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The Art of Confident and Creative Communication

Powerful public speaking and presentations built on your unique qualities as a communicator.

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11 Sep 2025
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Delivery
In-Person
Location
Wellington
Duration
2 days
CPD/PLD Hours
13

Course overview

This two day course is highly interactive. You’ll learn how to tap into your own strengths and build on your unique qualities as a communicator.

Participants will be involved in a variety of activities for learning – small and large group discussion, physical and vocal warm-ups – that help prepare for presentations, brainstorming, doing presentations and receiving feedback, storytelling, listening, off-the cuff deliveries, and reading and discussing handouts.

Facilitated by

Angie Farrow

FACILITATOR

What you'll learn

  • Apply skills that will build rapport with small and large groups
  • Employ creative techniques for preparation and delivery of speeches
  • Shape material and choose content for maximum impact in oral delivery

Course topics

  • Developing a persuasive and impressive speaking style
  • Shaping content for maximum impact
  • Modifying delivery for small and large groups
  • Developing spontaneity within a prepared scenario
  • Harnessing nerves and deal with resistance
  • Building a sparkling dynamic into presentation content
  • Basic skills of breathing, eye contact and physical stance

Further Information

This course is delivered as a full-day in-person workshop at our Wellington venue. It includes a mix of facilitator-led sessions, small-group exercises, and whole-group discussion. Group size is limited to12 participants to ensure meaningful interaction and personal feedback. Lunch and afternoon tea are provided to support networking and collaboration.

You will receive a digital certificate of attendance and a Wellington Uni-Professional digital badge. These include the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours completed, making them suitable for recognition by professional organisations and employers. 

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Here's what others are saying

“Angie is a dynamic, engaging, supportive facilitator. Prepared to push/extend on boundaries in a unique way and in a safe environment.”

“Wonderfully confrontational. Something I desperately needed and will continue to practice throughout my working and professional life.”

“Anyone that wants to feel more comfortable in front of a crowd should take this course! I have learned a lot and made connections with great people.”

Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options

11 Sep 2025 | Wellington

Duration: 2 days

Sessions
Session 1 | 11 Sep 10:00am - 4:30pm
Session 2 | 12 Sep 10:00am - 4:30pm
Session 1 | 11 Sep 10:00am - 4:30pm
Session 2 | 12 Sep 10:00am - 4:30pm

$NZD 1,395

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