Iona: Jane created a very supportive environment, having everyone in the group give positive constructive feedback. It felt a safe space to develop confidence.

Ihsan: What was most useful for me was learning how we prepare for the presentation is important- posture, breathing, voice. All these benefit from warming up!

Jida: I learnt to know my areas of strength and how to improve my weaknesses.

Charlie J. The training was amazing, the coach best ever!

Sophie: During the practice sessions, I actually felt confident and
surer about presenting even to a large crowd in future.

Lara: I learned that I am not as bad at presenting as I would think. I received positive feedback from my peers. I learned that I need to slow down and pause as I feel sometimes that I lose my breath while talking. I also did one exercise on the first day that helped me see my potential and that with rehearsal and practice, I can do well.

Cela: Learning techniques for dealing with anxiety, most useful! And the engaging and practical nature of the sessions.

A series of 6 sessions, working on improving your ability to present yourself, your ideas and your business. Identifying your key ideas and assets, building confidence, developing presentation skills in-person and online (including camera work); how to prepare for interviews, how to tailor your body language to the situation, how to speak clearly and confidently.

Venue: Totnes and/or Dartington, Devon

Timing: 6 evenings Wednesday or Thursday September 2026

Contact Jane: vocallyfree at gmail.com

Email for details:- vocallyfree @ gmail.com

Email:– vocallyfree @ gmail.com

This course aims to develop your skills in presenting to an audience. We will work on:-

Developing confidence and overcoming ‘nerves’ Clarifying what you want to say Speaking clearly Engaging your audience Effectively using visual aids Recognising what makes a good presentation

This is a 5-session training, beginning Wednesday 7th January and each Wednesday until 4th February 7.30-9pm in Totnes

In this course you will build up your confidence in public speaking and presenting to an audience. I encourage participants to focus on the aim of their presentation, the nature of their audience and what exactly they want to communicate. For both non-native and native speakers, we focus on some of the peculiarities of presenting in English and how body language can aid your message. I am an experienced facilitator/coach and have trained actors on dealing with nervousness and breath control, so we’ll use some of these techniques as needed. It’s a ‘Hands On’ training, with plenty of opportunity to practise! Group size 6-8 people.

You’ll also get ‘homework’ to prepare between each session, which is an integral part of the process. Expect to spend 1-3 hours a week of your own time for this. The more you put in, the more you’ll get out!

Early bird price: £185  (valid until the 30th November)

Full price: £212 (all sign ups and payments to be made by the 21st December)

– Once you’ve completed this sign up form, I will reach out to you via email with bank details for payment.

SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7nkqETCKiPv02x9LNdeWfKJ3sF0lvBbnRS2ok4ilaRWLjsw/viewform

International students having fun building confidence in a Balloon Debate.