Public speaking can be thrilling or threatening.  In fact it's usually a bit of both!  But many people only focus on the perceived threat.   Naturally gifted speakers are quite a rarity, most people have to work at it, and pre-speech nerves and stage fright are almost universal.

It's not easy to make an impression.   Whether you are a professional speaker accustomed to the limelight, or a local association chairperson adjusting to new visibility, a skilled coach can help you move from an adequate speaker to an engaging communicator.

Good public speaking isn't just about sparkling material; it's not even just about  sounding good or being entertaining.  It's about reaching your listeners.   No matter how jaded an audience might be,  people still respond to a genuine human connection.  Coaching can help you accomplish that by exploring what it is to make yourself fully available, identifying with your message and ultimately connecting with your audience.

Managing pre-speech nerves, reducing stage fright, building confidence, and making good speakers better are some of my goals in working with you.  Together we will deal with issues like establishing your presence, finding your full voice, clarifying speech sounds, dealing with stage fright, and caring for the voice, through which you can accumulate the skills and awareness needed to unlock your inner orator.   Even if you will never be a Peter Ustinov, my aim is to help you know that you can approach the podium with confidence and even anticipation, knowing you have what it takes to deliver a message with clarity, conviction and style.

I aim to create a relaxed and collaborative environment in which to explore new possibilities and strengthen skills.   I have a professional and practical approach, whilst drawing on the creativity of my professional acting background, to instil you with the confidence necessary for clear executable presentations which connect with your audience and get the desired results.

In interviews, I can help you to perform at your best and not be overcome by nerves.  Together we can address issues such as making an impact, presence and body language, pacing yourself, speaking in a relaxed and authoritative way, actively listening and relating to your interviewers, to increase your chances of getting that job and improve your skills in the workplace once you've got it.

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