Communicate Clearly – Have More Clarity, Influence and Impact

Name: Communicate Clearly – Have More Clarity, Influence and Impact
Start: 2025-08-19T00:00:00+12:00
End: 2025-08-19T02:00:00+12:00
Location: Lake Wanaka Centre

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 12:00 am to 02:00 am

UTC+12:00

Location

Lake Wanaka Centre | Queenstown, OT

With Mike Kensington | 1440 Business Consulting

Do you want to communicate in a way that makes people listen—and act? This workshop is designed to help you build stronger connections, improve team dynamics, and deliver your message with clarity and purpose.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Improve your ability to influence, lead, and collaborate through more effective communication. Gain practical tools and techniques to communicate with clarity and confidence, even during difficult conversations.
Three Key Takeaways:
Build stronger connections to improve how you communicate
Understand the true power and purpose of listening
Learn practical techniques for more effective conversations
KEY TOPICS COVERED
Understanding behaviour - the factors that shape how we behave and communicate
The key elements to create an environment for good communications - building trust, focusing discussions on clear outcomes, and communicating concisely and specifically.
Active Listening – a transformative skill fundamental to good communications, paraphrasing to confirm understanding, and asking open-ended questions to deepen discussions.
Effective discussion technique using the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will) to structure conversations, guiding the conversation to a great outcome.
Constructive feedback - deliver feedback that inspires growth without discouraging, balancing honesty with empathy to maintain motivation.
Navigating difficult conversations - approach tough discussions with confidence, using empathy, clarity, and a focus on solutions to resolve challenges constructively.
ABOUT THE FACILITATOR: MIKE KENSINGTON
Mike is a business and leadership facilitator and coach based in Wānaka. He works with leaders and business owners across a wide range of industries—from large corporates to small and medium-sized enterprises—helping them navigate challenges and achieve greater success. Through coaching and facilitated workshops, Mike supports leaders to lead others more effectively, build strong teams, manage change, and deliver better business outcomes. Known for his practical, relatable, and compassionate approach, Mike understands the real pressures and demands that businesses face. With a background in HR and leadership, he has coached business owners, executives, and leaders at all levels. He is a qualified coach and an accredited practitioner of the Human Synergistics and Strengths Profile tools.
Registration link: https://www.wanakachamber.co.nz/events-training/events/2025-communicate-clearly/