IMPROVE YOUR SPEAKING AND PRESENTING SKILLS with Mel Byron (5-week course)

Confident speaking and presenting skills and the ability to influence are essential in all walks of life. Yet most of us feel anxious at the thought of speaking in public.

From overcoming anxiety and self-doubt to becoming a great storyteller, Mel will set you on the path to becoming a great speaker in any context, with confidence that will positively affect all areas of life.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course you'll be able to:

• Reframe thinking around self-doubt in order to remove it

• Learn how to tell a great story

• Learn how to build trust with an audience

• Get the results you need through presenting with confidence

• Every student will write and present a talk and get actionable feedback

The course will be presented in five 2-hour sessions and will take place in Brompton Library's events room on the first floor of the library.

£3 booking charge is refundable on request and does not guarantee your place on the course - this is an administrative charge. Your place can only be offered and confirmed by the tutor.

You can sign up to the whole course only. Please book only if you can attend all five sessions.

DATES:

Saturday, 31 January, 1pm to 3pm

Saturday, 07 February - 1pm to 3pm

Saturday, 14 February - 1pm to 3pm

Saturday, 21 February - 1pm to 3pm

Saturday, 28 February - 1pm to 3pm

*This course is aimed at London residents who need help to get back to employment or study, or improve their wellbeing or sense of community. We have only 10 spaces on this course, so book early!

**PLEASE NOTE: You can get just ONE course free of charge PER ACADEMIC YEAR (1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026). We cannot get funding for the same student twice, even if they attend different courses.

***The names and addresses of all who book will be shared with the tutor, who will contact you to send you an enrolment form.

Contact [email protected] if you have any queries about booking.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

• Understanding why we speak and the art of good communication.

• Mindset and re-framing our anxieties – with over 70% of us anxious about public speaking, we need to get inside our own heads to examine what holds us back and look at techniques to overcome our limiting beliefs.

• Focusing on our audience’s needs

• Compelling storytelling for success – Structuring our presentations as stories brings an audience into our world and enables us to better communicate our message. We will look at structure and language that helps us achieve that.

• Analysing well-known speeches and speakers. What can we learn from the experts?

• Delivery – What happens when we are presenting? We look at body language, pace, rhythm, eye contact.

• Using humour to connect.

• Use of slides and props, adding ‘flavour’.

Everyone will get the chance to present and get feedback on all aspects of their work.

‘Mel’s delivery style, coupled with a tremendously well-researched training programme make for a really enjoyable, informative and valuable experience. I would heartily recommend her as both a trainer and comedian. Thanks for making it so fun and useful!’ (Jude Sach- Hickory Business Support)

‘Mel is an absolute superstar. We have worked with her on various projects and she is a pleasure to work with. Mel has the charisma and people skills to step right in and lead a group…I’d highly recommend Mel for training, coaching, workshops and more.’ (Laura Summers – Book Machine)

‘Her structured and skilled approach relieves the feelings of overwhelm in even the most reluctant of public speakers, allowing them to shine.’ (Julia Ngapo – Business & Executive Coach)

‘Before Mel’s course I was absolutely terrified of public speaking and would avoid it at all costs. In only a few weeks, my confidence has grown and I now wouldn’t turn down an opportunity. I learnt so much and have completely shifted my mindset.’ (Vicky Westmore -Copywriter)

‘Many thanks from all of us for delivering some straightforward strategies that can help us be more effective in our spoken communications.’ (Linda – Bosom Pals MK)

‘I’d recommend Mel to anyone who wants support with delivering their message with confidence and ease.’ (Mandy- webinar attendee)

‘Mel is really engaging. The workshop was fun, interesting and extremely useful.’ (Ellie- Workshop attendee)

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