Build Your Capability. Expand Your Impact.
Wednesday 30 September 2026
The Canterbury Club, Christchurch
Join Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand for a full day of practical, research-backed professional development designed for coaches, HR professionals, learning and development practitioners, consultants, and leaders who want to strengthen their ability to create lasting impact within organisations.
Through highly relevant learning experiences, you'll explore how to navigate challenging conversations more effectively and build the trust that underpins high-performing teams and workplaces.
Whether you work directly with leaders and teams or influence organisational performance from within, this day will provide practical tools, fresh insights, and opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals.
Spaces are limited. Register your interest today.
Buffet Breakfast Learning Experience
Afternoon Building Trust Workshop
Evening Networking Dinner
Connect and Collaborate
Conversational Capacity
7:45am – 9:45am
Every participant will receive access to a 30-minute online learning module before the event. During the breakfast session, you'll participate in a facilitated learning experience designed to bring the concepts to life through reflection, discussion, and practical application.
What is Conversational Capacity?
Conversational Capacity is the ability to engage in open, balanced, and constructive dialogue when conversations become difficult, emotionally charged, or high stakes.
When people develop conversational capacity, they become better equipped to:
- Navigate disagreement without damaging relationships
- Stay curious under pressure
- Explore differing perspectives productively
- Make better decisions together
- Turn conflict into learning and innovation
What You'll Experience
- Access to a pre-event learning module
- Facilitated reflection and discussion
- Practical examples and workplace application
- Opportunities to connect with peers and share insights
Building Trust
12:30pm – 4:30pm
Facilitated by the Directors of Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand, this highly practical workshop explores one of the most important drivers of individual, team, and organisational performance.
Why Trust Matters
Trust is the foundation of every successful workplace relationship. Research consistently shows that trust influences:
- Employee engagement
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Innovation and creativity
- Commitment and accountability
- Retention and performance
When trust is high, people work together more effectively. When trust is low, even the most capable teams struggle to achieve their potential.
What You'll Learn
The Building Trust programme provides a practical framework for:
- Understanding the key elements of trust
- Building credibility and confidence with others
- Repairing trust when it has been damaged
- Creating environments where people feel safe to contribute
- Strengthening relationships that drive performance
This workshop is particularly valuable for coaches, HR professionals, L&D practitioners, consultants, managers, and anyone responsible for helping others succeed.
Collaborating with Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand
6:30pm – 8:45pm
Complete your day by joining us for an informal dinner and discussion exploring how coaches, consultants, HR professionals, and learning and development practitioners can leverage world-class leadership and personal development content to create greater impact for their clients and organisations. This session will explore the different ways professionals can work alongside Blanchard Aotearoa New Zealand to support client development journeys.
Topics We'll Explore
- Supporting Online Learning Through Coaching
- Bringing Programmes In-House
- Public Workshops and Development Pathways
- Building Long-Term Client Capability
Who Should Attend?
This dinner is ideal for:
- Executive and Leadership Coaches
- Business Coaches
- HR Professionals
- Learning & Development Leaders
- Organisational Development Practitioners
- Independent Consultants
- Leadership Development Specialists
Connect with Like-Minded Professionals
One of the most valuable aspects of professional development isn't just what happens during the facilitated sessions, it's the conversations that happen in between.
Throughout the day, we've intentionally created space for meaningful connection, allowing you to engage with fellow coaches, consultants, HR professionals, learning and development practitioners, and organisational leaders from across Canterbury and beyond.
Unlike traditional networking events, these opportunities are not highly structured or scripted. Instead, they are designed to encourage authentic conversations, shared learning, and genuine relationship building.
Morning: 9:45am to midday
Afternoon: 4.30pm to 6.30pm
During the breaks between sessions, you'll have a chance to:
- Exchange ideas with peers
- Learn how others are applying leadership development concepts
- Explore common organisational challenges
- Discuss coaching, HR, and L&D trends
- Build relationships that extend beyond the event itself
Why Attend?
Today's workplaces are navigating increasing complexity, constant change, and growing pressure to achieve results while maintaining engagement and wellbeing. Success depends on two critical capabilities:
- The ability to have productive conversations when stakes are high
- The ability to build and sustain trust across teams and organisations
This professional development day focuses on both. You'll leave with practical frameworks, fresh perspectives, and actionable strategies that you can put into practice straight away. Just as importantly, we've built in plenty of time for networking between sessions, so you can connect, share experiences, and learn from like-minded professionals throughout the day.
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