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    • 7 Oct 2026
    • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
    Register

    Every question carries intent but not every question achieves its purpose. In this practical session, leadership and workplace coach Dr Ganga introduces the Question Intent Matrix, a simple but powerful framework to help leaders recognise the real purpose behind questions - whether to understand, guide, challenge, or influence. Participants will learn how to ask better questions that uncover insights, reduce conflict, and drive action. Participants can expect to leave with a clear tool to improve communication and decision-making immediately.

    Competency Framework:   Facilitation; Informal / Social Learning

    Session Theme and Target Audience:  In my kete - Current and aspiring L&D professionals

    Speaker:  Ganga Sudhan


    Ganga is a workplace training consultant based in the Waikato, specialising in leadership development, workforce capability, and community-based education initiatives. Through his work with businesses and non-profit organisations, he helps people build confidence, competence, and connection in the workplace. His programmes have supported staff and community members across the region to grow in both skill and purpose.

    Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. You will be able to log in from 10:45am, ready for the webinar to begin at 11am.

    Host: Lower North Island

    Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

    Registering for this event:

    • Prices exclude GST.
    • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
    • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

    Cancellations and Attendance:

    • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
    • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
    • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
    • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
    • 9 Oct 2026
    • 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
    • Alimento Eatery, 74 First Avenue, Central Tauranga
    • 36
    Register


    NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION: 

    The TAURANGA Morning Edition

    Start your day with great coffee, meaningful conversations, and connections with fellow learning and development professionals from across the Bay of Plenty.

    Join us for a relaxed breakfast gathering where local L&D practitioners come together to share ideas, discuss current challenges and opportunities, and expand their professional networks.

    Whether you're working in organisational learning, training, facilitation, capability development, leadership development, or simply have a passion for helping others learn and grow, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests.

    There is no formal presentation or speaker. Instead, enjoy an informal opportunity to exchange experiences, gain fresh perspectives, and hear what's happening across the profession.

    Why Attend?

    ✅ Build your network and connect with fellow L&D professionals

    ✅ Share experiences and ideas with practitioners from different organisations and industries

    ✅ Gain new perspectives on current workplace learning challenges and opportunities

    ✅ Stay connected with the local learning and development community

    Good to Know

    • A table has been reserved under NZATD.
    • The event is free to attend.
    • Simply purchase your own breakfast or coffee from the café.
    • Easy street parking is available nearby.
    • Members, non-members and guests are all welcome.
    • Feel free to invite colleagues who may be interested in learning and development.

    We look forward to connecting with you over breakfast and hearing what's happening in your world of learning and development.

    Host: Upper North Island

    Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

    Registering for this event:

    • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
    • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.
      • 9 Oct 2026
      • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
      • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
      Register

      MEMBER ONLY EVENT

      You need to be logged into the website to register for this event.

      Take a little space on a Friday afternoon to talk technical with your fellow NZATD members. Show Your Work is a relaxed, member-led session designed to explore practical questions, challenge assumptions, and share insights from the field of training and development.

      ️ Session Agenda

      • Introductions (5–10 mins): Meet and greet fellow members.

      • Focus Topic (20 mins):

        Mark Buttle will take us through the screen record functions in Storyline, and how this can be used to quickly build software training content. 

      • Open Floor (30 mins): Bring your own questions, ideas, or examples. Let’s learn from each other.

      • Farewells (5 mins): Wrap-up and next steps.

      Resources

      Will be dependent on the topic, but please feel free to send anything you think would be beneficial for the topic.  

      Competency Framework:  L&D Principles

      Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. 

      Host: National Office

      Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members only.

      Registering for this event:

      • Prices exclude GST.
      • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.

      Cancellations and Attendance:

      • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
      • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
      • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
      • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
      • 21 Oct 2026
      • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
      • Online & 1/262 Tuam St, Christchurch Central 8011
      Register


      Powerful Work
      Why meaning matters when beating burnout 

      Preventing burnout is hugely topical and often focusses on the “usual suspects” like managing workload, setting boundaries and building resilience. But what if there is another side to this conversation?

      For those of us working in Learning & Development, our work can be demanding, but it can also be incredibly energising.

      Helping someone have a breakthrough, seeing a leader grow, learning something new or knowing that our work has made a genuine difference can give us a powerful sense of purpose and connection – and this can be instrumental in preventing burnout.

      This informal session explores how we might consciously create more of these moments in our working lives by paying attention to the work that gives us energy and finding small ways to do more of it.

      Drawing on ideas from The Great Recharge and the Crafted Career Programmes, the session connects strongly with Manaaki Tangata (Nurturing Our People) by exploring how caring for ourselves, staying curious and continuing to learn can help us remain energised and effective in our work

      A session for people who spend their working lives helping others learn, grow and thrive - and who deserve to recharge too..

      AGENDA:

      5:30 - 6:00pm:  Networking, both in-person and online

      6:00 - 7:00pm:  Presentation and Q&A with Kathryn Jackson

      Competency Framework: Adult Learning Principles, Coaching, Facilitation, Learning and Development Practice.

      Speaker: Kathryn Jackson

      Kathryn Jackson is a leadership coach, facilitator, author and founder of Career Balance, with more than 30 years’ experience exploring what makes work meaningful, motivating and sustainable. Her career began in corporate HR and L&D with organisations including Andersen’s, Bank of Scotland and Ernst & Young, and has evolved into a fascination with the human side of performance: what gives us energy at work, what takes it away, and what helps us do work that matters.

      With a Master’s exploring Motivation at Work, Fellowship of the CIPD and Senior Practitioner accreditation with the EMCC, Kathryn combines research, practical experience and a healthy dose of curiosity to help people and organisations create more energising, purposeful workplaces.

      She is also the author of Resilience at Work and founder of the award-winning The Great Recharge..

      Host: South Island

      Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

      Registering for this event:

      • Prices exclude GST.
      • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
      • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

      Cancellations and Attendance:

      • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
      • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
      • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
      • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
      • 23 Oct 2026
      • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
      • 20 Sommes Road, Trentham, Upper Hutt
      • 9
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      Local Meet Up

      Note change of venue for this meet up. 

      Everyone will need to sign in at reception when you arrive.  We send information about this and parking closer to the time. 

      Discussion topic:  How to separate test taking ability from assessing the actual learning. 

      Taking the opportunity for a local meet up. The idea came from our February breakfast meeting.  Our initial discussion was particularly looking at people who work by themselves and sometimes want to be able to talk through an L&D problem with fellow professionals. 

      This Hutt Valley meet up is the perfect opportunity to:

      • Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
      • Exchange Experiences: Share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of your peers.
      • Stay Updated: Discover the latest trends and developments in your field.

      This isn't just a meet-up; it's a chance to connect, grow, and be part of a community that values knowledge and collaboration. And, it may well grow into other local meet up opportunities. 

      Limited to 12 people. 

        Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

        Host: Lower North Island

        Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

        Registering for this event:

        • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
        • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

        Cancellations and Attendance:

        • Please give 24 hours notice of cancellation.
        • 29 Oct 2026
        • 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
        • Pantry in the Hyatt, 99 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
        • 32
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        AUCKLAND L&D BREAKFAST

        Start your day with great coffee, meaningful conversations, and connections with fellow learning and development professionals.

        We're excited to continue our Auckland breakfast series at our new venue, Pantry at Hyatt Regency Auckland, located in the heart of Wynyard Quarter. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, share ideas, discuss current projects, gain fresh perspectives, or simply reconnect with colleagues, this relaxed breakfast gathering is a great way to start your day.

        There is no formal presentation or speaker. Instead, enjoy an informal opportunity to connect with fellow L&D practitioners, exchange experiences, explore current challenges and opportunities, and hear what's happening across our profession.

        As always, if there is a topic you'd particularly like discussed, we'd love to hear from you. Please email us at events@nzatd.org.nz.

        Join us for great conversations, new connections, and an energising start to your day.

        Venue: Pantry, Hyatt Regency Auckland

        Address: 99 Halsey Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010

        Getting There:

        • Approximately 15 minutes' walk from Britomart Transport Centre.
        • Paid parking is available at Hyatt Regency Auckland and nearby public parking facilities within the Wynyard Quarter and Viaduct precinct.
        • Several bus services operate within walking distance of the venue.

        Please note: Auckland breakfast events are held every second month, making this an excellent opportunity to connect with the Auckland L&D community.


        Host: Upper North Island

        Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

        Registering for this event:

        • There is no registration cost for this event, other than what you purchase.
        • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
        • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

        Cancellations and Attendance:

        • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
        • 30 Oct 2026
        • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
        • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
        Register

        Welcome to NZATD! We’re excited to have you join our vibrant community of learning and development professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

        This one-hour online session is designed to help you get started with your membership and make the most of what NZATD has to offer. You’ll get a friendly introduction to our network, upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and ways to get involved.

        It’s also a great chance to meet other new members, ask questions, and begin building connections within the NZATD whānau. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we’re here to support your journey.

        What to expect:

        • A brief overview of NZATD and how we support our members
        • Tips on navigating your membership benefits
        • Opportunities to connect with fellow new members
        • Time for Q&A and sharing your interests

        We look forward to welcoming you!

        Session Theme and Audience: 

        Welcoming new members and introducing them to the NZATD community, resources, and opportunities for professional growth.

        This session is all about connection, orientation, and inspiration. We’ll explore how NZATD supports learning and development professionals across Aotearoa and how you can get involved from day one.

        Session Audience: 

        New NZATD members from across New Zealand, including professionals at all stages of their L&D careers.

        Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, this session is designed to help you feel at home in the NZATD whānau and begin building your network.

        Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. 

        Host: National Executive

        Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members or those wanting to join.

        Registering for this event:

        • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
        • 4 Nov 2026
        • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
        • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
        Register

        eLearning has moved beyond completion rates to a now more data driven approach. With tools that can dive deeper into providing more data points, now more than ever, proving ROI to stakeholders has become even easier.


        Competency Framework:  Learning and Development Practice; Instructional Design; E-learning

        Session Theme and Target Audience:  Future ways of working

        Speaker:  Josh Webster


        Josh helps L&D teams across Australia and New Zealand create better learning experiences. As senior account manager at Chameleon Creator, he works with enterprise organisations, including ANZ Bank, Specsavers, AFL, NRL, and Briscoe Group, to move beyond completion rates and into learning experiences backed by data that actually inform business decisions.

        Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. You will be able to log in from 6:45pm, ready for the webinar to begin at 7pm.

        Host: South Island

        Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

        Registering for this event:

        • Prices exclude GST.
        • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
        • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

        Cancellations and Attendance:

        • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
        • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
        • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
        • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
        • 11 Nov 2026
        • 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
        • Adoro Ahuriri, 2 Bridge Street, Ahuriri, Napier 4110
        • 38
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        NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION: 

        The NAPIER Morning Edition

        Kickstart your day with an invigorating breakfast gathering designed for professionals in the Hawkes Bay who are passionate about learning and growth. This Napier breakfast event is the perfect opportunity to:

        • Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
        • Exchange Experiences: Share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of your peers.
        • Stay Updated: Discover the latest trends and developments in your field.

        As we enjoy our morning coffee and breakfast, engage in stimulating conversations that will broaden your perspectives and inspire you for the day ahead. This isn't just a meet-up; it's a chance to connect, grow, and be part of a community that values knowledge and collaboration.

        Why Attend?

        • Convenient Location: Adoro Ahuriri offers easy street parking and a reserved table for our group.
        • Inclusive Event: Open to both NZATD members and non-members. Feel free to invite colleagues and friends who might benefit from this event.
        • Cost: The event is free to attend; simply pay for what you eat or drink.

        Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

        Host: Lower North Island

        Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

        Registering for this event:

        • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
        • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

        Cancellations and Attendance:

        • Please give 24 hours notice of cancellation.
        • 12 Nov 2026
        • 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
        • Alimento Eatery, 74 First Avenue, Central Tauranga
        • 39
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        NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION: 

        The TAURANGA Morning Edition

        Come along to the last in-person breakfast meeting in Tauranga.  This is open to any and all L&D people in and around Tauranga to kickstart your day with an invigorating breakfast gathering designed for professionals in the Bay of Plenty who are passionate about learning and growth. This event is the perfect opportunity to:

        • Expand Your Network: Meet like-minded individuals and build valuable connections.
        • Exchange Experiences: Share insights and learn from the diverse experiences of your peers.
        • Stay Updated: Discover the latest trends and developments in your field.

        As we enjoy our morning coffee and breakfast, engage in stimulating conversations that will broaden your perspectives and inspire you for the day ahead. This isn't just a meet-up; it's a chance to connect, grow, and be part of a community that values knowledge and collaboration.

        Why Attend?

        • Convenient Location: Alimento Eatery offers easy street parking and a reserved table for our group.
        • Inclusive Event: Open to both NZATD members and non-members. Feel free to invite colleagues and friends who might benefit from this event.
        • Cost: The event is free to attend; simply pay for what you eat or drink.  If you want to pre-order food, or just check out the menu, click here.

        Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals. We look forward to seeing you there!

        Host: Upper North Island

        Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

        Registering for this event:

        • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
        • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.
          • 13 Nov 2026
          • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
          • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
          Register

          MEMBER ONLY EVENT

          You need to be logged into the website to register for this event.

          Take a little space on a Friday afternoon to talk technical with your fellow NZATD members. Show Your Work is a relaxed, member-led session designed to explore practical questions, challenge assumptions, and share insights from the field of training and development.

          ️ Session Agenda

          • Introductions (5–10 mins): Meet and greet fellow members.

          • Focus Topic (20 mins):
            Topics will be announced closer to each event date, so keep an eye out for updates!

          • Open Floor (30 mins): Bring your own questions, ideas, or examples. Let’s learn from each other.

          • Farewells (5 mins): Wrap-up and next steps.

          Resources

          Will be dependent on the topic, but please feel free to send anything you think would be beneficial for the topic.  

          Competency Framework:  L&D Principles

          Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. 

          Host: National Office

          Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members only.

          Registering for this event:

          • Prices exclude GST.
          • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.

          Cancellations and Attendance:

          • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
          • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
          • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
          • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
          • 19 Nov 2026
          • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
          • Cafe Fresca, 78 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton
          • 38
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          NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION: 

          The HAMILTON Morning Edition

          There’s something special that happens when L&D people gather over good coffee and great conversation.

          Join us for our Hamilton Morning Edition – a relaxed, welcoming breakfast get‑together for learning and development professionals across the Waikato. If you enjoyed our last session (and many of you told us how good it was!), you’ll know this is far more than just networking – it’s genuine connection, shared insight, and that energising feeling that comes from being in the room with people who get what you do.

          This is your chance to:

          • Connect with fellow L&D professionals in an informal, friendly setting
          • Swap stories, challenges, and ideas that spark fresh thinking
          • Build relationships that extend beyond the breakfast table
          • Start your day feeling inspired, supported, and part of a vibrant community

          We’ll be gathering at Cafe Fresca, located at 78 Alison Street, Hamilton Lake. It’s an ideal spot – easy parking, great food and coffee, friendly staff, and reserved tables waiting for us. All you need to do is turn up, grab something delicious, and enjoy the conversation.

          Good to know:

          • This event is open to NZATD members and non‑members, so feel free to bring along a colleague or friend who works in learning and development.
          • The event is free – simply purchase your own food or drink on the day.

          Whether you’re new to the L&D community or a familiar face, we’d love to see you there. Come along, connect, and be part of the conversations that strengthen our profession.

          Host: Upper North Island

          Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

          Registering for this event:

          • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
          • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

          Cancellations and Attendance:

          • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
          • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
          • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
          • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
          • 27 Nov 2026
          • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
          • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
          Register

          Welcome to NZATD! We’re excited to have you join our vibrant community of learning and development professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.

          This one-hour online session is designed to help you get started with your membership and make the most of what NZATD has to offer. You’ll get a friendly introduction to our network, upcoming events, professional development opportunities, and ways to get involved.

          It’s also a great chance to meet other new members, ask questions, and begin building connections within the NZATD whānau. Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we’re here to support your journey.

          What to expect:

          • A brief overview of NZATD and how we support our members
          • Tips on navigating your membership benefits
          • Opportunities to connect with fellow new members
          • Time for Q&A and sharing your interests

          We look forward to welcoming you!

          Session Theme and Audience: 

          Welcoming new members and introducing them to the NZATD community, resources, and opportunities for professional growth.

          This session is all about connection, orientation, and inspiration. We’ll explore how NZATD supports learning and development professionals across Aotearoa and how you can get involved from day one.

          Session Audience: 

          New NZATD members from across New Zealand, including professionals at all stages of their L&D careers.

          Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, this session is designed to help you feel at home in the NZATD whānau and begin building your network.

          Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. 

          Host: National Executive

          Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members or those wanting to join.

          Registering for this event:

          • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
          • 2 Dec 2026
          • 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
          • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
          Register

          We all communicate - but few of us do it effectively. This high-energy session dives into the everyday communication challenges that shape your business, relationships, and results at work.

          We’ll unpack:

          • The four communication styles and how to work with (not against) them.
          • How to influence, connect, and lead through clarity and empathy.
          • The small shifts that change everything about how people feel heard.

          It’s relatable, real, and surprisingly funny. Because communication should be practical, not painful.


          Competency Framework:  Adult Learning Principles; Learning and Development Practice; Informal / Social Learning; On-the-job Training

          Session Theme and Target Audience: In my kete - Current and aspiring L&D professionals

          Speaker: Carly Shorter


          Carly Shorter – keynote speaker & workshop facilitator

          I help leaders, trainers, and teams stop just “talking at” each other and start having conversations that actually change things. Whether it’s in the boardroom, at a conference, or across the kitchen table - your people will walk away knowing how to connect, influence, and communicate in a way that builds connection and real belonging.

          Carly is the founder of Communicate Powerfully; a programme built from both science and real-life experience. She’s spent 14 years in radio, another chunk of time leading national teams, and the past 12 years helping organisations across Aotearoa and Asia Pacific have the conversations that matter most.

          Carly isn’t about “tick-the-box” training—she’s about transformational change. Attendees say her sessions feel real, raw, and fun. She’s known for being deeply authentic - which makes others drop their guard and be authentic too.


          Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. You will be able to log in from 6:45pm, ready for the webinar to begin at 7pm.

          Host: Upper North Island

          Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members, affiliates and non-members.

          Registering for this event:

          • Prices exclude GST.
          • Members can register for this event by logging in using their member login details.
          • Affiliates: (HRNZ, AITD, CDANZ, FLANZ, ICF, NZOQ, PSANZ, TechCommNZ) can attend at member rates. When registering, follow the non-member registration process and use the 'Online Affiliate' promo code to access the member rate. Contact your affiliate administrator for this code.

          Cancellations and Attendance:

          • Please give 48 hours notice of cancellation.
          • Once registered, you will be expected to pay regardless of attendance.
          • Substitutions permitted if transferred to someone holding the same
          • ticket type e.g. member. Non-members are not permitted to attend in place of a member.
          • 11 Dec 2026
          • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
          • Online - Link included in registration confirmation email
          Register

          MEMBER ONLY EVENT

          You need to be logged into the website to register for this event.

          Take a little space on a Friday afternoon to talk technical with your fellow NZATD members. Show Your Work is a relaxed, member-led session designed to explore practical questions, challenge assumptions, and share insights from the field of training and development.

          ️ Session Agenda

          • Introductions (5–10 mins): Meet and greet fellow members.

          • Focus Topic (20 mins):
            Topics will be announced closer to each event date, so keep an eye out for updates!

          • Open Floor (30 mins): Bring your own questions, ideas, or examples. Let’s learn from each other.

          • Farewells (5 mins): Wrap-up and next steps.

          Resources

          Will be dependent on the topic, but please feel free to send anything you think would be beneficial for the topic.  

          Competency Framework:  L&D Principles

          Event Access: The link to access this event can be found in the Additional Information section of the Registration Confirmation and Reminder emails.  If you do not receive these emails, please check your spam or junk folders. 

          Host: National Office

          Event eligibility: This event is open to NZATD members only.

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        New Zealand Association for Training and Development (NZATD)

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