The Powerful Public Speaking Programme is designed to give you the full range of tools that you need to be a powerful public speaker. 

At the end of this one-to-one, tried and tested, step by step, comprehensive course you will:

  • Have found your unique and persuasive public speaking voice 

  • Know how to prepare for all your upcoming speaking opportunities

  • Know how to test your presentation to make sure its effective BEFORE you deliver it

  • Know how to turn your nerves into excitement

  • Feel confident in your public speaking abilities

  • Have substance and style

  • Speak with power!

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What’s included in the Powerful Public Speaking Programme? 

  • 10 one-to-one 60 minute sessions with a passionate coach

  • Summaries of each step (so you no need to make notes in the sessions)

  • Independent learning worksheets and tasks to solidify and expand your learning

  • Feedback on your independent learning tasks to hold you accountable and keep you progressing on your journey to effective and confident public speaking

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The 10 Steps

  • that works! The words you need to get results.

    1. CONTENT

    that works! The words you need to get results.

  • 2. COLOUR

    your speech to hook and keep your audience’s attention.

  • 3. CHOOSE

    a successful style of delivery for your speech.

  • 4. CHECK

    that your messages are memorable and that your speech is effective.

  • 5. CONFIDENCE

    in your communication - transform your nerves into excitement.

  • 6. CONNECT

    to your speech, connect to your audience.

  • 7. COMMAND

    the room and own it!

  • 8. CUSTOMISE

    your communication to suit the occasion. In a huge conference hall? On Zoom? Time to adapt!

  • 9. COMMUNICATE

    to succeed. Bring your substance and style together to get what you need!

  • 10. CONSOLIDATE

    your learnings and plan their implementation.

Who is the programme for?

This programme is not for everyone! 

It’s only suitable for those who are: 

  • Ready to say goodbye to the days of feeling anxious before a presentation

  • Committed to improving their public speaking

  • Dedicated to working both in and out of sessions to achieve transformational results

  • Prepared to step out of their comfort zone and make friends with discomfort

  • Ready to grow their confidence and transform their personal and professional life


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Meet your coach

Hi! My name is Octavia Phoebe Gilmore. I coach the changemakers of today and the leaders of tomorrow to unlock their voice and refine their message. I believe that great speakers, have the power to change the world and that everyone has a great speaker inside of them waiting to be heard. I take my clients through a supportive, creative and focused process, empowering them to inspire action. Any anxiety that you have around public speaking I’ve experienced myself over the years. I look forward to sharing with you all the skills that have helped me overcome the obstacles that we all struggle with. I designed this course to not only provide you with the skills you need to a powerful public speaker but to give you a roadmap to prepare for all of your future public speaking opportunities.


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What People Are Saying

 

“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

 

“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

“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.”

— Steven, Political Adviser at Labour Party

 

“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 at Tesco

“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. 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

 

“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