Category: Coaching

What are one-to-one public speaking classes like?

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on July 11, 2022 |

One-to-one public speaking classes can help you deal with nerves and build your public speaking skills quickly and effectively. They can also be great if you are preparing for a particular speech or presentation. Your coach will ask you what your challenges then help you address these with you in the classes you have together. […]

Public speaking coaching in London – different options

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on June 27, 2022 |

If you’re looking for public speaking coaching in London, you’ve got a couple of different options. Putting aside the format, a great 1-2-1 coach could help you: Overcome nerves Hone your presentations/speeches Impress your audiences So what are your options? In-person coaching in London Coaches can come to your office or home or office in […]

What are public speaking classes like?

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on June 13, 2022 |

Public speaking classes or ‘workshops’ can help you overcome nerves and build your public speaking skills. The classes are generally often a mix of content – tools, tips, and techniques – provided by a trainer and practical activities to help you apply these to your speaking. The trainer may cover: Dealing with nerves before a […]

How to find the right Public Speaking Coach for you

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on April 10, 2022 |

Do you get nervous when you have to speak in public? Do you wish that you could sound more confident and authoritative when you’re up there? If so, then a public speaking coach may be the right solution for you. But how do you go about finding the right one? In this blog post, we […]

How to say ‘yes’ to speaking opportunities

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on January 5, 2019 |

‘I don’t have the time’‘Someone in my team would be better suited to this’‘I don’t have anything to bring to the table’ These are just a few of the lies we tell ourselves (and others) to turn down speaking invites. The truth is being on stage is of enormous benefit to you professionally and personally. […]

How to give a brilliant scientific speech

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on December 11, 2018 |

What makes a brilliant scientific speech? We’ve recently had the pleasure of coaching some early career researchers at Lyrical Science tasked with sharing their research with the general public and potential financial donors. Here are a few things we thought were really important …. Start with a personal story If your work is interesting, you […]

How to give great public speaking feedback

james@vensacoaching.co.uk | Posted on November 19, 2018 |

If a friend or colleague is giving a speech they may want your feedback. But what’s the best way to help? Get them to give the speech as they would for real Ask them to stand up and use whatever notes they plan to have with them on the day. If they are going be on […]