This course equips delegates with a comprehensive toolkit to transform their public speaking abilities, blending proven psychological frameworks with classical rhetoric and practical delivery techniques. Participants will learn to analyse and reduce pre-speech anxiety using the '3 Ps' framework, rapidly assess audiences to tailor their message, and construct compelling arguments through time-tested rhetorical patterns. They will master the art of storytelling, refine verbal and non-verbal delivery for maximum impact, and develop resilience in handling unexpected challenges and difficult questions. By the end, delegates will not only speak with greater confidence and clarity but also possess the skills to critique and elevate others’ performances constructively — making this course essential for anyone seeking to lead, persuade, and communicate with authority in professional settings.
Ever walked into a room and felt your voice disappear before you’ve even spoken?
What if you could walk in and own it — every time?
This one-day Public Speaking course gives you the tools to speak with confidence, clarity, and command — whether you're pitching to clients, leading teams, or presenting at conferences. You’ll learn how to calm your nerves, read a room in seconds, build arguments that stick, and tell stories that move people — all using proven frameworks that work in real-world settings.
By the end, you won’t just speak better — you’ll influence better. You’ll leave able to critique and lift others’ performances too, making you not just a stronger speaker, but a more effective leader.
Available as an open course, closed group session, or one-to-one coaching, this programme counts toward six CPD hours.
To find out more, contact us at lets talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 Day9:00 - 5:00 for GroupsOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Apply the '3 Ps' framework to analyse pre-speech considerations and mitigate anxiety.
Conduct a rapid audience analysis to tailor content and tone effectively.
Construct persuasive arguments using at least three classical rhetorical patterns.
Craft and deliver a compelling narrative using the 'Hero's Journey' arc.
Demonstrate effective verbal delivery techniques including tone, pace, and volume control.
Utilise behavioural delivery skills to align body language and facial expressions with message intent.
Manage unexpected crises and handle difficult questions with confidence.
Critique peer performances constructively using the 'Glow, Grow, Go' feedback model.
Your Post-Course Challenge
Within 30 days, deliver a presentation using at least one classical argument pattern and one storytelling arc.
Record yourself speaking and analyse your verbal and behavioural delivery against the V.A.T. model.
Seek out a Q&A session and apply the 'Listen, Repeat, Answer, Bridge' framework.
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for professionals at any level who wish to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and impact in public speaking situations. Whether you are presenting to colleagues, clients, or larger audiences, it helps you develop the presence and skills to be heard and understood.
This course is ideal for:
Team leaders who need to inspire and align their teams through clear and motivating communication
Client-facing professionals looking to build stronger relationships and deliver persuasive pitches
Aspiring speakers preparing for conferences, workshops, or industry events
Managers seeking to lead meetings and updates with greater authority and engagement
Subject matter experts who want to share their knowledge more effectively with non-specialist audiences
Anyone returning to work after a break who wishes to refresh and strengthen their public speaking abilities
No prior experience needed
This course is accessible to all, regardless of your current speaking ability or background. No prior training or experience in public speaking is required — only a willingness to learn, practice, and grow in a supportive environment.
What you will take away
You will leave with increased confidence in your ability to speak clearly and persuasively, a stronger sense of how to connect with different audiences, and practical tools to structure and deliver your message with impact — helping you communicate more effectively in any professional setting.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
From: £449.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
