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Tax Presenters Mentor Program - Melbourne
Present with confidence: Join the Tax Presenters Mentor Program
Ready to be a tax presenter? Whether you’re looking to share your technical expertise, facilitate discussions, or lead meetings with impact, this new program is designed to help you become a confident, capable presenter, no matter your starting point.
Across four monthly sessions starting in August, you’ll join a small group matched with a variety of experienced mentors who’ll guide you through each step. Together, you'll develop the skills to:
- Build confidence in your speaking abilities and develop your own authentic presentation style.
- Develop the skills to adapt your communication style, simplify complex concepts and deliver impactful presentations across different forums.
- Refine your presentation skills by learning how to create effective supporting materials, manage audience questions, simplify complex content and deliver presentations with confidence and clarity.
- Connect with like-minded professionals to build your networks
In the final session, you’ll take part in mock presentations and receive personalised feedback. A select few will also have the chance to present at an upcoming function, Chair a session at a future event, and could be on the program for the Next Generation Tax Convention. This is the perfect launchpad for your presenter journey.
Spaces are limited.
SESSION OUTLINES
Session 1 - Structuring Technical Content
Monday 24 August | 5.30pm–6.30pm | Hosted by Sladen Legal
Mentors: Daniel Smedley, CTA, Sladen Legal and Leanne Connor, CTA, WGC
How to turn technical knowledge into a clear and compelling presentation
Why presentation skills matter, structuring a presentation (opening, flow and conclusion), making technical content feel like a conversation, building confidence and presence, and selecting your technical topic to develop throughout the program.
Session 2 – Delivery & Engagement
Monday 14 September | 5.30pm–6.30pm | Hosted by Piper Alderman
Mentors: Megan Bishop, Piper Alderman and Andrew Spierings, ATI, Vic Bar
Presenting for your audience in different forums
Distilling complex concepts into key messages, understanding your audience, tailoring content for different audiences, framing messages for decision-makers, delivering concise updates under time constraints, and presentation techniques including tone, pitch and pace.
Session 3 – Craft & Refinement
Monday 28 September | 5.30pm–6.30pm | Hosted by Hall & Wilcox
Mentors: Frank Hinoporos, CTA, Hall & Wilcox and Karen Goodfellow, CTA, Goodfellow Tax Advisory
Polishing presentations and avoiding common mistakes
Effective use of slides, preparing speaker notes without over-reliance, handling questions and thinking on your feet, avoiding overcomplication and common pitfalls, and managing presentation timing effectively.
Session 4 – Presenting your tax technical presentation
Monday 12 October | 5.30pm–6.30pm | Hosted by KHQ Lawyers
Mentors: Christian Febbraro, FTI, Piper Alderman and Laura Hussey, ATI KHQ Lawyers
Participants become the Speakers
In the final session, participants will deliver their prepared tax technical presentations to the group, applying the skills developed throughout the program. They will receive constructive feedback from facilitators and reflect on their progress. The next steps will be encourage you to find an opportunity to present at a future Tax Institute event.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
When: 24 August, 14 September, 28 September, 12 October
Where: Melbourne CBD
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Cost: $100 for four sessions (Members only) or $520 (Program & new membership bundle)
Take the first step toward becoming a standout presenter, and apply to be part of this exciting program.
Event Details
Full Registration
$ 100 (member)
$ 520 (program & new membership bundle)
- When24-August-2026 - 12-October-2026
- FormatFace-to-face
- CPD Hours1.5 per session