We provide confidential support in 3 key areas:

1. Content

Clarify, select, structure, edit and polish written material.

Eg. Proposals, presentations, speeches, articles, stories…

2. Delivery

Personal feedback, performance education, skills development, practical rehearsals.

Eg. Live/televised public communications, interviews, launches, awards…

3. Preparation

Pre-performance planning.Vocal, physical and mental warm-ups. Tools to cope with performance anxiety.

We do not impose formulas — rather we seek to enhance inherent strengths and help clients effectively manage obstacles which prevent them from presenting their best.

Melissa Bruce

Director

Melissa has extensive experience consulting, coaching, directing, teaching, writing and editing and currently lectures at University of Technology Sydney.

Melissa draws on technical knowledge and experience gained from professional theatre directing (STC, STCSA…). She has a Diploma in Directing (NIDA), a Bachelor of Education (Deakin) and is completing a Masters in Professional Writing (UTS).

Melissa has an innate ability to perceive individual needs, strengths and obstacles. She combines this with a talent for designing and facilitating challenging, relevant, enjoyable and successful training courses.

After an introductory assessment, a plan will be devised to suit specific needs and achieve company or individual objectives.

Private Course

Private Coaching Sessions: Duration 75 mins
Comprehensive Skills Development: 12 sessions
Specific Skills Development: 6 sessions
Introductory Skills Development: 3 sessions
Specific Performance Preparation: 1-6 sessions
Pre-Performance Focus and Polish: 1 session

Group Course

Performance Skills Development (A)
2 x Information Seminars (90 mins each)
3 x Performance Technique Workshops (2hrs each)
2 x Private Coaching Sessions (60 mins each)

Course Duration: 5 Weeks
Maximum Group Size: 20

Methods Include:

Seminars, workshops, skills development training, technical exercises, practical rehearsals, personal feedback, role play and discussion.

Benefits Include:

Reliable systems for preparation.
Content clarification.
Succinct, effective communication.
Focused and polished delivery.
Reduced performance anxiety.
Increased inspiration and confidence.
Enjoyment in presenting.

Clients Include:

ABC TV, Bloom Cosmetics, Coca Cola Amatil, Commonwealth Bank, Henry Davis York, Perpetual Investments, Smith Kline Beecham, Authors, Artists and Performers.

Testimonials:

“This was the best in-house course I’ve been to … it will have a broad application speaking at a group meeting, in court, at social functions and generally.”

Henry Davis York — Lawyers

“[Melissa’s] style lends itself to absolute faith in confidentiality and honest, but constructive feedback.”

GM Coca-Cola S.P. Sydney 2000 Olympic Group

“It’s reassuring to know that I can find vital support and guidance when I need it.”

Foxtel and GTV 9 — TV Presenter

“[Melissa] provided our students with valuable feedback and positive advice in perfecting their public speaking skills.”

Masada College — Principal

“Melissa enables me to locate my inner motivations … that essentially drive me to do what I do.”

James Solicitors

“The conference went so well, we were completely and utterly surprised ourselves with how successful it was.”

Web Essentials

“…with highly personal intimate training she addressed the shortcomings of each individual and gave us the results we were seeking… I have been able to directly attribute up-skilling milestones to her input.”

Commonwealth Bank of Australia