Every relationship, with ourselves, at home or in business, comes down to communication, confidence and connection. But where did we ever learn those skills? Most of us didn’t. We picked them up by accident and have been improvising ever since. I call those missing skills Relationship Readiness.
Resentment, avoided conversations and relationships that quietly break down rarely come out of nowhere. They start small: a comment that lands wrong, a boundary nobody named, a conversation everyone kept putting off.
And we don’t have one set of skills for home and another for work. The person who avoids a hard conversation with their partner avoids it with their colleague too. Businesses inherit that gap in every person they hire, and that’s how grievances, harassment claims and tribunal cases begin.
Relationship Readiness isn’t a policy or a self-help slogan. It’s the practical skill of communicating clearly, holding a boundary, and having a hard conversation before it becomes a crisis, at the kitchen table or in the boardroom.
Businesses: Click Business above to explore my workshops and speaking.
Individuals: Met me, heard me speak, read my book – ready for more? Click Individual above.
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Lorraine doesn’t teach this from a textbook. She teaches it from experience.
Years in adult training and education leadership taught her how people learn. Life taught her the rest: what it really takes to name a boundary, break an old pattern and have the conversation you’ve spent years avoiding.
She has sat with people at their hardest moments, at home and at work, and seen what it costs when nobody ever showed them how. More importantly, she’s seen what changes when someone finally does.
That’s what she brings to every workshop, every talk and every conversation: honesty, practical tools, and the understanding of someone who’s been there.
Want to know more? Visit About / Meet Lorraine in the menu above to read Lorraine’s story and the journey that led her here.
If you want to build stronger, healthier relationships, at work, at home or in your community, yes.
Whether you lead a business or organisation, want to bring Relationship Readiness to your community, or simply want to grow as an individual, the skills are the same: communicating clearly, holding a boundary, and having the hard conversation before it becomes a grievance, a tribunal, a crisis or a divorce.
Most of us were never taught them. It’s never too late to learn.
Lorraine has had the pleasure of collaborating with a diverse range of clients from all corners of the globe. Here’s what some of her clients have said about their experiences
Sue Allsworth
Lorraine is a breath of fresh air. Not afraid to speak about intimacy and sexual energy communication and boundaries. Lorraine gives you a safe space to explore and delve deeper.
Life and Soul Radio
Lorraine talks from a level of knowledge which is empowering and refreshing, she tells it like it is. If you are looking for an honest, relaxed and approachable speaker I would recommended Lorraine.
Sunil P
Lorraine is a truly amazing speaker. What makes her so special is her authenticity and courage to speak her truth. If you ever have a chance to listen to her – don’t miss out, you won’t regret it!!!
Steph Love
I attended Lorraines comedy show, it was brilliant! She is a naturally funny story teller with such a presence on stage. Her show was hilarious and she had so much material for a long set!
Dejana Subsol
Lisette Anbergen
Lorraine does not disappoint! With her wisdom and humor she breaks through barriers and taboos to help people with their sexuality and issues that they might have around it.
Lorraine Chapman – Unleash Your Fire (TM)
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