The Presentation Academy
We offer presentation training, show direction & staging, content development and scripting.
We are PRACTITIONERS – all our trainers are also presenters in their own right; people who have been writing and presenting for years on TV, radio and in the corporate sector.
All our guidance, tips and tricks come from hard won experience.
Making YOU the best presenter YOU can be
We work with you to ensure that you are comfortable and relaxed when presenting. Our presentation skills training helps you deal with nerves and enables you to deliver clear and memorable messaging that will engage, enlighten and inspire your audience.
An outside eye is invaluable for presentations and speeches, making sure that with every presentation, you are the best version of yourself.
Presentation Coaching & Show Direction
We work on wide range of shows and presentations; everything from three-day conferences to one-off speeches, from pitches to glitzy award shows.
All our work with you is curated and customised to your needs and requirements – every presentation or show will have different challenges which are unique to you, your team, your industry and your audience.
Whether you’re preparing for a one-off pitch, presentation or an entire show day, we can help you achieve a relaxed, nerveless presentation which gives maximum impact and effect.
Content & Scripting
We have worked with a range of clients to bring innovation, authenticity, creativity, rigour and impact to their event content development and scripting.
Content Development
We work with you to develop the messages your audience needs to hear and to outline the best and most effective ways or getting these messages across. Over the years we have designed and curated a wide range of different types of content… from storytelling to quizzes, from panel discussions to straightforward speeches, from interviews to impressive theatrical spectacle.
Scripting
We have a long and distinguished history of scripting a wide range of events and presentations including work for Pharma, Retail, Legal, Hospitality, Banking, Government, Global NGOs and even Presidents and Prime Ministers.
Our writers have written for stage and TV as well as in the corporate sector, and they know how to tailor what they write so it’s authentic and personal to the individual concerned whilst fulfilling the scripting brief for the whole event.
Tips, tricks & dealing with nerves
Everybody should be nervous before giving a speech or presentation; nerves sharpen the mind and puts our brain and body on alert.
We can use the adrenalin our body is creating for added impact, whilst not letting the nerves overpower us – indeed, not letting the nerves show at all.
To see how this can be possible – please have a look at our resources page.
One Day Presentation Course
The Presentation Academy Public Speaking Course is designed to help you feel motivated, inspired and empowered to deliver brilliant public speeches that are right for you.
This training offers the following:
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A contained course outlining the step-by-step approach required in preparing content and, thereafter, executing a successful presentation.
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A succession of hints and tips from a professional writer and presenter.
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A variety of possible scenarios - from one-on-one presenting to delivering a speech to 1500 people and the variables in between.
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Impact in terms of self-presentation.
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Sections on handling Q&As and Media Training (if required – we will also film this for you).
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A take-out booklet with reminders, hints and exercises.
This is an active course – YOU do the work. To that end, delegates are requested to prepare a presentation on a subject they are passionate about or interested in. We are also happy to work on a presentation being prepared for work or an event.
Coaches
Brian Jordan
Brian has presented his own shows on BBC Radio 5 Live, TalkSport and on many independent radio stations.
He has written and presented on more than eight hundred occasions in the corporate sector, at both live events and on video. He has worked as a Presentation Coach and Show Director for a wide range of clients around the world.
As a writer he has a long list of credits in television, radio and theatre as well as a wide range of corporate writing credits.
Chileya Mwampulo
Chileya is a Zambian born director and actor. who has extensive and award-winning theatre and video direction credits. She has presented in the NGO and corporate arenas across a range of subject matters.
As a presentation coach, she applies her theatre experience to maximise the impact every speaker will have on their audience.
Chris Rowe
Chris enjoys an extensive career that covers acting, voice work, writing, presenting, show direction and speaker coaching.
He has a wealth of experience presenting on camera for TV and corporations, has presented numerous live events and conferences and coached presenters for many more.
Chris’ writing also helps clients craft their presentation into a story that will achieve the desired effect on an audience.
Clients
"For years I’ve felt sick at the thought of presenting. Having worked with Brian, I couldn’t wait to get on stage"
"Unbelievable. The impact on the team’s presentations has been off the scale."
“Really helpful in how to write and deliver a presentation. Great team bonding. Great help and advice. A great day.”
“It was so refreshing to work with a coach who let me be me.. I’ve been on course where they try to make me into someone I am not and the end result is that I am more nervous than ever. The presentation academy goes one better, they let me be me and made me a great presenter. It’s like magic. Thank you ”