speaking with confidence

Half-day masterclass for public sector professionals who want to feel more confident when speaking in meetings, briefings and everyday situations

Focused on situations where what you say needs to be clear, steady and taken seriously.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Speak with more confidence and composure in everyday situations
- Get to the point clearly so others can follow and respond
- Structure what they say so messages are easy to understand
- Use voice, pace and pauses to improve clarity and presence
- Manage nerves and stay steady when under pressure
- Adapt how they speak depending on audience and context
This is a practical, hands-on masterclass.
Participants practise speaking in short, realistic scenarios such as explaining a piece of work, contributing in a meeting or responding on the spot. Each section introduces a simple technique, followed by immediate practice and feedback.
The focus is on small, practical adjustments that quickly improve how participants come across when they speak.
- Half-day masterclass (3.5 hours)
- Can be extended to a full day to cover additional objectives
- Delivered in-person or virtually
- Mixed groups from across teams
- Level set to match the group on the day
- Up to 20 participants
- From £1,800 per session
09:30 – 09:45
Introduction and setting the tone
09:45 – 10:30
Confidence and how you come across when speaking
10:30 – 11:15
Structuring what you say so it is clear and easy to follow
11:15 – 11:30
Break
11:30 – 12:15
Voice, pace and delivery
12:15 – 12:45
Practising real scenarios with feedback
12:45 – 13:00
Key takeaways and application