The Effective Speaker, Wellington, 18th & 19th February 2025

1 or 2 Day Workshop in Wellington

Limited tickets available. Get in now so you don't miss out!

Who's it for? 

Leaders, emerging leaders, professionals who need to create a significant shift in their communication skills, or confident communicators looking to become compelling communicators! 

The ability to inspire and influence, win new business and gain respect from audiences, are essential skills for business leaders everywhere. Presentation training has never been more important.

In this two day course you will learn how to become a more confident, engaging and influential presenter. 

What you will learn:

Day One:

• Create Engaging Content: Learn how to use the Effective Speaking SpeakerMap™ to quickly create an engaging presentation that your audience will value.

• Design Useful Visuals: Discover the alternatives to “death by bullet-point” and transform your slides to engaging and useful visual content.

• Manage your Nervousness: Learn how to manage your feelings of nervousness and stage-fright.

Day Two:

• Preparation that makes a difference: Learn how to prepare for your presentation so you feel and sound more confident and relaxed.

• Deliver with Impact: Speak to a group with the confidence and ease with which you speak when you’re communicating one-on-one.

• Handle that Audience: Learn how to handle any curve-balls the audience throws you!

What past participants say:

"The overall experience of the course far surpassed my expectations. I came in hoping to gain some valuable insights and tips for better public speaking, but what I received was so much more. I developed a newfound confidence in my ability to communicate effectively, learned how to captivate an audience, and discovered strategies for managing nerves and overcoming stage fright. I would recommend this effective speaking course to anyone looking to enhance their communication abilities. It's not just another course; it's a transformative experience that will empower you to become a more confident and persuasive speaker" Alex Goryachev, New Zealand Green Building Council

“This course not only met my expectations, but it completely exceeded them. This has been one of the most transformative courses I’ve attended. Jane totally revolutionised the way I now approach presentations. Having felt fear in the past each time I have to present to large groups, for the first time I now feel like I have the tools, understanding and ability to approach presentations and conquer my fear. I can’t thank Jane enough.” Nadia Marsh, Head of Bids, Tonkin & Taylor

"I have never been in such a well-run course (I've done a lot) Jane was amazing she held our attention from start to finish each day. I feel we all learnt so much and I will definitely be taking her advice on how I can improve myself. This course was well above what I expected, Jane had a great way of communicating. Typically, people tune out or lose interest by the end of the day. This was not the case for us. I honestly thing it’s the best course I’ve been on in my 4 years with WCC." Joshua Harding, Team Leader Consents, Wellington City Council

“The course is awesome. The balance between talk time, practical learning and feedback is perfect. The trainer really made the course for me - she is sensitive and responsive to people’s needs and is genuine in her approach to give the learners as much out of the time as possible. A very polished and well-planned course.” Huia Grey, Department of Conservation

"After reading many books it was great to finally learn an effective and no fuss way of creating a presentation that looks professional and won't put the client to sleep. I can see how the SpeakerMap will be a valuable tool for creating my trainings and presentations in the future. Thanks for the opportunity to present, the feedback I received was really valuable." Shannan Clarke - Business Development Leader - Front-Line Training

“Out of the 117 presenters that spoke at the TechEd conference my final ranking was #9. I absolutely would not have achieved that had it not been for the invaluable speaker training you provided! Thank you so much.” Daniel Bowbyes, Information Architect, Datacom

Choose your package:

Preparation Day Only - 1 day only

Have you got limited time or budget? Then this option may be for you. Come along on the Preparation Day and you will learn the foundation skills behind being an engaging and confident presenter.

You will learn :

• How to use the Effective Speaking SpeakerMap™ to quickly create an engaging presentation. This system has helped thousands of New Zealanders learn how to prepare credible, valuable and effective business presentations.
• Discover the alternatives to “death by bullet-point” and transform your slides to engaging visual content
• Learn how to manage your feelings of nervousness and stage-fright
• 70-page manual – “How to design and deliver a presentation with confidence”

Cost: $995 +GST

Observer Place - 2 days

Are you very nervous about presenting and not quite ready for front of the room coaching? Then this option is for you. Attend both days, and learn how to design your presentation, design engaging PowerPoint slides, manage your nerves and how to prepare. However when it comes to the Delivery - you won't have to get up and present to the group.

You will learn:

• How to use the Effective Speaking SpeakerMap™ to quickly create an engaging presentation. This system has helped thousands of New Zealanders learn how to prepare credible, valuable and effective business presentations.
• Discover the alternatives to “death by bullet-point” and transform your slides to engaging visual content
• Learn how to manage your feelings of nervousness and stage-fright
• Practicing the delivery techniques you learn in groups of 2s & 3s
• Seeing and learning through the improvements others make in their coaching sessions
• Analyzing the techniques been taught and giving feedback to the presenters
• 70-page manual – “How to design and deliver a presentation with confidence”
• On-going “as-you-need-it” advice by email and telephone

Cost: $1,995 + GST

Presenter Place - 2 Day. Our most popular option

Are you looking to create a real shift in your ability to present and learn lasting skills that will take your presentations to the next level? Then this course is for you. 

You will learn:

• How to use the Effective Speaking SpeakerMap™ to quickly create an engaging presentation. This system has helped thousands of New Zealanders learn how to prepare credible, valuable and effective business presentations.
• Discover the alternatives to “death by bullet-point” and transform your slides to engaging visual content
• Learn how to manage your feelings of nervousness and stage-fright
• Deliver a short presentation to the whole group
• Receive feedback from the group and trainer
• Receive 'masterclass' one on one coaching
• Your presentation and coaching are videoed for later review
• Practice audience management techniques from the front of the room
• 70 page manual – “How to design and deliver a presentation with confidence” in both hard and digital formats
• On-going “as-you-need-it” advice by email and telephone

Cost: $2,500 + GST (Early Bird $2,200 + GST)