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.
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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
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This is a hands-on masterclass. Participants work through realistic scenarios such as presenting, entering a room, or speaking in front of groups. Each section introduces a technique, followed by immediate practice and feedback, drawing on performance training to build awareness and control. Small adjustments quickly improve how participants come across when they speak.
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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
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09:30 – 09:45
Introduction and setting the tone09:45 – 10:30
Understanding how you come across when you speak
Exploring confidence, perception and assumption, and what participants want to be known for.10:30 – 11:15
Breath, voice and posture: building strong foundations
Grounding, breathing and vocal exercises to build vocal strength, clarity and presence.11:15 – 11:30
Break11:30 – 12:15
Using tone, pause and emphasis to create impact
Exploring the Star Quality model's use of voice, pause and passion to make key points land.12:15 – 12:45
Practising real scenarios with feedback
Delivering short work-related messages using real scenarios, with live feedback on confidence, simplicity and presence.12:45 – 13:00
Key takeaways and application
Agreeing individual commitments: what to do differently in how you show up from tomorrow.

