Speaking and Presenting with Confidence
£320
Communicate with clarity, confidence and authority in high-stakes environments
Overview
In the public sector, how you communicate is as important as what you deliver.
Whether presenting to senior stakeholders, briefing ministers, leading internal meetings or speaking at events, professionals are expected to communicate clearly, confidently and with impact — often under pressure.
This course helps government and wider public sector professionals develop the skills to speak and present with confidence, structure and authority. It focuses on practical techniques to improve clarity, manage nerves, engage audiences and deliver messages that are understood and acted upon.
You will learn how to structure communication effectively, strengthen presence, and adapt your delivery for different audiences and contexts.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for government and wider public sector professionals at all levels who need to communicate ideas, updates or decisions clearly and effectively.
It is suitable for:
- policy and programme professionals
- analysts and advisors presenting insights
- managers and leaders briefing teams or stakeholders
- anyone speaking in meetings, panels or formal presentations
What you will gain
By attending, you will learn how to:
- Speak with clarity, confidence and authority
- Structure presentations and messages effectively
- Communicate complex information in a simple, compelling way
- Manage nerves and improve delivery under pressure
- Engage different audiences, from teams to senior stakeholders
- Strengthen personal presence and credibility when speaking
- Handle questions and challenge confidently
- Deliver messages that influence understanding and action
Course Timing
| Time Zone | Start Time | Finish Time |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) | 12:00 | 16:30 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 08:00 | 12:30 |
| United Kingdom (UK) | 13:00 | 17:30 |
Currency & Pricing
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- andle questions and challenge confidently
- Deliver messages that influence understanding and action
Testimonials
“I found the course extremely useful. Presenter was very knowledgeable. I found the content to be relevant & compelling” – Assistant to the Cabinet Secretary, Cayman Islands Government
“I am very pleased with the training I received! The course was highly engaging, practical, and provided valuable techniques for improving presentation skills. I would strongly recommend this course to anyone who is struggling with presentations or looking to become a more confident and effective speaker. I particularly appreciated the small group setting, as it allowed Anne to provide personalized, one-on-one feedback tailored to each participant’s needs. The individual guidance was extremely helpful, and I look forward to applying the feedback and techniques I learned in my future presentations.” – Manager of Political Financing, Elections New Brunswick, Canada
£320
Course Agenda
Introduction: the role of communication in public sector delivery
- Why speaking and presenting matters in government
- Common challenges in high-stakes communication
- What great communication looks like in practice
1. Structuring clear and effective messages
- Building a clear narrative structure
- Turning complexity into simple, compelling messages
- Defining key points and outcomes
- Framing messages for different audiences
2. Confident delivery and personal presence
- Building confidence when speaking
- Voice, tone and pacing techniques
- Body language and non-verbal communication
- Creating credibility and authority
3. Engaging your audience
- Understanding audience needs and expectations
- Making presentations engaging and relevant
- Using storytelling to improve impact
- Maintaining attention in formal and informal settings
4. Presenting under pressure
- Managing nerves and performance anxiety
- Handling difficult questions and challenge
- Staying composed in high-pressure situations
- Thinking clearly while speaking
5. Influencing through communication
- Adapting messages for senior stakeholders
- Communicating data, evidence and policy clearly
- Increasing impact and persuasiveness
- Driving understanding and action through speech
Discussion and close
- Key takeaways
- Applying techniques in your role
£320