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So…that’s it for our Introduction to Public Speaking. I hope the information we’ve offered you has been really helpful.

And there’s plenty more where that came from – just check out our Blog for many more articles on authentic public speaking and leadership.

Of course…there’s no substitute for learning these things in person, and we’d be delighted to teach you! Click here for details of our Foundation Course in Authentic Public Speaking, by clicking here or the link below. We also offer in house training and 1-2-1 sessions in person and over Skype.

And if you’d simply like a chat about your options, do contact us at any time.

Warmly

Daniel

Daniel Kingsley

Director, Presence Training

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Presence Training

5.0

Based on 167 reviews

Michael Tate

05:40 06 Apr 20

This workshop gave me a toolkit for managing anxiety when speaking to an audience. I appreciated the science and theory explaining our reactions, the creative approach from Daniel and the sense of "overcoming". There was nothing you could have done better. I really appreciated Daniel's style. He's genuinely interested in the material and it gave me the feeling he really cared and wanted to help us. Thank you.

Jennifer Gill

15:51 12 Mar 20

The Foundation 1 workshop has taught me so many techniques that will be hugely beneficial in my professional and personal life. I enjoyed the mixture of theory and practical exercises – all in a calm, safe environment - that really demonstrated progression. I feel so much more confident in just 2 short days. I'll be back for Foundation 2!

Sally Young

15:04 06 Mar 20

This course gave me the freedom from fear to see and be seen whilst communicating and speaking. I enjoyed the step by step effective process and exercises that built up to the final presentation, which surprised me how much I felt I had improved. Just really inspiring. Think it will help me in so many areas of my life. Thank you so much.

Nneoma Agbasi

17:17 18 Feb 20

This was a very good training. I will highly recommend it my friends and colleagues. And the practice of relational presence has really increased my confidence in public speaking. I liked the real time practice, practice, practice approach - and the fact we didn't use powerpoint! I enjoyed the encouragement and feedback and that we had the option to be videoed if we wanted. I appreciated Daniel's knowledge and expertise. Thank you! I am looking forward to the Foundation 2 training.

Deborah Brunati

12:36 18 Feb 20

The workshop with Daniel was magic and really inspiring! The exercises were at the right pace and they really allow you to see what may be stopping you from being confident in public speaking. I already feel a bit more confident and I am looking forward to applying what I learned in just 2 days. The tips given by Daniel can also be applied in different life situations which are not public speaking and I am really grateful for that. I highly recommend it if you are struggling with self confidence.

Jack Ilott

11:10 30 Jan 20

I found this workshop really helpful - and I enjoyed it! It gave me the ability to hold eye contact and deal with the adrenaline of public speaking - and it's massively increased my confidence. Great pace of learning, not pushed too hard and the group size was perfect. Thank you!

Con Sheehan

19:26 28 Jan 20

I had a lot of public speaking experience going into the workshop but wanted to further develop my skills. Thankfully the course exceeded my expectations. Daniel’s unconventional approach to public speaking was challenging, informative and felt very safe. His guidance was both invitational and encouraging which allowed each participant to go at their own pace and build confidence slowly. I highly recommend this course to any person who wants to learn more about the art of authentic public speaking.

Trent Peek

14:11 10 Dec 19

This workshop was about a lot more than just public speaking. I had a realisation that vulnerability can be a good thing (especially in connecting me with an audience). I loved the vibe, atmosphere and the approach was very open and warming. It's already improved my confidence. Nothing you could have done better. A brilliant 2 days!

Jackie

15:09 24 Nov 19

I learned on this workshop to give myself permission to do what's OK for me. I liked that we took things in small steps. And I can already feel that it has increased my confidence. That I was always given a choice as to how far I wanted to take the exercises. Really clear teaching. The creation of a warm, safe relaxing environment. Thank you for an empowering course!

Najiha Rahman

07:42 24 Nov 19

What I realised on this workshop is Public Speaking is doable and can be enjoyable! I really liked the discovery that everyone else is (more or less) in the same boat, the team effort and the reassuring atmosphere. It's definitely improved my confidence. There was nothing you could have done better. I'm really looking forward to Foundation 2.

Ryan Shaw

13:02 20 Nov 19

This workshop gave me a great understanding of why I felt like I did in front of an audience and how to control and accept it (or techniques to control and accept it). As a result I think it has significantly increased my confidence. I liked there was no 1-2-1 comparison between participants, the supportive nature of the whole group which allow as relaxed an atmosphere as possible. There was nothing you could have done better - it was all very insightful, informative and helpful. Thank you!

vani malhotra

11:09 20 Nov 19

This training was a very warming and insightful experience. I loved the way the sessions were structured and focussed on the connection aspect of public speaking. And my confidence feels like it has improved significantly as a result. I really liked it all. Thank you!

Catherine Gray

11:24 19 Nov 19

This workshop taught me to stay present, accept my feelings and to trust the connection to myself before connecting to others. I liked that there were lots of practical exercises, both fun and challenging - Great pace and good containment, especially of boundaries within the group. It's massively increased my confidence. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience - don't change it!

S Lal

08:33 13 Nov 19

This workshop gave me more self-awareness and ideas about how I can do better day to day. I appreciated the applicability of the principles not just in public speaking, but in life in general. Useful and helpful. Thank you

soulla paphitis

15:11 08 Nov 19

I learned on this workshop that silence is OK and how to feel confident using silence, and I can already feel it's made a difference to my confidence. I appreciated the variety of people on the course and people being encouraged to acknowledge that difference is good. I enjoyed the course and I'm looking forward to part 2 - thank you!

Adam Obernik

07:31 02 Nov 19

This workshop gave me a lot of self-confidence. It's all OK! I appreciated the realness of it - thoughtful - life changing. I loved how personal it was. Thank you!

Jas

16:35 19 Oct 19

This training has significantly improved my confidence and has provided me with skills to manage my anxiety. I appreciated every technique taught by Daniel. I can see how these techniques will help with my everyday life too - not just in speaking. A massive thank you for your help!

andrea mills

11:29 03 Oct 19

I really got a lot out of this course. I found a confidence in public speaking i didn't know I had, and came away with useful practical tools for life - not just public speaking. Daniel is a great teacher and I found it to be a really warm and supportive environment in which to push my personal boundaries. I would highly recommend it to anyone.

Christopher Purnell

20:49 02 Oct 19

Wow! This training far exceeded my expectations and is one that I can greatly recommend. It has given me confidence, reassurance and practical strategies in a way I didn’t expect. I really loved the ‘depth’ of this course. Daniel shared powerful, universal truths with clarity. These have the potential to be life-changing! I am looking forward to coming back for Foundations 2. Thank you so much!

Ben Williams

17:04 01 Oct 19

This workshop gave me a valuable speaking toolkit and a newfound self confidence. It has also helped me to better manage everyday stress, something I was working on totally separately to this course, so it was a real surprise to indirectly identify common causes of that to boot! The calm, supportive environment and science-based content encouraged a real self-examination, far beyond what I would have expected from a public speaking course. There was absolutely nothing you could have done better. Overall it was an exciting, insightful and well-delivered course. Thank you!

Carlo Draisci

15:05 06 Sep 19

When I signed up for this course I was hoping in a small improvement. By the end of foundation 2 I'd exceeded all my expectations. For me it was more than just training in public speaking although that's the main focus obviously. Very friendly atmosphere. I have now signed up for the club.

Simon Williams

09:01 10 Jul 19

This course offered lots of excellent insights and techniques regarding how to prepare, approach, frame and deliver. Techniques useful for much more than just public speaking. I appreciated the insight, experience and approach Daniel articulated excellently. Thank you!

Emma Cox

13:13 19 Jun 19

This workshop massively increased my confidence and gave me greater awareness of myself and how to overcome my fears of public speaking. I found the course engaging, relatable and authentic with a good mix of practical and theory. Brilliant course!

Elena

09:14 14 Jun 19

A very insightful and uplifting experience. I appreciated the respect for comfort zones and not doing anything I felt was too uncomfortable. The course was practical and offered many tools to continue to improve your own thoughts and presence when speaking. Thank you!

Andy Holmes

19:57 19 May 19

This workshop gave me the building blocks to further develop my public speaking. I appreciated the effectiveness of each of the exercises, Daniel’s knowledge and passion and the simple and practical steps to take away and build on. This was one of the best training workshops I have ever attended!

Jules

13:29 16 May 19

This workshop was transformational in changing the way I feel about public speaking. After just two days I already feel much more confident and have a raft of techniques and tools at my disposal to help my nerves. I really enjoyed the unique and gentle approach and the opportunity to practice in a safe and very supportive environment. There was nothing you could have done better. Looking forward to the next stage. Thank you!

steve matthews

13:29 15 May 19

This workshop gave me self awareness, acceptance and simple applicable tips to use when nerves take hold. I enjoyed the fact that we took considered steps and found the training very engaging. And I do feel more confident as a result. Thanks!

Kenny Grant

10:38 15 May 19

This training gave me a profound awakening and a route to connection with those I'm with or speaking to. It's massively increased my confidence speaking in public. I really appreciated the effectiveness, the coaching and the safety of the space. The second part was perhaps even more powerful for me than the first (which is saying something as part 1 was great!). Thank you. It was a life-changing experience.

Michael Spiegl

10:26 15 May 19

I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 day workshop as it taught me self awareness and how to deal with adrenaline shocks and anxiety before and during public speaking. I liked the teaching in building blocks - taking one step at a time, and the teaching of self-awareness. I'm really looking forward to the doing the second part of the course shortly.

Marianna Davis

11:26 26 Apr 19

As a result of this training I have gained tools to help me to get to the source of my nerves and how to manage and accept them...and it's OK! And I do feel more confident about speaking as a result. I appreciated the support and relaxed atmosphere created by Daniel-the baby steps to speaking made it much less intimidating than usual. It was fascinating and helpful to understand our psychology as humans (human, chimp, child) and apply this when speaking. I thought it was very well timed. Good balance of interaction, listening, theory. Loved the range of activities. would recommend to everyone!

Keith Burnet

14:25 25 Apr 19

This was an innovative, enlightening and worthwhile course. I liked the pace, originality, insights and other participants. There was nothing significant that could have been done better. Daniel is excellent as a trainer.

Matt Everson

10:57 24 Apr 19

Have had an incredible 2 days with Presence Training, learning how to better make a connection with audiences when publicly speaking. Have taken some really good things away, and super looking forward to the next half in May. My key takeaways? - the nerves we feel before publicly speaking .... feel it, accept it, AND ITS OKAY to feel that. - feel more within yourself, if you are comfortable, your audience will be. Don’t worry about them, let them worry about themselves Get used to zone 1. - be comfortable with eye contact, make a connection. Incredible learning from Daniel Kingsley - feel a lot more confident within my own body and thoughts. Would thoroughly recommend

Z B

16:43 21 Mar 19

This workshop gave me valuable insights to practise mindfulness and self-soothing. I enjoyed learning the science behind why we do what we do. There was no pressure to do what you don't want to do on the course, and the 'gradual learning' technique is much appreciated. I enjoyed every minute of the course. Daniel, it has been a real pleasure and thank you for sharing your knowledge. I'm very grateful for it.

Antoaneta Tsocheva

11:19 01 Mar 19

Dear Daniel, thank you so much for this fantastic two-day workshop. It was very beneficial. I met some great people, and we became a team who help and support each other. The techniques you use are unique, and I did not expect that. I left your course very confident that I can be a better leader, presenter and speaker. Brilliant workshop. Thank you. I'm looking forward to Part 2.

Ben Newsom

10:33 11 Nov 18

The Presence workshop gave me some extremely effective tools to help me relax – both in front of others and by myself – and speak more confidently. Daniel is very engaging - his training style and the content of the course. It was great to have such a practical agenda. Everybody was engaged and brought into the activities and there was a good mix of types of exercise. This was a fantastic workshop - I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to practising and learning more in stage 2!

Jason Cadogan

19:04 23 Oct 18

This training gave me new tools which resulted in me feeling much more confident and in control of my public speaking. I loved the impact of the techniques, the way the workshop was taught and the other people in the group. I can't think of anything you could have done better. I hope to see you for Part 2. Thank you!

Bruno Jansen

13:16 23 Oct 18

I realised on this workshop that it's not about the others - the audience, it's about you. And what that means for my public speaking. The workshop has made me feel more confident and I really enjoyed it. I liked the connection with the trainer, myself and the group, the importance of meeting my inner self and the focus on the body. I can't think of any way you could have improved it. Thank you!

Amy Lewis

13:25 28 Sep 18

This workshop has been life-changing for me! I have been a very socially anxious person, but I can now see a real and practical way forward. I now get there are steps to take to remove the anxiety when I talk to a group or even 1 on 1 - "and it's Okay"! I loved the calm, the understanding and the encouragement to engage as a group. I think the workshop was perfect! And I feel much more confident as a result. Thank you so much.

Kelly

18:52 26 Sep 18

This workshop gave me a completely different outlook on public speaking - that I had never considered. I liked the steady pace. Not dropped in at the deep end but given time to feel ready to do each exercise. And I do feel more confident as a result. Thanks!

Geneva Stanton

22:13 16 Mar 17

Presence training (foundation 1) with Daniel was enlightening and inspiring. I felt a sense of taking back control with public speaking and learning to really ground myself - all without changing myself. Daniel made us all feel at ease, at no point did I feel worried or stressed. I absolutely loved it and would recommend it to anyone with a fear of public speaking or just looking to improve. I look forward to foundation 2.

Pete May

15:39 16 Mar 17

What I got from this training was a basic methodology for enjoying public speaking. I appreciated the relaxed, safe environment. The pace was gentle in terms of having to stand up and present, yet we fitted a lot in. From my point of view there was nothing you could improve on. It was perfect for me.

Claire Emma Brydon

15:26 16 Mar 17

Daniel's approach to public speaking is a revelation. After my first two days of training I'm inspired to keep it up and really get past this fear of public speaking, which I can now see has been holding me back in so many areas of my life. I found the training comfortable, safe and expansive.

Sandhya Sharma

14:37 01 Mar 17

A really wonderful training that goes beyond public speaking and into how we can be more authentic in every engagement. I really enjoyed the experiential nature of the training in a supportive group environment. I'm looking forward to doing Foundation Two!

Mgr. Petra Juhászová

22:17 12 Dec 16

The best training in public speaking I have ever been to. It transformed my perception of public speaking completely. I learned how to pay more attention to what is going on in me, and how to deal with my own feelings. The training was well organised and I truly enjoyed being in the safe atmosphere that Daniel created. I can only recommend this training to everyone who would like to take their skill of public speaking to a different level. A massive thank you!!!!

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Daniel's skillful and collaborative training opened my eyes to a different approach to public speaking. It felt completely counter-intuitive AND it totally works! I highly recommend Daniel and Presence Training to anyone who wants to build confidence and authenticity when communicating with small or large audiences.

Trudy Wright, Coach and Consultant

I've just been to my brother's 70th birthday where I had to give a speech. For two years leading up to the day, I had been dreading it. Your coaching changed everything. I gave an 8-minute speech that was very well received. Without your coaching, I could never have done it. It is little short of a miracle that I did. Thank you for giving me the tools to conquer my fears. I enjoyed making the speech and I look forward in anticipation to the next opportunity.

Joe Osunsanmi, AccountantSilver Levine

I always thought that lack of confidence in communication was something fundamental in myself that I could not change. Daniel has given me the tools to actually do it! I really appreciated the depth and calmness of the course. It provided space for reflection and practice. It’s had a huge impact on my confidence already. Thank you so much from all my heart!

Katharina Tran phuc, Product DesignerFacebook

If you want to take full control of your 'life' and become the best communicator and public speaker you can be I can't recommend Daniel Kingsley and Presence Training highly enough. It could change your life.

Daniel Fellows, Marketing Director

This workshop gave me the confidence to know that I can! I really appreciated the compassion and understanding. The course is probably unique in its approach, which is very effective and authentic. A fantastic course and so much more than just public speaking, I would highly recommend it.

Rebecca Seeley-Harris, Senior Policy AdvisorRE Legal Consulting

By teaching simple yet very powerful techniques, Presence empower speakers to be fully present and to transmit content in an engaging and effective way. This work makes a real difference.

Sandra Tabares, Filmmaker

I love Presence! Such a wonderful, conscious, authentic approach to learning to speak with confidence and heart in public.

I can now speak confidently in front of an audience of 300 and I put this down to the incredible foundations that Presence helped me build. Couldn't recommend them more!

Zoe Clews, FounderZoe Clews & Associates

Attending the Presence Foundation course was a revelation for me.

The fear of addressing 170-odd people at my wedding was the boot that kicked my arse into confronting my long-held fear of public speaking.

The course was challenging, insightful, educational and inspirational. Best of all, I ended up loving giving my wedding speech!

Wayne Judd, Journalist

I wasn’t expecting such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere from something that I had been feeling quite concerned about. It was fun and encouraging too, which was a great way to learn.

I came away with the confidence of being able to hold the attention of an audience before I’ve even started speaking. Thank you!

Susi Barrett, Director of Investor and Internal RelationsImagination Technologies

I was really impressed with the power of the course. I can see it making a big difference professionally and personally and I had a great time! I left the building with a sense of immediately wanting to go out and practice.

Asher Dresner, SpeechwriterLincoln J

I am a pretty confident speaker, but I was blown away by the two days. My speaking improved significantly every time I got up to speak.

Nicola Foster, Director Client ServicesOutsell

The Presence workshops are thoroughly enjoyable.
They make public speaking more a pleasure than a chore.

Richard Aked, Entrepreneur in Social Finance

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