Russell Pickering is one of New Zealand's leading specialists in effective communication, business storytelling and presentation training. He is founder of The Pickering Group and has helped thousands of people, in some of New Zealand and Australia's most visible organisations, become more confident and compelling communicators. Russell originally trained as a professional actor and director, working in the USA and his home country of New Zealand. He holds MBA and Master of Fine Arts degrees and lives with his partner in Auckland, New Zealand.