Courses

eLearning, in person and online options available

Reframing Safety Through Conversations: The Fundamentals

In Person

Reframing Safety Through Conversation – The Fundamentals is a practical, engaging program designed to help teams strengthen workplace safety by transforming the way they communicate. Grounded in the Reframing Conversations approach, it supports organisations to embed psychologically safe, evidence-based practices that improve real-world outcomes by building cultures where learning, feedback, and safety drive meaningful change.

Through developing the skills to navigate difficult conversations with confidence, strengthen psychological safety, improve feedback culture, and build trust and mutual understanding, the program shifts teams from simply “speaking up” to actively engaging in constructive safety conversations focused on shared goals—not blame. Ultimately, it reinforces a simple but powerful idea: safety isn’t just compliance; it’s connection.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for individuals and teams who want to strengthen safety, communication, and culture in their workplace, including:

  • Leaders, supervisors, and managers responsible for team performance and safety

  • Safety professionals wanting to move beyond compliance to meaningful engagement

  • Frontline workers who want practical ways to speak up and improve safety outcomes

  • HR and People & Culture teams focused on psychological safety and wellbeing

  • Organisations aiming to strengthen safety culture through better everyday conversations

  • Professionals across industries including healthcare, construction, mining, manufacturing, transport, corporate, education, and community services

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Duration

Facilitated 3.5hr course.

Many thanks for today’s helpful and enjoyable session!
— Course participant 2026

Location

Dates

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Reframing Feedback: The Fundamentals

In person

Reframing Feedback: The Fundamentals is a practical, evidence-informed program designed to transform how individuals and teams give, receive, and use feedback to drive learning, performance, and safety. Moving beyond traditional feedback models, the course focuses on real-world conversations, equipping participants with the skills to deliver clear, respectful, and meaningful feedback while also building the confidence to seek, receive, and respond to it constructively. Grounded in the principles of psychological safety and purposeful communication, it helps individuals and teams shift feedback from something avoided or feared to a powerful tool for connection, growth, and continuous improvement.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for:

  • Leaders at all levels who want to strengthen team performance through better feedback

  • Middle managers and supervisors responsible for day-to-day coaching and development

  • Front-line staff who want to build confidence in giving and receiving feedback

  • Educators, facilitators, and clinical or operational trainers

  • HR professionals supporting culture, capability, and performance

  • Teams looking to improve communication, trust, and psychological safety

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Duration

Facilitated 3.5hr course.

Location

Dates

More dates coming!

All things offered today will be great to use in the work front and the home front!
— Reframing Conversations course participant 2026

Reframing Conversations: Leadership Intensive

Guiding Conversations • Building Capability • Strengthening Culture

In person

Reframing Conversations – Leadership Intensive program is a highly interactive one-day program designed to deepen capability and confidence in safety-focused communication. Building on the core principles of Reframing Conversations Safety and Feedback programs, this immersive experience is designed for those who want to take their skills and knowledge to the next level.

This program is ideal for those who want to become Reframing Coaches. On the floor Reframing Coaches help embed the communication strategies in everyday practice and help create a culture of feedback. The Intensive program is ideal for those wanting to coach and mentor others, and leaders at all levels to foster a strong and transparent feedback and safety culture.

A Reframing Coach is a trusted guide who helps others develop communication capability and embed a culture of feedback, learning and psychological safety through everyday conversations.

Who should attend

This course is ideal for those wanting to coach and mentor others, equipping leaders at all levels to foster environments where speaking up, listening up and feedback are prioritised and actively encouraged.

  • Those who have completed the Reframing Safety Fundamentals course

  • Leaders, supervisors, and managers responsible for team performance and safety

  • Aspiring leaders ready to build the confidence and capability to get ahead

  • Safety professionals wanting to move beyond compliance to meaningful engagement

  • Frontline workers who want practical ways to speak up and improve safety outcomes

  • HR and People & Culture teams focused on psychological safety and wellbeing

  • Organisations aiming to strengthen safety culture through better everyday conversations

  • Professionals across industries including healthcare, construction, mining, manufacturing, transport, corporate, education, and community services.

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Duration

Facilitated 1 day course.

Give yourself and your team the gift of effective communication

Location

We come to your organisation & work with your team

Your Team Culture

eLearning

Your Team Culture focuses on creating a workplace where everyone feels safe to share ideas, raise concerns, and contribute fully is essential for team success. This program introduces the concepts of “speaking up” and “listening up,” highlighting their importance in building psychological safety within teams.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this program (approx. 1.5hrs learning), participants will be able to:

  1. Define what “speaking up” and “listening up” mean in the context of their team.

  2. Explain the concept of psychological safety and why it is critical for team effectiveness.

  3. Assess their current level of psychological safety within their team using a validated survey.

Duration

eLearning 1.5hrs

Tuition

Free!

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Workplace Conversations: The Essentials

eLearning

Course participants will strengthen their communication capabilities by understanding how conversations influence and inform workplace cultures, how building team collaboration and psychological safety involves having conversations that are ‘above the line’, how intent and impact can be very different things, and how who you are - your profession for example - directly impacts your communication behaviour.

From these concepts alone, we can see that communication is NOT a soft skill - it is complex, and the more we are informed, the more effective our communication can be.

Course Learning Outcomes

  • Recognise how conversations shape and reflect workplace culture and apply this understanding to foster more inclusive and collaborative environments.

  • Identify “above the line” communication behaviours that support psychological safety and effective team collaboration.

  • Distinguish between intent and impact in communication and develop strategies to navigate misunderstandings with empathy and accountability.

  • Reflect on how personal and professional identity influences communication style and adapt approaches to better connect across diverse teams.

Duration

eLearning 2.5hrs

Tuition

$110.00 (incl. GST)

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Listening Mindset

eLearning

Effective communication begins with intentional listening. Listening Mindset is a self-paced course designed to help professionals deepen their awareness of how they listen, and develop the skills to listen with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

Whether you're leading a team or collaborating with peers, this course will help you foster stronger relationships and create a more inclusive, respectful workplace—one conversation at a time.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify their personal listening style

    • Reflect on their listening habits and tendencies using a personal listening profile.

  2. Develop a mindset for intentional listening

    • Understand the importance of listening with empathy, clarity, and purpose.

  3. Apply strategies to listen for understanding rather than reaction

    • Practice techniques that promote deeper comprehension and reduce reactive responses.

  4. Enhance communication in professional relationships

    • Use improved listening skills to foster trust, inclusivity, and respect in workplace interactions.

  5. Strengthen team collaboration and leadership through active listening

    • Leverage listening as a tool to support team dynamics and inclusive leadership.

Duration

eLearning 2.5hrs

Tuition

$110.00 (incl. GST)

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Building Your Communication Muscles

eLearning

In this course, you will strengthen their communication capabilities by developing core skills in resilience, emotional intelligence, reflexivity, and micro-habit formation. Through practical exercises, reflective activities, and real-world scenarios, learners will build the capacity to stay grounded under pressure, respond with empathy and clarity, and embed small, intentional habits that lead to lasting improvement in how they speak, listen, and connect with others. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with a personalised toolkit to navigate complex conversations with confidence and adaptability.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence to respond to workplace challenges with empathy, clarity, and composure.

  2. Apply reflexive practices to examine personal communication habits and adapt them for more effective interactions.

  3. Strengthen resilience in communication by learning strategies to stay grounded and constructive under pressure.

  4. Embed micro-habits that support lasting improvements in speaking, listening, and connecting with others across diverse workplace scenarios.

Duration

eLearning 3.0hrs

This course will take your communication to the next level!

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Tuition

$150 (incl. GST)

The Advantage Package

eLearning Package

Everything you need to strengthen your communication, culture, and leadership — in one powerful bundle.

If you’re ready to move beyond theory and build real, practical communication skills that transform your team, this is your all-access pass.

Step Into Confident Communication

This package is designed for people who want more than surface-level learning — it’s for those ready to lead, connect, and create meaningful change.

Get started today and build the communication skills that make the difference.

What’s Included

All eLearning Courses
Access the complete suite of courses designed to build confidence, clarity, and connection at every level:

  • Your Team Culture
    Create a stronger, safer, more connected team environment.

  • The Essentials
    Master the foundational communication skills every professional needs.

  • Listening Mindset
    Learn how to truly hear, understand, and respond with intention.

  • Building Your Communication Muscles
    Turn knowledge into action with practical, repeatable skills.

1:1 Mentoring Session (1 Hour — FREE)
Take your learning even further with a personalised session designed around you.
Get clarity, strategies, and real-world application tailored to your challenges.

Certificates of Completion
Showcase your commitment to growth with certificates for each completed course — perfect for professional development and team recognition.

Alumni Exclusives
Stay connected beyond the course with access to ongoing resources, insights, and opportunities designed to support your continued growth.

Why Choose The Advantage Package?

You’re not just getting content — you’re building capability.

✔ Practical, real-world skills you can apply immediately
✔ Flexible learning that fits your schedule
✔ Personalised support to accelerate your growth
✔ A long-term investment in stronger teams and safer communication

Duration

eLearning 9.5hrs

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Total Package

$480

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Coaching

Coaching

Reframing Conversations can provide:

  • After workshop feedback sessions for individuals wanting to enhance their speaking up or feedback practice.

  • Support and coaching leaders and employees on reframing their approach to conversations

  • Provide feedback on feedback - feedback to facilitators of experiential learning debriefing to enhance reflective practice and learner engagement

    Options:

  • 1:1 Mentoring/Feedback session: A focused 1-hour session for personalised mentoring, feedback, and strategic guidance. Ideal for coaches, facilitators, or leaders seeking clarity, refinement, or support with a specific challenge or project. Send us a message and let’s get started! Hit the Inquire button.

  • Team Mentoring/Feedback session: A 90-minute session designed for teams or small groups. We’ll explore dynamics, communication patterns, and shared goals using a reflective, inquiry-based approach. Great for leadership teams, coaching cohorts, or project groups. Ideal for educators seeking feedback on debriefing.

Consultation fees are per hour

Individuals $200.00

Teams $500.00

Consultation

Work With Us

Build Communication That Drives Real Change

At Reframing Conversations, we don’t just deliver training, we partner with you to design, implement, and evaluate communication and simulation strategies that create lasting impact.

Our Consulting Approach

We work alongside organisations to strengthen capability at every stage:

✔ Plan with clarity
✔ Design with purpose
✔ Deliver with confidence
✔ Evaluate what matters

Whether you're building from the ground up or enhancing existing programs, we bring practical expertise grounded in real-world experience.

Our Core Capabilities

1. Communication & Cultural Change

Transform how your people speak up, connect, and collaborate.

We support:

  • Cultural change programs focused on speaking up and psychological safety

  • Embedding effective feedback practices across teams

  • Strengthening everyday communication behaviours

  • Aligning communication with organisational values and safety goals

Build a culture where conversations lead to action, trust, and better outcomes.

2. Simulation Design & Facilitation

Bring learning to life through powerful, realistic experiences.

We offer:

  • Custom simulation design tailored to your environment

  • Expert facilitation of simulation sessions

  • Integration of communication skills into clinical or workplace scenarios

  • Structured debriefing techniques that drive insight and behaviour change

Move beyond theory — create experiences that stick.

3. Simulation Strategy & Planning

Take a strategic approach to simulation across your organisation.

We help you:

  • Develop organisational simulation strategies

  • Create operational plans for sustainable delivery

  • Align simulation activities with learning, safety, and performance goals

  • Maximise impact and resource investment

Turn simulation into a scalable, high-value capability.

4. Building Internal Capability

Equip your people to lead and sustain the work.

We support:

  • Developing internal facilitators and educators

  • Coaching leaders in communication and simulation delivery

  • Building long-term capability frameworks

  • Supporting teams to embed and sustain change

Empower your organisation from within.

Why Partner With Us?

✔ Practical, experience-based approach
✔ Tailored to your organisation — no off-the-shelf solutions
✔ Focus on sustainable, measurable outcomes
✔ Deep expertise in communication, culture, and simulation

Let’s Build Something That Lasts

Whether you’re starting fresh or evolving your current approach, we can help you create communication and simulation programs that truly make a difference.

Start the conversation →

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Speaking

Speaking & Presenting

Engaging, Practical, and Impactful Presentations

Melanie is an experienced and highly engaging presenter, delivering sessions that challenge thinking, build capability, and inspire real change in practice.

Whether as a keynote speaker, plenary presenter, Grand Rounds contributor, or within Communities of Practice, Melanie brings a practical, relatable approach grounded in real-world experience.

Presentation Topics

Each session is tailored to your audience, context, and goals — ensuring relevance and impact.

Challenging Healthcare Conversations

  • Speaking up with confidence

  • Giving and receiving meaningful feedback

  • Navigating difficult conversations in high-pressure environments

Intergroup Communication

  • Improving communication across teams and disciplines

  • Reducing silos and misunderstandings

  • Building collaborative, patient-focused interactions

Simulation Design

  • Creating effective, purposeful simulation experiences

  • Aligning simulation with learning and organisational goals

  • Designing scenarios that drive behaviour change

Simulation Prebriefing & Debriefing

  • Leading psychologically safe prebriefs

  • Facilitating impactful debriefs that go beyond “what happened”

  • Turning simulation into deep learning experiences

Establishing Psychological Safety

  • Creating environments where people feel safe to speak up

  • Supporting leaders to model and embed safety

  • Linking psychological safety to performance and outcomes

What Makes These Sessions Different?

✔ Practical and immediately applicable
✔ Grounded in real healthcare experience
✔ Engaging, relatable, and thought-provoking
✔ Designed to spark reflection and action — not just awareness

If you're looking for a speaker who connects, challenges, and delivers meaningful impact, Melanie can tailor a session to suit your audience and goals.

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