Master the Art of Communication

South Africa's trusted resource for public speaking, confident communication, presentation skills and professional development — built on 20 years of training excellence.

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55%of communication is body language
38%is effective use of voice
7%is the words you say
#3public speaking — world's biggest phobia

Communication Skills Resources

Practical, expert-backed guides to help you communicate with confidence in every professional situation.

Public speaking tips South Africa
Public Speaking

How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking in South Africa

Public speaking is the world's third biggest phobia. Learn proven techniques to conquer your nerves and speak with authority.

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Confident communication in the workplace
Workplace Skills

Confident Communication in the Workplace: A Complete Guide

From boardroom presentations to difficult conversations — master the skills that separate good employees from great leaders.

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Media interview tips South Africa
Media Skills

How to Give a Confident Media Interview: TV, Radio & Print

The media can build or destroy an organisation. Learn how to handle journalists with confidence and control your message.

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Voice training for business professionals
Voice Training

Voice Training for Business Professionals: Sound More Confident

Your voice is one of your most powerful professional tools. Learn breathing, modulation and projection techniques that command respect.

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Presentation skills tips South Africa
Presentation Skills

10 Presentation Skills Tips That Will Transform Your Career

Whether presenting to five people or five hundred, these proven techniques will make you a more compelling, confident presenter.

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Customer service communication skills
Customer Service

Customer Service Communication Skills That Win Clients

In South Africa's competitive market, how you communicate with customers is the difference between loyalty and lost business.

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A Legacy of Communication Excellence

The Communication Academy was founded by Delia Thompson (ATCL, LTCL — Trinity College of London), a speech specialist who trained executives, politicians, athletes and business leaders across South Africa for over two decades. Her SETA-accredited programmes transformed the careers of thousands of professionals at organisations including Anglo American, Eskom, SABC, Standard Bank, Transnet and many more.


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What Clients Said

Over 20 years, The Communication Academy worked with some of South Africa's most respected organisations.

"The energy throughout the workshop is amazing and uplifting. Extremely motivating."

— Highveld Steel

"Excellent presentation and brilliant facilitation. I would recommend this workshop to anyone."

— Anglo American

"The course is highly beneficial. It improves one's self confidence enormously."

— South African Revenue Service

"Two days well spent. I have lost my fear of presenting to a group of people."

— DPSA

"I will definitely face the press with more confidence after this training."

— Parliamentary Whip, Democratic Alliance

"Attending this workshop has been the best investment I have made in my future."

— Eskom