Speaking Made Easy

13/08/2026

A little orange token could make a big difference to older people in Taranaki. We’re excited to share that Age Concern Taranaki […]

01/06/2025

It is always humbling to receive positive post-session feedback from my clients and that my work is making a tangible difference in our community. In this case the team from Worley who experienced 2 x 30 minute online and in-person sessions with me conveying critical aspects to help grow people's confidence in themselves when speaking and presenting in public.

“Thank you for coming in Sam , and re-framing your offerings in a way that suits our environment at the moment here at Worley. I know 2 x 30 min sessions are such a short amount of time – but you really understood the brief and understood the audience you were presenting to. You are such an incredibly passionate person and the right person to be presenting and sharing this topic. You are able to install confidence and provide the support, which makes speaking seem easier. I have had such great feedback from a range of people throughout the business and there is no non-positive feedback to share.Most of the feedback was directed at Worley thanking them for providing the sessions with you Sam , highlighting that you were the perfect person to deliver the presentation because of your passion and noting that the team which showed up ‘in-person’ got the most out of the sessions. I am hoping people refer back to these sessions from time-to-time for confidence to help with speeches, meetings and even helping their children write their speeches.

Thank you again for coming in and spending quality time with our people and organisation”.

Rebecca
Worley New Plymouth Office

Sam Bennett Speaking Made Easy

Coaching People How To Become A More Confident,Engaging & Influential Presenter

17/09/2024

Hey fellow communicators - My Speaking Made Easy sessions are back by popular demand !!

If you are seeking a safe and inclusive learning environment to enhance your personal skills by becoming a more Confident , Engaging and Influential Presenter then these sessions are a must do for you 👍🤟🤘👌

Be in quick as spots are limited and go like hotcakes.

Sam Bennett
CEO and Founder of Speaking Made Easy

This three, 2-hour workshop series identifies seven critical topics that speakers and presenters utilise to become effective communicators.

28/08/2024

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has named eight people who will form Taranaki’s new Local Advisory Committee.

27/08/2024

I am delighted to be appointed by FENZ as the Chairperson of the newly established Taranaki Local Advisory Committee.

It is a privilege to be able to chair and be part of an experienced group of individuals to use our significant lived experience to better support our communities and I am committed to building a safer, more resilient Aotearoa New Zealand.

He waka eke noa -We are all in this together

Cr. Sam Bennett NPDC

We’re excited to welcome eight members to our new Local Advisory Committee!

The committee will bring a strong community voice to our work so that we can better support communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover well from emergencies when they happen. All LAC members are well respected and connected within their communities. They represent a diverse range of interests and offer strong local knowledge and we look forward to working with them and the value they will bring.

Nau mai haere mai to our new Taranaki Local Advisory Committee members: Sam Bennett (Chair), Stephen Hopkinson (Deputy Chair), Neil Holdom, Tracy Abel, Brendon Rei, Daniel Fleming, Alisha Stone, and Callum Williamson 👏

https://www.fireandemergency.nz/about-us/local-advisory-committees/taranaki-local-advisory-committee/

15/08/2024

Drum roll please..........................Introducing the stars of BACK TO THE EIGHTIES 🌟🌟🌟

BOOM 💥💥💥

👉 Introducing the superstars who will be bringing you all the hits, and the very best dance moves from the 80's - we can't wait to see these guys in action!! 🤩😍
Call the Plymouth International and book early for your Christmas function, as we know this one will be a sell out!

15/08/2024

We wish you a Merry Christmas……..We wish you a Merry Christmas…… ( I know right ! ) To soon ? hell no !

Hard to believe that Santa is on his way again and what better way to get your work mates , family and friends together after a busy year than enjoying a knees-up with the New Plymouth Operatic Society family of entertainers extraordinaire !

This promises to be an absolute cracker of show so what are you waiting for ?

Go secure your tickets now to avoid disappointment.

See ya all at the show 🍻

Sam Bennett

( Closet Thespian - just saying 🤣😆😍)

📣 We are ON SALE!!!! Tickets are now available from the Plymouth International for our 'Back to the 80's' Christmas Cabaret Show. Bound to be a hit for your end of year function, bring the team, dress up, and enjoy the biggest hits from the 80's. Book early to avoid disappointment! 🩷💜

17/07/2024

The feedback speaks for itself 🤟🤘👌

11/07/2024

BOOK NOW for the September 2024 Series 🗣🗣🗣

This three, 2-hour workshop series identifies seven critical topics that speakers and presenters utilise to become effective communicators.