"Suit the action to the word, the word to the action" Shakespeare, Hamlet III, ii
The ability to communicate effectively is the ability to succeed
Whether in politics, business or any other professional life in which communication is key, the necessary skills required to deliver a message effectively are the same as in those used in the theatre.
When we see a great actor on stage who is at ease with his or her text, free with their body and in command of their space we are completely engaged with them and it is that ability to communicate with an audience that can deliver success in almost any professional career. The techniques that the actor employs are available to anyone who wishes to learn them.
Bespoke programmes are available to meet individual specific needs.
When we see a great actor on stage who is at ease with his or her text, free with their body and in command of their space we are completely engaged with them and it is that ability to communicate with an audience that can deliver success in almost any professional career. The techniques that the actor employs are available to anyone who wishes to learn them.
Bespoke programmes are available to meet individual specific needs.
A personal consultation is available in which your requirements will be discussed in confidence and your bespoke programme designed specifically according to your needs, whether you are giving a boardroom presentation, debating on the floor of the House of Commons or Lords, preaching from the pulpit, speaking in court, lecturing, TV or radio presenting, or simply making a speech at a wedding.
Sessions are flexible and can take place in the privacy of your office or, if preferred, in private rooms in a location convenient to you.
There is no limit to the uses and advantages of mastering vocal skills both in professional and personal life, not least in building self confidence and coping with nerves
Confidentiality is guaranteed at all times.
Key features of bespoke training for public speakers:
- Posture and tension
- Body language
- Breathing techniques to combat nerves and support the voice
- The importance of pace, pitch and pause
- Realising the full potential of the voice
- Clarity of speech
- Owning your stage and holding an audience
Accent Reduction: Many clients (both those who have English as a first and as a second language) seek to adjust or soften their individual accent in order to produce a more Standard English sound.
- Examination of how vowel and consonant sounds are created
- Practice sentences and free speech
- Digital recordings of sounds and words
- One-to-one or online