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“I was absolutely terrified of public speaking, but Octavia immediately made me feel comfortable. Her calm, non-judgmental approach enabled me to let go of my anxieties and build up my confidence. I would thoroughly recommend sessions with her -  she will make you a confident public speaker in no time!”

— Isabelle, BBC, Broadcast Journalist

“I couldn't recommend Francesca enough! Having her as a coach and mentor has completely revolutionised my relationship with public speaking, making me more confident, memorable, effective and even allowing me to enjoy the spotlight. She is a wonderful teacher, who gently pushes you out of your comfort zone sharing clear feedback and encouragement throughout the process.”

— Guilia, head of customer innovation

“Octavia is great coach - she’s not only helped build my confidence in public speaking whether with or without notes, but also improved my ability to tell a story and communicate with different audiences. She’s clearly put a lot of thought into her one to one sessions and uses the time effectively. Really recommend.”

— Daniel, Political Adviser at Labour Party

"Connor was quick to understand my needs and the lessons progressed positively and quickly. He is clear and methodical in his approach but friendly and easy going in communication. I would recommend!"

— Ms. BC, a VP for a major investment bank

“Octavia is an extremely talented coach. She creates a safe space and is non-judgmental. This in turn enables her to connect with her clients and push them outside of their comfort zone. There was clear structure to the sessions as Octavia was very prepared. She had identified four key areas for us to work on and the sessions were the perfect length to cover them all. Octavia has completely transformed how I prepare for public speaking and I’m so grateful for the time and effort she puts into our sessions.”

— Hannah, Thomson Reuters, Strategic Sales Account Manager

“Working with Tom has been a total game-changer for me. My confidence in public speaking has gone from zero to who is this person?! in the best way possible. He’s got this relaxed, friendly vibe that immediately puts you at ease, but don’t be fooled - he knows exactly how to push you (gently!) to bring out your best. Tom’s just a genuinely nice guy who knows his stuff and makes the process enjoyable. Can’t recommend him enough.”

— Mark P - founder of top MSP company.

“Octavia’s coaching has greatly developed my approach to presenting to large audiences and in challenging circumstances. With a relaxed yet challenging approach to tuition she seeks to empower clients and build their confidence towards achieving their goals. The sessions are fun and full of constructive feedback which greatly assists in developing session on session. You wont be disappointed!”

— Captain B, Ministry of Defence

‘Liz Peters is terrific: Energetic, personable, supportive. The workshop included numerous useful tips and techniques to boost confidence on or off-stage.’

— ‘Confidence and Presence' attendee

“I really enjoyed working together. I could definitely see an improvement from day one. Each session I learned something new and have come away with a great 'tool kit' to approach any future presentations. If I had to give a talk, I would be in a much better position to know how best to approach and prepare for it. I Look forward to working together again in the future.”

— Juliet, Product Designer 

“You were brilliant Octavia - open, honest, supportive, constructive, knowledgeable. I now know I have all the skills to become an excellent presenter.”

— Beth, Charity Manager Tesco

“When I approached Octavia to assist me in preparing for an interview and to give a presentation, she was organised, creative and enthusiastic. She helped me to refine what I wanted to get across in the interview and then gave me tools to support me in doing this.

Octavia emphasised to me the importance of the interviewers’ experience, as I prepared to give my presentation. She gave me a range of tools to connect with them and keep them engaged. This radically changed my approach and enhanced the content of my presentation.

Thanks to Octavia I went into my interview feeling confident, prepared and ready to show off my knowledge, experience and passion.

The interview was a success and I was offered a place on the course - this will allow me to pursue my career of choice, with a higher earning potential and the opportunity to work in my chosen field.”

— Claire, Teacher

“Francesca was able to challenge me, and my thinking, in a constructive way and meant that with the right practice and preparation I felt that I could show up to any scenario and create the impact I wanted.”

— Charlie, Founder