personal impact

Half-day masterclass for public sector professionals who want to strengthen how they come across when speaking in meetings, briefings and everyday situations

Focused on how you come across when you speak, developing control over voice, breath and physical presence so that what you say is heard and taken seriously.

  • By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

    • Use breath, voice and posture to come across clearly and with authority

    • Be more aware of how their physical presence influences how they are perceived

    • Stay steady and controlled in front of others

    • Use tone, pause and emphasis to make key points land

    • Engage and hold the attention of an audience

    • Adjust their presence depending on the audience and situation

  • This is a practical, hands-on masterclass.

    Participants work through realistic scenarios such as presenting, entering a room, or speaking in front of groups. Each section introduces a simple technique, followed by immediate practice and feedback.

    The session uses practical exercises drawn from performance techniques to build awareness and control.

    We focus 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 12 participants

    • From £1,800 per session

  • 09:30 – 09:45
    Introduction and setting the tone

    09:45 – 10:30
    Understanding how you come across when you speak

    10:30 – 11:15
    Breath, voice and posture: building strong foundations

    11:15 – 11:30
    Break

    11:30 – 12:15
    Using tone, pause and emphasis to create impact

    12:15 – 12:45
    Practising real scenarios with feedback

    12:45 – 13:00
    Key takeaways and application

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