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.

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

01Understanding Your Communication Style
02Preparing to Contribute
03Finding the Right Moment to Speak
04Managing Self Doubt and Nerves
05Influence Through Listening and Questions
06Following Up in Writing
07Practising in a Safe Setting
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

Dates	Venue	Days	Fee
17 to 18 Aug 2026	Durban	2	R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026	Johannesburg	2	R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026	Mauritius	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026	Dubai	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026	Lagos	2	US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026	Harare	2	US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026	Kampala	2	US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026	Dar es Salaam	2	US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026	Pretoria	2	R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026	Cape Town	2	R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026	Online	2	US$900
16 to 17 Nov 2026	Mozambique	2	US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026	Cairo	2	US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026	Accra	2	US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026	Lusaka	2	US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026	Kigali	2	US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026	Nairobi	2	US$1,100

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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We can run Communicating with Confidence for Reserved Professionals privately for your team, on your dates and built around your own systems. Group delivery is usually more cost effective from about six delegates.

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