Christchurch Professional Development Day
About this Event
Build your capability. Expand your impact.
Join Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand for a full day of practical, research-backed professional development at The Canterbury Club in Christchurch.
Designed for coaches, HR professionals, learning and development practitioners, consultants and organisational leaders, the day brings together practical learning experiences focused on two essential workplace capabilities: navigating challenging conversations and building trust.
Attend individual sessions or join us for the complete Professional Development Day.
Connect with like-minded professionals
Time has been intentionally set aside between sessions for authentic conversation, shared learning and relationship building with professionals from across Canterbury and beyond.
Who should attend?
- Executive, leadership and business coaches
- HR and organisational development professionals
- Learning and development leaders
- Independent consultants
- Leadership development specialists
- Managers and organisational leaders
Agenda
🕑: 07:45 AM - 09:45 AM
Buffet Breakfast Learning Experience: Conversational Capacity
Info: Explore how to engage in open, balanced and constructive dialogue when conversations become difficult, emotionally charged or high stakes.
Participants will receive access to a 30-minute online learning module before the event, followed by a facilitated breakfast session featuring reflection, discussion and practical workplace application.
🕑: 12:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Building Trust Workshop
Info: Facilitated by the Directors of Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand, this highly practical workshop explores how trust influences engagement, collaboration, innovation, accountability, retention and performance.
You’ll learn a practical framework for building credibility, strengthening workplace relationships, repairing damaged trust and creating environments where people feel safe to contribute.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner: Collaborating with Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand
Info: Complete the day with an informal networking dinner and discussion exploring how coaches, consultants, HR professionals and L&D practitioners can use world-class leadership development content to create greater impact for clients and organisations.
Topics will include supporting online learning through coaching, bringing programmes in-house, public development pathways and building long-term client capability.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
NZD 99.75 to NZD 929.78



















