Effective Speaking - Becoming a confident speaker

Become an Effective Speaker with our Presentation Skills Training

Presenting doesn’t need to be hard. We teach a proven, step-by-step process that transforms struggling presenters into credible, effective, and comfortable speakers.

Become an Effective Speaker with our Presentation Skills Training

Presenting doesn’t need to be hard. We teach a proven, step-by-step process that transforms struggling presenters into credible, effective, and comfortable speakers.

Why train with us?

This isn’t your average presentation training.

This is a proven, systematic approach that gets results.

The Effective Speaking approach shifts the way you view, prepare and feel about presenting.

We teach you to think strategically about your message, structure it with the SpeakerMap™, design slides that support it, manage your thoughts so you feel calm and in control, and tap into your natural communication style, to ensure you deliver it in a way that feels natural and is effective.

We don’t teach “tips and tricks.” Our presentation training creates real, lasting change.

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I have never been in such a well run course (I’ve done a lot). I feel we all learnt so much and I will definatley be taking her advice on how I can improve myself.

I honestly think it’s the best course I’ve been on in my 4 years with WCC.

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Joshua Harding
Team Leader
Wellington City Council

Hard to put into words how useful this course was – finds the perfect balance of providing tools and then extending you out of your comfort zone to use them in a supportive way.

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Sarah Gold
Legel Counsel
New Zealand Superfund

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’m actually EXCITED at the concept of conquering my next presentation. I feel a real shift in how I know consider presentations and can’t wait to nail the next one!

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Presentation Skills Training Tailored For You

All of our presentation training for teams can be customised to the needs of your organisation

In just two days, learn to become a more confident, engaging and influential presenter at The Effective Speaker workshop, which is held regularly in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

We run presentation training at your offices or a location that suits you. We have experience training organisations against all sectors in New Zealand.

Let us tailor a bespoke session for your next team day out, or pick from one of our core workshops. We come to you all over New Zealand and beyond.

If you have an upcoming speaking engagement, or just want to improve your communication skills, join Jane for individual speaker training over a video call or in person.

Resources

Get the latest presentation training advice on how to take your presentation skills to the next level.

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Relax I said. Relax!

15 July 2026
Sometimes the words aren’t the problem. It’s the way we deliver them. Our tone, energy and body language can completely change how a message lands — even when the message itself is perfectly sensible.
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If your presentation bores you, it will bore your audience too

10 June 2026
Your content may be strong and the slides may be polished, but if you are bored by your presentation – your audience will feel it. Here’s why reconnecting with your purpose matters more than trying to look confident.
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“Should I start my presentation by sharing my credentials?”

3 June 2026
Many presenters start by listing their qualifications, experience and achievements. It seems logical. After all, don’t people need to know why you’re qualified to speak? Maybe. But your audience is usually far more interested in whether listening to you is
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