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Speak Up & Lead is a unique communication skills training program for ambitious professionals and leaders who want to have more influence, presence and confidence at work.
You are an ambitious, high performing professional. You’re kicking goals at work — perhaps you’ve landed an awesome new job, you’ve been promoted or are now leading a bigger team. Amazing!
However, with this new role comes an increasing expectation to lead and perform well.
You’ve been given new responsibilities and challenges: you’re being looked to for advice and guidance, asked to run meetings and training sessions, lead teleconference calls, present frequently to your team, clients, or the executive board…plus, you’re now expected to attend networking events, mingle with colleagues and clients, and engage with your team.
Which is all fantastic and you love a challenge — BUT, perhaps you’ve never had to do these things before, and no-one’s shown you how to develop these skills, let alone provide a safe environment in which to do it.
As a result, you may:
- Feel like you have limited influence in your organisation
- Lack confidence in your abilities as a leader
- Fear being judged by your colleagues and senior management
- Struggle to articulate your ideas clearly and concisely
- Hold yourself back from speaking up in meetings
- Feel anxious and nervous about speaking in public
- Struggle to engage with and make meaningful connections with colleagues
- Feel like you’re not getting the best performance from your team
You know you’re good at your job and that you have what it takes — but you also know that if you can’t communicate effectively and with confidence, you will struggle to make an impact and take your career to the next level.
Know that you’re not alone — and with the right guidance, you CAN achieve the success you want.
That’s what this group coaching program is all about. It’s designed to equip you with the tools and skills to help you become a more effective all-round communicator and leader, so you can feel more confident and be more productive in your day-to-day interactions with your team and colleagues.
The Speak Up & Lead leadership coaching group has literally improved my work and personal life. I have walked away with valuable tools that help me be more confident in general, speak up with confidence in any situation, understand who I am speaking to and adjust my style for more effective communication. I have also networked for the first time!
The ladies I got to know are amazing and I am so fortunate for this opportunity to grow emotionally. In only 12 short weeks my colleagues are already noticing, here is one comment I have received: “I can see differences in your confidence level and assertiveness when you communicate and present.”
– Kellie
What’s included in the program?
1. Access to the Group Coaching Program online curriculum
Get access to 10 training modules which include: written materials, video lessons, podcasts and playsheets. The curriculum is accessible across all devices for easy access on-the-go.
2. Weekly group coaching and mastermind calls
Each week we have a 60-90 minute group video call via Zoom, where you have direct access to Christina for your own personalised 1:1 coaching. All calls are recorded for your reference.
3. Access to a private Facebook community
Outside the weekly calls, you’ll have access to the group’s private forum to post feedback and questions to the other members and Christina.
Click here to apply for the program!
Who is this program for?
The program is for you if you:
- Are a smart, driven professional (all genders welcome)
- Are in (or aspire to) mid to high level management or leadership roles
- Are ready to take your career and professional growth to the next level
- Are willing to invest in yourself
- Enjoy learning in a supportive group environment
This program is NOT for you if you:
- Prefer to learn in 1:1 environments (in which case, consider applying for 1:1 coaching with me :))
- Are a new graduate
- Are still ‘exploring’ your career options (nothing wrong with that, it’s just not the right fit for the program :))
- Are looking for a ‘quick fix’ for your challenges
- Are price shopping or looking for a ‘cheap’ way to improve your skills
- Do not view professional growth as an investment in yourself
It was a wonderful experience to be part of Christina’s Group Coaching Program. It was a well made curriculum and a thoroughly planned program which has given me a lot of improvement in a lot of areas where I needed to address my weaknesses.
Sharing experiences with the lovely group of women from all the different levels in their career and from different industries was another beautiful experience I have had during the program. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone who’s feeling stuck in their career and needs help to move on to the next level.
– Maria
Thank you again Christina for the opportunity to be part of the online Group Coaching Program. You have helped me to learn to voice my concerns, love and accept who I am and to become a stronger person.
I learned in the past eight weeks to see the best in me, be confident and know I am capable of achieving my goals. I learned that it is okay to be vulnerable, to ask for help and, most of all, I changed my mindset, especially when I face difficult challenges. I will continue to keep a positive perspective and ask for support and know it is okay to not be perfect!
– Linda
I am so glad I joined the group coaching program! Not only were my goals to improve confidence in my presentation skills met, I now have amazing support material to refer back to whether I’m holding a staff meeting, doing a presentation or delivering a speech.
The most valuable part of the experience was the mindset shift that gave me the confidence to show my authenticity and vulnerability instead of being held back by it.
Two months on from graduating from the program, I am using the skills on a daily basis to improve my encounters both in my professional and personal life. Thanks Christina!
– Tahnee
What does the program cover?
1. The keys to being an effective leader
- Develop a strong mindset and overcome your limiting beliefs about yourself and your abilities
- Learn to communicate with and build strong relationships with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
- How to make ‘small talk’ and have meaningful conversations
- Articulate your ideas and opinions clearly, without fear of being judged
2. Build a strong professional presence
- Create a clear and compelling ‘personal pitch’ to explain your role and what you do
- Use non-verbal communication to increase presence and authority
- Feel confident when talking about yourself at networking events
- Create a powerful and consistent personal brand
3. Be an engaging public speaker
- Plan, write and deliver clear and engaging presentations
- Reduce your nerves and anxiety when public speaking
- Feel confident and prepared for Q&A and impromptu speaking
- Lead meetings with authority
When does the program start and end?
The next round of the program will start on 11 July 2023. When you apply for the program and set up a Discovery Call with me, we will discuss the exact timing of the calls — I will do my best to make the timing work for each participant. Calls are held on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays (or Mondays/Wednesdays if you’re in North America :))
How much does it cost?
- Early bird investment (until 13 June 2023): $3,230 AUD (approx. $2,150 USD)
- Investment after 13 June 2023: $3,800 AUD (approx. $2,500 USD)
A 25% deposit is required to secure your place in the program, with the final amount due on 27 June 2023. The exact amount in your local currency will be dependent on the daily exchange rate. You can pay securely via credit card or Paypal. Payment plans are available.
How much work is involved?
You will be expected to attend the weekly group coaching calls, which will go for 60-90 minutes. You’ll be given a small challenge to complete every week and share with the rest of the group. There are also additional online training modules for you to complete, which include about 20 minutes of video.
Ultimately, you’ll get out of this program as much as you put in. Participants who are actively involved in the Facebook group and engage with the other participants get the most out of the program.
Only people who are committed to their own personal and professional development, and who are willing to participate in the group will be accepted into this program.
Do I need to be in Australia to be part of the program?
No, the program can be done from anywhere. All you need is a stable internet connection!
Do you run this program privately?
Yes! If you want to help ambitious leaders in your organisation fulfil their potential and take their communication and leadership abilities to the next level, let’s talk. Email me at cc@thecmethod.com. I will be happy to explore how we can tailor a program to suit your team. The program can be run in-person in Australia, or online if you’re based overseas.
Who have you worked with?
I have had the pleasure of working with many talented and ambitious people from industries including: STEM, orthopaedics, management consulting, architecture, education, superannuation and agile consulting. Participants in my coaching programs have been from companies including:
This is an application-only program. Only individuals who are fully committed to their own professional growth should apply. Click here to apply. You’ll be asked to answer a few simple questions, and then we’ll explore whether the program is a good fit!
Click here to apply for the program!
Have a quick question? Shoot me an email: cc@thecmethod.com.