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)

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