Level 1

4 Week Public Speaking Training

Designed for beginners, our 4 week Level 1, in-person Public Speaking Training Course is held in London. The course provides students with practical solutions for building confidence and overcoming their fear of public speaking with a group of like-minded individuals.

We’ve packed it full of exercises designed to arm you with the tools you need to harness your natural speaking style, with lots of opportunities to practice.

This course takes place at The Old Diorama Arts Centre in London over four sessions. We follow Covid-19 guidelines set out by both the government and the venue, to ensure your safety as best as possible.

Course Sylabus

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Week 1: The Breath

An introduction to our philosophy on confidence. Designed to equip you to deal with anxiety and your fear of public speaking nerves through unique exercises that encourage you to be vulnerable. This class also covers correct breathing techniques and how to effectively use pace.  

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Week 2: Voice

Learn how to project your voice with vocal exercises designed to get you speaking in public with passion and energy. We will guide you through how to transform nervous energy into confident power.  

Man practising a speaking exercise

Week 3: Body Language

A look at five fundamental principles of body language that will help you to express yourself completely when speaking in public. Not just through words, but with your entire body.  

Week 4: Emotions

People don’t remember what you say, they remember how you make them feel. Discover a series of exercises to harness emotion as an instrument for better communication. 

More about our Public Speaking Training Course

In all of our public speaking training classes, there are plenty of opportunities to practice. In weeks 3 and 4, you will deliver speeches on themes set by your teacher, who will provide individual feedback to help you grow and develop.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to embrace anxiety and work through overcoming your fear of public speaking

  • How to effectively deliver a short speech

  • Correct breathing techniques, vocal exercises and body language principles

  • How to structure compelling public speech writing

  • How to deliver improvised talks using your intuition

  • How to speak authentically without the need to “perform” or “act” confident

Course details:

  • 4 x sessions over four consecutive weeks

  • 6:30pm - 9:30pm (3 hours per class)

  • Maximum 18 people

  • One missed class can be redeemed for free (discuss with trainer)

Location:

Our courses are held at the Old Diorama Arts Centre in London unless stated otherwise.

Full address: The Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regent's Place, London, NW1 3FE.

Pricing:

  • £149 upfront deposit required to secure your place

  • £549 remaining to pay 48 hours before your course starts

  • (Total price of course is £698)

  • Option to pay in instalments by buying a “Course Credit using Klarna via our booking page here. Once purchased, you will be emailed directly to arrange which course you’d like to use your credit on.

Terms & Conditions:

You can view the terms and conditions of our course training here.

What to Expect

FAQs

  • We help people who suffer from social/performance anxiety and really struggle to speak in front of groups, all the way through to trained actors, leaders and performers.

  • 18+

  • Our courses are held at the Old Diorama Arts Centre unless stated otherwise.

  • Yes, if you let us know at least 14 days in advance. After that there will be a 50% charge if you wish to change groups or postpone, see our Terms and Conditions here.

  • You can redeem one missed class by attending that session on another course. Please speak to your trainer to arrange.

  • We understand. All of our trainers have struggled with anxiety, nerves and confidence issues. By going through it ourselves and learning how to work through it, we’re equipped to help and guide people through at a gentle but effective pace.

  • No. We all come from similar training backgrounds and follow the same class plans and structures. We also believe the exercises make you do the real work, so the greatest teacher is you stepping up and speaking.

  • Yes.

  • On average you can expect around 18 people.

  • Yes, you will be receiving weekly emails and a handout covering key topics at the end of the course.

  • Yes, you can buy a “Course Credit using Klarna via our booking page here. Once purchased, you will be emailed directly to arrange which course you’d like to use your credit on.

What our students are saying

Don’t just take our word for it, check out what our past students have to say about our public speaking courses and training methods.

Testimonials

 
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Gemma Requena

“I met Michael in a taster session years ago and that day something changed inside me…

I followed his courses but for different reasons couldn’t join them until I saw the opportunity of this Public Speaking course on Saturdays. I must confess, that have been 4 tough days of intense mixed feelings. Every day in class you are exposed, vulnerable, and terrified but surprisingly, a moment after you feel absolutely exultant, confident, and calm as you know you can do it, and you know you can do it better every day. Mike led us smoothly through the process of knowing our fears, our inner thoughts and feelings, building our confidence day by day to ultimately let us be ourselves in front of the audience, and it is only that authenticity what will make you a good speaker. Don’t miss this course!! Mike, THANK YOU!”

Andy Topp

“A proper in depth look at the root cause of fear of public speaking. Mike deals with the fundamentals rather than learning tricks to disguise the fear. That's not to say he doesn't give you tips to help you through but once you have a better and deeper understanding of the issue, the quick win tips are less necessary. And then it was just a lot of FUN which I have never before said about public speaking. Thanks Mike”

Tanya Korobka

“I attended Mike's taster session and in the first 5 minutes of listening to him, I was SOLD! His life philosophy and public speaking techniques are so authentic and playful, you just totally lose yourself in them. Having just finished the course, I can honestly assure that it was the best thing I did for myself this year. Worth every penny and more!  We were vulnerable, passionate, authoritative, spontaneous and with each session, I found myself dropping my mask, becoming less self-conscious and most importantly – actually connecting with the audience (which has been difficult before). Mike's course is more than just a public speaking course, it's a form therapy - it helps you to find yourself, own yourself and become more honest and present with all your communications – be it with friends, acquittances or colleagues”

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