Tim was an absolute pleasure to work with! My team hired Tim to facilitate a series of governance discussions for a fledgling global housing coalition. He deftly managed this process and kept complicated discussions moving forward on time, hitting all key project milestones. While working together, Tim also provided creative, insightful
Tim was an absolute pleasure to work with! My team hired Tim to facilitate a series of governance discussions for a fledgling global housing coalition. He deftly managed this process and kept complicated discussions moving forward on time, hitting all key project milestones. While working together, Tim also provided creative, insightful guidance on a range of functional areas – spanning operations, marketing and well beyond. Not to mention, he is an incredibly supportive and kind human being. In short, I highly recommend Tim! (2022)
Coaching Support
If you are looking for a professional coach, to support your work-life balance and with whom you can share ideas about a range of development issues, I also offer 1:1 sessions tailored to your needs. Feel free to drop me a line to set up a free consultation today.
Coracle Founder, Tim Bishop.