Shift Happens
Amanda Fleming - one of Aotearoa’s most respected transformational facilitators - is offering three exclusive half-day workshops in Ōamaru. Designed for busy people who want real tools and big gains, these short-format sessions deliver deep insight, practical skills and the chance to reset with purpose. Places are limited. Don’t miss out.
Introducing - Mini Momentum Builders
NEW! Half-day workshops with Amanda Fleming
“Loved Amanda’s full-day and multi-day intensives? These half-day formats are your chance to top up, reconnect, or dive in for the first time — in bite-sized bursts.”
If you’re already familiar with Amanda Fleming’s work, you’ll recognise this as the win it is.
If you’re not already familiar with her, Amanda is one of New Zealand’s leading transformational facilitators - best known in Waitaki for her organisational facilitation and multi-day intensives that have helped people develop the kinds of interpersonal skills that make high achievers and changemakers deeply effective.
These skills have never been more in demand and Amanda’s 2025-26 schedule is packed.
So, we’re thrilled to have now secured a small handful of half-day session, thanks to her ongoing commitment to local capability building.
Carefully curated and intentionally short, these high-impact sessions offer deep access to the foundations of Amanda’s work - authentic personal development in practice.
You have three distinct chances to learn, grow and reset:
AUGUST 19 - Rolling with the Punches
Staying Steady in a Shifting WorldSEPTEMBER 9 - Pain-Free Presenting (Part One)
The Confidence BuildOCTOBER 21 - Pain-Free Presenting (Part Two)
The Competence Build
We’re hoping more will follow in 2026 - but if you’ve ever thought “I should do one of Amanda’s workshops”, seize this moment, now.
Short sessions. Big gains. Only in Ōamaru.
Shorter formats make places strictly limited. Reserve your space now.
Essence of Facilitation - June 2022
Effective facilitation skills can be life changing. Understanding the dynamics in the room (1 to 1 or 1 to many) and having a healthy tool kit of approaches keeps you in the driving seat with confidence. This is an advanced programme of learning (although no experience is required). Fast track your skills today.
Next dates: Wednesday & Thursday 22-23 June 2022
Facilitation is a learned skill and one that makes a huge impact on personal and team productivity. Expert facilitators know what they want to achieve and have a tool kit of approaches to help them ensure they deliver the outcome they’re after. This programme will help you evolve your facilitation skills now and long into the future.
Whether you are an experienced facilitator looking to update your tool kit or a relative newbie to facilitation (‘1 to 1’ or ‘1 to many’), this two day programme will give you deep insight into your own practice and experiential oversight of a range of different techniques you can call on.
Each participant will have an opportunity to ‘work the group’ on a facilitation related topic so practice and session content are maximised. Participants will leave this workshop confident they have the skills to continue their own development as they support others in moving forward with theirs.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This is a facilitated programme and as such has a loose curriculum complimented by the material brought into the room by the participants themselves.
The process is a fascinating: one of self-discovery and self-disclosure for the purpose of learning what creating safe environments is all about – a reality-based rather than theoretical methodology is used.
Real examples are worked with in the room.
WHO IS IT FOR?
People leaders who want to further deepen their understanding of the facilitation process.
This is an advanced programme although no previous facilitation experience is necessary.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ABOUT?
The facilitator as a leadership role
Creating safe environments
The importance of a clearly defined purpose and outcome
The facilitator’s role and influence on others
Emotional intelligence and interpersonal competency
The importance of clear instructions
The human fear response
The neuroscience of motivation
Group dynamics
Dealing with conflict
The role of intuition
Trusting the group process
The practical and the subtle aspects of effective facilitation
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?
Gain more confidence and competence
Develop a toolbox of useful transferable skills
Save preparation time, effort and energy
Achieve purposeful outcomes more consistently
Reduce angst and stress in preparation and in the room
Understand how to manage conflict in groups
FEEDBACK:
Having completed The Essence of Facilitation I wish it could be part of every company's staff training - very valuable information presented by Amanda in her usual inimitable style of fun, and uplifting support for all participants. I believe everyone can benefit from this little gem of a course.
Actually I’ve been to other similar training courses along my career development, e.g. Sales Training, Negotiation Skills Training. The skills they’ve taught in those courses are more on the outside and focus on the “What”. But The Essence of Facilitation is more on the inside and focus on “Why” and “How”. I’ve also realized that how communication can easily go wrong without essential messages. The other reason I liked the course is the environment created. It is a non-threatening and friendly learning environment. In a nutshell, it is a really good course that I would recommend other colleagues to attend.
Essence of Presenting - July 2022
Effective public speaking is about delivery and a big chunk of that is confidence. Whether you’re a terrified beginner, are keen on improving or feel like you are pretty comfortable with public speaking but want to be better… this programme will help get you to the next level.
Next dates: Monday & Tuesday 4-5 July 2022
For some people, public speaking is their absolute worst nightmare. For others, it’s a necessary evil that they wish they were better at doing and yet, for others, it’s a super comfortable zone where they excel. How do you go from feeling one to the other?
That’s a process and one that’s best encountered with an experienced practitioner who’s actually been through it herself. That practitioner is Amanda Fleming. Once upon a time the thought of public speaking horrified her. Decades later, she’s one of New Zealand’s leading transformational facilitators in this space. If you’re ready to begin, improve or excel in presenting or public speaking… this is the programme for you.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Overwhelmingly, feedback shows this programme is a very safe and stimulating way to explore a traditionally challenging topic resulting in often profound shifts in confidence and competence.
Authenticity is key and this course is designed to bring out the best speaker in you, your way. Participants explore the underlying causes of the common fears relating to ‘public speaking and presenting’ in a safe, stimulating and non-critical environment. We also get to learn some tools and tips to help deliver better, enjoy presenting more and achieve better outcomes from the ‘room’.
Although there is no compulsory part in the programme, participants will have opportunities to be filmed. No play-backs are done in session.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone regardless of previous experience who wants to enhance their presentation skills, self-confidence and influencing (sales) skills.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ABOUT?
The essential principles of presenting
Becoming more confident (controlling your state) and the role of self esteem
The 8-STEP preparation plan
Establishing credibility
Framing yourself and your material for best results
Creating, building and maintaining rapport
Self-coaching techniques
The human fear response
The importance of behavioural flexibility
Going blank and what to do when you dry up
Thriving on the unexpected – the joys of impromptu speaking
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?
Gain greater confidence communicating in any environment
Reduce angst and stress in preparation and in the room
Better manage presenter-audience dynamics
Increase rapport building skills
Strengthen individual style and presence
Achieve better outcomes
FEEDBACK
The course was incredible… it was insightful, thought provoking, challenging and humbling. It put you in a position where you were outside your comfort zone and vulnerable – but in a good way. It provided a safe environment to test new skills and receive constructive feedback – it changed the way I perceive work, customers… and interactions with others...[and has improved] my overall confidence and self-respect.
~ Nicola McKenzie, ANZ, South Canterbury
Next dates: Monday & Tuesday 4-5 July 2022, 9am - 5pm both days
Essence of Facilitation - August 2022
Effective facilitation skills can be life changing. Understanding the dynamics in the room (1 to 1 or 1 to many) and having a healthy tool kit of approaches keeps you in the driving seat with confidence. This is an advanced programme of learning (although no experience is required). Fast track your skills today.
Next dates: Thursday & Friday 11-12 August 2022
Facilitation is a learned skill and one that makes a huge impact on personal and team productivity. Expert facilitators know what they want to achieve and have a tool kit of approaches to help them ensure they deliver the outcome they’re after. This programme will help you evolve your facilitation skills now and long into the future.
Whether you are an experienced facilitator looking to update your tool kit or a relative newbie to facilitation (‘1 to 1’ or ‘1 to many’), this two day programme will give you deep insight into your own practice and experiential oversight of a range of different techniques you can call on.
Each participant will have an opportunity to ‘work the group’ on a facilitation related topic so practice and session content are maximised. Participants will leave this workshop confident they have the skills to continue their own development as they support others in moving forward with theirs.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
This is a facilitated programme and as such has a loose curriculum complimented by the material brought into the room by the participants themselves.
The process is a fascinating: one of self-discovery and self-disclosure for the purpose of learning what creating safe environments is all about – a reality-based rather than theoretical methodology is used.
Real examples are worked with in the room.
WHO IS IT FOR?
People leaders who want to further deepen their understanding of the facilitation process.
This is an advanced programme although no previous facilitation experience is necessary.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ABOUT?
The facilitator as a leadership role
Creating safe environments
The importance of a clearly defined purpose and outcome
The facilitator’s role and influence on others
Emotional intelligence and interpersonal competency
The importance of clear instructions
The human fear response
The neuroscience of motivation
Group dynamics
Dealing with conflict
The role of intuition
Trusting the group process
The practical and the subtle aspects of effective facilitation
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?
Gain more confidence and competence
Develop a toolbox of useful transferable skills
Save preparation time, effort and energy
Achieve purposeful outcomes more consistently
Reduce angst and stress in preparation and in the room
Understand how to manage conflict in groups
FEEDBACK:
Having completed The Essence of Facilitation I wish it could be part of every company's staff training - very valuable information presented by Amanda in her usual inimitable style of fun, and uplifting support for all participants. I believe everyone can benefit from this little gem of a course.
Actually I’ve been to other similar training courses along my career development, e.g. Sales Training, Negotiation Skills Training. The skills they’ve taught in those courses are more on the outside and focus on the “What”. But The Essence of Facilitation is more on the inside and focus on “Why” and “How”. I’ve also realized that how communication can easily go wrong without essential messages. The other reason I liked the course is the environment created. It is a non-threatening and friendly learning environment. In a nutshell, it is a really good course that I would recommend other colleagues to attend.
Essence of Presenting - October 2022
Effective public speaking is about delivery and a big chunk of that is confidence. Whether you’re a terrified beginner, are keen on improving or feel like you are pretty comfortable with public speaking but want to be better… this programme will help get you to the next level.
Next dates: Thursday & Friday 13-14 October 2022
For some people, public speaking is their absolute worst nightmare. For others, it’s a necessary evil that they wish they were better at doing and yet, for others, it’s a super comfortable zone where they excel. How do you go from feeling one to the other?
You find an expert practitioner with a track record of achievement in helping people change their relationship with public speaking for the better.
Meet Amanda Fleming - self-confessed former public speaking phobic and now one of New Zealand’s leading transformational facilitators in this space.
If you’re ready to begin, improve or excel in presenting or public speaking… this is the programme for you.
“I did the programme myself and I’ve been speaking in public professionally since forever. I came away with useful feedback, new tips and tools, and a refreshed approach. What I witnessed though was mind blowing - total transformation in people who had arrived genuinely terrified of public speaking.”
~ Cara Tipping Smith, Director, The Business Hive
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Overwhelming feedback shows this programme creates a very safe environment to explore this traditionally challenging topic which results in profound shifts in confidence and competence.
Authenticity is key and this course is designed to bring out the best speaker in you, your way.
Participants explore underlying causes of common fears relating to ‘public speaking and presenting’ in a safe, stimulating and non-critical environment.
Learning is delivered through practical exercises that help cement the key takeaways, bundled with tips and tools to help present better, enjoy it more and achieve far better outcomes from ‘the room’.
This programme is appropriate for any level. Expect to be stretched to deliver your best and achieve that!
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone regardless of previous experience who wants to enhance their presentation skills and develop greater self-confidence both personally and professionally.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ABOUT?
The essential principles of presenting
Becoming more confident (controlling your state) and the role of self esteem
The 8-STEP preparation plan
Establishing credibility
Framing yourself and your material for best results
Creating, building and maintaining rapport
Self-coaching techniques
The human fear response
The importance of behavioural flexibility
Going blank and what to do when you dry up
Thriving on the unexpected – the joys of impromptu speaking
HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?
Gain greater confidence communicating in any environment
Reduce angst and stress in preparation and in the room
Better manage presenter-audience dynamics
Increase rapport building skills
Strengthen individual style and presence
Achieve better outcomes
FEEDBACK
The course was incredible… it was insightful, thought provoking, challenging and humbling. It put you in a position where you were outside your comfort zone and vulnerable – but in a good way. It provided a safe environment to test new skills and receive constructive feedback – it changed the way I perceive work, customers… and interactions with others...[and has improved] my overall confidence and self-respect.
~ Nicola McKenzie, ANZ, South Canterbury
Next dates: Thursday & Friday 13-14 October 2022, 9am -5pm both days
