QASSP is the only organisation in Queensland to have its own certified Fierce Conversations® Trainer and to have an agreement with Fierce Incorporated to present the Fierce Conversations course and materials to QASSP members and their schools.

Our in-house Fierce Conversations Presenter is Michael Polities, Principal of Jindalee State School. 

Fierce Conversations teaches participants how to ignite productive dialogue that interrogates reality, provokes learning, resolves tough challenges and enriches relationships. It’s the place to begin, the cornerstone of great leadership, healthy cultures, intelligent strategies and whole-hearted execution.

The simplest definition of a fierce conversation is one in which we come out from behind ourselves, into the conversation, and make it real. While many fear real, it is the unreal conversations that ought to concern us because they are incredibly expensive. Once you’ve tasted this illusive thing called candor, served up with intelligence, passion and skill all of the possibilities will be expanded and, when sustained, will revolutionise your culture.

The Fierce Conversations course is based on the book Fierce Conversations and the work of its author Susan Scott. The course can be offered as a two full day course, one day, half day or half days with presentations structured to meet your needs and that of your school or group regardless of location. Tell us what you wish to achieve and we will personalise a program to suit your requirements!

To personalise your Fierce Conversations workshop, contact Mila De Asis on Ph (07) 3831 7011.

QASSP Fierce Presenter

Michael Polities

QASSP's in-house accredited

Fierce Conversations Trainer

Michael Polities has been a teacher for thirty-eight years including the last twenty-three as a school principal. Michael’s passion is people and relationships especially those he has been able to enjoy as a teacher in schools in southern Queensland from Cunnamulla to the coast and places in between.

His passion has also led him on a learning journey to find out more about relationships that provide productive and successful schools, careers and lives. The journey has led him around Australia and around the world. Most recently it has led to Seattle Washington, home of Fierce Conversations and Pike Place Fish. Michael is a certified Fierce Conversations presenter and has worked with the World Famous fishmongers and their business coach.

Michael is an accomplished presenter who makes learning fun. His authentic style together with the relevance of his message makes his presentations a must for everyone involved in schools and education. You will gain knowledge and skills that you can begin to use immediately both in your professional and personal lives.

2012 Fierce Conversations Workshop Dates:

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• 9/10 March
• 18/19 May
• 26/27 October
• 16/17 November