Marcin, a Higher Education Lecturer based in Manchester, joined The Elocution Coach Ltd’s Master the Art of Speaking course to explore how elocution could enhance his confidence in public speaking. With a teaching role that often involves addressing groups of students and delivering one-off workshops, he wanted practical techniques to strengthen both his delivery and self-assurance.
The Challenge
Like many professionals, Marcin was keen to feel more composed and articulate in front of an audience. He explained,
“I wanted to find out how elocution can improve my confidence in public speaking.”
He recognised the value of refining his communication skills, particularly in handling nerves and avoiding filler words such as “yhhh” during his lectures. His goal was to make his speech clearer, more engaging, and better controlled, ensuring he could connect with his students more effectively.
The Approach
Marcin discovered the process of joining the free masterclass was “quick and easy,” and he found the content “engaging and expertly introduced by the facilitators.”
The interactive nature of the workshop gave him the chance to put techniques into practice right away:
“It included practical interactive exercises that I could try during the session and take away to start my journey of improving my public speaking skills.”
Among the exercises, Marcin particularly valued the tongue twisters, which showed him the impact of vocal control on expression:
“The tongue twister activity has shown me how, with some practice, my voice intonation can improve by having better control over my vocal muscles, leading to more expressive speech patterns.”
The Results
After the workshop, Marcin immediately applied new strategies to his teaching practice. He found a breathing technique especially useful in calming nerves when facing new groups or unfamiliar teaching environments:
“The masterclass has introduced a new breathing exercise which can help me with managing nerves when teaching one-off workshops or a new group of students.”
He also began working with the Stop/Think/Breath/Go technique, which helps eliminate filler sounds and creates smoother, more confident delivery:
“I am looking forward to practicing the Stop/Think/Breath/Go technique to remove those ‘yhhh’ words between what I am trying to say.”
Marcin is confident these improvements will enhance his lectures, particularly as new academic terms begin.
Conclusion
Reflecting on his experience, Marcin emphasised that eloquence and effective public speaking are skills everyone can develop with the right guidance:
“Public speaking and speaking eloquently are skills that everyone can develop by learning and practicing appropriate techniques. The Elocution Coach interactive workshops will introduce you to simple and effective elocution techniques, which you can start practicing from the get-go.”
His journey highlights how even a single workshop with The Elocution Coach can provide immediate, practical tools for professional growth and greater confidence in communication.
Ready to build confidence in your own speaking? Join The Elocution Coach’s Master the Art of Speaking™ Workshop and discover practical techniques you can apply instantly – whether you’re teaching, presenting, or speaking to an audience.
