Our services
Professional Development & Speaking
How do we build capability?
We build communication, engagement and leadership capability through practical communications training, workshops, coaching and speaking engagements grounded in real-world experience.
Build communication capability
Strong communication skills help organisations build trust, strengthen relationships and navigate complex challenges with confidence.
At Baartz & Co, we help organisations build communication capability through practical professional development, training and speaking engagements. Our focus is on equipping people with the skills, tools and confidence they need to communicate effectively in real-world environments.
We design and deliver tailored workshops, one-on-one coaching and group training across a range of communication disciplines, including strategic communications, community and stakeholder engagement, communications planning, media skills, issues management and crisis communications preparedness.
Every session is grounded in real-world experience and tailored to the challenges your team is actually facing. We focus on practical skills and insights that participants can apply immediately in their work.
We also work with organisations to strengthen internal communication capability by developing frameworks, tools and processes that support consistent communication and reduce reliance on external support over time.
Professional development
Professional development can include:
Strategic communications training
Community and stakeholder engagement training
Media skills and spokesperson training
Writing for different audiences
Issues and crisis communications preparedness
Communication planning and strategy development
Team workshops and capability programs
One-on-one coaching and mentoring
Whether you’re looking to develop an individual team member, strengthen communication capability across a team or support organisational change, we can tailor a program to meet your needs.
Speaking engagements
Book Kate for a Keynote
Kate’s signature keynote, The Lost Art of Conversation, explores why genuine conversation has never been more important.
Drawing on more than 20 years’ experience in strategic communication and community engagement, Kate shares practical lessons, real-world stories and simple strategies to help leaders build trust, strengthen relationships and communicate more effectively.
She also delivers presentations and workshops on Engagement That Works and Storytelling for Leaders.
As a facilitator, trainer and keynote speaker, Kate helps leaders strengthen communication, build trust and reconnect with the lost art of conversation.
Talk to us about building communication capability within your organisation
Get in touch with the Baartz & Co team