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Workshops and coaching

Practical training for real communication challenges

Choose a focused workshop, combine several topics into a one-day programme or commission a tailored series for your team.

Every session is built around the audience, the message and the person delivering it. Participants learn through explanation, examples, exercises, coached practice and feedback.

Workshop 1

Present with presence, clarity and confidence

A presentation is a performance – not because you need to become an actor, but because your voice, body and commitment shape how the message is received.

Topics include

  • Preparing physically and mentally to speak
  • Posture, movement, gesture and eye contact
  • Vocal pace, pitch, tone, emphasis and silence
  • Connecting facts with emotion and relevance
  • Recovering naturally from mistakes
  • Rehearsing effectively

Participants leave with

  • A practical warm-up and preparation routine
  • Clear delivery techniques to practise
  • Coached experience of performing and revising a short presentation

Workshop 2

Build a visual story that supports the speaker

There is no universal rule for the perfect slide. The right deck depends on the audience, the meeting and how the material will be used.

Topics include

  • Presentation, document and teleprompter differences
  • Narrative structure and meaningful slide titles
  • Chunking and controlling information
  • Grids, alignment and visual hierarchy
  • Matching detail to the audience
  • Practical PowerPoint techniques

Participants leave with

  • A clearer plan for the presentation
  • A structured story and slide flow
  • Practical techniques for improving an existing deck

Workshop 3

Keep people involved when the room becomes a screen

Online delivery uses familiar communication skills, but the camera, interface and meeting roles change how the audience experiences them.

Topics include

  • Synchronous and asynchronous communication
  • Body language, eye contact and voice for video
  • Camera, lighting and audio fundamentals
  • Chat, questions and interaction
  • Speaker, host, moderator and producer roles
  • Building a show flow

Participants leave with

  • A practical plan for an online or hybrid session
  • A clearer personal setup and delivery approach
  • Techniques for involving the audience without losing the flow

Workshop 4

Turn repeated explanations and demonstrations into useful video

Technical videos work when the objective, audience and story are clear before recording begins.

Topics include

  • Choosing the right content for asynchronous video
  • Planning the audience, message and visual story
  • Structuring demonstrations and user journeys
  • Writing for speech
  • Camera, lighting, audio and desk setup
  • Recording, editing and review

Participants leave with

  • A workable plan and talk track
  • A repeatable recording workflow
  • A reviewed demonstration or presentation asset, where included

Workshop 5

Explain complex ideas while thinking with the audience

Whiteboarding lets you reveal information gradually, ask questions and build the explanation around the audience’s response.

Topics include

  • Choosing when a whiteboard is the right medium
  • Drawing clear, consistent shapes and icons
  • Establishing a visual key
  • Using colour without clutter
  • Building a visual story step by step
  • Speaking and moving while drawing

Participants leave with

  • A reusable planning approach
  • A clearer visual vocabulary
  • Coached practice explaining a complex idea as it develops

Workshop 6

Connect what something does with why it matters

Facts establish credibility. A purposeful story helps the audience understand the problem, recognise the value and remember the message.

Topics include

  • Audience, Message and You – the AMY model
  • Pathos, ethos and logos
  • Features, benefits and value
  • Story spines and the seven stages of a story
  • Emotional and logical flow
  • Delivery with vocal and physical presence

Participants leave with

  • A clear value message
  • A practical story structure
  • A planned and rehearsed pitch or customer story

One-to-one coaching

Bring a real presentation, pitch, demonstration or keynote. We will work on the audience, message, structure, visual support and delivery, then rehearse the sections that matter most.

Tailored team programmes

Combine modules around a specific business need, from presentation performance and slide design to storytelling, whiteboarding and technical video.

The design starts with who needs to communicate, what the audience needs to understand and which situations matter most.

Frequently asked questions

Before you book

Is the training only for keynote speakers?

No. Everyday team updates, customer conversations, demonstrations, project reviews, webinars and whiteboards still need a clear message and confident delivery.

Do you help with the slides or the speaker?

Both. We can work on the audience, message, structure and visual support as well as voice, body language, pace and rehearsal.

Is this suitable for technical material?

Yes. The work is particularly relevant when a presenter understands a complex subject and needs to explain it to people with different levels of knowledge.

Can you work with an existing company deck?

Yes. We can adapt existing material for a particular audience and delivery situation while respecting your organisation’s brand requirements.

Can workshops be delivered online?

Yes. The format and exercises are adapted to the online environment. Some practical performance and whiteboarding sessions may benefit from in-person delivery.

How long is a workshop?

Duration depends on the objectives, group size and amount of coached practice. A focused session can address one topic; several modules can form a one-day course or longer programme.

Can you tailor the content to our team?

Yes. The programme can be shaped around your team’s audiences, common presentation situations and existing material.

What does your team need to communicate?

Tell us about the audience, the situation and the outcome you need. We will suggest a focused workshop or tailored programme.