All our workshops focus on increasing speaking confidence and finding your authentic voice rather than speaking skills, although these naturally improve as part of the process.

We believe speaking in any environment should be all about being yourself rather than putting on a performance, and that each voice is equally important. Authentic conversations create meaningful connections are are more important than wowing a rapt audience with your brilliance. If you tend towards having less confidence when speaking, this approach creates a more comfortable way of speaking to groups of people.

Introduction to speaking confidence — An introductory workshop that is designed for participants who feel less comfortable speaking in front of groups. We create a supportive and positive environment with fun practical exercises, giving you a build your speaking confidence without the fear of judgement.

Talking about your work — Something we have to do whether as a student or in any walk of life. Participants come out of this workshop with a practical way to express your enthusiasm about what you do, something that is key to life opportunities.

Find your natural voice — Speaking is so much easier and more authentic when you are talking about something you care about. In this workshop, we help you explore your passions and natural voice, and how to use it.

Pitch without fear — A fun introduction to pitching your project or business, whether as an individual or in a group. This workshop takes the fear out of the high pressure scenario of putting your ideas out there, and also works well for students who are doing assessed presentations.

Presentation practice run — You've got a big presentation coming up, with all the associated pressures, and want it to go well. This workshop is a chance to prototype your presentation and make mistakes in front of a small and supportive group who can give you feedback on how to improve it.

Speaking on video — This workshop helps you feel more comfortable speaking while having a camera pointed at you, something important in our increasingly digital world. One participants commented: “You see other people’s videos and you realise the good points and think, maybe I can incorporate these things myself. That is the best thing, that’s how I learned.”

Speaking confidence for Students Ambassadors — This workshop is specially designed to support Student Ambassadors in the role at universities, whether they have to speak at open days or in front of a group of school pupils. It also improves speaking confidence and develops essential employability skills.