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Communicating with Confidence for Reserved Professionals

Many capable professionals hold back in meetings and group settings, and their good ideas go unheard while louder voices dominate. This course helps quieter and more reserved staff in African workplaces communicate with confidence in their own style. Delegates learn to prepare their contributions, speak up at the right moment, and build visible influence without pretending to be someone they are not.

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What you will be able to do

  • Recognise personal communication strengths and comfort zones.
  • Prepare contributions so ideas are ready when the moment comes.
  • Speak up in meetings clearly and at the right time.
  • Manage self doubt and the fear of interrupting others.
  • Build influence through listening, questions and written follow up.
  • Create a realistic personal plan to grow visible confidence.

Course outline

  1. 01Understanding Your Communication Style
  2. 02Preparing to Contribute
  3. 03Finding the Right Moment to Speak
  4. 04Managing Self Doubt and Nerves
  5. 05Influence Through Listening and Questions
  6. 06Following Up in Writing
  7. 07Practising in a Safe Setting
  8. 08Personal Confidence Growth Plan

Who should attend

This course is ideal for technical specialists, analysts, new professionals and any reserved staff member who wants to contribute more confidently in meetings and group discussions.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Online2US$900Closed
10 to 11 Nov 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
11 to 12 Nov 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
12 to 13 Nov 2026Durban2R10,000Register
16 to 17 Nov 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
17 to 18 Nov 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
18 to 19 Nov 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Nov 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
23 to 24 Nov 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register
24 to 25 Nov 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
25 to 26 Nov 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Nov 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Dec 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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