Become the confident, compelling and persuasive presenter you know you can be.
Transform the way you present, pitch and communicate with Michelle Bowden’s highly practical 2-Day Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass.
October 8-9 FULL
December 2-3
October 29-30
November 19-20
Michelle’s Melbourne presentation skills training is for professionals who need to present with confidence, get their ideas across clearly and persuade people to take action.
It’s particularly valuable if you need to:
– Present to executives, senior leaders or your Board and make complex ideas easy to understand and compelling.
– Pitch for new business, sell an idea or win clients over.
– Influence internal stakeholders and gain support for your recommendations.
– Lead meetings, briefings and project updates without over-explaining or losing your audience.
– Speak at conferences, town halls or industry events and confidently hold the room.
– Manage presentation nerves so you can think clearly and perform well when the stakes are high.
– Step into a more senior role where your ability to present and influence is increasingly important.
You might be an emerging leader, experienced executive, technical specialist, salesperson or subject-matter expert.
If you have expertise and ideas that other people need to understand, support or act on, this presentation skills workshop in Melbourne will help you communicate them more persuasively.
And because the group is limited to just 10 participants, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practise, receive individual coaching from Michelle and work on an important presentation you actually need to deliver.
Michelle Bowden is a masters-qualified adult educator with over 27 years of experience across industry.
She’s the winner of the 2026 Making a Difference Award, the 2025 Stevie Woman of the Year (Education) Award.
Michelle’s presentation skills course combines research-backed theory and practical techniques that boost confidence, clarity, and influence.
Whether you attend her presentation skills course in Sydney or Melbourne, choose in-house sessions, or join her transformational presentation skills course online you’ll learn proven methods that get real results.
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TRAINING COURSE SHOWREEL
A glimpse into Michelle Bowden’s life-changing presentation skills course that she’s delivered over 1080 times! Discover the outcomes, breakthroughs and practical tools transforming how professionals communicate, influence and lead.
1000 COURSES
From boardrooms to building sites, discover the industries and teams transformed by Michelle’s practical, energetic presentation skills training.
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CELEBRATING 1000!
Smile along with the hundreds of groups who’ve dramatically improved the way they present, persuade and communicate – at work and in life.
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You won’t just learn how to present. You’ll actually present.
Structure your ideas, engage your audience, manage nerves and communicate with confidence and influence – then practise it using your own work-related presentation content.
Small groups. Personal feedback. Lots of practice. Skills you’ll use immediately.
27+ years | 1,080+ masterclasses | 14,000+ participants
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROCORE: THE BLOCK
The Block: Presentation Skills Edition. Watch the brilliant Procore team renovate the way they present in business with stronger structure, sharper messaging and plenty of laughs.
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SALESFORCE: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE
Your mission, should you choose to accept it…watch the Salesforce team take on Mission: Excellence. Transforming the way they present, persuade and communicate with confidence.
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SALESFORCE: JAMES BOND
Licence to Serve! Watch the Salesforce team bring Bond-level confidence, influence and connection to every presentation in this high-energy presentation skills training.
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SALESFORCE X-FACTOR
It’s time for The X Factor: Presentation Skills Edition. Salesforce discovers the confidence, presence and communication techniques that give great presenters the x-factor.
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SALESFORCE
Get a genuine behind-the-scenes look at presentation skills training with Salesforce. Real breakthroughs, real energy and real participant feedback from people who absolutely loved it.
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GOVERNMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE & CONSULTING
ARENA
Watch passionate, driven professionals refine their persuasion skills – pure brilliance! Watch ARENA participants take their structure, engagement, and delivery to new heights!
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KINGSHIP DIGITAL: TOP GUN
Top Gun: Presentation Skills Edition. Watch the Kinship Digital legends build confidence, sharpen communication and learn how to land every message with impact under pressure.
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VENTIA: HALLOWEEN
Welcome to Ventia’s Halloween Presentation Skills Special… where terrifying presentations disappeared and confident, persuasive communicators emerged from the shadows.
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WYNDHAM CITY COUNCIL
Live from Wyndham City Council…the Presentation Skills Weather Report! Watch confidence rise, nervous pressure systems disappear, results improve.
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VENTIA NZ
Watch the Ventia NZ executive team transform the way they communicate. Build stronger presence, sharper messaging and greater influence in real time.
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INLAND RAIL
Presentation skills training can be like going to the dentist… you don’t really want to go but you know you should and then your teeth feel great! Watch the before and after from Inland Rail!
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TRANSDEV
Step inside Transdev’s presentation skills experience – complete with props, whiteboards, movement, big breakthroughs and a standing ovation you’ll want to see for yourself.
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AGRIFUTURES
Blue skies ahead in the Wagga Wagga Persuasive Presentation Skills Masterclass! A slightly different kind of weather report from my recent work with the fabulous AgriFutures Australia team. The forecast? Clearer messages, stronger presentations and a very good chance of persuasion! Is it time to uplift the presentation skills in your team? Let’s chat.
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ARENA
Join me and the wonderful ARENA legends for a very special tribute to Dolly, packed with laughs, a little country sparkle and some practical lessons for becoming a more confident, engaging and memorable presenter.
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BANKING, FINANCE AND INSURANCE
COMMONWEALTH BANK
In a world where most presentations send people to sleep… one CBA team chose to communicate with energy, influence and impact. Watch the transformation unfold and hear their biggest presentation breakthroughs.
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COMMONWEALTH BANK
Breaking news from Commonwealth Bank! 📰
Watch teams sharpen their presentation, persuasion and communication skills through Michelle’s high-energy, customised corporate training program.
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RACV: WINTER OLYMPICS
Go behind the scenes with RACV’s Presentation Skills Winter Olympics — where the competition was fierce, the breakthroughs were real, and the laughs came thick and fast.
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IMC PACIFIC
Breaking news from IMC PACIFIC executive team! Watch them sharpen their presentation, persuasion and communication skills in this practical, customised training program.
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RETAIL
METCASH
Watch the Metcash retail team sharpen their conference presentation skills with Michelle Bowden’s high-energy masterclass. Confidence, connection and messages that land.
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THE JOJOBA COMPANY
Step inside The Jojoba Company’s presentation skills experience. A room full of confidence, connection, laughter and the kind of comms breakthroughs people never forget.
REVLON
Watch the incredible Revlon team transform the way they present, connect and communicate. Energy, confidence and genuine joy. These people are masters of presenting!
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PUBLC MASTERCLASSES ACROSS INDUSTRY
ACROSS INDUSTRY: PRESENT-A-VISION SONG CONTEST
Augst 2026 public masterclass with Michelle Bowden public speaking coach and legends from Commonwealth Bank, Nine, AgriFutures, sHedway, Volkswagon.
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ACROSS INDUSTRY - GARDENING AUSTRALIA
Welcome to Gardening Australia: Presentation Skills. Watch professionals from insurance, retail, government, health and more grow their confidence, influence and communication skills in this joyful public masterclass experience.
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ACROSS INDUSTRY - JAMES BOND
Operation Influence – James Bond style! Featuring professionals from Avant Mutual, BKK Solutions, UTS, BAE Systems, DOCJ, and Device Technologies. Thank you for bringing such great energy to the masterclass!
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ACROSS INDUSTRY - BRIDGERTON
Step inside Bridgerton: Presentation Skills Edition, where professionals from companies including ASICS and ACC Higgins communicate with confidence and influence.
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ACROSS INDUSTRY - MASTERCHEF
MasterChef: Presentation Skills. Where the ideas are strong…the delivery starts a little undercooked…and professionals across industry learn how to serve messages that truly land.
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Gosh we have lots of examples to share with you! Michelle’s work has helped thousands of professionals transform their careers. A government client secured $9.1 billion in funding after the executive team used her persuasive techniques. In another success story, a transport infrastructure client won a $700 million pitch after completing her presentation course in Sydney, and a not for-profit leader secured a $1 million gift using Michelle’s world-famous Persuasion Blueprint – a staple inclusion in her Presentation Skills Course.
A leading Australian CEO struggled with extreme nervousness and feared public speaking. After working closely with Michelle, he confidently accepted the Telstra Business Award to a standing ovation – and now presents regularly around the world to audiences of up to 15,000 people.
Michelle’s presentation skills course is lively, practical, and highly effective. Participants work on their real-life presentations during the training, receiving live feedback and coaching. There’s no “sit and listen” – you’ll learn by doing, and walk away with skills you’ll use immediately.
Looking for a course that transforms nerves into confidence and ideas into action? Whether you need a presentation skills course Sydney or Melbourne or company-specific presentation skills course, Michelle Bowden’s proven methods will help you command the room and achieve outstanding results with your business presentation skills.
In 2026, business presentations are evolving fast – hybrid meetings are now the norm (sigh), AI is influencing how we communicate, and audience attention spans are shrinking by the second. In our Presentation Skills Course, you’ll learn how to adapt your style for the modern business world. Whether you’re presenting in person or on a virtual platform, we’ll teach you how to capture attention instantly, use storytelling to engage, and keep your audience hooked, no matter how many distractions are around.
In 2026, business presentations are evolving fast – hybrid meetings are now the norm (sigh), AI is influencing how we communicate, and audience attention spans are shrinking by the second. In our Presentation Skills Course, you’ll learn how to adapt your style for the modern business world. Whether you’re presenting in person or on a virtual platform, we’ll teach you how to capture attention instantly, use storytelling to engage, and keep your audience hooked, no matter how many distractions are around.
In 2026, business presentations are evolving fast – hybrid meetings are now the norm (sigh), AI is influencing how we communicate, and audience attention spans are shrinking by the second. In our Presentation Skills Course, you’ll learn how to adapt your style for the modern business world. Whether you’re presenting in person or on a virtual platform, we’ll teach you how to capture attention instantly, use storytelling to engage, and keep your audience hooked, no matter how many distractions are around.
In 2026, business presentations are evolving fast – hybrid meetings are now the norm (sigh), AI is influencing how we communicate, and audience attention spans are shrinking by the second. In our Presentation Skills Course, you’ll learn how to adapt your style for the modern business world. Whether you’re presenting in person or on a virtual platform, we’ll teach you how to capture attention instantly, use storytelling to engage, and keep your audience hooked, no matter how many distractions are around.
Absolutely! Our Presentation Skills Course in Melbourne is designed to cater to leaders at all levels, from senior executives to emerging talent. Whether you’re stepping into a C-suite boardroom or leading a small team, the course offers adaptable strategies that ensure you deliver persuasive presentations that resonate. It’s all about equipping you with the tools to shine, no matter your leadership stage or industry.
We know that every presenter brings different challenges, audiences and business goals to the room. That’s why our presentation course in Melbourne gives you the opportunity to work on a real presentation that matters in your role.
Whatever your industry, you’ll learn how to analyse your audience, shape your message around what matters to them and communicate your ideas in a way that makes sense to the people you need to influence. You’ll apply Michelle’s proven persuasion and presentation techniques to your own work, with individual coaching to help you strengthen your approach.
You’ll leave knowing how to adapt your presentation to different stakeholders, communicate your expertise clearly and give your audience compelling reasons to act.
In a business world increasingly driven by AI, it’s essential to use the right tools to stay ahead. In our Presentation Skills Course, we’ve integrated AI to help you fast-track your presentation analysis and design. For the last six months, Michelle has been teaching business professionals how to use the correct prompts in AI to enhance their presentations. You’ll receive all the templates and prompts you need to leverage AI effectively, ensuring that you can create compelling, audience-centered presentations in record time. This combination of practical AI tools and expert guidance ensures you’re prepared to present with confidence in the future-focused business world.
Both content and delivery are critical because you can’t master one without the other. In our Presentation Skills Workshop in Sydney, participants learn how to create compelling content – understanding their audience, crafting a clever script, and designing impactful slides – then when you know what to say it’s time to focus on delivering that content with confidence. Without solid content, your delivery will lack power; without strong delivery, even the best content falls flat. Our approach in our live Presentation Skills Workshop and our Presentation Skills Workshop Online ensures both are covered for maximum persuasive impact.
Yes – presentation skills training is crucial for people in technical roles. One of our clients once exclaimed, “I don’t need to be interesting, my data sells itself!” Unfortunately, that’s simply not true! When presenting technical information, you need excellent presentation skills even more than others. Data doesn’t sell itself; it’s the presenter who brings the data to life. This is done through a deep understanding of the audience, structuring a clear message, creating visually appealing slides, and delivering with confidence.
Michelle Bowden’s Presentation Skills Workshop and Presentation Skills Workshop Online help subject matter experts communicate their often complex, dry insights in an engaging, memorable, and compelling way. The result? More influence, quicker funding, better project support, and faster results.
Yes! Our Presentation Skills Workshops are perfect for people with experience who want to go from good to great! Michelle Bowden will take you from where you are, to where you need to be no matter how basic or advanced your current skills. She’s got 15,000 past participants to attest to this fact! No matter your level of experience or mastery you’ll dive into advanced strategies for audience connection, persuasive techniques, and dynamic delivery methods that will elevate your presentations, so you get the results you need. In fact, Dean, an experienced Principal Solution Engineer at Salesforce reviewed, “Best course I’ve attended in my long career. This will leave a lasting impression for me professionally and in life. We were challenged to be great at engaging and persuading our customers. I will use the whole lot. 6/5!”
Our training is not just a one-off experience. As a committed Adult Educator, Michelle Bowden offers a robust follow-up system at no extra charge, ensuring participants apply what they’ve learned for years to come. This includes over $500 worth of individual resources, such as unlimited script checks, online refresher programs, templates, and regular catch-ups with Michelle herself. These ongoing touchpoints make sure that the skills learned in the Presentation Skills Workshops are reinforced and remain relevant, enabling participants to continue developing their presentation skills long after the workshop ends.
How to Present is the ultimate guide to presenting your ideas and influencing people using techniques that actually work.
Hear how Michelle’s Masterclass has transformed thousands of delighted clients. You will never present the same way again!
People from industries far and wide explain how Michelle’s Masterclass has transformed their presenting and accelerated their careers.
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Michelle runs her presentation skills training live in North Sydney
Michelle runs her presentation skills training live in SouthBank Melbourne
Thinking about delivering a persuasive presentation in business? It’s not just about standing in front of a crowd and talking – there’s actually a best practice process that includes three phases: analysis, design, and delivery. In Michelle Bowden’s Presentation Skills Workshop, whether you’re joining our live presentation skills training in Sydney, or an in-house training in your company with us, or even attending our presentation skills training online, everything you need to master all three phases is covered, helping you communicate with confidence and make a real impact – every time!…
By the end of the presentation skills training course, you will have learnt and demonstrated how to :
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