Public Speaking Courses in London 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 London course attendees
“The best training course I’ve been on, without a doubt. John’s calm and constructive approach quickly becomes infectious. It was so inspiring to be part of a room full of people who started off eaten up by negative thoughts and doubts of self worth, and experience our journey to become people willingly, unapologetically, and even keenly taking part in the very safe and well-constructed experiential opportunities (none are obligatory!). Ponder no further, do this course!”
Claire Bass
“A fantastic course. John's approach is extremely sensitive to those with a fear of public speaking (me!) and at no point did I feel uncomfortable or pressured. You learn the fundamentals of why we shy away from being in the spotlight and how to be kinder to yourself. John is very sincere and an excellent teacher. Couldn't recommend enough.”
Alice West
“What a great two days. In a world where we have become very branded and corporate it's refeshing to have a geniune warm and 'real' instructor. I felt as though I was talking with a friend. Encouraging, enthusiastic and not 'slick' at all, which made the subject matter much easier to cope with. After all it's scary as you know what standing 'up there'. Thanks John. Highly recommended.”
Sam Bunch
Lots more in-depth course reviews here
London Venue
All courses are held at:
The October Gallery,
24 Old Gloucester Street,
Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL
Upcoming Dates
click on dates below to book
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Taking your place in the world
The two day public speaking course in London, 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 London 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
My e-mail is john@speaking-infront.co.uk or ring or WhatsApp me on 07730 550842
Quick Chat: Book a “Talk to me for free!” 10 minute slots are offered when I can, including 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
“Fantastic course. Amazing the difference 2 days can make. John is a legend, who has a wealth of knowledge and experience, and passed on life changing skills to the group.”
James Tighe
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
Tuesday 28th - Wednesday 29th April London
Taking your place in the world' - a 2 day public speaking course
full with no one on the waiting list as 2nd April
Venue: October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London
Times
Day 1, 9am - 5pm;
Day 2, 9 am - 4pm
Course numbers: 6 people min - 10 people max
Standard Rate
The standard 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
Early bird before March 28: £570 + Vat - Total - £684
Normal price: £642 + VAT - Total £770.40
If you want to pay by invoice rather than credit card, email me here.
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.
Early bird before March 28: £437.50 + vat - Total - £525 save £100 by booking early
Normal price: £520.83 + vat - Total £625
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 me.
Venue address:
The course location is the October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL.
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Russell Square and Chancery Lane
Please choose between two rates: one for organisations or one for individuals paying for themselves
further info
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Russell Square and Chancery Lane
All courses come with a money back guarantee.
You can cancel up to 14 days before with NO charge - Cancellation policy.
Need an invoice?
Credit card is simplest for single bookings. For organisational invoicing or multiple places, just email me.
Tuesday 12th May - Wednesday 13th May, London
Taking your place in the world - a 2 day public speaking course
Three spaces available of 27th April
Venue: October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London
Standard Rate
The standard 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
Early bird before April 30th: £570 + Vat - Total - £684
Normal price: £642 + VAT - Total £770.40
If you want to pay by invoice rather than credit card, email me here.
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.
Early bird before April 30th: £437.50 + vat - Total - £525 save £100 by booking early
Normal price: £520.83 + vat - Total £625
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 me.
Venue address:
The course location is the October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL.
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Russell Square and Chancery Lane
Please choose between two rates: one for organisations or one for individuals paying for themselves
Venue and further info
October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL.
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Russell Square and Chancery Lane
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
Thursday 25th June - Friday 26th June, London
Taking your place in the world - a 2 day public speaking course
Spaces available
Venue: October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London
Standard Rate
The standard 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
Early bird before May 25th: £570 + Vat - Total - £684
Normal price: £642 + VAT - Total £770.40
If you want to pay by invoice rather than credit card, email me here.
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.
Early bird before May 25th: £437.50 + vat - Total - £525 save £100 by booking early
Normal price: £520.83 + vat - Total £625
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 me.
Venue address:
The course location is the October Gallery, 24 Old Gloucester Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N 3AL.
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Russell Square and Chancery Lane