In 2014, Michael Sokolin founded the School of Connection (formerly Public Speaking London) when he uncovered a different approach to public speaking. Having attended courses that taught ‘a formula’ for reducing anxiety and acting with confidence, Michael realised that the real magic was to be found in bringing out our true, human selves. Since then, the School of Connection has taught hundreds of public speaking courses and trained over 10,000 students in the art of authenticity. Along the way, we’ve learnt a lot about what makes us humans so anxious when speaking in front of others, and we’ve looked long and hard at the best methods for transforming fear and self-doubt into deep connection.