The Speech Writing System | Virtual - 2 Half Days
The Speech Writing System | Virtual - 2 Half Days
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Event details
Date: Tuesday 16th June & Wednesday 17th June 2026
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm AEDT (Both Days)
Where: Online Delivery (Microsoft Teams)
Cost: $749 AUD Inc GST
Refund policy: No refunds will be given within 7 days of the event. Refunds prior to 7 days before the event will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
'The Speech Writing System'
Do you start feeling stressed whenever you’re tasked to write a speech?
Do you struggle to know what to include in a speech, how to start it and how to finish it with oomph?
Do you want to take the guesswork out of writing speeches and replace it with an easy-to-follow system to consistently write great speeches?
This is the workshop for you.
Learn how to write speeches from Nicole Thomson-Pride, an Australian speechwriter and communication coach who has written speeches for two Prime Ministers, Defence Ministers, other Federal Government Ministers, CEOs and industry experts.
Bonus Gift
- FREE 12 months access to 'The Speech Writing System' online course content and resources (valued at $299). https://thespeechwriter.com.au/speech-writing-course/
- FREE workbook 'The Speech Writing System' (sent Via AUSPOST - Australian Residents Only)
What will you learn?
'The Speech Writing System' teaches you the building blocks of good speech writing and gives you a step-by-step guide to write great speeches.
By the end of this workshop, you’ll understand:
- How to write a speech that makes a lasting impact on the audience.
- How to articulate that key message that guides your speech from start to finish.
- What you need to know about the audience.
- The different types of research, including stories and statistics, and how to strategically use them in your speech.
- The art of speechwriting and how to structure your speech for maximum impact.
- Techniques to hook the audience with the opening of your speech and write a killer conclusion.
- How to use writing devices to supercharge your writing style and take your speeches to that next level.
- How to revisit, review and rewrite your speech to make it better.
Who is this workshop for?
- Speechwriters
- Media and communication advisers
- Policy advisers
- Senior leaders
- Emerging speechwriters
- Anyone involved in writing speeches
Workshop Agenda
Session 1: Tuesday 16th June 2026 (9:30am - 1:00pm AEDT)
- The difference between informing and influencing
- The Speaker’s Brief
- Understanding your audience and venue
- Articulating your one key message
- Research – what to look for and where to find it
- Building your argument
- Structure your speech to take the audience on a journey
Session 2: Wednesday 17th June 2026 (9:30am - 1:00pm AEDT)
- Techniques to hook your audience from the very beginning
- Techniques to write a killer conclusion
- Supercharge your writing style – learn writing techniques to master
- Editing – review, revisit, and rewrite your speech to make it better
- Questions
About Nicole Thomson-Pride
Nicole Thomson-Pride is an Australian speechwriter and communication coach. She has written speeches for two Australian Prime Ministers, Defence Ministers, CEOs, executives and industry experts. She now delivers workshops to teach leaders how to communicate with more influence and impact, and inspire workforces to make better decisions, better navigate change and be more productive. Recognised as a top expert in leadership communication, Nicole has delivered speechwriting and communication workshops to the advisers of Australia’s current federal politicians.
Other past clients and customers include Services Australia, Australian Taxation Office, National Indigenous Australians Agency, Australian Public Service Commission, Services NSW, Infrastructure NSW, local councils, University of Melbourne and Royal Flying Doctor Service.
What others have said...
"Nicole distils a LOT of speechwriting expertise into this speechwriting course. This crash course is great for anyone looking to learn the fundamentals of speechwriting, or to improve their existing speechwriting and communication knowledge." - Sharona Lin, Speechwriter
"Nicole has an excellent understanding of speechwriting and provided very helpful and practical tips and resources to help the audience grasp the concepts better." - Adviser, Federal Member of Parliament
"Our speeches will be forever better thanks to the training we did with Nicole." - Director, Speechwriting & Media, Australian Government Department
"Nicole is beyond brilliant." - Olivia Arezzolo, Australia's leading Sleep Expert
"[Nicole's training is] great content delivered in an engaging way." - Adviser, Federal Member of Parliament
"Nicole’s course teaches you an easy-to-follow, methodical approach to speechwriting that you can confidently apply over and over. Through her course, she teaches you all the key steps involved in writing an effective speech. Her course guides you all the way through your initial planning and research to structuring, editing and delivering a speech for maximum audience impact and influence. I strongly recommend it!" - Neil Hrab, Speechwriter
"I enjoyed everything [in Nicole's training]. I was like a sponge - so grateful!" - Adviser, Federal Member of Parliament
"The Speech Writing System is a great course. I learnt a lot from it." - Simon Katterl, Mental Health Services Advocate & Keynote Speaker
"Nicole really knows her subject matter and delivers her process and expert knowledge in a very easy-to-understand way.” -Emma O'Sullivan, Strategic Communicator
“Participant feedback (executives and senior executives) rated Nicole’s training as 86% excellent (just under 300 participants).” - Director, Australian Government Department
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