About this Event
Has this ever happened to you?
You’re sitting in a meeting and there are 50 elephants in the room with you that nobody is mentioning, and you’re doing the strategic plan but everyone knows it’s never going to work because the team don’t have the capability or the capacity and that one person never follows through and that other person thinks her work is better than it is, but nobody says anything and as you leave you think well THAT'S three hours I’m never gonna get back…
It’s hard to say the hard thing.
But saying the hard thing is the only way we can deal with what’s actually going on.
The number one indicator of a lack of courage is an inability to have hard conversations.
Hard conversations are scary. Our hearts start pounding, our tummies clench, our mouths go dry.
Hard conversations feel dangerous. If I say this thing, he’ll be offended! She’ll be angry! I’ll get in trouble!
Hard conversations are tempting to avoid. Nobody else is mentioning these elephants. Why should I?
But what if you were great at them?
What would it mean for your relationships?
What would it mean for your career?
What would it mean for your life?
Kaila Colbin has worked with more than 4,000 people to grow courage as a core competency and a clear framework has emerged from that experience.
In this 1-day workshop, you’ll build the skill and muscle to get great at having hard conversations.
We’ll cover the specific elements of how to communicate and what to communicate.
When: Wednesday, 28 January 2026, 9 am-4:30 pm
Where: Auaha Hīhī Room at Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Lunch, afternoon tea and all-day tea and coffee are included in the registration.
Need help with the cost?
If you are an Educator or at a Not-for-Profit, you can automatically access a special rate of $595 + GST when you register (a $150 discount off our standard Educator and Not-for-Profit rates).
Our Health and Safety Plan
Boma is committed to delivering safe events. We follow best practices suggested by the New Zealand health authorities and work closely with our suppliers to prioritise health and wellbeing.
Our comprehensive health and safety plans ensure you can book with certainty and attend with confidence.
Our refund policy
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About the Kaila Colbin
Kaila Colbin is founder and CEO of Boma, an organisation building a world of intentional, intelligent, courageous leaders.
An award-winning leader renowned for impact, Kaila developed TEDxChristchurch into New Zealand’s flagship TEDx event and brought Singularity University to New Zealand and Australia, supporting thousands of people to engage with exponentially accelerating technologies and their impact on humanity. She trained with Dr Brené Brown as a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator.
As a founder of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome, Kaila played a critical role in developing Christchurch’s startup ecosystem. She has extensive governance experience, and has been involved with mergers, capital raises, and company sales in the US and NZ.
A native New Yorker, Kaila’s work to champion Aotearoa New Zealand on a global stage saw her given the 2022 Kea World Class New Zealand “Friend of New Zealand” award. Her purpose in life is to be an uplifting presence.
If you have any questions about this event, please email us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tūranga, 60 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
NZD 646.13 to NZD 1173.98
