Larissa Webster
Hello, I'm Larissa - and I help people unlock value through better communication.Communication is the critical work and life skill that we're rarely taught. Having spent 20 years helping people communicate better, I'm convinced it's the simplest way to set yourself apart. And it's a skill that everyone can improve.Effective communication in the 2020s looks vastly different: times have changed.
I create practical, relevant communication training that's fit-for-purpose and generates immediate results for my clients."The best leaders are inevitably brilliant communicators - because you can't inspire someone if you don't connect with them first."
About me
I've been fascinated by words for as long as I can remember. As a small child, I asked a lot of questions. I loved stories and I was always talking to people. "Chatterbox" was my nickname.It's unsurprising I gravitated towards working with people and words.For 20 years, I've worked in various communications roles - from leading high-performing communications teams for top ASX-listed companies, to advising leaders and CEOs on media and investor communication, to sensitive government campaigns.I've helped shape more that 1000 media interviews across the world, overseeing TV interviews for athletes facing doping allegations, CEOs delivering financial results to international media, and everything in between.I now spend my time helping people elevate their communication skills. It's a passion and a privilege I'm grateful for.
I believe our communication unleashes a powerful ripple effect.
What we say, and how we say it, holds impact far beyond our primary audience. As leaders transform, workplaces and communities transform too.Strong communication skills are critical to work and life. They can unlock ideas and human potential, develop and deepen relationships, and help effectively implement innovation.They bring people together, and give stories more life. They're also essential to optimal wellbeing.Are your communications skills fit for purpose?
How to work with me
I create practical, fit-for-purpose communication training that helps people unlock value instantly. Some of the ways I work with clients include:- 1:1 or small group intensive media training: this is the best way to prepare for engagements with media, investors and analysts, or thought leadership presentations. I teach strategies to structure messages, respond to tough questions and tell compelling stories that appeal to your audience.- Half-day team workshops: these workshops help unlock value at scale - we cover strategies to effectively communicate messages, build trust and get buy-in from key stakeholders.- Introductory and ongoing 1:1 virtual communication training: sessions to help individuals or small groups communicate their value, workshop specific communication needs, and practice skills with real-time feedback.You can contact me or sign up to my newsletter, Above the Line, via the links below.