Public Speaking Courses in Bristol every month
with my different approach to public speaking, building confidence from the inside out…
Would you like to speak in front of an audience with confidence
and ease? And if that was possible, what would you do with your life?
Reviews of my course by Bristol course attendees
“Didn't know what to expect but was so pleased I booked this course. Found the 2 days incredibly engaging and life changing. An opportunity for everyone myself included to be taking their place in the world and can recommend this to anyone who is hesitant in public speaking. Thanks again John, amazing 2 days.”
Sarah House
“John's 2 day course was more beneficial than I could've imagined. Not only did I leave feeling confident and comfortable with public speaking, but also with a new confident approach to facing all sorts of challenges. Highly recommend this course”
Sophie Lang
“I recently attended John's excellent 2 day public speaking course. I highly recommend attending, especially for those who lack confidence presenting or speaking in front of groups of people. The approach John teaches is simple yet extremely effective. I took away many great skills not just for public speaking but for improving confidence in a vast array of settings. Thanks again John!”
Chris Durham
Lots more in-depth course reviews here
Bristol Venue
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB - venue information
upcoming dates
Taking your place in the world
The two day public speaking course in Bristol, run by John Dawson
My public speaking workshops are aimed at anxious public speakers, whether you are a beginner or have been speaking for a long time.
It’s NOT the standard presentation skills course. It’s not about how to structure a presentation
My course is different. It’s about changing how we see public speaking and presenting, it’s about changing our thinking. Working at the real fundamental level to move from “Can I be okay being the centre of attention?” or “If I pause, will they think that I don’t know my subject” to feeling that you can really trust yourself when all eyes are on you.
I've taught it for 26 years - ten people at a time - to over 8,500 anxious speakers with the focus on helping anxious people feel far more confident about public speaking and being the centre of attention.
I will help you learn how to
feel more at ease in front of an audience and understand audiences in a very different way. Understand that we are really good at creating a harsh judgemental audience in our heads and how NOT to do that.
learn how to deal with problematic thoughts and feelings that you get when preparing and giving your presentation.
change how you feel about being the centre of attention which is a real key shift for most people coming.
learn to speak publicly (in a conversational manner rather than performing)
To create an authentic connection with the audience
get your brain back - we tend to put huge performance pressures on ourselves, many of us have a harsh inner voice and we are focused on fear and catastrophising when we are anxious. This means that our brain is working flat out. The course helps to make the whole thing simpler and far more possible
Many people who come on this course have previously found public speaking tricky to say the least. I know you might be nervous but time and time again people have said "I wish I had done this course 5 or 10 years ago!"
It's all about learning the new fundamental skills and re-thinking what we need for public speaking. You’ll have the chance to absorb and practise what you have learnt on the first day and work with it on the following day.
I run this public speaking course in Bristol every month (apart from August and December)
The course is run by me, John Dawson. I’ve been teaching this course for 26 years and it’s been constantly evolving as I’ve learnt more. I’ve trained in groupwork and I've learnt from clinical psychology research and translated it into the everyday training room. What I’m bringing from that research is a new set of simple skills and reframes for public speaking confidence. It’s an approach and a job that I love. My passion is to help people have confidence not just for public speaking but for life.
More information about my experience
My e-mail is john@speaking-infront.co.uk or ring or WhatsApp me on 07730 550842
Not sure yet?
Have a free ten-minute chat with me. Book a chat here - evenings available up to 19:30.
Book here
Coaching Deal: My one-to-one coaching hour sessions are via Zoom with an introductory session for £45 for an hour’s session instead of my normal £95.
How the course works and why it’s a safer place to learn
It’s an experiential course (learning through experience and discussion) which builds up the learning in very small steps, sometimes very baby steps! The smaller the steps are, the easier it is to learn, because it’s hard to learn if you are anxious.
It’s a public speaking course about the psychology of anxiety, confidence and public speaking for people who don’t like public speaking.
We learn about audiences and what gets in the way for us as public speakers. Then we look at the new skills and new reframes that we need to make being the centre of attention and public speaking far more possible. Most of the course is focused on learning these new skills and mindset changes we need to make to make public speaking a whole lot simpler.
I do this by:
Keeping the course numbers to 6-10 people so it’s a small enough course to have individual attention and big enough to feel like public speaking.
Using ground-rules to set up the learning space to be as safe as possible. This is a key part of my approach and something I really value.
All exercises are optional, no one is made to do anything. You are always in control
Individual coaching through the course and open to any questions throughout the course
Pair work exercises
Group conversations and exercises, building confidence and changing what it means to be the centre of attention
Gentle public speaking practice with reflection, building on what we are learning all the way through the course. It’s all about small steps.
Clear course materials to read on the course or download later
Pre- or post-course coaching available if you want extra support
I model the practice all the way through the teaching
Money Back Guarantee
All my public speaking courses come with a simple no quibble guarantee.
Full details here
Who comes?
Everyone who comes dislikes public speaking in some way. You won't be the only one struggling - everyone there is in the same boat.
There is no PowerPoint, the dress code is smart casual.
Everyone there wants to get their heads around being the centre of attention, change their minds on pausing, connecting differently to the audience, and learning new ways of being with anxiety.
It's really not just you who feels this way.
A full list of all the occupations who have come is here
Thursday 7th - Friday 8th May, Bristol
'Taking your place in the world' - a 2 day public speaking course
course now full but no one on the waiting list - sign up for the waitlist here
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Standard rate
This rate applies if your place is being funded—fully or partly—by a company, organisation, or institution. This includes situations where your employer reimburses you after booking, or where you're attending as part of your professional role.
If your employer is involved in covering the cost in any way, this is the correct rate to choose
Earlybird discount by April 17th: £540 + vat - total £648
Normal price: £625 + vat - total £750
Solo rate
You qualify for the solo rate if you are paying for yourself and there is NO organisational support for payment or you are NOT being reimbursed by your company. Offered at a reduced rate to support self-funded participants. If you’re investing in your own development without organisational funding, this rate is for you.
Earlybird by April 17th: £395.83 plus vat - £475
Normal price: £468 + vat - £561.60
Book here by debit or credit card
Book your place by choosing the right "booking type" below and pay with your credit/debit card. All prices include VAT. Standard Rate purchasers: If you need an invoice with your organisation's purchase order please email us.
Venue address:
The course location is Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Please choose between two rates: one for organisations or one for individuals paying for themselves
Venue and further info
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB.
All courses come with a money back guarantee.
You can cancel up to 14 days before with NO charge - Cancellation policy.
Times
Day 1, 9am - 5pm;
Day 2, 9 am - 4pm
Course numbers: 6 people min - 10 people max
Need an invoice?
Often organisations book via credit card for a single booking and that’s the simplest way. If you want an invoice, or want to book multiple people on a course, I can invoice you. Contact me about what your organisation needs via email
Who comes?
Everyone who comes doesn’t like public speaking in some way.
Everyone on the course won’t be better than you! There is no powerpoint, the dress code is smart casual. Everyone there wants to get their heads around being the centre of attention, pausing, connecting to audience, and learning new ways of being with anxiety. A full list of all the occupations who have come is here
Thursday 11th - Friday 12th June, Bristol
'Taking your place in the world' - a 2 day public speaking course
spaces available
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Standard rate
This rate applies if your place is being funded—fully or partly—by a company, organisation, or institution. This includes situations where your employer reimburses you after booking, or where you're attending as part of your professional role.
If your employer is involved in covering the cost in any way, this is the correct rate to choose
Earlybird discount by May 11th: £540 + vat - total £648
Normal price: £625 + vat - total £750
Solo rate
You qualify for the solo rate if you are paying for yourself and there is NO organisational support for payment or you are NOT being reimbursed by your company. Offered at a reduced rate to support self-funded participants. If you’re investing in your own development without organisational funding, this rate is for you.
Earlybird by May 11th: £395.83 plus vat - £475
Normal price: £468 + vat - £561.60
Book here by debit or credit card
Book your place by choosing the right "booking type" below and pay with your credit/debit card. All prices include VAT. Standard Rate purchasers: If you need an invoice with your organisation's purchase order please email us.
Venue address:
The course location is Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Please choose between two rates: one for organisations or one for individuals paying for themselves
Venue and further info
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB.
All courses come with a money back guarantee.
You can cancel up to 14 days before with NO charge - Cancellation policy.
Times
Day 1, 9am - 5pm;
Day 2, 9 am - 4pm
Course numbers: 6 people min - 10 people max
Need an invoice?
Often organisations book via credit card for a single booking and that’s the simplest way. If you want an invoice, or want to book multiple people on a course, I can invoice you. Contact me about what your organisation needs via email
Who comes?
Everyone who comes doesn’t like public speaking in some way.
Everyone on the course won’t be better than you! There is no powerpoint, the dress code is smart casual. Everyone there wants to get their heads around being the centre of attention, pausing, connecting to audience, and learning new ways of being with anxiety. A full list of all the occupations who have come is here
Thursday 9th - Friday 10th July, Bristol
'Taking your place in the world' - a 2 day public speaking course
spaces available
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Standard rate
This rate applies if your place is being funded—fully or partly—by a company, organisation, or institution. This includes situations where your employer reimburses you after booking, or where you're attending as part of your professional role.
If your employer is involved in covering the cost in any way, this is the correct rate to choose
Earlybird discount by June 9th: £540 + vat - total £648
Normal price: £625 + vat - total £750
Solo rate
You qualify for the solo rate if you are paying for yourself and there is NO organisational support for payment or you are NOT being reimbursed by your company. Offered at a reduced rate to support self-funded participants. If you’re investing in your own development without organisational funding, this rate is for you.
Earlybird by June 9th: £395.83 plus vat - £475
Normal price: £468 + vat - £561.60
Book here by debit or credit card
Book your place by choosing the right "booking type" below and pay with your credit/debit card. All prices include VAT. Standard Rate purchasers: If you need an invoice with your organisation's purchase order please email us.
Venue address:
The course location is Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Please choose between two rates: one for organisations or one for individuals paying for themselves
Venue and further info
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB.
All courses come with a money back guarantee.
You can cancel up to 14 days before with NO charge - Cancellation policy.
Times
Day 1, 9am - 5pm;
Day 2, 9 am - 4pm
Course numbers: 6 people min - 10 people max
Need an invoice?
Often organisations book via credit card for a single booking and that’s the simplest way. If you want an invoice, or want to book multiple people on a course, I can invoice you. Contact me about what your organisation needs via email
Who comes?
Everyone who comes doesn’t like public speaking in some way.
Everyone on the course won’t be better than you! There is no powerpoint, the dress code is smart casual. Everyone there wants to get their heads around being the centre of attention, pausing, connecting to audience, and learning new ways of being with anxiety. A full list of all the occupations who have come is here
Thursday 24th - Friday 25th September, Bristol
'Taking your place in the world' - a 2 day public speaking course
spaces available
Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB
Standard rate
This rate applies if your place is being funded—fully or partly—by a company, organisation, or institution. This includes situations where your employer reimburses you after booking, or where you're attending as part of your professional role.
If your employer is involved in covering the cost in any way, this is the correct rate to choose
Earlybird discount by August 24th: £540 + vat - total £648
Normal price: £625 + vat - total £750
Solo rate
You qualify for the solo rate if you are paying for yourself and there is NO organisational support for payment or you are NOT being reimbursed by your company. Offered at a reduced rate to support self-funded participants. If you’re investing in your own development without organisational funding, this rate is for you.
Earlybird by August 24: £395.83 plus vat - £475
Normal price: £468 + vat - £561.60
Book here by debit or credit card
Book your place by choosing the right "booking type" below and pay with your credit/debit card. All prices include VAT. Standard Rate purchasers: If you need an invoice with your organisation's purchase order please email us.
Venue address:
The course location is Engineers’ House, The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NB