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Tom Booth
★★★★★
in the last week
Fantastic speaking content delivered by a fantastic mentor. Lee's training is easy to take part in, pushes you without being pushy and after only 1 session I have already come away with skills I didn't have before. Great buisness … More
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Sehrish Qurban
★★★★★
in the last week
Brilliant first session! We used games and interactive exercises to make public speaking practice fun and low-pressure. After just one class, I'm already feeling more confident. A great, engaging way to learn a crucial skill. I would … More love to continue taking the sessions because it’s helping me alot.
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Katy Moreno de Vega Tabernero
★★★★★
a month ago
I am terrified of public speaking and I’m filled with dread when I have to present but with Lee’s help I’m actually standing in front of people and talking! Would recommend 100%. It’s such a supportive environment where you can make mistakes … More and it doesn’t matter. The way it’s set up means you can take yourself along and before you know it, you’ve achieved so much.
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Jamie Ollett
★★★★★
a month ago
As somebody who wants to be more confident speaking infront of an audience, I really can't recommend The Public Speaking Academy enough. Even if you are already fairly comfortable with public speaking, Lee and Bilal are experts at … More helping unlock your potential, speak with purpose when trying to captivate an audience. I can't thank the Public Speaking Academy enough for helping to grow my confidence and help me achieve this long time goal of mine -
Ewan Taylor
★★★★★
a month ago
Great session with Lee. Very talented
speaking coach and is really effective at allowing students to develop their crucial communication skills, both at work and in their personal lives.
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Linda Sinclair
★★★★★
a month ago
One of the most valuable aspects of the accelerator workshop is having a genuinely safe and supportive space to develop speaking skills. Being able to practise, make mistakes, and receive constructive feedback has helped me grow without … More fear of judgement. This environment has given me the confidence to start stepping into public speaking roles, knowing I have a solid foundation to build on.
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Anibal Gutierrez
★★★★★
a month ago
Participating in the public speaking course was a valuable experience. It allowed me not only to practice and enhance my English as a second language, but also to obtain new skills in speaking in front of others, articulating my message, … More and being prepared to improvise when random situations occur. -
Retro
★★★★★
a month ago
Great environment for learning. Building confidence and practicing speaking skills. Great group of people and Lee is excellent.
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Lucy Wilks
★★★★★
6 months ago
Great session from Lee! He tailored the session brilliantly to a range of people and differing confidence levels. Would definitely recommend to anyone nervous about public speaking!
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Mary Mitchell
★★★★★
6 months ago
I found the
public speaking training session most helpful. Good to get some feedback and constructive ideas about to present an engage an audience.
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Mary Pye
★★★★★
a year ago
Public speaking has never been in my comfort zone so today's I started off from a point of Anxiety and a little fear, however the Facilitator was wonderful and managed to ease my nerves enough to participate and engage with the process. … More I feel I have come away feeling more confident and I have learned new skills to take me forward such as stage presence and crafting my story. I also thought it was a great team building exercise. It has elevated my confidence in being able to function and present more confidently in the future. -
Jessica Sallabank
★★★★★
a year ago
My colleague and I went a day with Lee working on our presentation and public speaking skills. The day flew by as it was packed with interesting scenarios and role plays and we came away some useful strategies for building up confidence … More and presenting information in an effective, compelling way. Recommended for people who have a public speaking element to their work but don't get much practice or guidance. thank you!
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jacquie bloomfield
★★★★★
a year ago
This course was highly interactive and suitable for people from all walks of life and all levels of confidence and experience. It did not over complicate things and enabled people to gain confidence speaking to the group by using topics … More of their own choice and developing good listening skills. Simple activities built skills and confidence in gradual steps towards the final presentation which involved speaking without notes.In addition to helping delegates to develop their public speaking skills, through the sharing of personal stories in the presentations , the day provided an amazing team building opportunity, the results of which were excellentThankyou for a great day
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Isobel Thomas
★★★★★
6 months ago
Had fantastic training from Lee 🙂
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H A
★★★★★
8 months ago
Excellent Consultation, thank you to shak & the team!
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Charles
★★★★★
a year ago
Shak at Public Speaking Academy is excellent.I contacted him very last minute for help and what we achieved in two remote sessions was beyond expectation. Highly recommend.
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Wendy Stammers
★★★★★
a year ago
What an incredible opportunity to learn from Lee’s wealth of knowledge and expertise. He created a safe and encouraging space for us all to speak in our own authentic way that engages the audience. He enabled us to speak with purpose and … More from the heart and we have gone away with tips and methods that can be easily implemented in day to day life and on the stage. Thank you Lee for your kind and encouraging manner and enabling each individual to grow.
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Surya Nandakumar
★★★★★
a year ago
Course was very interactive and had insights on the talking in the stage, facing the crowd, and how to practice vocals before ur presentation. I also got to meet new people and have a chat with them because of that I came out of my comfort … More zone.Mr. Lee also gave us exercises to improve the communication skills and overcome the fear among the crowd was great.
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Sofie Moore
★★★★★
a year ago
Had a wonderful day of learning how to speak well in front of a crowd, everyone was so friendly and I learned so much about myself and how to engage an audience, highly recommend!
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Karzan Hughes Equestrian
★★★★★
a year ago
Lee hosted an excellent public
speaking confidence workshop in Sheffield. I’m really glad I signed up for it.
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Dunc Harris
★★★★★
a year ago
Went to an away day in London and this had to be one of the best days I have ever done.From getting everyone interacting having fun and at same time learning vital speaking confidence and connecting skills.Best way to describeBrilliant. … More -
Hussein S
★★★★★
8 months ago
Excellent Consultation, thank you to shak & the team!
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Liz Cumberbatch
★★★★★
a year ago
A brilliant day with an experienced facilitater who works with imagination, empathy and clarity. It’s been a few years since I’ve attended any trading and I’m so glad I came I enjoyed it so much. It’s also been great being with all our … More colleagues and participants in Hero’s for Health I’ve learned so much from all of you too..
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Lyneal Jenkins
★★★★★
2 years ago
I had a great experience with Shak at the Public Speaking Academy. Not only did he build on my stronger skills, but he helped improve aspects that needed work in a very positive manner, so I never felt self conscious. I left the one to … More one training with a clearer view on how to become the best version of me, and I feel much more confident with moving forwards.
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Enjety Manohar
★★★★★
a year ago
Worth for attending the session.
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Maha Farra
★★★★★
a year ago
I had a one day one-on-one session with Lee Furness to help me prepare for an event I was MCing as I had never done it before. He gave me excellent tips, made me feel more confident, and worked on my content for me. From the get go, he … More helped me break out of my shell. The event was a true success and I have come out of this actually enjoying owning the stage! Everyone needs Lee in their lives!
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Ryan Thomas
★★★★★
2 years ago
Shukeel is a great coach, he makes you feel comfortable and tailors the coaching to your specific needs. He’s really helping me with my confidence with public speaking. I’ve only had a few hours with him and already see a massive change. … More I would definitely recommend him.
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Marcos Braz Bartlett
★★★★★
2 years ago
Lee was a great coach. I travelled up to Sheffield for a 1 to 1 session and we jam packed great techniques and methods to the training. This is just the beginning and was certainly a confidence boost. I am sure to continue my sessions to … More boost my presence in front of people and sell my companies services. Great job!
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Carolina Camacho
★★★★★
2 years ago
Thanks so much for the amazing support! My coach Billial was very inspirational, positive and supportive. I totally recommend PSA
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William Moody
★★★★★
2 years ago
I have been training with Shukeel for my upcoming groom's speech and I can honestly say, it has helped me massively. Shukeel has been a great teacher/mentor, helping me write the speech, along with how to project it and use gestures … More to punctuate what you're saying.Shukeel, through Public Speaking Academy, has given me a tremendous amount of confidence and I am now looking forward to delivering this speech he has helped me create.Much love and appreciation to him and the company for helping me become a better public speaker. I am sure I will be in touch with more work on the professional side of things as well!