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Helping your people become confident, engaging and influential communicators, in alignment with your organisation’s objectives

Respondents say communication barriers are leading to a delay or failure to complete projects (44%), low morale (31%), missed performance goals (25%) and even lost sales (18%) - some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars

*The Economist Intelligence Unit 2018

Good business relies on great communication.

When your people speak effectively, they leverage your products, services and ideas. But if your leaders or teams lack confidence or skills it can cost you opportunities, time, effort and money.

Speaking to influence and motivate team members, having 1:1 meetings with clients, or persuading stakeholders – the ability of your people to speak well, with presence, conviction and energy in any situation, is a vital part of your organisation’s success.

Good business is about great communication.

When your people speak effectively, they leverage your products, services and ideas. But if they lack confidence or skills it can cost you opportunities, time, effort and money.

Speaking to influence and motivate team members, having 1:1 meetings with clients, or persuading stakeholders – the ability of your people to speak well, with presence, conviction and energy in any situation, is a vital part of your organisation’s success.

"Respondents say communication barriers are leading to a delay or failure to complete projects (44%), low morale (31%), missed performance goals (25%) and even lost sales (18%) - some worth hundreds of thousands of dollars."

*The Economist Intelligence Unit 2018
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How does this training improve your team’s capability?

Confidence and Presence

Step up and speak up successfully and get results – whatever challenges are in the room.

Trust

Inspire confidence, belief and action-taking through engaging with credibility – the right level at the right times.

Clarity

Replace ‘clutter’ or confusion with concise, clear structure, logical flow, impactful messaging and language.

Belinda Humphreys HR Business Partner - City HoldingsBRILLIANT SPEAKER AND FACILITATOR

We engaged Sarah to provide 12 of our Team Members with the Improve Your Public Speaking program and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive! Participants found the program to be “fantastic, great, and outstanding”. They mentioned taking away valuable insights that will aid them in their work. Sarah received high praise for being an excellent presenter with deep knowledge and experience in the subject matter. Overall, the Team Members highly recommend the program and applaud Sarah as a “brilliant speaker and facilitator”.

You’ll receive interactive, practical, enjoyable training, using the latest adult learning principles. These programs get visible, often instant, results.

Research-based and proven to work, they’ve helped over 10,000 clients in the past 15 years.

They’re based on one or more of these Accelerated Speaking Results System levels, reflecting increasing mastery of both content and delivery.

The Accelerated Speaking Results System:

Staircase graphic showing the 5 levels of Speaking Skills from Confidence to Impact and Influence

Examples of what’s typically covered:

Dr Carrie-Ann McKenzie, Director Limestone Coast Regional Training Hub, Flinders Rural & Remote Health SAPERFECTLY DELIVERED

Our team engaged Sarah to deliver her program to our medical workforce.  Clinicians and practice staff, particularly in a rural setting, are often placed in leadership positions without the skills to deliver their message effectively. 

Sarah’s presentation was perfectly delivered to everyone that attended. Her calm, approachable manner allowed all of us to feel at ease and practice our new skills.  I would strongly recommend her for any organisation wishing to help their workforce around leadership and public speaking.

Sarah Denholm giving a keynote speech on strong presentation skills

Business leaders estimate their teams lose an average of 7.47 hours per week to poor communication - almost one full work day

*The State of Business Communication, Grammarly 2022

Delivered in your choice of format:

And if you’re not sure, we can advise you.

 


Delivered in your choice of format:

And if you’re not sure, we can advise you.

 

Sarah Denholm standing on a stage speaking at a CPA luncheon to 90 people at circular tables.

In-house training

Over 10,000 participants have completed training, coaching and workshop programs with Improve Your Public Speaking since 2011.

I’m based in Melbourne, and deliver programs across both regional areas and capital cities across Australia. I’m also happy to travel to locations not always serviced by other training organisations, which is often welcome!

Sarah Denholm working from home with clients online

Online, hybrid or face-to-face: your choice

Every program can be delivered online, a mix of online and live in room, or fully face-to-face, depending on your location and preference.

Nearly 9 out of 10 business leaders have experienced the adverse impact of poor communication at work, including increased costs 45%, missed deadlines or increased time to resolution 39%, and eroded brand credibility or reputation 34%

*The State of Business Communication, Grammarly 2022

Our typical approach

Nearly 9 out of 10 business leaders have experienced the adverse impact of poor communication at work, including increased costs 45%, missed deadlines or increased time to resolution 39%, and eroded brand credibility or reputation 34%

*The State of Business Communication, Grammarly 2022

Rohit Srivastava - Southern Grampians Shire CouncilTHE LEARNINGS ARE LIFELONG

My Team had certified Project Managers and we were delivering projects successfully, but I realized quickly that good public speaking and presentation skills are integral part of project delivery.

I did google search on public speaking and found Sarah’s website. The website and client results and Sarah herself looked so real that I couldn’t help contacting her. We immediately engaged her and the three workshops she did for us with over ten participants from my Team was a huge success.

In fact, a Team member who dreaded public speaking, did the best presentation during the third workshop! The workshops were fun, we learned from each other, we encouraged each other and more importantly the learnings are lifelong!

Personally, for me, I kept taking guidance from Sarah even after her official engagement was over with us. She was very supportive, and I have no hesitation in saying that Sarah – you have been an integral part of my journey from Manager to Director. I am sure you will form many more careers and help many more professionals achieve their goals.

Lynette Jordan - ICS Pty LtdSARAH WORKS IN A POSITIVE WAY WITH PEOPLE

Sarah Denholm is a great teacher.  She is kind and gentle and works in a very positive way with people.  She has a knack of building confidence and giving people the skills they need.

Last year I was overseeing the management of a group of 20 projects for a large Melbourne-based company.  Sarah was engaged to improve the presentation skills of Project Managers who were expected to present their progress to the CEO and senior board members regularly, and felt unprepared for the task ahead of them.  She came into the group, quickly established rapport with all the staff and was able to assist them in a very short timeframe.  There was noticeable improvement in the way the staff presented themselves and their confidence grew rapidly.

We felt very privileged to have been able to work with Sarah and I believe that the skills each person gained will stand them in good stead in many roles throughout their careers.

Arvind Krishnaswamy - Logic Information SystemsEDUCATIONAL AND PRACTICAL

Our consultants found it a delight and a pleasure working with Sarah. Her modules were constructed with content that were grounded in psychology and human behavior. Her practical tips and approaches were well received too. During her workshops, Sarah was able to draw out the most reluctant of our consultants and make them participate enthusiastically.

The sessions were thoroughly enjoyable while being educational and practical. Thank you, Sarah. We have no hesitation in recommending Sarah’s course to others who are looking for such programs.

Paulette Trevena - Communications and Engagement ManagerWE SAW AN IMPROVEMENT WITHIN A DAY!

Sarah provided training in public speaking to the LiverWELL team last week and we were able to see an improvement in our skills within one day! Sarah managed the diverse requirements of our staff and lived experience speakers with sensitivity and warmth. A combination of experience, expert advice, science and a little humour made it a highly valuable and enjoyable day. I would highly recommend Sarah.

Helen Boileau - Director of Legal Network. Legal Recruitment SpecialistsI WOULD USE SARAH'S SERVICES AGAIN, WITHOUT HESITATION

Sarah provided my team with practical, useful tools to overcome nerves, improve their speaking skills and engage their audience. She created a warm, dynamic atmosphere which encouraged sharing of ideas and goals. Sarah provided specific, useful feedback for each participant, and was flexible in tailoring her training to the needs of the group as they progressed.

I would highly recommend Sarah, and would use her services again without hesitation. She gets great results, is personable, and expert at what she does.

About me

I’ve been coaching, consulting and mentoring in public speaking and presentation skills for 15 years. Plus many years on stage as a classical pianist before that.

I work with clients worldwide in organisations from the UN, to Shizen Energy in Japan, to Deutsche Bank.

To find out more about my background and story, visit the About Sarah page, or my LinkedIn profile.

Sarah Denholm sitting at her piano at home