Presentation training Sydney · Available Australia-wide
Speak with confidence.
Present with impact.
Confidence Edge is practical presentation and public speaking training for leaders, teams and professionals who need their ideas to land.
Practical. Supportive. Built for real presentations. Participants prepare, present, watch themselves back and receive constructive coaching they can use immediately.
Selected client experience
Trusted to help people perform when the room matters.
Chris has worked with leaders, specialists and teams from organisations across Australia to strengthen confidence, clarity and audience impact.
Presenter experience
Confidence shaped in front of a national audience.
Chris Urquhart spent nearly 15 years presenting and reporting across television and radio, including Today, A Current Affair and 9 News. He brings the practical techniques, adaptability and calm that live broadcasting demands into every Confidence Edge session.
FROM LIVE TELEVISION TO YOUR NEXT PRESENTATION
Presence is practical—not mysterious.
Learn how preparation, structure, voice, body language and connection combine to make a speaker feel credible and compelling.
What participants learn
Practical skills for presentations that land.
Confidence Edge develops both sides of performance: knowing what to say, and knowing how to say it.
01 / STRUCTURE
Build a presentation people can follow
Clarify the headline, shape a strong opening and conclusion, and take the audience on a purposeful journey.
02 / DELIVER
Use your voice with impact
Strengthen pace, tone, volume, pauses and vocal variety so your delivery feels natural and authoritative.
03 / CONNECT
Engage the room
Use eye contact, posture, gestures, facial expression, movement and audience awareness to build connection.
04 / STORYTELL
Make ideas memorable
Turn information into compelling stories, examples and proof points that help people understand and remember.
05 / CONTROL NERVES
Perform with greater calm
Use practical preparation and performance techniques to manage nerves, filler words and self-doubt.
06 / REVIEW
See what the audience sees
Present on camera, review the recording and receive specific feedback on strengths and next steps.
Inside the training room
You won’t just talk about presenting. You’ll present.
Every practical program creates a safe environment to rehearse, experiment and improve through guided practice.
PRESENTATION PRACTICE
Build confidence by doing.
Deliver all or part of a real presentation and apply new techniques in the moment.
COACHING & FEEDBACK
Make improvement visible.
Receive supportive, specific coaching on content, delivery, presence and audience connection.
GROUPS, TEAMS & LEADERS
Training built around the room.
From individual executives to groups of 50+, the format adapts to the audience and objective.
Confidence Edge in action
Present. Review. Improve.
Video playback helps participants replace guesswork with a clear understanding of how they come across—and what to change next.
WHAT CLIENTS VALUE
Changes participants can use immediately.
- Clearer, better-structured presentations
- Greater confidence in front of groups
- More engaging voice and body language
- Stronger stories and audience connection
- Less reliance on cluttered slides
- A repeatable planning template for future presentations
Your trainer
Learn from someone who has asked the questions.
Chris Urquhart spent nearly 15 years working in television and radio journalism, including roles with Today, A Current Affair, ABC 7.30, Nine News and Seven News, as well as 2GB, 2DayFM, Triple M and Nova.
He has interviewed business leaders, politicians, sports stars and newsmakers—and now uses that experience to help executives and teams understand both sides of the interview.
AUTHOR OF MAKING NEWS
The trainer who wrote the book.
Chris is the author of Making News: The Ultimate Guide to Handling the Media. Participants receive a practical framework grounded in newsroom experience and years of executive training.
Built around your organisation
Not a generic public speaking course.
Confidence Edge is tailored to your people, their experience and the situations in which they need to communicate—from boardroom updates to keynote stages.
Presentations & speeches
Structure, openings, conclusions, key messages, storytelling and delivery for real upcoming presentations.
Executive presence
Help leaders communicate with clarity, warmth, authority and composure in high-stakes rooms.
Slides & visual support
Use slides to strengthen the message—not distract from it—and learn when speaking without slides is more powerful.
PROGRAM OPTIONS
Choose the right Confidence Edge experience.
From a fast, high-energy masterclass to a deeply practical studio day or longer development journey.
EXPRESS MASTERCLASS
A powerful launchpad.
A 60-minute interactive session for large groups, covering the fundamentals of confident, impactful presentations with Q&A.
HALF OR FULL DAY
Practical boardroom training.
For up to eight participants, delivered at your workplace or URQ HQ. Includes presentation practice, video analysis and individual feedback.
DIAMOND EXPERIENCE
The immersive presentation day.
A premium full-day off-site experience at URQ HQ in Alexandria, with auditorium practice, video review, coaching, lunch and refreshments.
BESPOKE
Built around the brief.
Custom programs for executives, large groups, refreshers or development journeys delivered over several weeks or months.
Frequently asked questions
Presentation training, clearly explained.
What is presentation and confidence training?
Who is Confidence Edge designed for?
Is the training tailored to our organisation?
Where can the training be delivered?
Does the program help with presentation nerves?
How many people can take part?
What is the difference between a masterclass and practical training?
Do participants need to prepare a presentation?
Will participants be recorded?
Enquire about Confidence Edge
Tell us who needs training, what they need to present and when. We’ll recommend the right format for your organisation.
MAKE AN ENQUIRY
TALK TO CHRIS ABOUT CONFIDENCE EDGE.
Tell us about the presenters, audiences and high-stakes moments involved. Chris will recommend a practical format for your team.
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