Training in communication skills and personal development
Not just facts, but skills that last.
You'll find a wide range of training topics including public speaking, writing, negotiation, investigative interviewing, resilience, team building, emotional intelligence, customer service and working with the news media.
Check the conference speakers page for a speaker for your next event.
See the books section for ideas you can use.
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'100% top quality workshop.'
'Inspirational. So simple and effective.'
'Excellent. Stretched me without threatening me. Involved and stretched us all.'
'The best course of any kind I have attended.'
'Great course. I saw a difference in everyone who attended.'
'Great session. Very useful, practical tools, delivered well.'
'Enjoyed it hugely. I now feel considerably more confident.'
'I was challenged in a safe environment.'
'Extremely well presented. Simply outlined and easily understood, yet challenging too.'
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About Media Associates
Media Associates focuses on communication skills and personal skills for professional development - soft skills with hard outcomes.
Our company was founded in 1985. We are based in Christchurch and Wellington - and train and speak to conferences everywhere.
Training to match your organisation's needs
Ask Media Associates to design an active in-house training programme especially for your team. It's what we do.
Topics? How about presentation skills, negotiation, writing, investigative interviewing, news media skills, resilience, customer service? Explore more ideas.
If you have fewer than five people for training, you might want to go to our list of scheduled open workshops in Wellington and Christchurch.
Explore the differences: in-house training Vs scheduled open workshops
What makes Media Associates training different?
Today's video tip 'Use the active voice'
Today's featured links
Investigative Interviewing How to detect truth and lies
Training for Trainers How adults really learn
Presentation Skills How to read a speech yet stay engaged
Business Writing Polish your writing skills with informality
News Media Interviews How to handle that first call from a reporter
Resilience Liberating choices
People Skills Talk yourself into being an assertive person
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Contact Media Associates
Contact us today to find out how we can help you with your next training event. Send us a message, or call us on 0800 86 87 24 (if you are in New Zealand) or on + 64 3 365 3164 (if you are calling from outside New Zealand).