Confident communication is a defining capability of effective leaders. Whether you are an emerging leader or a senior manager, the ability to speak clearly and authentically in meetings, present to stakeholders, or lead through change is critical. How you show up and communicate truly matters.
In this practical and interactive session, we are delighted to welcome Speakers Forum Chair, Ryan McKergow CMgr AFIML, Group Manager – Digital & Enterprise Solutions at Elabor8 who will explore what it really takes to speak with confidence, clarity, and credibility as a leader.
You’ll learn how to:
- Find and develop your authentic leadership voice
- Speak with authority while remaining genuine and relatable
- Show credibility and warmth in high-stakes conversations
- Manage nerves and performance anxiety
- Build natural confidence over time
- Understand your personal speaking style and strengths
This session will equip you with the tools to communicate with greater confidence and presence in every leadership setting.
We look forward to welcoming you to the session.
Session presenter
Ryan McKergow CMgr AFIML
Short Bio
Ryan McKergow CMgr AFIML is a Group Manager at Elabor8, where he leads a national team of 20 people.
Elabor8 is a specialist Management Consultancy that focuses on Organisational Change, Digital Transformation & Enterprise Tooling. He also founded their Queensland office.
Due to his success in this office expansion, Ryan has been the recipient of multiple awards including Emerging Leader of the Year in 2018 as awarded by the Institute of Managers and Leaders. He also enjoys public speaking as has previously spoken at multiple conferences and events.
Cost
Complimentary event
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| Name | Date | Time | Location | Member | Non Member |
| Speakers Forum: Foundations of confident speaking - How to have authentic leadership presence | Monday 23 March 2026 | 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm | Virtual |
