BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand - ECPv6.3.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://prinz.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for PRINZ - Public Relations Institute of New Zealand REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260723T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191038 CREATED:20260430T045635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T041140Z UID:56260-1784799000-1784808000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communications and Governance DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communications-and-governance-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-12.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260729T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191038 CREATED:20260520T012659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T043954Z UID:56851-1785231000-1785326400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Speechwriting Essentials DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/speechwriting-essentials-4/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PR-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260728T210000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260702T004258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T004258Z UID:57577-1785261600-1785272400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Taranaki Quiz Night DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-taranaki-quiz-night/ LOCATION:Ate Fortyone\, 41 Tukapa Street\, New Plymouth\, 4310 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-73.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T083000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260708T023417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T024021Z UID:57588-1785913200-1785918600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Tauranga Breakfast Event with Mike Puru: Podcasting for PR DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/tauranga-breakfast-event-with-mike-puru-podcasting-for-pr/ LOCATION:Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology\, Tauranga Campus\, 70 Windermere Drive\, Poike\, Tauranga\, 3112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Podcasting-Studio_2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T073000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T090000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260715T050614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T215741Z UID:57945-1785915000-1785920400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Learn from a PRINZ Fellow: Insights for internal comms DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/learn-from-a-prinz-fellow-insights-for-internal-comms/ LOCATION:Black Betty Cafe\, 165 Madras Street\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-banners-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260805T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260703T054423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T224834Z UID:57609-1785922200-1785931200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the language of Finance DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T090000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260715T054428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T005454Z UID:57957-1785999600-1786006800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Kōrero Tika\, Kōrero Māia: Communicating with Māori and Iwi Stakeholders with Confidence and Purpose DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/korero-tika-korero-maia-communicating-with-maori-and-iwi-stakeholders-with-confidence-and-purpose/ LOCATION:Waikato Innovation Park\, 3 Melody Lane\, Hamilton East\, 3216\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-77.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260806T203000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260703T023126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T222128Z UID:57558-1786041000-1786048200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:What Makes the News: Inside the Editorial Decision Room DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/what-makes-the-news-inside-the-editorial-decision-room/ LOCATION:Foodstuffs Landing Drive\, 35 Landing Drive\, Auckland\, 2022 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-74.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260818T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260825T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260622T040513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T001311Z UID:57329-1787043600-1787659200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:AI Playbook for Behaviour Change DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/ai-playbook-for-behaviour-change-3/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Thinking-Fast-Wise-with-AI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260729T041911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T003740Z UID:58328-1787851800-1787859000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:PRINZ Southern Catch Up at Hotel Montreal DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/prinz-southern-catch-up-at-hotel-montreal/ LOCATION:The Montreal Bar at Hotel Montreal\, 363 Montreal Street\, Christchurch\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-78.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260901T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T123000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260629T043519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T221734Z UID:57495-1788255000-1788870600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:From Specialist to Strategic Leader DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/from-specialist-to-strategic-leader/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TN_Proof_Banner_PRINZ_SpecialistToStrategicLeader.png-Specialist-to-Strategic-Leader-1702-x-630-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260908T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260910T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260302T002530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T050443Z UID:54974-1788859800-1789041600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Introduction to Public Relations DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/introduction-to-public-relations-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Intro-to-PR-Cover-People-Catherine-Arrow-e1772399595717.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260909T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260916T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260617T052105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T232409Z UID:57275-1788944400-1789560000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:The Inside Scoop: Strategic Internal Comms for Your Organisation DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/the-inside-scoop-strategic-internal-comms-for-your-organisation-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2025-banners-47.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260923T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T123000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260309T012034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T215621Z UID:55082-1790155800-1790253000@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Age of AI DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/critical-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/prinz-header-06.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260713T041519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T043951Z UID:57808-1790242200-1790251200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Mastering AI in PR - Applied AI for Practitioners DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/mastering-ai-in-pr-applied-ai-for-practitioners/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PRKH-Hands-on-White-Phone-e1742172373898.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261006T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261013T123000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260625T030637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T030730Z UID:57409-1791279000-1791894600@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Data-Driven Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/data-driven-storytelling-5/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/data-driven-storytelling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261019T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260625T033711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T035351Z UID:57417-1792402200-1792670400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Public Relations Strategy and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/public-relations-strategy-and-evaluation-8/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/PR-Strategy-and-Evaluation-Catherine-Arrow.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261028T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261104T123000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260827T014119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T014317Z UID:58278-1793179800-1793795400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Communicating through online harm: Navigating harassment and false information while still doing great work DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/communicating-through-online-harm-navigating-harassment-and-false-information-while-still-doing-great-work/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-81.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261105T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261110T113000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260827T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T021030Z UID:58732-1793871000-1794310200@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Incorporting Tiriti-Based Principles into Public Relations Practice DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/incorporting-tiriti-based-principles-into-public-relations-practice/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025-banners-58.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261117T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260901T002916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002916Z UID:58809-1794906000-1794916800@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Learning the Language of Finance DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/show-me-the-money-learning-the-language-of-finance-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2025-banners-75.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261124T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20261201T120000 DTSTAMP:20260901T191039 CREATED:20260901T032118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T032118Z UID:58775-1795512600-1796126400@prinz.org.nz SUMMARY:Launching and Landing Stories the Media Loves DESCRIPTION:Friday 29th November 2024 - 8:30am-10:30am \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Overview Human Focus Consulting: Introduction to Mastering Tough Conversations and Effective Feedback In this immersive workshop for leaders and professionals\, we’ll dive into the essentials of having tough conversations and providing effective feedback. Learn why these skills matter\, common challenges\, and practical techniques to improve your communication and leadership skills and foster positive relationships. On either side of this one-hour workshop\, there will be an opportunity to mingle\, have a tea/coffee and ask some post-session questions.  Key Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of tough conversations and effective feedback in professional settings.Identify common challenges and barriers in having tough conversations.Learn a simple framework and practical techniques for delivering feedback that is clear\, specific\, and actionable.Practice giving and receiving feedbackCreate a plan for incorporating these skills into your daily work and interactions.Workshop Modules: Welcome and Overview Introduction to the workshop and facilitatorTough Conversations: Why We Don’t Like Them and Why They Matter Exploring common fears and anxieties associated with tough conversationsUnderstanding the benefits of having difficult conversationsWhat is Effective Feedback and Why Is It Important? Defining effective feedback and its characteristicsThe role of feedback in personal and professional developmentThe impact of feedback on team performance and organisational successThree Types of Feedback The Effective Feedback Model/Tool Introducing a structured approach to delivering feedbackActivity: Giving Feedback to a Team Member/Client A brief role-playing scenario to practice delivering feedback in different contextsMoving Forward: Planning How to Incorporate Learnings Developing a personal action plan to apply the workshop contentDiscussion of key takeaways and challenges / thoughts / questionsWrap Up and Close Please note that participants should come prepared with a notebook and pen to take notes with. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your presenter is..Frances Bearne\, Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting  Frances has built a career based on her passion for building high-performing\, constructive\, diverse\, and inclusive cultures through the coaching and development of people. With over 20 years’ experience working in house at some of NZ’s leading organisations including Freightways\, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare and the Financial Markets Authority\, then as Founder and Director of Human Focus Consulting – Frances has transformed numerous organisations’ leadership teams and people programmes across a range of industries\, including freight and logistics\, engineering\, finance\, government\, professional services\, technology and research and development.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frances applies a fresh and human approach towards coaching. She thrives on creating value for businesses and people through a transparent\, honest\, and values-led approach. Her down-to-earth\, authentic\, and empathetic style means she also has the unique ability to connect and influence across all levels of a company – from CEOs and senior leaders through to all other roles. Frances is an internationally certified coach (International Coaching Community – ICC)\, an ICC trained Team coach\, conflict management coach (Australian and New Zealand Resolution Institute) and is accredited in Hogan Assessment Systems and other psychometric and people tools. Using her in-depth experience and coaching expertise\, Frances’ coaching focus is on working with clients and teams in a trusting and confidential environment\, helping them become the best leaders and teams they can be\, inside and outside of work. Working with high potential and emerging leaders through to senior leaders\, CEOs\, and business owners\, she is a specialist in executive coaching\, leadership development\, high performance team coaching\, talent management and career coaching\, focusing on helping leaders\, teams and individuals find and clarify their purpose and make long-lasting change. LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | Website |           URL:https://prinz.org.nz/event/launching-and-landing-stories-the-media-loves/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://prinz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2025-banners-82.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR