Presenting with Authority

Overview

Elevate your corporate presentations into memorable deliveries that yield outcomes and learn how to engage any audience with gravitas. Across two days, NIDA’s specialist tutors will help you harness performance-based techniques, allowing you to access and switch on your physical and vocal presence, as well as explore strategies to become an active, compelling and confident presenter.

This course was previously known as ‘Corporate Performance’.

At Sydney

Wed 29 Jul – Thu 30 Jul 2026

NIDA Kensington, Sydney

9:00am – 5:00pm AEST

$2,900

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2 days, 16 hours

Thu 27 Aug – Fri 28 Aug 2026

NIDA Kensington, Sydney

9:00am – 5:00pm AEST

$2,900

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2 days, 16 hours

Wed 9 Sep – Thu 10 Sep 2026

NIDA Kensington, Sydney

9:00am – 5:00pm AEST

$2,900

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2 days, 16 hours

At Other Locations

Thu 20 Aug – Fri 21 Aug 2026

NIDA Melbourne, Southbank

9:00am – 5:00pm AEST

$2,900

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2 days, 16 hours

Tue 8 Sep – Wed 9 Sep 2026

The Street Theatre, Canberra

9:00am – 5:00pm AEST

$2,900

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2 days, 16 hours

Thu 8 Oct – Fri 9 Oct 2026

Zagame’s House

9:00am – 5:00pm

$2,900

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2 days, 16 hours

If none of the above classes work for you, please Join our Waitlist to find out about new course dates as they’re released

Course Components

Identify and review your current presentation style.
Develop your voice for effective presentation and communication.
Examine how to shape your message to engage varying audiences and use improvisation techniques to confidently respond in the moment.
Explore your physical presence, energy, strength, and confidence.
Plan for an impactful presentation by using storytelling and tactics to persuade your audience.

Outcomes

Understand individual communication strengths and challenges.
Demonstrate greater confidence engaging small and large groups.
Practise enhanced physical and vocal presence.
Display storytelling techniques and strategies.
Build dynamic and successful presentations.

What to Expect on the Day

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Please come to your training session prepared to deliver a short, work-related presentation of up to 2 minutes (3 key bullet points only). You may present part of a presentation you have delivered previously, or the opening of a presentation you expect to deliver in the future. Slides are not required. You may use notes if needed or deliver the presentation from memory.  

You will be filmed presenting your material for the purpose of feedback but please note that this takes place in a supportive and nurturing environment.  

It is advisable to wear loose, comfortable clothing and flat shoes as there may be some movement exercises.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the course and check in with the venue staff to let them know you’ve arrived.

If you’re running late please call NIDA Reception – (02) 9697 7600 and they will alert the NIDA Corporate Training team.

Catering is included as part of the course, with morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea served for all participants. If you have dietary requirements, please notify us in advance.

Testimonials

In my role, I often have opportunities to speak publicly, whether to clients or internally within the company. Until now, I had primarily focused on the quality of the presentation content itself. However, this training encouraged me to think more deeply about how to deliver information in a way that is both appropriate and effective for the audience, ensuring that as much of the intended message as possible is conveyed. I am truly grateful for having gained essential skills that will serve as a source of strength throughout my professional journey.

Account Manager

Collinson Group