Which episode features David Brent presenting an unorthodox seminar?

David Brent presents his unorthodox seminar in the episode “Motivation”.

“Motivation” is the fourth episode of Series 2 of the British The Office. In the story, Brent tries to establish himself as a motivational speaker outside his normal role as general manager of Wernham Hogg’s Slough branch. He treats the seminar as a chance to demonstrate his supposed charisma, business insight and entertainment skills.

The presentation goes badly because Brent’s methods are self-indulgent rather than useful. He relies on odd performance tricks, pop music and improvised comedy instead of delivering the polished, professional session the paying audience expects. Dawn accompanies him, and Brent’s behaviour makes the event feel more like one of his office performances than a serious business seminar.

The title can be confused with “Appraisals”, another Series 2 episode concerned with workplace morale and performance. “Party” comes immediately before it, while “Motivation” is the episode specifically built around Brent’s ill-fated external speaking engagement.