Imagine you could master a method that enables you to overcome the fear of public speaking even when delivering a presentation! Imagine a secret method that eliminated feelings of dread instantly. What if you could eradicate feelings that constrict your throat? And change the inner critic to an inner support system shouting words of encouragement.   What would such a superpower presenting without fear enable? Would you climb the career ladder? Be known as the go-to authority? Be recognized and/or appreciated? Being a confident compelling and concise communicator doesn’t just allow you to ..read more

Before we answer the question about the heavyweight boxer joining our Public Speaking Classes there is an important point to be made. The Anthony Joshua post-fight speech. Simply put, was uncomfortable viewing. The ex-champion heavy-weight boxer lost a second time to the Ukrainian Alexander Usyk. What caused a stir was Joshua’s actions post-defeat where he grabbed the mic and starts an impromptu speech in the ring. The talk was disjointed, clearly emotive, and confusing, however many felt he made his words most about himself. It was almost a eulogy, justifying his legacy, his struggles, his ef ..read more

How much is private 1-1 Speaker Coaching The short answer is that our Coaching ranges in price from £795 – £35k! But before answering why such a wide price range, we must understand the diversity of both needs and skills required when it comes to Executive Speaker Coaching.   The first principle to understand is that not all speaker coaching requirements are the same. Client needs can vary significantly from an interview candidate wanting to practice their group presentation, to a political leader wanting to make history or a businessperson wanting to generate £100K from a conference/busi ..read more

The pandemic has meant that all of us have had to learn to meet and speak across platforms like Zoom or Teams. Many of us facing the challenge of having to become Virtual Speakers overnight! Here we want to introduce 7 professional camera speaking tips that will help you increase Camera Presence and Authentic Communication 10-fold and fast! Start with the End in Mind – The Audience   Great communication begins with understanding what is in it for the audience. By placing the audience at the center of every message you not only gain genuine rapport but will also free yourself from self-foc ..read more

Persuade. During difficult times businesses and employees need to become more persuasive to help counter the trend of inaction. Our Presentation Model has been proven to help you influence your audience to see things differently through what you say and how you say it. Stand Out. In a busy market space (external or internal) your ability to stand out will help you get the results you want. We show you how others just like you can quadruple their levels of personal impact through building self-belief and confidence through our unique model. Get that Promotion. Get recognition for the work ..read more

Zoomed Out! A trending term that captures the impact of constant virtual connection in today’s working world. Many leaders and team members today are suffering a form of burn out from being constantly connected, as we replace social contact with meeting virtually. Here we aim to explain what is really happening and why leaders must seek to address an emerging risk to corporate culture, performance, and well-being.  A New Wired World Let us begin with the obvious. The new COVID-19 era has changed the world of work and how we work. Our people are expected to work from home. To meet and comm ..read more

Did you know anyone can learn how to present with confidence and in just 3 simple steps! Why? because confidence and specifically the ability to present with confidence is not a superpower or an innate ability but a combination of skills, mindset, and habits that you can cultivate. Building speaking confidence is centered on recognising that fear doesn’t mean danger. On a primal level, if you’re confronted with a threat, our bodies naturally prepare for battle. Stress hormones are released and for a fight or flight situation. You feel the hair on the back of your neck or arms rising, a ..read more

Speech FillerWhat Are Fillers?  Fillers are an unplanned interruption to your talk. A disturbance in the flow of speech, by a pause, repetition of a word or syllable, all unplanned. Often these gaps are filled by an “um” or “ahh” which acts as a space filler for thinking space and cuts up the flow of your speech. How we can learn to eliminate the “Ums” and “Ahhs” from your speech and talk is a key focus below. What is the Impact? Listening to a speaker using lots of fillers can interrupt the flow and focus for both audience members and speakers. The constant stopping and starting bet ..read more

A Memorable Speaker If you had to think of a memorable speaker from the last few years, Greta Thunberg, the seventeen-year-old climate-change activist, would probably come to mind. She has taken the dialogue about climate change to a new level, with global leaders weighing in on her speeches about the devastation caused by the climate crisis. Greta’s most notable quality is her ability to speak honestly and openly in order to get her point across. Her impassioned, often tearful, public speeches have dominated the climate conversation for over a year now, and have resonated with so many peop ..read more

You may well have the fanciest charts and diagrams in the world but without an effective structure, a presentation will lack impact. This article will guide you with practical tips on how to structure your presentation for your target audience. Dealing with the presentation structure can be difficult given the challenge of too much information think death by Powerpoint! So, here we have brought some important tips which will let you design your presentation to enhance the experience for you and your audience Use a presentation outline Using a presentation outline or map will help ai ..read more