Speak with Confidence When It Matters Most
A live, online public speaking coaching programme for professionals who want to communicate clearly, confidently, and with impact - especially when the stakes are high.
Public Speaking Coaching
Many capable professionals know their material but struggle to say what they want to say in the moment.
This workshop supports you to develop inner steadiness and practical speaking skills, so your voice sounds clearer, calmer, and more like you.
A live, online public speaking coaching programme suitable for anyone who wants to communicate clearly, confidently and with impact - especially when the stakes are high.
If you know your subject but lose your words in meetings, presentations or Q&A, you’re not alone. This programme helps you build real, sustainable confidence from the inside out, so you can speak with clarity, composure and authenticity when it matters most.
Speak with Confidence (Without Becoming Someone You’re Not)
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This programme is designed for people who:
Know their subject but struggle to speak with confidence under pressure
Feel anxious, self-conscious, or over-critical when presenting
Lose clarity or composure in meetings, panels or Q&A
Want to sound credible and confident without becoming someone they’re not
Are tired of tips and tricks that don’t address what’s really going on
You don’t need to be an aspiring keynote speaker. This workshop is for everyday, high-stakes communication.
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This is a coaching-led programme that focuses on what sits behind your voice as much as what comes out of it.
We work on:
Inner confidence and steadiness
How pressure affects your thinking and delivery
Speaking with clarity when your nervous system is activated
Practical tools you can use immediately
The aim is not to sound perfect, it’s to sound clear, credible, and authentic.
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By the end of the programme, you will:
Feel calmer and more confident when speaking under pressure
Be able to structure what you say more clearly in the moment
Reduce overthinking, blanking, or rushing your words
Speak with greater presence in meetings and presentations
Trust your voice and your message more fully
Most importantly, you’ll leave with practical tools you can keep using long after the workshop ends.
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This is a live, interactive online workshop, delivered in a small group to allow space for reflection, practice and coaching.
Workshop length: 3 hours
Group size: Maximum 12 participants
Each session blends:
Short, practical teaching
Live coaching and reflection
Supported practice in pairs or small groups
Gentle challenge in a psychologically safe space
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Topics include:
Understanding why confidence drops under pressure
Managing nerves and inner criticism
Speaking clearly when your mind feels busy or goes blank
Using pace, pause and presence effectively
Using body language, including hand gestures, to support your message
Develop a natural, authentic speaking style
Communicating with authority in a way that feels genuine
The exact content is shaped by the group and their real-life speaking challenges.
Practical Details
Live online sessions (Zoom)
Interactive and participative (cameras encouraged, never forced)
Session recordings provided (practice elements not recorded)
Investment: £145 per person
Dates: 20th March or 8th June, 2026. 10am-1pm.
Meet Your Coach Facilitators
Rachel Davies
Rachel is a coach and facilitator who helps people feel more at ease when speaking, whether that’s in meetings, presentations, or moments where the pressure is on.
With a background in leadership development and coaching, Rachel is known for creating warm, supportive spaces where people can practise, experiment and build confidence in a way that feels natural and sustainable.
Rachel’s approach is practical, encouraging and grounded in real life, helping participants find their own voice rather than perform someone else’s version of confidence.
Simon Harris
Simon is a coach, facilitator and communication specialist who helps people speak with clarity, confidence and authenticity, especially when it matters most.
With over 20 years’ experience presenting to groups and more than a decade teaching communication and presentation skills, he brings a calm, coaching-led approach that helps people think, practise and grow in real time.
Simon is known for creating thoughtful, supportive spaces that gently stretch people, helping them find a way of communicating that feels natural, credible and sustainable, not scripted or performative.
Ready to Book?
If you’d like to speak with more confidence when it matters most, this workshop is a supportive place to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and book using the button below.
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Yes. The programme focuses on clarity and confidence, not performance or personality.
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Both. We work on what sits behind your voice (confidence, nerves, inner criticism) and what comes out of it (structure, clarity, delivery).
The aim is to help you feel more confident and sound more confident.
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Of course. You can reach us on WhatsApp using the button the screen, or email info@wagtailcoaching.com
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Absolutely. The skills and insights apply equally to meetings, town halls, panels, Q&A and everyday high-pressure conversations, not just formal presentations.
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You’ll leave with practical tools and reflections you can continue to use in real situations.
Some participants choose to follow up with one-to-one coaching, but there is no expectation or requirement to do so.
We are also able to view recordings of your public speaking to give specific feedback and areas to work on.