Public Speaking Workshops
Public Speaking and Confidence Boosting Workshop
According to statistics, the fear of public speaking is second only to the fear of death!
I specialise in spoken communication and confidence.
My clients include customer service representatives, business professionals and individuals preparing for wedding speeches.
What all these people have in common is a need to speak with clarity and confidence.
Over the last 5.5 years, I have helped thousands of people to improve their spoken communication and mindset. Having performed as an actress for 10 years and experienced problems with both my voice and confidence, I set about putting together some courses to help others to overcome similar obstacles. I have combined my own techniques with qualifications I have gained in the fields of personal development and teaching. Previous clients include: EDF Energy, Neuberger Berman and Nottingham University.
Spoken communication is very rarely taught at any point in the education process, despite the fact that it is a fundamental aspect of everyday life. My courses look to re-address this situation.
I am known for helping people to improve their speaking skills and mindset. My mission is to leave all of my clients feeling more confident.
I am holding a 2-day Public Speaking & Confidence Boosting workshop on 26th & 27th May.
You will learn how to:
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Manage and maintain emotions
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Speak with confidence
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Communicate at a higher level
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Think on your feet
- Structure a powerful presentation
- Use your voice to make as much impact as possible
- Memorise a prepared speech
- Engage your audience
There are just 12 places available. To book your place, please purchase via the link, below:
Price: £500 (2 day Course)
Dates: 26th and 27th May 2012
Time: 9:30am- 4:30pmVenue: Novotel,10 Pepys Street,Tower Hill,EC3N 2NR
Nearest tube: Tower Hill (circle & district lines)
Rail: Fenchurch Street (10 minutes taxi/ tube to Liverpool Street/ Waterloo)
DLR: Tower Gateway
Airport: London City Airport
* All attendees will receive a complimentary copy of my new book, which will be published later this year.
* Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. You can either bring your own lunch along or purchase near by.
For further details or to book your place, please contact Francesca directly on: 07903 954 550/ fran@positivevoice.co.uk
TESTIMONIALS
"My job has recently been transferred from the UK to an Asian
country. With the move from my established position to a new challenging
role in a new environment, I suddenly found myself lacking my usual
level of confidence. I was often put in situations where I needed to
present, often at a very short or no notice. The fear inside me
gradually grew greater and greater. I knew I had to do something about
it before it paralysed me completely! Then one day I happened to receive
a newsletter from Positive Voice, offering confidence boosting courses.
I had known (and had a very good experience with) Francesca as I had
taken elocution lessons with her. Francesca was able to accommodate a
session at short notice and we used Skype to overcome the geographical
distance. During the session, Francesca asked me good questions about
the things that scared me and why it was so; and somehow helped me make
them work towards my advantage. Thanks to Francesca, I now even see the
boss I used to be afraid of as my greatest teacher! Francesca and I
discussed running a follow-up session if that was needed but I am
pleased to say Francesca managed to disperse my fears during our first
lesson. On top of that she provided some very useful presentation tips,
which have helped me feel much more confident about the presentations I
prepare and conduct. Overall, I would recommend Positive Voice to anyone
who feels their confidence could do with a boost!"
Manager, Big 4 firm
"I'm
delighted to say that my daughter's Wedding Day was an amazing day and
everything went absolutely perfectly. I cannot thank you enough
for all the help you gave in both boosting my confidence and with the
preparation for my 'mother of the bride speech'. I felt completely calm
and at ease on the day, remembered all the tips you have given me about
presentation, voice projection, punctuation, posture etc., and didn't
need to refer to any notes for my speech. I even felt confident enough
to ad lib. I think this was one of my greatest achievements as I've
always had a phobia about public speaking and had been terrified at the
prospect of speaking in front of a group of people. Before starting the
lessons, I could never have envisaged that I would stand up in front of
120 and have the confidence to give a speech. Throughout the afternoon
and evening a number of guests congratulated me on an excellent speech,
some said they were touched to tears and another that my speech was
extremely polished and sincere. I'm going to make sure I keep up my new
skill and regularly participate in my club's poetry reading evenings.
Thank you so much Fran, I couldn't have done it without your help."
Anonymous, London
"We
organised a session with Positive Voice because we wanted to empower
female students with the confidence to achieve what they want to do and
the session most definitely fulfilled that! Fran's variety of techniques
offered support for everyone who attended and feedback after the event
has been really positive, with all the women who participated having
benefited in some way. It's most definitely a session we will look to
run again in future years."
University of Nottingham Women's Network
"I have been meaning to
thank you properly for all the help and support you gave me in the run
up to Katie's wedding, and to let you know how positively I felt about
how it went. I found the whole process very insightful. Interesting and
stimulating. One of the interesting things that came out of giving the
speech is that my family just assumed I could give a speech, although
they have never heard me give one, and assumed I do so all the time at
work! My parents did come up to say they enjoyed it at the first
opportunity, although in my visualisation I couldn't see them doing so! I
hope your courses are going well and if you ever need any help or
support, I would be a willing helper for you!"
Joanne Lane
"I
spent 5 sessions with Fran to help me overcome my fear of public
speaking and my forthcoming best man's speech. By helping me break down
the negative thought patterns I had developed over the years combined
with actual speaking exercises I was able to tackle the problem from
both ends. Fran is very passionate about what she does. It's nice to know that
someone has a genuine interest in the behaviour of the human mind and it
was interesting to unravel some of my insecurities that were holding me
back in my everyday life. I now have a much healthier and realistic
attitude towards towards the prospect of public speaking and thanks to
Fran my best man's speech was a success."
Ben Johnson, London
"Thank
you for great sessions over skype. I liked your professionalism and you
are a great enthusiast. I have noticed significant improvements in my
speech clarity, pausing between speeches and stressing words. The
exercises you taught are highly beneficial and did help in a great way
in betterment of my voice."
DP, India
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