Public speaking coaching
Learn how to speak with confidence and authenticity in front of strangers, colleagues and peers.
Improve your public speaking skills
Does public speaking fill you with dread? Does your heart start racing at the thought of delivering a speech or presentation? You’re not alone. Many of us admit to feeling fearful about speaking in public. When all eyes are on you, it’s easy to lose your nerve. But the ability to speak confidently in front of others can have a major impact on our professional and personal lives.
The good news is you don’t need confidence to be a strong communicator. Or rather, you don’t need to feel confident in order to project confidence. There are many steps you can take to conquer your nerves, improve your skills and come across as a self-assured speaker. And, with a little practice, confidence will come naturally.
Public speaking coaching teaches you how to structure your thoughts, develop a relaxed speaking style and articulate yourself the way you want to. Whether you’re totally petrified by the idea of public speaking or you’re just a little rusty, we’ll help you make significant progress. After working with the Maryanne Johnston team, you should feel much less daunted by the prospect of addressing all manner of audiences.
What to expect from Public Speaking coaching
Greater confidence
Gain stronger public speaking skills and the reassurance that you can speak well in any setting.
Achieve your public speaking goals
Get closer to your goals, whether it’s making new connections, progressing in your career or improving your confidence.
Better relationships
Overcoming your fear of public speaking helps you let your guard down, helping you build trust and form stronger relationships.
Maryanne delivered genuinely helpful tips and practical ideas that I could deploy almost immediately. Her approach is engaging, insightful, and empowering. Whether you’re new to public speaking or looking to refine your skills, this course gives you the tools and confidence to elevate your presentations.
Satnam Johal
Retail Director, Specsavers
The depth of understanding of public speaking is what sets Maryanne apart. She helped us to understand and reshape our communication in a way that has already led to some great feedback and that we know will serve us well for the future.
Prof Michael Crichton
Founder, Tissue Metrics
I have always struggled with confidence and public speaking and had started to believe believe that this was one hurdle I would not be able to jump. Reflecting upon my sessions, I have been suitably armed with tools and techniques to deliver presentations and insight into how to prepare material that can be adjusted to suit different audiences. Maryanne strikes up a great understanding and relationship with her cohorts in order to understand the underlying issues and best tailor a programme to suit.
Lisa Hill
Head of Information Governance, The Scottish Government
What public speaking coaching could look like
All of our coaching options are tailored to your support requirements. While there’s no one-size-fits-all approach, we’ve outlined some of the areas we could cover as part of public speaking coaching.
Learn how to order your thoughts to help people follow what you are saying.
We may cover:
- Preparing key messages and talking points
- Delivering your speech content in a logical order
- Asking for questions and checking to see if you have been understood
Learn how to appear relaxed and natural when speaking.
We may cover:
- The difference between formal and informal language
- Choosing the appropriate style for each setting
Learn how to command attention before your first syllable.
We may cover:
- Harnessing nerves: Turning anxious energy into focused, calm composure.
- Authentic delivery: Expressing your personality naturally through your movement and posture.
- Audience connection: Mastering the art of eye contact to bridge the gap with your listeners.
Learn how to speak so people actually want to listen.
We may cover:
- Clarity and projection: Ensuring you are heard clearly at the back of any room.
- Holding your ground: Resisting the urge to rush through your most important messages.
- Owning the silence: Finding the confidence to pause, breathe, and stop talking.
How is public speaking coaching structured?
All of our support options are completely tailored to your requirements. Before we get started, we’ll discuss the goals you hope to achieve and where you need most support.
After that, we’ll recommend a series of around four to six sessions, depending on your needs. Coaching sessions last around two hours each, and are ideally held at weekly intervals to give you enough time to put your learnings into practice.
Coaching can be delivered in-person or online in a one-to-one or small group setting.
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