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Communications Training

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Communicating is easy, the hard part is being understood.

With close to two decades of experience in communications and marketing, I’ve worked with more than 150 organisations across hundreds of projects.

I draw on this experience to deliver engaging, practical, supportive and relevant training for leaders and communications professionals.

Communications and media training for leaders

Who: Leaders of businesses of any size (including those who have done media training in the past)
Duration: half or full day options

Give your leaders the tools to communicate with confidence; in public, online, and under pressure.

In today’s political environment, leaders (including elected members and public sector leaders) are expected to be able to communicate to an extraordinary level; across social media, in front of journalists, and in moments of crisis.

It’s not an easy task, and one that requires communication skills that not everyone has experience with.

This practical, one-day workshop is designed for leaders. It blends best practice strategy, real world examples, and hands-on activities (including on-camera mock interviews) to help leaders understand their role, protect their reputation, and engage the public without losing their voice.

We go beyond basic media training; covering everything from code of conduct and crisis messaging to managing misinformation, building a personal brand, and navigating the risks of AI and deepfakes.

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Professional development for communications teams

I provide engaging and affordable professional development for communications and engagement teams that help build capabilities and expand scope.

Through my career, I’ve worked with hundreds of organisations across in-house, contractor and agency roles. I’ve built an award-winning regional PR agency, and a networking group of over 550 professionals, so I understand how unique the pressures are for communications and engagement professionals.

I create bespoke professional development sessions that draw on my extensive experience, case studies and practical tips - these sessions can cover:

  • Building confidence working with media

  • Understanding the changing media landscape

  • AI Literacy and practical application

  • Deepfakes and misinformation

  • Effective internal communications

  • Community engagement

  • Supporting senior leaders

  • Crisis communications

  • Networking, career planning and personal branding

  • Social media in a shifting information environment

  • Wellbeing and sustainability for communications professionals. How to manage the pressure of always-on work

I work hard to make professional development accessible for under-pressure teams. Get in touch with me for an estimate based on your team’s needs.

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  • “Lizi delivered comms training to staff and elected members in her enthusiastic and her original dynamic manner – sharing some hilarious ‘war’ stories. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”

    Carol Gordon, Chief Executive, Rangitīkei District Council

  • "No matter who she is working with (from recent graduates to octogenarians and everyone in between) Lizi earns respect quickly and builds trust and confidence in what she has to share. She’s smart, relatable and humble - a combination that makes her easy to listen to and learn from. "

    Sam Rossiter-Stead, General Manager, Environment Southland

  • "I attended a workshop as part of my induction into the Invercargill City Council. I was unsure as to what I could take from the workshop, as It was an area I had worked in for a long time. The workshop was a revelation. It was a one day event, among three weeks of presentations. It stood out like a beacon. Lizi is a very effective communicator. She is relaxed and real. She is also very concise.

    Marcus Lush, Broadcaster and Invercargill City Council Elected Member

FAQ

  • I (Lizi) provide traditional media training with a twist. I cover everything from crisis messaging to managing misinformation, building a personal brand, and navigating the risks of AI and deepfakes. On camera mock interviews can be included on request.

  • I’ve worked with leaders across the country, including leaders in health, education, and local government. I have a long list of references that I am happy to share. I’ve worked with more communications teams than I can count!

  • Absolutely, I regularly travel to deliver training across New Zealand and am branching into Australia.

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