Mastering communication for professional success
Effective communication is the foundation of strong leadership, teamwork, client relationships, and professional success. Whether you’re in healthcare, education, management, customer service, or leadership, our evidence-based communication training empowers you to navigate complex conversations with confidence.
About us
Founded in 2022 by Dr. Sarah J. White, Bedside Manners is a leading provider of evidence-based communication training designed to help professionals across industries
Meet our founder
Sarah J. White, an expert in the science of conversation, established Bedside Manners to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice. With years of experience in researching and training communication as it occurs in the wild, Sarah leads our mission to deliver practical, evidence-based communication training.
Our goal is to enhance how we work through improved communication. We work to integrate communication teaching and research, using up-to-date teaching methods, conducting research on teaching communication, and using research to create data-driven teaching materials.
Our unique approach
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training. Our approach is tailored, evidence-based, and results-driven, ensuring professionals in any industry develop communication skills.
We offer one-on-one coaching tailored to your professional needs, whether you’re leading a team, engaging with clients, or handling sensitive conversations.
Our courses are grounded in the science of conversation to enhance your ability to connect effectively.
We offer self-paced online courses, live virtual sessions, and in-person workshops, making it easy to fit professional development into your routine.
Our training programs are CPD-certified, ensuring that professionals gain recognised continuing education credits while strengthening their communication expertise.
Communication training for every professional
Our expert-led courses are designed for professionals across industries where effective communication is essential for success.
Healthcare professionals – Improve patient engagement, shared decision-making, and team communication.
Educators & trainers – Enhance classroom engagement, clarity in teaching, and feedback delivery.
Corporate leaders & managers – Strengthen team collaboration, leadership communication, and conflict resolution.
Customer service – Build rapport, handle difficult conversations, and create better customer experiences.
Government & community services – Communicate effectively with stakeholders, the public, and policy makers.