Commercial creativity meets professional development.
We Have Ways delivers universally relevant lessons from the Dark Arts of advertising and the Soft Skills required to make it from Monday to Friday. Our courses have been created for a generation raised on scrolling and swiping, and delivered with the patience of those who have had to help their parents install multiple pieces of technology.
Dark Arts: Ideation
How advertising thinking can benefit non-advertising industries.
For C-Suite, Owners, Founders
Achieve strategic plans with current capabilities. Re-engage, reward and reap the benefits by unlocking hidden skills and talents in your workforce.
For HR, People & Culture, Managers
Unify and reconnect teams returning to the office post hybrid work. Focus on outcomes-based professional development and team-building that doesn’t feel like a punishment.
For Individuals
Take control of your own professional development. Take leaps ahead of your peers by improving x-factor skills and creative abilities.
Ways to Engage
Team Workshops
Choose your Dark Art or Soft Skill and get the gang together for two hours of power. Designed to get everyone on the same page, singing from the same songbook, up to scratch, up to speed and up to snuff. Perfectly paired with follow-up One-on-One coaching sessions to lock in the personally relevant lessons.
Group Courses
Designed to enlighten, promote personal growth and strengthen understanding within teams. It’s not a competitive sport or an individual pursuit. We address the strengths and weaknesses of all attendees to help define what success looks like.
One-on-One Coaching
Nothing works better than one-on-one coaching for fast improvement, smoothing out bumps or adding extra strings to your bow.
Discounts for graduates and anyone currently displaying the ‘Looking for work’ flair on LinkedIn.
Annual PD Packages
We’ve gamified personal growth and professional development into a complete self-perpetuating process.
Get in touch and ask us about a bespoke Professional Development package for your team.
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Conference Presentations
Every one of our workshops magically transform into engaging conference content. So if need some colour and movement to brighten up a process-driven day, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’ve booked Conference Room C or Hamer Hall, just give us a stage and an open mic and we’ll take care of the rest.
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Why We Have Ways?
Few things have been as royally screwed by long Covid like professional development. The combination of hybrid working and job dissatisfaction has created a disillusioned, directionless and disconnected workforce.
Individuality is at an all-time high and common touchstones are at an all-time low.
We Have Ways to help.
Our coaches and mentors have decades of experience in the corporate trenches, and just enough time on the outside to see the room for improvement. Plus, we’re people pleasers. And we love seeing others succeed.
Testimonials
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"Even after our program ended he still gave us advice and kept in contact. It really shows how committed he is to our development.
Kate N, Copy School attendee.
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"Chris Taylor is an exceptional teacher and mentor. He simplifies complex ideas, helps you find your voice, and builds your confidence—equipping you with the practical skills to turn good ideas into great ones. He always encouraged me to think from different angles. He’s like the most enthusiastic fan barracking for you, while still keeping you grounded. That’s exactly what you need. He’s part Mr Miyagi, part Shifu, part Mufasa—all the best bits. Loyal to the cause of creativity, generous with his time, and patient."
Tom O, Mentee & Copy School attendee
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"Chris was an excellent mentor during Copy School and beyond, providing me with so many opportunities. I wouldn't have landed my first full-time role without his guidance and experience."
George N, Copy School attendee
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"All it took was five days at Copy School Melbourne back in November 2023 for me to experience the significant, positive difference Chris’ coaching and guidance have made. I gained confidence in myself and my abilities that I didn’t have as much of prior to meeting and working with Chris, and I’m very grateful to still consider him a deeply trusted mentor in 2025. Your search is over. Chris will be the Mr Miyagi you’ve been looking for."
Joel M, Copy School attendee
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"Chris is the raddest, daddest mentor in all of Melbourne. And by that, I mean he looks out for you and will tell it to you straight. As someone who was in and now runs a mentorship program, I can tell you that Chris epitomises the qualities of a great mentor. Kind, patient, and puts your name forward for opportunities."
Anais R, Copy School attendee
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“Chris challenges you without being challenging. He’s kind without being kind of… Funny rather than ‘a bit funny’. There’s a fine line when it comes to teaching creativity. Chris straddles that line perfectly in a way that makes you think, “I never thought about it like that”.”
Cam W, Copy School attendee
Contact Us
Tell us your hopes and dreams.
We Have Ways to make them happen.