A calm, supportive presentation and public speaking skills workshop to help you take your first steps.
If you’ve ever felt your heart race at the thought of speaking up—this is for you. No pressure. No judgement. Just simple tools, gentle practice, and a small group that’s on your side. This presentation and public speaking course will give you the start you need.
Who should join this public speaking course?
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Absolute beginners who want a safe place to start
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Professionals with a presentation coming up (and butterflies in the stomach)
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Founders, freelancers, and job-seekers who want more confidence in meetings and interviews
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Anyone who’s avoided speaking for too long and is ready to change that—kindly and gradually
Why new speakers will love it
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Very small group: maximum of 6 participants, so you’ll feel seen and supported
- Step-by-step: bite-size activities that build confidence quickly
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Real-world focus: examples tied to everyday work and life situations
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Supportive coach: kind feedback you can actually use
Practical public speaking tips you’ll learn
I have delivered dozens of public speaking courses to 100s of people. One thing most of them have in common... they really don't like public speaking! Coming into the course, they may be nervous, stressed and wish to be anywhere but here!
I understand this, and so this presentation skills course is simple, low stress, relaxed and fun. We will focus on effective communication, not arm waving and jazz hands (I'll be doing both by the way).
You will take away practical, actionable skills and techniques to make your message clearer, more focused and powerful.
Here's what we cover in the course:
- Public speaking vs speaking in public - What's the difference and why it's important.
- Understanding your audience - The what, how and why of your audience.
- Generating ideas - Creating a content storm.
- Building credibility - Understanding the golden triangle of public speaking.
- Prioritising content - What content will tick your audience's boxes.
- How the voice works - Vocal physiology and how it helps you present.
- Managing nerves - How to fight the butterflies
- How to avoid death by PowerPoint - Making slides impactful.
- Building a timeline - Building content into a sensible structure.
- Delivery skills - How pace, pitch, volume and body language help delivery.
Your 3-minute presentation: safe, constructive feedback
At the end of the workshop, you’ll deliver a short, 3-minute talk on a topic of your choice (work, hobby, or personal story).
You will receive personalised feedback highlighting your strengths and practical next steps—all in a constructive, supportive way.
“Michael brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise and genuine passion for teaching. His ability to break down complex topics into practical, real-world skills makes him one of the most impactful trainers we’ve worked with.”
Jules Gilmour - CEO Media Training Ltd
Are you interested in learning more?
I can deliver these courses at your venue or off-site if that works better for you.
You can have the standard course, or I can develop something more bespoke to your needs.
I can also follow up with a further day to refine and practice presentation skills or support with 1-2-1 coaching.
About Michael Niles: your speaking coach
Michael Niles has been speaking in public since the age of 12 and trained in classical singing from 8 years old. He has performed in hundreds of theatre shows, bringing vocal and performance expertise into everyday speaking.
After 12 years in corporate management, Michael moved into training full-time and has since delivered 15 years of workshops for individuals and organisations—including Google Digital Garage, Lloyds Bank Academy, and Estée Lauder.
Michael specialises in beginner-friendly public speaking coaching, with an approach that is calm, structured, and encouraging. You’ll benefit from his deep knowledge of vocal technique, presentation skills, and real-world communication.