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The Art of Confident and Creative Communication

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

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

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Angie Farrow

Man standing at a podium presenting to a group of people

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 registered with the Management Capability Development Fund.

Small businesses may qualify for funding to help pay for services such as training workshops, courses and coaching that build the management capabilities of their owners and key managers.

Management Capability Development funding is only available through the Regional Business Partner Network (RBP) Growth Advisors and can be used with service providers registered with the RBP Network.

Funding may be provided to a business where the Growth Advisors have identified a need for management training as part of an action plan to support the business owner to grow and innovate their business. Business owners are then able to select a service from a registered Service Provider.

For more information on the Management Capability Development Fund or to find your local Growth Advisor go to www.regionalbusinesspartners.co.nz.

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

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

$1395

excl. GST

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