Speaking and Presenting with Impact

Effective communication is a paramount skill. Whether you’re addressing a room full of colleagues, clients, or a broader audience, your ability to speak and present with confidence, clarity and impact can be a game-changer for your career. 

Even the simplest presentations can cause anxiety, hindering your ability to convey your message effectively. The Speaking and Presenting with Impact course is designed to empower you with the tools, techniques, and strategies to excel in the area of public speaking and presentations.

By the end of this course, you will not only conquer your fear of presenting but also emerge as a confident, persuasive, and influential communicator, ready to make a lasting impression in any professional setting. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Understanding what pre-speaking anxiety really is
• Calming nerves and building self-confidence through better thought patterns
• Researching the presentation’s key points
• Producing a work presentation from scratch (including a very easy technique for planning when time is short)
• Looking at your style & content in relation to your intended audience
• Job or promotion interview presentation preparation
• Preparation prior to a key work meeting
• Basic body language tips when speaking
• Using the “stage” or meeting room to your advantage
• How to sell yourself and your ideas in a work meeting with great impact and clarity

Training Outcomes:

• Plan and prepare presentations better
• Understand the pitfalls of poorly prepared and delivered presentations
• Learn to avoid ‘death-by-powerpoint’
• Produce a more professional presentation
• Deliver and speak upfront at work with greater personal confidence
• Learn to speak at a job interview with greater clarity
• Understand how to deal with anxiety better, prior to speaking
• Draw up a personal action plan of skills to be practised further

Testimonials: 

“The session was innovative and inspiring. It has given me the ‘green light’ to review my speaking and presentation style with a view to communicate, inform and entertain my audiences better.” – Royal Borough of Greenwich

“Lee Jackson was a brilliant trainer – I learned so much and it was a really enjoyable day, also great for team building. Thanks so much for the positive experience.” – Forestry Commission

“Lee made the science of presenting well look like an art that anyone can achieve – I aspire to do so!” – Isle of Man Financial Services Authority

“If you want to become the best speaker you can be – this is the event for you!” – Oxfordshire Country Council

This course is designed for professionals who want to improve their confidence, clarity, and impact when speaking or presenting in the workplace, including:

• Managers and team leaders who regularly present to teams, stakeholders, or senior leadership
• Professionals who need to deliver updates, reports, or proposals in meetings
• Individuals preparing for promotion or job interview presentations
• Public sector and corporate employees who present to internal or external audiences
• Project and programme managers communicating progress, risks, and outcomes
• Sales, marketing, and client-facing professionals who pitch ideas or services
• HR and learning and development professionals delivering training or briefings
• Anyone who experiences anxiety or lack of confidence when speaking in front of others
• Professionals who want to improve clarity, structure, and engagement in their presentations
• Individuals looking to strengthen their personal presence, influence, and communication style

No prior presentation experience is required. The course is suitable for both new and experienced professionals who want practical tools to reduce anxiety, improve delivery, and present with greater confidence and impact.