Public speaking can open doors, but nerves and self-doubt can sometimes get in the way. This workshop helps participants manage the fear of public speaking, structure presentations clearly, and deliver ideas that engage, influence, and leave a lasting impression.
Is this course right for you?
This course is designed for anyone who needs to present ideas and information to stakeholders in an engaging, confident and influential way.
It may be right for you if you:
- Need to present ideas, information or updates to stakeholders
- Want to build confidence when speaking in front of others
- Feel nervous or self-conscious when presenting
- Want to structure presentations without relying on word-for-word notes
- Need practical techniques to engage and influence an audience
- Want to use storytelling to become a more memorable and authentic presenter
What you’ll explore
This course provides practical strategies to manage public speaking fears and prepare presentations that feel clear, confident and engaging.
- Simple strategies for managing your fear of public speaking
- How to use body language to look and feel more confident and engaging
- Tips to help you sound like the professional that you are
- Techniques and a template for structuring presentations that are easy to remember, without relying on word-for-word notes
- Tips on using storytelling to influence your audience and make you a more memorable and authentic presenter
- Strategies for engaging audiences and inspiring them to sit up and listen
- Ways to influence your audience and create a lasting impression
Benefits to You and Your Organisation
- Look and sound more confident, even if you feel nervous
- Gain clarity in how to structure any presentation
- Develop a bank of stories you can use to be engaging whenever and wherever you communicate
- Walk away with practical and life-changing strategies for presenting in a more confident, engaging and influential way
- Manage fears and self-doubt so you can avoid missing out on career opportunities
- Present more confidently to internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate your message with clarity and influence
Should Attend
Anyone who needs to present their ideas and information to stakeholders in an engaging, confident and influential way.
Group Bookings
**For groups of five or more, IPAA SA can tailor the training to suit your organisation. Group bookings may also be eligible for a preferential rate. Complete the form, and our team will be in touch to discuss options. **
Learn about our speakers
Kerry Pienaar
Director and Founder
Complete Communication Coach
Kerry Pienaar, founder of Complete Communication Coach is a highly experienced and sought after public speaking and confident communication coach.
She is passionate about helping people overcome personal barriers to communicating with confidence and clarity—whether through group workshops or one-to-one coaching.
A multi-award-winning public speaker at the highest level in Australia, Kerry creates a safe and supportive environment where participants can confront habits of fear and self-doubt, and learn to share their stories and ideas with genuine confidence. She provides easy to apply strategies and practical, expert feedback to help clients achieve real and lasting results.
Recognised by Yahoo! Finance as one of Australia’s top public speaking coaches, Kerry works by the philosophy that you deserve to be heard – also the title of her book ‘You Deserve to be Heard: 101 tips to boost your public speaking confidence’.
Kerry has coached and delivered workshops for leaders, entrepreneurs and other professionals, including TEDx Adelaide speakers and for many programs and organisations in both Australia and overseas.
Drawing on her background as an English and Drama teacher and her experience in professional development roles for the public service, Kerry tailors her approach to each group and individual’s needs, creating genuine and lasting change.
Kerry is well-known for her authentic, down-to-earth approach and receives consistent positive feedback for the transformative results she achieves with participants.
Upcoming course availability
In person
June 2026
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Format
Face-to-face
Duration
1 full-day
9:00am-4:30pm (8:45am registration)
Inclusions
Workbook, resources, morning tea, lunch and refreshments
Location
Adelaide CBD, SA 5000
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Costs
Personal Member $575
State Govt Employee Member $615
Corporate Member $625
Non-member $725
