coaching for presenting and public speaking
Quick Start…
Want to talk to me first for free before you book a course? Ten free minutes.
Something coming up urgently and you can't make a course? Book an hour.
Why people book a session…
To find out whether my course is right for you. Ask me any questions, find out about the course. That’s usually the 10 minute slot.
To have help with a particular confidence issue you’re having. For instance, for years you’ve been okay but now for some reason, you are getting really anxious about presentations.
Urgent help with confidence, presentations or interviews, because there isn't time for a course. Worth booking an hour, since ten free minutes won't be enough. (Though that's a risk, because I'm teaching most weeks and might not be available. If you can, book a course instead. It will give you far more.)
You’ve come on a course three or seven years ago and want a refresher.
Or you live abroad and a course is not possible. Although people have travelled from Spain, Germany, Nigeria, Kenya and more for the course. Just saying…!
Ten minute sessions are free. An hour is £45 for the first one, £95 after that.
Here is the link for booking an hour. For the ten minutes, scroll down to the panel.
Coaching sessions need 24 hours notice to cancel or move.
How I work
Sessions are usually done over Zoom or if you live close by, at my house in Larkhall, Bath. I’ve been coaching public speakers for 26 years and my work has been strongly influenced by an approach called ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
That's the practical side.
The bigger picture is this. We are good at getting in our own way. Coaching is about understanding that process better, and learning new skills so you can do the things that matter to you. Sometimes that's a job move you've been putting off. Sometimes it's just the presentation on Thursday. And sometimes it's about stepping into the new unknown with confidence.
More about me and my approach - https://www.speaking-infront.co.uk/john-dawson
For some reason the linking isn’t working properly today so hence the full link.
Can coaching replace the course?
Coaching helps you understand what's going on for you around anxiety and public speaking. The in-depth focus on your specific issues gives you a chance to reframe public speaking and make it simpler, and people have made significant changes that way.
But coaching is not a substitute for a course.
Some people hope that four online sessions talking about public speaking can replace actually having to do any. I really understand that desire, so much easier on Zoom! Lots of people struggle with being the centre of attention, and you can explore what that's about online. But the reason a course goes deeper is the actual experience of being the centre of attention, with other people in the room. That's where you turn the theory of coaching into the practice of being in the world.
Coaching and a course together
That's the best mix, especially if you're an anxious speaker. Ideally at least one hour sometime before you come, and you'll get far more out of the two days. Some people also want sessions afterwards. It's your choice, and I'll be flexible about whatever support you need.
If that sounds like what you need, here are the course dates.
Post course support
Having a session five years after you've been on a course is a great way to refresh your learning, or maybe something else has come up. Book an hour here.
John Dawson
Hi John,
Just wanted to send an update! Thanks so much for all of your help- the session was fantastic and made such a massive difference! I stood up in front of everyone quite confidently and delivered my 5 minute speech successfully! It was a big success and my brother and his wife loved it! I forgot the odd bit here or there and did drop my paper halfway through but with your tips is was very minor and didn’t distract me from continuing as it usually would! Thanks so much again,
Kate (Name changed)
Philip and I had just one session the day before a big job interview….
Dear John,
Thanks so much for the time yesterday and the extensive notes. I am very happy to tell you that this was probably the best interview I have done so far. I focused on treating it like a chat rather than an “interview”, constantly I moved the attention from myself into thinking I am here to learn about the opportunity.
I had a bit of nerves for the first few seconds – and then it was all free flowing, saying exactly what I wanted and leading the conversation.
All in all – thanks so much for the help
Philip
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Find out whether my course is for you? Should you start with coaching? What's getting in the way for your confidence? Or you have a specific question about anxiety? Maybe you are just checking me out to see if you like me! And all for free. Days are limited because I'm teaching courses or travelling.