About me

Glenda Pearce

Professional Speaking coNSULTANT, SPEECHNZ EXAMINER and PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER (PSANZ)

Glenda Pearce is a highly experienced public speaking specialist. She facilitates the development of confident, expressive and artistic voices. She is a specialist coach and workshop facilitator in all aspects of theatre, accents, Shakespeare, public speaking, and effective communication. In addition, Ms Pearce is an experienced theatre arts director with a proven record of practical experience directing a range of theatre genres. She is a registered national adjudicator and examiner for public speaking, debating and performing arts.

memberships, Associations and Proven Experience

Professional speaker (NZPSA)
Professional effective speaking coach
Published writer
NAPTA regional assessor
A registered national adjudicator and examiner for public speaking, debating and performing arts
Theatre director
Theatre productions reviewer for Playshakespeare.com, Broadwayworld.com, and Theatre NZ
A Regional Advisor in English - the Literacy Initiative, Te Kotahitanga and Gifted and Talented Education (2002 - 2007). Recognised as one of the top 10 curriculum experts in New Zealand.

Educator and workshop facilitator with experience in designing, implementing, and leading motivating learning experiences in a range of fields:
- - 1. - Drama and theatre workshops
      - Writing for public speaking and theatre
      - Creativity
      - Poetry
      - Bible reading
      - Adult return to work schemes
      - Gifted and talented accelerated classes
      - Speech therapy, special needs, and rememdial reading
      - English as a second language adults (Korean, German, Japanese, Chilean)
A record of examination success (every year 95% @ Distinction) in a range of courses