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At the Waikato Chamber of Commerce we believe in the power of collective growth. Our unique approach combines expert-led training sessions with valuable insights and experiences from our members. Join us to elevate your skills, expand your network, and maximise your business impact.
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2026 TRAINING & EVENTS
From Fear to Fire: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking
Date:
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Time: 9am to 12pm
Venue: Events Room 2, Wintec CBD
Description:
• You’ve managed to avoid it for years - but now you’ve been called up.
• You’ve done it once or twice and thought - “Never Again!”
• But you can’t run anymore. It’s time to get up on that stage and present.
What if you could change that?
What if, when your heart starts racing from the fear of being exposed, your heart actually starts racing because you can’t wait to get up there and smash it out of the park?
In this three-hour workshop, you’ll learn:
1 - Why does public speaking scare the shoes right off some people?
2 - The principles of GREAT presentation
3 - The three winning elements of a great speech
And yes, it’s a workshop, so by the end of this session, you WILL be making a presentation, and one that you’ll be proud of. You’ll have created it, written it, and presented it in a way that will impress even your harshest critic - you.
I’ve worked with some of NZ’s most successful celebrities and speechmakers. I specialise in Human Communication - teaching you simple tricks and techniques that help you find your fire, use your fire and spread your fire.
If your goal is to face that fear, turn those nerves into energy, and to really command a room, then this session is for you.
Register early, before you talk yourself out of it!
Trainer - Mark Bunting is the owner/operator of Mark Bunting Open Communications, an agency that specialises in teaching people how to speak so people will listen, and to listen in a way that people will want to speak. He teaches the best teams how to get on with each other and the best individuals, teaching them to enthrall, educate, and entertain audiences.
Fees:
Chamber members: $99+ GST
Non-members: $149+ GST
Dates:
Workshop 1 – Thursday 9 April
Workshop 2 – Thursday 7 May
Workshop 3 – Thursday 4 June
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Union Square Business Centre, Hamilton.
This programme is designed to provide local business owners with expert-led workshops, networking opportunities, and practical strategies to elevate their business success.
We are delighted to partner with Icehouse to deliver The Business Owner Programme – a capability development solution for Waikato business owners.
This programme provides a unique learning environment for business owners, in three full days of learning, over three months. The program will provide you with the tools, support, and connections to drive progress and create a better business.
The programme is designed for owners of businesses with revenue between $1M to $3M.
What will you get from this programme?
Deciding where your business will operate and how you will win in the future
Driving growth from the top – Leadership, Mindset and Resilience
Building a high-performing team and culture in the business
Transforming how your business wins sales and why customers choose you?
Generating growth through digital/social media channels
Understanding of accounting and finance principles
Build a Business Growth Plan to keep you focused.
Fees:
Please enquire by emailing Jenny
Regional Business Partner Funding
Management Capability Development funding may be available through your Regional Business Partner. To explore if your business is eligible for support, please contact your local Growth Advisor by emailing hello@sodainc.com or email Jenny for an introduction.
Icehouse Scholarships
Scholarships are regularly offered. Email Jenny to find out more.
Note: A minimum of 10 enrolments must be received by 1 March 2026 to enable this programme to be confirmed.
2025 Business Owners Programme Alumni
2024 Business Owners Programme Alumni















