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Sometimes we need to make fast decisions in the workplace, so being able to think on your feet and use persuasive communication is a dynamic career skill.In this unique one-day communication course, you’ll learn practical techniques to build rapport, negotiate with authenticity, and plan for challenging conversations. Our world class NIDA tutors will teach you the same skills used by performers to explore new communication tactics. Through live scenarios, you’ll use active watching and listening to uncover the potential in every conversation, discover how your authentic style can be your strength.
Sometimes we need to make fast decisions in the workplace, so being able to think on your feet and use persuasive communication is a dynamic career skill.
In this unique one-day communication course, you’ll learn practical techniques to build rapport, negotiate with authenticity, and plan for challenging conversations.
Our world class NIDA tutors will teach you the same skills used by performers to explore new communication tactics. Through live scenarios, you’ll use active watching and listening to uncover the potential in every conversation, discover how your authentic style can be your strength.
Course components
Apply physical, vocal and imaginative techniques to help you remain focused.
Examine non-verbal communication to empower you to respond with confidence.
Discover how active listening can help match your communication to your audience.
Analyse the notion of status and how it can be used to empower others.
Use endowment to ensure your thoughts and ideas have greater impact.
Set clear objectives for yourself in your various work-related scenarios.
Using devised scenarios, participate in extended improvised scenes, trying different approaches and techniques.
Outcomes
Develop your authentic communication style.
Demonstrate confidence and expertise in communication.
Plan effectively for high-stakes communication.
Respond skilfully in the moment.
Examine collaborative communication techniques.
Delivery style
Face-to-face at training venue 9am–5pm one full day
How to prepare
Come prepared with a challenging communication scenario in mind, which is current and pertinent to your work.
Some of the communication scenarios that you can workshop in this course include:
Job interview techniques
Giving constructive criticism to employees
Hosting meetings
Asking for a pay rise
Presenting information to varying stakeholders
We look forward to welcoming you from 8.30 am for tea and coffee. Please make sure you arrive by 8.45 am to ensure a prompt start. We recommend wearing loose, comfortable clothing to move around in.
Arrival tea and coffee, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
What people have said about the course
'Learnt a lot of tools in a short amount of time and can apply them in everyday work situations.'
Senior Consultant, Contino
'Very well organised, full of excellent content, and expertly delivered. '
Strategy Lead, Cuture Amp
Questions
If you would like to know more about Persuasive Communication, please contact one of our training specialists on 1300 650 357 today or contact us and we will respond to your enquiry within one business day.
Class dates for 2025 will be published in November, if you would like to find out more please contact us by email or phone.
Course Fee
$1,475 GST Inc. per person. This course has a maximum of 8 participants. 1 session, 8 hours total
This course can also be delivered in-house for your organisation.
There is no parking on-site at NIDA however there is paid parking on the University of NSW campus. The parking is a 10-15 minute walk from the NIDA building and is located at Gate 14 of the campus on Barker Street.
The UNSW parking area next door to NIDA, entrance via Day street, has free parking on weekends only. Other times it has permit parking for UNSW staff only.
There is also limited free all-day parking on some of the streets behind NIDA to the west, on Doncaster, Mooramie and Cottenham Avenues, and the connecting streets, but places are limited and can fill early if UNSW students are on campus.
Public Transport
Getting there The L3 light rail Kingsford Line runs south from Circular Quay, with stops at Town Hall, Central Station and right outside NIDA on Anzac Parade.
Buses run regularly from Central Station, Green Square Station, Bondi Junction and various locations around the inner-city suburbs
To accurately plan your trip and travel time, please visit Transport NSW website for more information.
Other Information
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options within a 5 km radius of NIDA Kensington.
NIDA currently has no associations with any providers to either recommend or offer special rates. We suggest an internet search for the best suitable option for your individual needs.