CORPORATE TRAINING

“Brilliant. You have equipped us with absolutely essential communication skills and really valuable, illuminating insights." 

Dr. Maggie Holgate, Strategic Director, DigiSmart

DO YOU FEEL CONFIDENT IN FRONT OF AN AUDIENCE? ARE YOU ABLE TO BE YOURSELF?

I offer Communication and Public Speaking Skills training designed to boost confidence and encourage people to feel comfortable in their own skin. In my practical training for individuals or small groups I help clients expand and polish their communication skills, get the best out of themselves, and develop personal authority. I also give talks and run workshops on the Imposter Syndrome and on Gender Differences and Confidence.

What people say:

"A very interesting set of very practical and actionable insights”

J. Stern & Co

“Thank you so much for your sessions; the feedback has been brilliant.”

30% Club

"A fantastic talk on the Imposter Syndrome, full of useful tips and interesting observations. 
It provoked such intriguing questions and lively debate."

Ministry of Defence

“Six hours of adrenaline-fuelled, challenging and inspiring training.”

Sophia Network

"An incredibly helpful day, with personalised attention and concrete action points to take away."

Financial Conduct Authority

"Really excellent and left me with plenty to work on." 

Melanie Gee, Senior Adviser, Lazard

"I really learned so much and now feel very comfortable and confident when I give presentations."

Dr Kathy Bland, Project Director, North East Shared Services Project

“A very useful course – it was fantastic to have the content so tailored to our needs.”

Julianne Miles, Women Returners

Other clients, working solo and with Lea Sellers my co-founder of The Confidence People, include:

The Royal Household - Deloitte - Morgan Stanley - Linklaters - Norton Rose Fulbright - Allen and Overy - Royal Mail - KBR - Taylor Wessing - Hackney Council - Hammersmith and Fulham Council - The Royal College of Midwives

Short Plays for your Conference or Event

Would you like a brilliant icebreaker for your event? I’ll write you a short play, supply all the actors and provide something really special.

“A wonderful experience - we’ve been approached by so many delegates praising the production” Debi Brunt, The Royal College of Midwives.

Short plays (10-plus minutes long) - especially if they have a light comedic touch while addressing serious issues - are a great way to kickstart a debate or get people to look at things in a different light. They surprise and delight audiences who may be all Powerpointed-out.....

I've written:

ANYONE CAN DO ANYTHING for The Royal College of Midwives - about the woeful undervaluing of midwives' expertise.

"I really enjoyed your play" Dame Karlene Davis, as General Secretary of the RCM.

ICE AND A SLICE for Richmond Council - about the effect on children of parental drug and alcohol abuse in a wealthy middle-class suburb.

"Wonderful! A great idea!" Anita Bhangoo, Conference Organiser for Richmond Council.

I KNOW WHAT I LIKE for Janssen-Cilag Ltd - about resistance to change. "A huge thankyou - you guys pulled it off expertly" Val Govender, Neuro-Science Division.

Expert Witness

The Voice of Authority for Experts

As an expert who is serving the court and, ultimately, the truth, you need to be in control of the impact you are making.

Your task is to get your message across in a challenging environment without being either aggressive or over-accommodating. The court - in particular, the judge - needs to trust you and to find you fascinating, clear and committed.

I offer a practical session to provide experts - and indeed anyone preparing for the court - with techniques to create authoritative personal impact in order to be credible witnesses: clear, persuasive and confident.

We’ll look at…

  • managing nerves

  • grabbing and keeping your listeners’ interest
    (and your own….)

  • controlling your voice, avoiding pitfalls
    such as speaking too fast
    or falling into a dull monotone

  • editing and shaping your message
    so that it is clear and impactful

Key learning points

  • slowing down and holding the floor

  • maintaining energy and interest

  • clarity - speaking with conviction

  • editing

  • using metaphors and analogies
    to help explain difficult concepts

  • projecting and enlivening your voice

 The overall aim of the session is to help you communicate your knowledge effectively, engagingly and with confidence.