Embodied performance development

FLOESSENCE develops the physical skills that help people stay clear, communicative and effective under pressure, through somatic practice rooted in psychophysical actor training.

Start With the Introduction

A 60-minute session, delivered on-site for your team.

Most organisations begin with a single 60-minute on-site session for up to twelve people before committing to six weeks, allowing teams direct experience of the method.

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FLOESSENCE on-site introduction session

The business case for body intelligence.

Workplace stress costs UK employers over £102 billion annually. In 2024/25, 22.1 million working days were lost to work-related stress and anxiety, up 35% in one year. Replacing a single employee earning over £25,000 costs an average of £30,614.

Sustainable Presence develops real-time body intelligence: sensing internal state, self-regulating under pressure and returning to energised stillness. Results include more sustainable performance, authentic connection and longer tenure.

For teams focused on confident communication and presence. Ask about the Embodied Communication workshop.

Sources: AXA UK Mind Health Study 2024, HSE Annual Statistics 2024/25, Oxford Economics The Cost of Brain Drain

“Performance training has always known what neuroscience is now proving, that presence is a skill and it lives in the body.” — Floriana Dezou

THE PROGRAMME

Sustainable Presence

A six-week private cohort for people working under sustained pressure.

The programme develops practical skills for presence, clarity, communication and recovery.

6 x 60-minute sessions

Maximum 12 participants

Delivered on-site or online

Designed for client-facing, fee-earning, commercial, leadership and other high-pressure roles.

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Sessions

01 — Cultivating deep listening

02 — Breath as a practical tool

03 — Understanding pressure

04 — Meeting pressure with choice

05 — Meeting low energy with presence

06 — Embodying practice

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Start with a pilot

For organisations that want to experience the methodology before committing to a longer programme.

A three-session pilot delivered over 2–3 weeks allows teams to experience the practice, gather feedback and assess fit before moving into a longer programme.

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OFFER TWO

Embodied Communication

A 90-minute practical workshop for sales, commercial and client-facing teams.

Pitches

Negotiations

High-stakes client conversations

Presentations

The workshop focuses not only on what people communicate, but on what happens in the person delivering it.

It complements existing sales, presentation and communication training by working with physical state, breath, attention and presence under pressure.

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Measuring the work

FLOESSENCE uses a short pre- and post-programme self-assessment alongside qualitative feedback to understand changes participants notice across the programme.

This provides directional evidence suited to a programme of this size, not a research study.

The Third Intelligence

FLOESSENCE uses "Third Intelligence" as its own framing for the capacity to sense and work with internal physical states in real time.

This idea draws on the established concept of interoception, our ability to sense signals arising within the body, alongside performance training and embodied practice.

FLOESSENCE also draws on models such as Polyvagal Theory as one way of thinking about how the nervous system may respond to safety and threat.

FLOESSENCE draws on it as one model for understanding how the nervous system may respond to perceived safety and threat, within a wider and evolving body of research.

The methodology distinguishes established research from FLOESSENCE's own interpretation and application.

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Client love

“I found the meditation very useful. I have a tendency to let my mind wander and get overwhelmed by my thoughts. The meditation was so good because I really felt connected to myself and my body and not my racing thoughts. Warming us up and using my body and mind first, made it better than any meditation I have tried at home.”

Millie, Corporate Lawyer

The FAQs

Who is this course for?

Sustainable Presence targets teams and organisations investing in genuine sustained wellbeing. Particularly suited to high-achieving individuals in demanding environments seeking practical stress management and presence-building tools.

Do participants need prior experience?

No prior experience needed. Practices are accessible at all levels. Each session meets participants where they are, whether new to embodiment work or with an established practice.

What is included in the six-week programme?

Six weeks of weekly 60-minute sessions (on-site or online), plus on-demand Yoga Nidra meditations kept during and after the programme, a printed guidebook, and an organic cotton bolster and yoga mat for each participant.

Can we book a private cohort?

Yes. The programme is designed for private organisational groups, allowing teams to move through together in a confidential, supported and facilitated environment.

When can we get started?

Most teams start with the 60-minute introduction, bookable anytime. Sessions run parallel to school term times, other arrangements available. Get in touch for current availability.

How does this benefit our organisation?

Embodied wellbeing investment directly impacts employee retention and resilience. Participants develop practical stress management, presence-building and performance-sustaining tools extending beyond sessions. Grounded, connected teams demonstrate higher retention, performance and thriving, reducing burnout, absence and turnover costs.

Do you offer anything focused on communication and presence?

Yes, the Embodied Communication workshop is available standalone for sales teams, leadership groups and client-facing professionals developing vocal presence and confident delivery in high-stakes conversations.

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Ready to develop the third intelligence in your team?

Get in touch to discuss how the programme can be tailored to your organisation.

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