Command any room.
Anytime.
Whether you're preparing for a keynote, dreading your next board presentation, or simply want your delivery to match the quality of your thinking - our coaching gives you the technical skills and psychological tools to speak with genuine authority.
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You're already good. This makes you exceptional.
Public speaking is a technical skill – and like any skill, it can be trained. If any of these sound familiar, you’re in the right place.
Six skills that change how every room hears you
Using our proven framework, you'll develop practical, repeatable techniques - each one designed to be used in real speaking situations from day one.
Control pace, pitch, resonance, and pause to hold an audience's attention from the first word to the last. We eliminate the vocal habits quietly costing you authority.
Learn to organise ideas so they land with clarity and momentum. The framework that separates speakers who are understood from those who are genuinely compelling.
Nervousness is not the enemy - unmanaged nervousness is. We convert anxiety into energy and give you a pre-performance routine that works under pressure.
The room reads you before you speak. Posture, eye contact, gesture, and stillness - the non-verbal signals that project authority or erode it.
Precision of speech. Eliminating mumbling, trailing off, and the phonetic habits that cause listeners to work harder than they should.
The part most coaches ignore. We train you to handle interruptions, hostile questions, and unscripted moments with composure and clarity.
What's Included
Every 1:1 coaching programme includes the following as standard:
Voice & Communication Assessment
Academy Access
Weekly Live Group Classes
Unlimited Feedback via Video & Audio Submissions
Monthly Progress Review Call
Post-Session Notes
Community, Webinars & Resources
Support via Live Chat, WhatsApp, Email & Phone
Everything included as standard.
We take every client through the same three-phase framework - so your progress is structured, measurable, and permanent.
Step 1 - Voice & Communication Assessment
A comprehensive analysis of your specific speaking patterns, phonetic habits, and psychological blockers. This is not a generic starter session - it maps your exact starting point.
Step 2 - Technical Calibration
Targeted exercises and coaching sessions addressing your specific areas. Every session is practical - you'll leave each one with new tools you can use immediately.
Step 3 - Stress-Test Application
High-stakes simulations - presentations, pitches, impromptu scenarios - designed to ensure your new skills hold under professional pressure, not just in the coaching room.
Outcomes that speak for themselves
The same methodology. Three ways to access it.
Choose the format that suits your timeline, goals, and investment level.
£27/monthly
incl. VAT
£397/monthly
incl. VAT
£197/monthly
incl. VAT
Still not sure which option is right for you? Apply for your free consultation for personalised advice.
The people behind your progress
Specialists, not generalists. Every coach on our team is trained in the Percy-Smith Methodâ„¢ and personally vetted by James Percy-Smith.
James Percy-Smith
Founder & Managing Director
James created the Percy-Smith Methodâ„¢ and oversees the coaching standards, curriculum, and quality of every programme we deliver. He now works exclusively with corporate clients and in a consultancy capacity.
Shaunagh Shannon
Head of Coaching
Shaunagh leads our coaching team and is responsible for client management, coach development, and maintaining the quality standards that define every client experience.
Kate Donnachie
Senior Associate Coach
Kate coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps. She also reviews client video and audio submissions, delivering the detailed feedback that drives progress between sessions.
Yasmin Keita
Associate Coach & Client Success Lead
Yasmin coaches 1:1 and group clients, and reviews client video and audio submissions. As Client Success Lead, she also manages our coaching community and takes ownership of the end-to-end client journey - making sure every person who works with us feels supported at every stage.
Sarah Hill
Associate Coach
Sarah coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps.
Emma Riches
Associate Coach
Emma coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps.
Alisha Denton
Associate Coach
Alisha coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients, leading group sessions, and teaching at our nationwide bootcamps.
Caitlin Wood
Associate Coach
Caitlin coaches across our full range of programmes - working with 1:1 clients and leading group sessions. She also works with our students on The Kids Programme on a regular basis.
Everything you need to know
Not sure if this is right for you? Your free consultation is the best place to start - but these answers cover the most common questions.
Most clients notice a measurable difference within their first two to three sessions. For clients who follow their daily practice plan, significant transformation is typically visible within 30 days. The pace depends on your starting point and how consistently you practise between sessions - but progress is rarely slow.
Not at all. Many clients come to us with a keynote or pitch on the horizon - but equally, many simply want to build their communication skills as a long-term professional asset. Both are entirely valid reasons to start. If you do have an event coming up, we can structure your programme around it.
1:1 coaching is the fastest and most personalised route - every session is built entirely around you. Group coaching offers the same methodology with the added benefit of peer feedback and a lower investment. Bootcamps are intensive one-day formats, ideal for building a strong foundation quickly. The Virtual Academy is self-paced and available to start immediately. Not sure which is right for you? Your free consultation will help us recommend the best fit.
Yes - in fact, this is one of the most common reasons people come to us. Nervousness is not a personality flaw; it's a physiological response that can be trained and managed. We work with clients across the full spectrum, from mild presentation nerves to debilitating speaking anxiety, and our approach to performance psychology is specifically designed to address the root cause rather than just the symptoms.
That's exactly what the free consultation is for. It's a no-obligation conversation where we assess your current communication, understand your goals, and recommend the most suitable programme and format. There's no pressure to commit - it's simply the best starting point.
