One of my key foundations for public speaking is preparation, so I probably can't help an awful lot with such short notice. Learning how to become a confident and charismatic speaker is not an overnight process. But with some good foundations, you'll improve quite quickly. The fastest, way to improve with me is to take my online course. Click the Online Course link in the header to learn more about the course.
That very much depends on what you engage me for. However, I have a range of services to accommodate most budgets. My online foundation course will only cost €49 +VAT for lifetime access, though the price will increase soon. Click the Online Course link at the top of the screen to learn more. My company workshops cost €1500 per day for up to 15 delegates (excl expenses). My 1-2-1 online sessions cost €150 per 55 minute session (min 3 session booking). Discounts are available for block booking.
Great question. I'm a big believer in understanding our fears, and from there we can look at how to manage our anxiety. So we will look at why people get anxious or nervous at the thought of public speaking. Once we understand this, we will learn how to use a variety of calming techniques. These are fast acting and effective science-backed approaches. We'll look at some expert speakers and analyse their approach and style. We then look at how to prepare for a presentation or speech, so we increase our confidence. We'll also look at how to look the part with some expert guidance from a stylist. If you look the part and feel great, your confidence soars. We'll also look at how to handle things like Q&A, disruptive audience members, handouts, body language, tone of voice, amongst other topics.
This very much depends on why you are seeking help. Each 1-2-1 session is as unique as the client. We need to discover the root of your anxiety, and then we can take the appropriate steps to start managing that anxiety. It also depends on whether you have a specific talk or speech coming up that you want to focus on. Wedding speeches are very different to business pitches. You might want some feedback on your presentation, you might want help with a framework to organsise your thoughts and presentation, you might want some relaxation technique training. Basically, we'll use the time to focus on your improvement. The core foundation of each session is that you leave with actionable tasks, activities or learnings that will help you manage your anxiety and be the presenter you want to be.
This very much depends on the business need and the people attending. But at a high level we'll look at understanding your fears, anxiety management, presentation preparation, delivery aids, body language, audience management, and post presentation activities. Workshops are activity-based, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to put your new skills into practice in a safe and supportive environment. We'll laugh at your jokes, we'll not laugh at you!
My online course was designed to support as many people as possible. This being the case, it's obviously not as personalised as my group workshops or 1-2-1 sessions. However, it has been designed to give you a very strong foundation in presentation skills. Complete the course, and take any opportunity to put your new skills to the test, and you will be a more confident and charismatic presenter. Just remember, some of the best training you will ever receive comes from experience, so to get the most from the course, you need to put your skills into practice.