Communicate With Intention Workshop

✅ Communication succeeds because we agree on meaning.

🗣️ We use language to create meaning and build trust.

🪢 When we trust someone or someone trusts us, it enables power.

👑 With power, we can reshape language.

This cycle is critical for anybody navigating the modern workplace, especially individual contributors and generalists, who have to adapt quickly and build influence without formal authority.

In this workshop we will learn how to identify the trust gap and ways to build trust and enable power in interpersonal (1:1) situations.

Whether you’re an individual contributor, a generalist wearing multiple hats, or someone looking to communicate more effectively upwards, downwards, or sideways — you’ll leave with a clear understanding and a practical framework to Communicate With Intention.

• Learn how meaning is created through communication — and why every message builds or erodes trust.
• Analyse your audience more deeply — moving beyond stereotypes to influence without formal authority.
• Apply intentions to shape outcomes — and see how your intentions influence success.
• Build trust through language — using “speech acts” to communicate clearly and intentionally.
• Practice in real scenarios — with improv exercises and roleplays based on everyday workplace challenges.

• 6 hours of guided learning (with lunch break)
• A mix of theory, reflection, and practice
• Hands-on exercises that turn insights into action
• Final AMA + group coaching hour (optional office hours to go deeper)

• Individual contributors who want their voices to carry more weight in meetings.
• Generalists who need to adapt quickly across teams and contexts.
• Emerging leaders building influence and trust with colleagues and managers.
• Anyone who wants to communicate more intentionally and close the trust gap.

• Date & Time: Saturday 25th October, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (+ optional 4–5 PM AMA)
• Location: Common Ground Civic Centre, 21 Bedok North Street 1, #03-01, Level 3, Training Room 1
• Dress Code: Comfortable / smart casual
• What to Bring: Whatever helps you take notes

Imran Khan is the founder and principal of Ishara, a Singapore-based organisation focused on meaning making by understanding how trust is built and how power is enabled through language.

With 15 years of IC and generalist experience across advertising, public relations, editorial, and marketing, Imran brings a cross-functional and cross-cultural lens to communication, having worked at TikTok, Google, Tech in Asia, and OMD, covering APAC and MENA.

Imran holds an MBA from Hult International Business School and an MA in Creative Writing from LASALLE College of the Arts (Goldsmiths). He also holds an Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP 2.0).

Imran writes Signpost, a weekly newsletter on how language builds trust and enables power. He also teaches and performs improv.

You can reach him at aW1yYW4gfCBpc2hhcmEgISBvbmU=.

Photography & Media Disclaimer

Please be informed that photos and videos may be taken during the Communicate With Intention workshop for marketing, promotional, and documentation purposes. These images may be used on our website, social media platforms, and other promotional materials.

If you do not wish to appear in any photos or videos, please let us know before the start of the session, and we will ensure your preferences are respected.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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