Pre-Start Mastery: Driving Safety, Engagement and Change through Confident Public Speaking

In the mining and resources sector, pre-start meetings are critical for:

• Preventing incidents and injuries
• Building trust and a strong safety culture
• Ensuring everyone goes home safely
• Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace.

But too often, these meetings fall flat-especially when leaders lack confidence or struggle to engage a tired, distracted crew.

The Problem

• Disengaged teams: Workers tune out, missing vital safety messages.
• Missed hazards: Poor communication leads to overlooked risks and costly incidents.
• Low morale: Meetings feel routine, not empowering or inclusive.
• Leadership stress: Many supervisors feel nervous or unprepared to speak up front.

Course Content

What You'll Learn:

In this practical, one-day workshop, you will: 

• Understand the true purpose and value of pre-start meetings in mining
• Learn how to plan and structure meetings for maximum safety and engagement
• Build your public speaking confidence-even if you get nervous or have little experience
• Master techniques to keep your team alert, involved, and contributing
• Practice real-life scenarios and receive supportive, actionable feedback
• Develop tools to make every pre-start meeting count-no matter how early the hour

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Confidently lead pre-start and toolbox meetings that drive safety and participation
• Identify and address hazards before they become incidents
• Use storytelling, questioning, and recognition to motivate your team
• Overcome nerves and speak with clarity, authority, and authenticity
• Foster a culture of trust, openness, and continuous improvement

Why This Workshop Matters

Clear, confident communication is the foundation of a safe, productive mining operation. When leaders run engaging, focused pre-starts, teams are more alert, hazards are surfaced early, and everyone feels part of a culture that values their voice and wellbeing

Who Should Attend?

• Supervisors, team leaders, and managers in mining and resources
• Anyone responsible for running pre-starts, toolbox talks, or safety briefings
• Leaders seeking to boost their communication and team engagement skills

**This workshop can be delivered as an in-house corporate workshop. It will be customised to meet your organisational training needs and the key learning outcomes are set to match your requirements.