Financial Communication That Actually Connects
Most finance professionals struggle with one thing: translating complex concepts into conversations that resonate. We've spent years working with teams across Australia, and this program reflects what actually works when the numbers meet real people.
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How the Program Unfolds
We've built this around the way people actually learn. Not just lectures and theory, but practical sessions where you work through real scenarios with peers facing similar challenges.
Foundation Weeks
First six weeks focus on understanding your current communication patterns. You'll identify gaps between what you think you're saying and what clients actually hear. Small group exercises help surface common misunderstandings that happen in financial contexts.
Building Clarity
Months two and three get into the mechanics. How do you explain investment risk to someone who's never thought about it? What words create confusion versus confidence? We practice these conversations repeatedly until they feel natural rather than scripted.
Real Applications
Final phase involves bringing your actual work challenges to the group. Someone's struggling with board presentations. Another person needs to simplify quarterly reports. You work through these together, getting feedback from people who understand both the financial complexity and communication challenges.
Who Guides the Sessions
Both facilitators come from finance backgrounds. They've lived through the awkward client meetings and confusing presentations. That experience shapes how they approach teaching these skills.
Freya Thornbury
Senior Communication Facilitator
Spent twelve years in wealth management before shifting to communication training. Freya's strength is breaking down why certain explanations land while others create more questions. She's worked with teams from boutique advisories to large institutions across Melbourne and Sydney.
Saskia Veldhuizen
Lead Program Coordinator
Background in corporate finance and risk management gives Saskia insight into technical accuracy while maintaining accessibility. She coordinates the peer learning aspects and helps participants apply concepts to their specific roles. Based in Brisbane, she brings perspective from Queensland's financial services sector.