"I know I want more confidence, but where do I start?"
It's one of the most common questions we hear.
Many people arrive at School of Connection knowing something isn't working. Perhaps they avoid speaking up in meetings. Maybe social situations feel exhausting. Some are stepping into leadership roles and want to communicate with greater presence and authenticity.
The challenge isn't deciding whether to grow, the challenge is knowing where to begin.
When you're already feeling uncertain, being presented with multiple courses, workshops and opportunities can feel overwhelming.
That's why we've created a simple guide to help you find the right next step.
Think of it as less of a maze and more of a train station map. You don't need to know the entire journey. You simply need to know which platform to start from.
If You Struggle With Public Speaking Anxiety
Your Best Next Step: Level 1 Course
Do any of these sound familiar?
Your heart races when speaking in front of a group.
You avoid presentations whenever possible.
You overthink what you're going to say.
You worry about being judged or making mistakes.
You freeze, stumble over your words or go blank.
If so, our Level 1 Course is designed specifically for you.
This course provides a safe and supportive environment to explore the deeper causes of speaking anxiety while building practical confidence through experience and connection.
You won't be thrown in at the deep end, you'll be guided step by step alongside others facing similar challenges.
What You'll Gain
Greater comfort speaking in front of others
Tools for managing nerves and anxiety
Increased self-confidence
More authentic communication
A supportive community of fellow learners
If You Want More Confidence in Meetings
Your Best Next Step: Communicate With Confidence
Perhaps you have ideas to contribute in meetings, but hesitate to share them.
Maybe you worry about being put on the spot, find it difficult to disagree with a colleague, or leave a meeting wishing you’d spoken up.
You might find yourself thinking:
“What if I sound stupid?”
“Someone else probably has a better idea.”
“What if I get asked a question I can’t answer?”
“I know what I want to say, but I can’t find the words.”
Communicate With Confidence is a six-week live online course designed to help you feel more confident expressing yourself at work.
In a small, supportive group, you’ll explore the communication patterns that hold you back and practise the skills you need to speak up and be heard.
Through practical exercises, feedback and role-play based on real workplace situations, you’ll have the chance to try things out, learn and practise again.
What You’ll Gain:
More confidence sharing your ideas in meetings
Practical tools for communicating under pressure
Greater ease responding to unexpected questions
Skills for setting boundaries and handling disagreement
A stronger, more authentic professional presence
Whether you want to contribute more in meetings, have difficult conversations or feel more comfortable being seen and heard at work, Communicate With Confidence will help you put those skills into practice.
If You're Developing Leadership Presence
Your Best Next Step: Level 2 Public Speaking
Perhaps you’ve already started building your confidence as a speaker, but want to develop your skills further.
Maybe you’re becoming more comfortable speaking in front of others, and now want to explore how to bring more presence, authenticity and impact to your delivery.
You may be looking to:
Feel more comfortable being yourself in front of an audience
Tell stories that engage and connect with people
Use pauses and stillness with greater confidence
Express emotion and bring more of yourself into your speaking
Continue practising and receive individual feedback
Our Level 2 Public Speaking course builds on the foundations of Level 1, taking a deeper look at authenticity, vulnerability and connection.
Over four weeks, you’ll explore presence, storytelling and emotional expression through practical exercises and speech practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to deliver a speech to a real audience at the end of the course.
What You’ll Gain
Greater confidence and presence when speaking
Tools for creating a deeper connection with your audience
Storytelling techniques to bring your message to life
Experience using pauses and emotion in your delivery
Individual feedback and opportunities to practise
We recommend completing Level 1 first, although it isn’t essential. Level 2 is a great next step if you’re ready to deepen your skills and continue growing as a speaker.
If You Want Greater Social Confidence
Your Best Next Step: Monthly Practice Group
For many people, confidence isn't only about public speaking.
It's about everyday connection.
You may find yourself:
Feeling awkward in social situations
Struggling to start conversations
Worrying about what others think
Finding it difficult to be yourself around new people
Feeling disconnected or isolated
The Monthly Practice Group provides an ongoing space to practise connection in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Unlike one-off workshops, regular practice allows confidence to become a habit rather than a temporary breakthrough.
What You'll Gain
Greater ease in social situations
Improved conversation skills
More authentic self-expression
Stronger relationships
A sense of belonging and community
Not Sure Where You Fit?
That's completely normal.
Many people arrive believing they have a public speaking problem and discover they're really struggling with self-confidence.
Others come for communication skills and find themselves building deeper relationships and greater self-awareness.
Growth rarely fits into neat categories.
The important thing isn't choosing the perfect path.
It's taking the first step.
Whether you begin with a workshop, a course, or a practice group, you'll be joining a community dedicated to helping people communicate more authentically, connect more deeply, and live more confidently.
Ready to Begin?
Choose the path that feels closest to your current challenge and trust that you don't need to have everything figured out.
Every confident speaker, leader, and communicator started exactly where you are now.
The journey begins with a single step.