Be clear. Be confident. Be the leader your team trusts.
If you’re tired of avoiding hard conversations—or handling them in ways that backfire—this is your turning point. Connecting Kōrero gives leaders the tools to turn tricky moments into culture-shifting kōrero.
The #1 issue we see in organisations?
Avoided or badly handled conversations.
This programme changes that.
✅ Trust grows
✅ Culture shifts
✅ Performance follows
You’ll walk away confident, energised, and ready to lead the conversations that matter most.
Fast. Affordable. Transformational.
Get $2,000+ worth of expert coaching, tools, and strategies for just $497 NZD.
Reserve your spot now.
Because real leadership starts with how you kōrero.
Have you put off a tough conversation because it felt too stressful?
Addressing behaviour, underperformance, or broken commitments can trigger anxiety. What if you say the wrong thing? What if they react badly? What will everyone think of me? The uncertainty can be overwhelming.
So, you avoid it, but it doesn’t go away. Instead, it eats at you. Your mind replays the worst scenarios, and stress builds, affecting your focus, sleep, and peace of mind.
And when you finally have the conversation, does it lead to change? Are they engaged? Do they listen? Or do you find yourself having the same conversation over and over?
Speaking up is one thing. Being heard—and creating real change—is another.
Here's the truth..
After years of working with leaders, we uncovered a pattern: conversation avoidance is a major cause of burnout, frustration, and dissatisfaction.
Think about it—most of your stress, frustration, and overwhelm likely involve another person. The solution? Having the necessary conversation.
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Feel confident addressing issues
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Delay the conversation
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Feel stressed and anxious when preparing
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Hold back to avoid conflict or discomfort
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Expect tension post conversation
What would it be like if...?
What if you could approach conversations without fear, anxiety, or frustration? What if the emotional weight lifted, allowing you to sleep better, focus, and be fully present every day?
Picture having a practical, simple, and predictable process that fosters deeper connections—where both you and others feel heard, understood, and valued.
Imagine leading with confidence, whether at work or home, through meaningful, connecting kōrero that maintains everyone’s mana.
No more tough, difficult, or courageous conversations—just real, effective ones that create lasting change.
Introducing Connecting Kōrero
Making Conversations Easy and Stress-Free!
Turn stress into confidence and avoidance into connection. Learn to navigate important conversations effortlessly—strengthening relationships at work and home.
Labeling them courageous, difficult, or tough makes them feel like a battle. But they don’t have to be. With our approach, conversations can be mentally, emotionally, and interpersonally rewarding for everyone.
The result? No more stress or negative emotions—just meaningful discussions where everyone feels valued, heard, and understood.
Confidence & Clarity
Learn structured steps, tools, and techniques to navigate kōrero with ease. Our simple frameworks help you start and guide conversations, stay calm under pressure, and finally have the conversations you’ve been putting off—with confidence.
Emotional Regulation
Learn to manage emotions, reframe your thinking, and create kōrero that maintains mana. Our techniques help you make better decisions, shift perspectives, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.
Practical Application
This programme goes beyond theory—it’s a hands-on learning experience for real situations. Walk away with practical skills you can apply immediately to tackle core issues with confidence.
Get $2,000+ worth of expert coaching, tools, and strategies for just $497 NZD.
First Week Results
My AHA moment is about how much my emotional response to a situation contributes to the procrastination/putting off the conversation. Usually, my internal conversation is about my emotional response—how disappointing this is, how annoyed I am that I need to respond now, why does this person keep presenting me with this problem that I now need to do something about (again, all in my head, so there are no answers).
So, if I were to take that time and redirect it to preparation, I would get there faster and with less stress. Being curious is just that. It’s not an allegation, it’s just questions. I am going to practice this week.
I had a kōrero with a team member yesterday about her performance. I had been feeling very negative and frustrated about it. I wrote down my 8 things, visualised it going positively and what that would look like going well, having an open conversation. Admittedly I found it hard for my brain to not wonder into the ‘worst case scenario’ but I didn’t dwell on it!
Had the kōrero which went well, will be having weekly check-ins now and will remember to be curious and ask lots of questions. 🙂 Overall, I was pleased with the result as I always felt so awful prior to having conversations like this.
Wow, where do I start? I am familiar with a lot of this kōrero, but of course, it is in the application that matters to me most right now. My ah-ha is ‘stay open, stay curious and stay safe’ in a nutshell. Processing and regulating ‘emotions’ will be ongoing for me and it will be a great breakthrough in my ‘connecting kōrero’. I’m going to practice with my mokopuna first and then whai manaaki. Noho ora mai.
Hi, my aha moment was about lifting the mana. I love the idea that is important to lift and maintain the mana of the other person and not make them feel bad. I was very touched about point 3, focusing on what’s good about the person and changing the wairua in the room. Really great to go into the kōrero with a positive mindset and set a positive tone.
Get Connecting in 3 Easy Steps
Commit just 1–2 hours a week and start transforming your kōrero today!
Step 1: Learn Anytime
Every Monday, unlock a new pre-recorded video lesson—watch anytime, anywhere.
Step 2: Apply Content
Follow guided action steps, use proven scripts, and reflection tools to build confidence for your conversations.
Step 3: Share & Support
Share your insights and learn from other’s experiences how Connecting Kōrero is helping them as they practice.
Get $2,000+ worth of expert coaching, tools, and strategies for just $497 NZD.
Key Topics You’ll Explore
Learn 4 conversation-changing practices that you can immediately apply at work or home.
✅ Reframing Conversations: Shift your mindset from seeing conversations as difficult to connecting and trust-building experiences.
✅ Preparation & Emotional Regulation: Master our unique preparation framework and emotional regulation techniques to have any conversation with calmness and clarity.
✅ Impact of Avoidance: Learn the unseen impact of avoiding important conversations on yourself, your team, and your loved ones.
✅ The Reflective Process: Apply the power of reflection to identify your progress and learning and gain valuable insights from our community of like-minded individuals.
What Our Participants Say About Connecting Kōrero
This short course is packed with so much useful information that you can apply to all aspects of life. It has really shifted how I now process these kōrero, by starting with the prep work. I am feeling 100 times more confident with these handy frameworks provided.
Connecting Kōrero changed the game for me! No more overthinking, no more stressing—I’ve learned how to approach tough kōrero with confidence, protect my mana, and actually create better outcomes (without the awkwardness or regret).
This isn’t just a course—it’s a toolkit for life. Whether you work in healthcare, leadership, or community mahi or just want to handle conversations better (yes, even the ones at the dinner table!), I highly recommend it!
This course has provided me with some amazing strategies for having connecting kōrero with my colleagues. I can absolutely see the benefits of this course and how the strategies can make a difference in my workplace as we continue to use them.
I will be highly recommending that more of my colleagues and my manager sign up for this because the more of us who know the strategies, the easier it will be to implement them and see and feel the changes to our kaupapa.
Kim Tanner
I found connecting Korero to be truly enlightening. It not only provided me with practical strategies to enhance my approach, but also affirmed the value of what I’m already doing. It was encouraging to see my current practices reflected and supported in the course content.
Connecting with Kōrero has been an empowering experience that gave me a real sense of mana. It helped me shape my own wairua and strengthened my ability to connect deeply with colleagues, whānau, and friends. The tools are extremely powerful — they’ve transformed the way I communicate, guiding me to speak with intention, empathy, and authenticity.
I can be cynical of courses especially over the years, but I can honestly say I have enjoyed every day I have been part of this.
I jumped into Connecting Kōrero because nothing happens without successful connections in communication and there were conversations in my life I could not have including breakups, creating new relationships and death.
Being in the program was easy and gave me the space to play in my life with these difficult conversations including some simple strategies around setting up the space for the conversation, getting curious about the other person and regulating our own emotions.
The course was easy to follow and the feedback was very helpful. It was also an opportunity to get insights into how others were going and what they were using the strategies for.
I’m a lot more calmer in myself in difficult conversations and am more willing to have these conversations now. I’m grateful to the Kānuka Team and appreciate their support. Nga mihi.
Shanandore Brown
I am the kind of person who keeps to myself when it comes to conversation. I usually look, listen and observe; however, if something is wrong, I am not afraid to question and give my opinion. Because I am straightforward, I sometimes step on other people’s pride. With this training, I now have the tools to improve and transform myself into a better leader.
Kānuka has given me tools that will help me in the future as kaimahi. Tools to observe and act accordingly to the situation without judgement or discourse. Good or not so good.
Kānuka is a learning programme that helps you to learn about yourself and how you react in certain situations. Kānuka gives you tools to improve and gives you confidence to find your voice.
Trust them! A lot of thought goes into what we are given. Their approach is different from what I have experienced over the years, they get to the core and very common sense techniques. This isn’t just a course—it’s a toolkit for life. Whether you work in healthcare, leadership, or community mahi or just want to handle conversations better (yes, even the ones at the dinner table!). I highly recommend it!
Sylvia Willison
I would recommend ‘Connecting Korero’ for Whanau, Hapu, and Iwi. Everything I have learnt in the last 4 weeks on this course is greater than what I have learnt in my lifetime and that’s a long time. Life experience helps but this course puts everything into ‘action’. The resources are totally relevant.
Kessie Kohu
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecting Kōrero programme?
Who is the programme for?
What will I gain from participating?
What topics are covered during the 4-weeks?
Preparation & Emotional Regulation: Tools and techniques to prepare for conversations with clarity and composure.
Impact of Avoidance: Understanding the hidden costs of avoiding crucial discussions—on yourself, your team, and your relationships.
The Importance of Saying the Hard Thing: Learning how to address tough topics directly and constructively while maintaining respect and trust.
Holding People to Account: Building the confidence to set boundaries and expectations effectively, ensuring accountability in all interactions.
The Aftermath: Reflecting on outcomes, refining your approach, and sharing progress within the supportive community.
How is the programme delivered?
When does the programme start?
How much time will I need to commit each week?
Is the video content live or pre-recorded?
Why aren't there live calls?
To keep this program affordable and accessible. Live calls significantly increase the cost (usually doubling it), and we want as many people as possible to benefit from these skills. Instead, we provide structured content, interactive activities, and community support—so you still get results at a fraction of the price.
What technology or tools do I need to participate?
Do I need any prior knowledge or experience to join?
How many people will be in the programme?
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Is participation in discussions mandatory?
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