Fast Thinking – Confident Speaking
When communicating at work, more often than not, it is expected that you reply immediately. Regardless of the exact situation — managing stakeholders, engaging in a regular meeting, or pitching an idea to a superior — having the skills to present your ideas both off the cuff and on the mark will inspire confidence from whoever you are talking with.
The Fast Thinking – Confident Speaking short course will equip you with the skills and confidence to deal with a range of challenging and unexpected communication situations. Focusing on a range of proven tools and techniques, you’ll learn how to remain calm under pressure, overcome common obstacles, and get your message across with style and impact.
Is this course right for you?
If you want to sharpen your ability to speak clearly, concisely, and confidently, especially when put on the spot, this course is designed for you. Respond with poise, think quickly and communicate with impact - in any situation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course you’ll be able to:
- Manage your own and others’ insecurities and uncertainties
- Think and communicate clearly and concisely in unexpected, spontaneous, and challenging situations
- Remain candid but courteous, whilst utilising frameworks to get your message across without alienating others
- Field confrontational questions and emotional issues using confidence, empathy, and logic
- Enable your listeners to feel understood whilst handling their objections proactively and assertively
- Combine ideas, persuasion, stories, and analogies to create memorable and powerful communications
For the full 1-day agenda download the expanded Fast Thinking – Confident Speaking Course Guide
Upcoming Courses
Upcoming Virtual Courses
Team Training
The Fast Thinking – Confident Speaking Short Course can be delivered as a Closed Cohort to ensure consistency, alignment, and immediate application in your workplace.
Bring your team together for a shared learning experience that delivers stronger engagement and a cost-effective, scalable solution for upskilling your workforce.
Delivery Modes
On-Campus Workshop – 1-day face-to-face workshops
The benefits of studying in a classroom setting include being able to share first-hand experiences, ideas and questions with peers and our expert facilitators. You’ll study alongside like-minded people and strengthen your network.
Unless otherwise noted, AIM's On-Campus Short Courses begin promptly at 9:00 AM and finish no later than 5:00 PM (Local Time).
Virtual Classroom - 1-day virtual session
Utilising highly accessible digital capabilities, virtual classrooms provide the benefits of live learning — working with peers, asking questions with immediate answers from facilitators, and stimulating deeper discussions — with the flexibility of online learning.
AIM's Virtual Short Courses begin at 9:00 AM and finish no later than 5:00 PM (AEDT/AEST). In some instances, we schedule our Virtual Short Courses between 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM to accommodate customers who may live on the West Coast of Australia or who prefer a later start time. Specific session times are shown throughout the booking process.
Contextualising training engagements for your industry or organisation maximises relevance and increases the transfer of learning into the workplace. Develop team cohesion and achieve your specific business objectives through a shared, in-house learning solution.
AIM’s experienced learning designers develop both accredited and unaccredited learning engagements to build the critical competencies you need for success. Join over 500 organisations creating compelling and engaging AIM tailored learning solutions for industries including Government, Health, Financial Services, Mining, Manufacturing, Construction and more.
Find out more about AIM's Training Solutions for Organisations
Learn it. Earn it.
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By completing AIM’s Fast Thinking – Confident Speaking course, you will receive a certificate to recognise the high standard of learning and skill development you have attained. Print your certificate or share it electronically to demonstrate your ever-growing value to employers and peers.
Other Information
Payment Options
We require full payment to be made upfront prior to attending the training. Payment options we offer include:
- Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Amex)
- Direct Deposit (EFT)
- Purchase Order
- Payment Plan - zipMoney
All students receive:
- Comprehensive course notes
On-campus students receive:
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- Internet access
- Please advise AIM when booking if you have any dietary or accessibility requests.
Virtual students will require the following:
- Computer or mobile device
- An internet connection (broadband/4G+ recommended)
- Speakers and a microphone
- A webcam
Our Facilitators
AIM facilitators are experienced practitioners with a robust mix of academic and practical expertise. We believe the education of the future managers of Australia to be a highly important task.
Who is better placed to teach the art and science of management than those with current, daily real-world experience?
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