Foundations of Leadership Communication
Core communication skills for emerging leaders.
Most emerging leaders have never been taught or exposed to the fundamentals of how to confidently present themselves and communicate clear, concise messages.
This program lays the groundwork for leaders to grow, influence, and thrive in their careers.
Core Skills Learnt
This program equips your team with essential tools to speak with confidence and clarity. Learn how to project energy through vocal tone, use body language effectively, structure your messages, master first impressions, and listen with full focus using the DBAE technique.
How to project certainty and energy through speaking cadence and vocal tone
How to move and conduct your body, and gesture with confidence
The DBAE (Don’t Be Anywhere Else) technique for focused listening
How to structure spoken messages
How to master first impressions
How the Program is Delivered
Participants receive live coaching and tailored feedback through realistic simulations of everyday work scenarios.
Includes:
- one-one-one communication
- meeting and group interactions
- handling challenging situations
Each program is carefully tailored to align with your team’s specific goals, challenges, and communication context—ensuring relevant, high-impact learning outcomes.
Format
- Up to 15 participants per cohort
- in-person or virtual
- Three, two hour modules (Total: 6 hours over a set period)
Modules are delivered bi-weekly to allow for real-world application between sessions.
Leadership Communication Development Framework
A structured path to mastering the skills that elevate your presence, clarity, and impact at every stage of leadership.
This framework outlines a clear development track for professionals looking to elevate their communication skills as they progress through their careers. From mastering the fundamentals as an associate to building executive presence and gravitas as a senior leader, the model maps targeted programs to specific roles, responsibilities, audiences, and skillsets. Whether you’re pitching ideas, leading teams, or influencing at the board level, this pathway is designed to help you communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact at every stage of leadership.
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Next Steps
If you’re leading a team and want sharper communication from yourself or your people, here’s how we begin:
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Start the Conversation
A brief one-on-one conversation (15–30 mins) to explore your current priorities and communication challenges.
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Proposal and Customisation
If there is a fit, I’ll propose a focused program based on your goals, your role, and your team’s needs.
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Delivery and Evaluation
I deliver the sessions and check in with you throughout. Afterward, we review participant feedback and overall program impact.
Get started
Enquire about how Michael can help you or your organisation transform the way you communicate.
Case Studies
Discover what participants are saying about their learning experience.
Peter Thompson
Head of Quality Engineering & Testing
ASX
Elliott Macleod
Managing Principal – NSW
CBRE
Kayla Parker
Senior Manager
Port of Newcastle
