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Course Overview
This workshop tackles the nerve-wracking challenge of speaking in public.
You will learn about the fight, flight, or freeze response – the role it plays in public speaking anxiety – and reflect on personal experiences before trying practical strategies to overcome these fears.
The session offers a chance to practise speaking in a safe and supportive setting. Whether presenting in front of senior colleagues or speaking up in meetings, this course is your stepping stone towards confidence in public speaking.
Course Content
In this session, you will:
- Investigate why public speaking triggers a fight, flight, or freeze response, reflecting on your experience.
- Explore and experiment with practical strategies for combatting your fight, flight, or freeze response.
- Practise public speaking in a safe, supportive environment*.
- Identify the next steps on your public speaking journey.
* Please note that practical speaking exercises will be optional, but you are encouraged to take part to get the full benefit of this course.
Benefits
This course will give you essential insights into conquering common public speaking fears. With practical techniques, you'll build confidence and effectiveness across a range of speaking scenarios. More than just preparing you to speak, this course helps you to be heard, fostering a confident presence that opens doors to personal and professional advancement.
Course Tutor
Martine Ellis
Martine Ellis is an experienced coach and educator who helps exhausted professionals thrive without sacrificing their mental health and wellbeing. A Chartered Teacher with Advanced Teacher Status, she is widely recognised for her thought leadership in wellbeing-driven productivity. Alongside her coaching and training, Martine shares her expertise through podcasts, writing, and her popular hand-drawn doodles, offering practical strategies that connect high performance with sustainable wellbeing for audiences across the UK and beyond.
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