About this Event
Communication isn’t about perfect English. It’s about confidence, connection and belonging.
For this ConnectHer session, we’re joined by Christina Hodder, founder of Talk Time Tutoring, who works with international professionals, expats and migrant business owners to communicate more confidently in New Zealand workplaces and everyday life.
Many migrant women already have strong qualifications, professional experience and good English. But communicating in a new culture can still feel different — speaking up in meetings, making small talk, networking, understanding Kiwi communication styles, presenting yourself professionally, or simply finding the confidence to be yourself in English.
Christina will share practical insights to help you communicate with greater confidence and build stronger professional relationships in New Zealand.
What we’ll talk about
- Speaking with confidence at work
- Understanding Kiwi communication and workplace culture
- Navigating workplace conversations and small talk
- Pronunciation, clarity and being understood
- Networking and building meaningful relationships
- Communicating across cultures
What to expect
40 minutes — Christina’s insights & Q&A
A relaxed and practical conversation, with ideas you can use in your everyday professional life.
20 minutes — Small-group networking
Meet other migrant women, practise connecting and build new professional relationships.
ConnectHer sessions are intentionally small, with a maximum of 15 attendees, so everyone has an opportunity to participate, ask questions and connect.
☕ Free to attend. Please grab your own coffee or drink on arrival.
Event venue & nearby stays
Mojo Mosaic, 2 Wakefield Street, Auckland, New Zealand
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