StorySelling Workshop - AUCKLAND August 2026

STORYSELLING - The Leadership Communication Workshop

The #1 Public Speaking Workshop That’s Not Really About Public Speaking

Most people think they need to become a better speaker.

What they actually need is to become a better communicator under pressure.

Because the real challenge is not standing on a stage.

It is:

• speaking clearly in meetings

• communicating with confidence

• influencing without sounding pushy

• explaining ideas simply

• leading conversations

• handling difficult rooms

• telling stories that connect

• staying calm when all eyes are on you

That is what this workshop is really about.

StorySelling is a full-day immersive communication experience designed to help professionals, leaders, business owners, salespeople, technical experts, and emerging speakers become more confident, clear, charismatic, and influential communicators.

This is not death by PowerPoint.

This is practical, science-backed communication coaching built around real-world leadership communication.

You will learn how to:

• structure ideas clearly

• speak with more confidence

• use storytelling naturally

• influence without sounding scripted

• connect emotionally with audiences

• communicate under pressure

• improve presence and delivery

• speak in a way people actually remember

Whether you are presenting to a boardroom, leading a team meeting, pitching a client, speaking at an event, running a workshop, or simply trying to communicate more effectively in everyday conversations, these skills transfer everywhere.

Why This Workshop Is Different

Most speaking workshops focus on performance.

This workshop focuses on transformation.

People do not struggle because they lack intelligence.

They struggle because nobody ever taught them how to communicate when the pressure hits.

Many intelligent professionals:

• overthink

• ramble

• freeze

• avoid visibility

• lose structure

• sound robotic

• struggle to explain ideas simply

• feel confident internally but fail to communicate that confidence externally

This workshop helps change that.

Using neuroscience, accelerated adult learning principles, storytelling psychology, NLP, and the world-renowned Charismatic Leadership Tactics research from Harvard, participants learn how to communicate in a way that feels natural, authentic, and impactful.

The goal is not to turn you into somebody else.

The goal is to help you become more of yourself when it matters most.

A Safe Environment To Learn

For many people, communication training feels intimidating.

This workshop is different.

Participants consistently describe the environment as:

• supportive

• practical

• encouraging

• safe

• energising

• transformational

You are not thrown onto a stage and judged.

You are coached.

The room is designed to help people gradually build confidence through practical activities, real-time feedback, and structured learning experiences.

By the end of the day, most people realise they were capable of far more than they originally believed.

Real-World Results

Over the years, Michael Philpott has coached:

• CEOs and senior leaders

• TEDx speakers

• Olympic athletes

• elite performers

• business owners

• engineers

• technical specialists

• sales teams

• healthcare professionals

• educators

• emerging leaders

Michael is a former TEDx Speaker Coach, former Professor of Practice at the University of Canterbury, and one of New Zealand’s leading communication and speaker coaches.

His clients have:

• delivered global keynote talks

• raised investment capital

• improved leadership confidence

• transformed team communication

• strengthened sales conversations

• overcome presentation anxiety

• stepped into larger leadership roles

• become significantly more confident communicators

What Participants Often Say After The Workshop

“I finally stopped overthinking every time I had to speak.”

“I learned how to structure my thoughts clearly.”

“This changed the way I communicate with my team.”

“I feel calmer, more confident, and more natural when speaking.”

“This helped me far beyond public speaking.”

“I realised communication is actually a learnable skill.”

What You Will Learn

Throughout the workshop you will explore:

• storytelling and influence

• communication psychology

• presentation structure

• audience engagement

• charisma research

• vocal variation

• body language

• confidence building

• communication under pressure

• persuasive leadership communication

• customer success storytelling

• practical delivery techniques

Everything is taught in a practical, easy-to-apply format.

Included In Your Registration

Your registration includes:

• Full-day live workshop experience

• Printed workbook and practical resources

• Access to online reinforcement learning

• StoryVault story library access

• Complimentary 30-minute follow-up coaching call with Michael

• Morning tea, lunch, and refreshments

• Follow-up support resources

• Practical tools and frameworks you can apply immediately

This Workshop Is For You If…

• you want to become a more confident communicator

• you overthink before speaking

• you struggle with nerves or self-doubt

• you want to communicate ideas more clearly

• you lead people, teams, or clients

• you want to become more engaging and influential

• you want to improve storytelling and presentation skills

• you avoid visibility or speaking opportunities

• you want to sound more natural and authentic

• you are ready to communicate with more confidence, clarity, and conviction

Final Thought

The most important stories people ever tell are the stories they tell themselves.

Many people walk into this workshop believing:

“I’m not a confident speaker.”

By the end of the day, that story often begins to change.

Because communication is not a talent reserved for a lucky few.

It is a learnable skill.

And when people learn how to communicate with confidence, clarity, and conviction, it changes far more than presentations.

It changes leadership.

It changes influence.

It changes opportunity.

It changes lives.

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Speak with Impact. Sell with Story. Lead with Confidence.

Public Workshop | Auckland | Friday 21st August 2026

🕘 Early bird pricing ends: Friday 17th July 2026

🎟️ Save 50% — just $850 incl. GST (normally $1,700)