About the Art of Training and Public Speaking

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Speaking and training courses that are built on practical experience and public success.

He knows how to do it himself...

Over a period of 12 years when active in Speakers Clubs and Speaking Competitions, Michael was 9 times a National Finalist and 4 times a UK National Speaking Champion. His relaxed and approachable stage presence has always been a mark of his delivery style and has been consistently appreciated by a range of clients, students, audiences and judging panels.

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Michael has a style of speaking which draws the audience into his world, captivates them and leaves them with lasting memories (...). He also has the ability to pass the skills he uses in his own speaking on to those he trains.

Gwyneth Millard

He can also quickly identify how others could do it too...

Michael was also a 3 time UK National prize winner for his ability to quickly analyse other speakers and their speeches and offer observations on style and structure as well as possible tips for consideration or improvement.

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Michael is an inspiration. He leads the way professionally and effortlessly, showing you how to communicate effectively. He makes the seemingly impossible happen and so you find yourself speaking in public, and enjoying it!

Suzanne O'Brien

...and he also knows how to teach it!

For the last 15 years Michael has stood out by sharing his knowledge as a trainer of trainers, training and mentoring many emerging trainers across all industries. Over that time he has designed and delivered Training the Trainer programmes, many of which have led on to certifications from a range or accreditation organisations, such as Pearson Education, Edexcel, ILM and NCFE.

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The training course I attended a few years ago was the single most positive and helpful thing I have done as a professional trainer. I still use what I learned regularly.

Tim Turner
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Globally recognised training

As well as working extensively in the UK, Michael has designed and led presentation training programmes for major corporations across Europe, the Middle East and the United States of America, as well as online for the Far East and Australia.

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Michael's superb training style is underpinned by an incredible depth of knowledge and experience. Like all true experts, he delivers what he knows with ease and simplicity, exampling the skills he is teaching as he does so.

Very informative and great anecdotes which illustrated points and provided visual markers.

The most interesting training that I have ever taken part in! Experience + Wisdom + Perfect teaching approach.

The training was spot on. He really listened to us and customised his responses throughout.

Loved the creation of visual examples through the use of body and how relating the experience really helps demonstrate the message.

Very approachable and motivational. So much information, brilliantly delivered.

Loads of great analogies and stories - very friendly and helpful.

Very approachable and knowledgeable and good use of examples to simplify the material.

In just one day Michael was able to teach a class of children how to craft their own personal stories and experiences into powerful and engaging speeches that resonate with an adult audience as well as with a younger audience. It is a marvellous way to help them increase self-confidence and in the process - almost without them even realising it - become natural speakers and excellent communicators.

Michael has a style of speaking which draws the audience into his world, captivates them and leaves them with lasting memories of some of the descriptive phrases he has used and the information he has included. He also has the ability to pass the skills he uses in his own speaking on to those he trains.

Very good rapport, attention to detail, individual support, positive atmosphere and encouragement - a great place for learning.

• Very great example; how to express yourself, how to be engaging and how to match body language with what is said.