You CAN BE
A CONFIDENT COMMUNICATOR
Interactive workshops for companies changing the world.
WHY COMMUNICATION MATTERS
Explaining complicated stuff is tough.
Understanding complicated stuff is even tougher.
That’s why great communication is the most in-demand skill in Australia – and for good reason!
By mastering communication, you can break down big ideas, make them clear, and deliver more value to more people.
ABOUT ME
Hi. I’m Dane McFarlane.
I’m passionate about helping others communicate better, especially future business leaders in mission-based companies.
I work as Marketing Manager for Stone & Chalk where I tell stories for businesses in emerging tech.
I’m also an award-winning theatre actor, improviser, and director.
You can hire me for interactive corporate workshops to help your business speak like your customers and drive them to action.
WHAT YOU GET WITH ME
Interactivity
Fun interactive training with activities and exercises to keep you captivated.
Storytelling
Anecdotes and examples to illustrate what to do – and what not to do.
Expertise
Professional corporate training with over a decade in business and theatre.
Results
Clear learning plans to deliver real results for your staff and your business.
BUSIESS WORKSHOPS
Give your team the confidence to face an audience.
In these corporate workshops, your organisation will undergo proven exercises developed in the theatre to build skills in active listening, spontaneity, connection, and communication.
By the end of the workshop, your team will leave with the confidence to speak in front of others, deliver powerful presentations, and communicate in words your audience can understand.
Perfect for tech, government, science, health, and other complex fields that make a difference.
KEYNOTE SPEAKING
Delight your audience with encore-worthy talks.
As a speaker, I encourage you to think on your feet and become a more persuasive communicator.
You’ll learn key insights from my time as a professional marketer and performer – and how you can take these skills back to your office to see real results.
TESTIMONIALS
Wow! Thanks for being an awesome instructor. You really covered important stuff and I feel less anxious than I did before.
Geoff K
I really enjoyed it and learnt so many cool new ice breakers. It was so great to do something so different. You are inspiring!
Alison D
Dane was fantastic. He truly knows his craft and has valuable knowledge to pass down. Had a really fun time.
Lisa T
RESOURCES
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