Level 1
Public Speaking for Beginners Weekend Intensive (In London)
Designed for beginners, our Weekend Intensive Level 1 Public Speaking Training Course is held across two days in London. This in-person course condenses our signature 4-week training into an immersive weekend experience, providing practical solutions for building confidence and overcoming the fear of public speaking with a group of like-minded individuals.
Why do this course?
At the School of Connection, we combine a mindset-focused approach with practical techniques to help you transform your relationship with public speaking.
Rather than masking nerves, we empower you to embrace authenticity by leaning into vulnerability, laying the groundwork for genuine confidence.
What truly sets our course apart is the emphasis on the power of human connection. Through guided exercises designed to help you connect with others in a meaningful way, you’ll build confidence, authenticity, and the ability to deeply engage your audience.
Alongside this transformative philosophy, you’ll master essential skills such as breathing techniques, body language, voice training, improvisation, and delivering prepared speeches.
With guidance from our expert coaches, our holistic program equips you to engage any audience while building both your skills and self-assurance.
Course Details
Day 1 - Morning Session:
The Breath
Discover the vital role of breath in public speaking as you learn techniques to sustain your voice and calm your nervous system. You’ll also explore pacing and be guided through our unique method of embracing nervousness, transforming it into authenticity. As a result, you’ll understand how to connect with others in a more meaningful and impactful way.
Day 1 - Afternoon Session:
The Voice
Learn to project your voice with passion and energy through vocal exercises tailored to enhance resonance and clarity. Whether you have a naturally quiet voice or struggle to be heard, we’ll help you develop techniques to amplify your sound and speak with greater confidence. By mastering vocal control and projection, you’ll develop a voice that resonates more effectively and allows for clearer, more engaging communication.
Day 2 - Morning Session:
Body Language
Master the five fundamental principles of body language that enhance your public speaking, allowing you to communicate beyond words. By learning these principles, you'll discover how to express yourself authentically, using your body to reinforce your message and create a powerful connection with your audience. This approach encourages you to embrace your natural movements, ensuring your body language aligns with your speech for a more compelling and confident delivery.
Day 2 - Afternoon Session: Speaking With Emotion
Unlock the power of emotion to enhance your speaking. Emotions are not just felt by your audience—they are heard in your voice, tone, and delivery. Through a series of focused exercises, you’ll learn how to infuse your words with genuine emotion, creating a more compelling and impactful connection with others. You'll discover how emotion can shape how you sound, making your message resonate deeply and leaving a lasting impression long after your words are spoken.
Speech Practice
In addition to the modules we cover, the second half of each morning/afternoon session is dedicated to speech practice, ensuring you have ample opportunities to speak in front of others. We believe that the key to mastering public speaking is consistent, real-world practice, which is why we focus on creating an environment where you can gradually build your confidence.
On the second day of the programme, you’ll deliver speeches based on topics set in advance by your teacher. Our set speech topics are designed specifically to help you explore the key themes of our courses and are a vital part of the training. Your teacher will then provide individual feedback, offering insights that help you identify your strengths and areas for improvement.
Speaking in front of a group can feel daunting, but the more you practice, the more natural it becomes. By repeatedly standing up and delivering your thoughts, you’ll grow not just in skill, but in your ability to engage and connect with an audience. This hands-on approach ensures you receive practical experience, valuable feedback, and the opportunity to refine your speaking style, making the learning process both dynamic and impactful.
What to Expect
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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:
A weekend intensive held on Saturday and Sunday
Four sessions in total: two per day (morning & afternoon)
Each session lasts 3 hours, with a 1-hour lunch break
Schedule:
Morning session: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch break: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon session: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Maximum 18 participants per group
Location:
The Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regent's Place, London, NW1 3FE.
Pricing:
Course Price: £665 +20% VAT
£149 upfront deposit required to secure your place
£649 remaining to pay 48 hours before your course starts
Total Price Inc VAT: £798
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 full terms and conditions of our course training/cancellation policy here.
Pay £149 deposit to join
What our students are saying
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FAQs
What is the course format?
Each class follows a structured format: we begin with warm-up and icebreaker exercises to get you engaged. Next, we introduce the theme for the week and guide you through exercises designed to explore that topic. There is a break midway to recharge, and the second half of the class is dedicated to speech practice, where you’ll apply what you've learned and receive valuable feedback.
How long is the course?
The weekend intensive is held over two days on a Saturday and Sunday. Both days run for seven hours with an hour’s break for lunch.
Is this course right for me?
Whether you get anxiety speaking to people, or performance anxiety and struggle in front of groups, this course is for you. We’ve trained everyone from professionals, leaders and performers, to managers, lawyers and entrepreneurs.
What if I’m really scared and not sure I can do it?
If you’re scared, anxious, sick or terrified, we totally understand. Everyone at SoC has battled public speaking fear. We really get what you’re feeling and experiencing. And there’s no such thing as mistakes ;-)
What are the course dates?
Check our latest course dates here
Do I receive any course material?
Yes, at the end of the course we send you a course handout that has notes from all of the key points across all of the sessions.
How do I know it’s worth the investment?
We understand this is an investment in time and money. Keep scrolling to hear what our students say about the course.
Can I pay in installments?
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.
Testimonials
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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