About CruciRiver
Discover our story, mission, and the expert team behind Australia's leading public speaking training institute.
Discover our story, mission, and the expert team behind Australia's leading public speaking training institute.
Founded in 2010, CruciRiver began with a simple yet powerful mission: to help individuals overcome their fear of public speaking and unlock their full communication potential. What started as a small training center in Sydney has grown into Australia's most trusted public speaking institute.
Our founders, both experienced communication professionals, recognized that traditional approaches to public speaking training often focused too heavily on theory without providing practical, real-world application. They set out to create a different kind of learning experience—one that would truly transform lives.
Today, CruciRiver has trained over 2,500 individuals across Australia, helping them advance their careers, improve their relationships, and build the confidence to share their ideas with the world.
We believe everyone has the potential to be a powerful communicator. Our role is to unlock that potential through expert guidance and support.
Real-world application is at the heart of everything we do. Our students practice in safe, supportive environments that mirror actual speaking situations.
Every individual is unique, with their own challenges and goals. We tailor our training to meet each student's specific needs and learning style.
Learning doesn't end when the course does. We provide ongoing resources and support to ensure continued development and success.
Founder & Lead Trainer
With over 20 years of experience in communication training, Dr. Thompson holds a PhD in Communication Studies and has trained executives from Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise in overcoming speaking anxiety has helped thousands of students transform their careers.
Senior Communication Coach
A former corporate executive turned communication expert, Michael specializes in business presentation skills and executive presence. His practical approach combines real-world business experience with proven training methodologies.
Presentation Skills Specialist
Sarah brings a unique background in theater and corporate training to help students develop compelling storytelling abilities and stage presence. She specializes in helping introverted individuals find their authentic speaking voice.
Confidence Building Coach
David's expertise lies in helping students overcome severe speaking anxiety and build unshakeable confidence. His empathetic approach and proven techniques have helped even the most nervous speakers become confident presenters.
We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your current speaking abilities, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
Based on your assessment, we create a customized training plan tailored to your specific goals and learning style.
Through interactive exercises and practical applications, you'll develop core speaking skills in a supportive environment.
Regular practice sessions with expert feedback help you refine your skills and build confidence through repetition.
We create opportunities for you to apply your new skills in realistic scenarios, preparing you for actual speaking situations.
Our relationship doesn't end with the course. We provide continued resources and support for your ongoing development.
Join thousands of successful graduates who have overcome their fear of public speaking and unlocked their communication potential.