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Standard rate – for employer-funded places (fully or partly). This includes reimbursement after booking, or any other employer involvement in costs. If your employer is involved in covering the cost in any way, this is the correct rate to choose.
Earlybird before 12th July: £540 + VAT – total £648
Normal price: £625 + VAT – total £750
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Solo rate – for self-funded places, with no organisational support or reimbursement. 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 before 12th July: £396 + VAT – total £475 (save £100 by booking early)
Normal price: £479.17 + VAT – total £575
Take your place in the world • two day course run by John Dawson
Course numbers: 6 minimum, 10 maximum, Times: Day 1, 9am – 5pm. Day 2, 9am – 4pm.
This course is for anxious speakers – whether you're just starting out or have been doing it for years. It's NOT a standard presentation skills course. It's about the psychology of public speaking – why we find it hard, and what actually helps. I've been running it for 26 years and worked with over 8,500 people. Time and time again, people say: "I wish I'd done this ten years ago."
By the end of the course you will see public speaking as simpler, and being the centre of attention as something you can handle with much more ease.
What we work on…
Learning to feel more comfortable in front of an audience, think on your feet and become more at ease when you speak.
Understanding what gets in the way when we speak – including why we so often misread what's really happening in an audience, which is a key part of the course.
Speaking in a conversational way rather than performing – authentic connection, not polished delivery
Getting your brain back: reducing the pressure we put on ourselves so the whole thing becomes simpler
Learning to re-think problematic thoughts and feelings so we can build more trust in ourselves – which is the fundamental building block of confidence
How I teach:
It's an experiential course – we learn by doing, in small steps. The smaller the steps, the safer it feels. The safer it feels, the more you learn.
Small group of 6-10 people – enough to feel like public speaking, small enough for individual attention
Ground rules set at the start to make the space feel as safe as possible
All exercises are optional – you're always in control
Individual coaching throughout the course
Pair work and group exercises
Gentle speaking practice, building on what we've covered
Clear course materials, available to download after the course
Pre- or post-course coaching available if you want extra support – or just want to chat before you decide. Book here.
Find out more about my approach and what I believe about public speaking here.
Not sure yet? You can book a free 10-minute chat with me here.
Money Back Guarantee:
All courses come with a money back guarantee.
Contact me:
You can contact me, John Dawson by e-mail on john@speaking-infront.co.uk or ring or WhatsApp me on 07730 550842 ( I can’t always reply quickly if I’m running courses or coaching but i will get back to you etc)