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My Approach

My approach is based on showing you or your team that everyone communicates most effectively when they are in a relaxed informal conversation, when they are being themselves.
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How I Help

I work with a wide range of professionals, either 1-to-1, in small group sessions or delivering training to big teams. Although each client’s requirements are different below are some examples of the types of training and skills development I offer.

Speech Writing – Finding the right words
A lot of my time is spent supporting people on the technical side of communication; the pace of a speech, managing non-verbal communication, maximising silence, among many other areas. However, one of the most critical aspects that people often dismiss when speech writing is the content. The language you use can have a significant impact […]

Speech Writing – Finding the right words
How To Improve Public Speaking – Script or No-Script
The majority of my job is advising clients on how to improve public speaking. My advice is always predicated on being yourself, but that’s easier said than done when you’re in the heat of the moment and the adrenaline starts to flow.

How To Improve Public Speaking – Script or No-Script
Four public speaking techniques from the best
Just as the top sportspeople and finest actors make it look easy, so the world’s most inspiring speakers have a calmness and a flow that keeps us captivated. However, as with anyone who’s successfully mastered their craft, the hard work that goes into the final result is very rarely appreciated. The most effective orators over […]

Four public speaking techniques from the best

I must reiterate how useful and enjoyable your course was last week. It has changed my perception of pitching immensely.

Ellis Nicolson, Director, EMN Plant
A very helpful and well-structured course providing lots of practical tips and lots of time to practise to drive the ideas home.

Assistant Director InvestmentsCornelian Asset Managers
Maryanne has a fantastic knack of holding a mirror to you to spot simple things that can make a massive difference.

Mike Shirley, Head of Marketing, SmartestEnergySmartestEnergy