Course overview.
The day combines the working techniques from professional speech coaching (breath, voice, body), the evidence-based anxiety-management approaches drawn from CBT and exposure therapy, and a structured ladder of practice that builds genuine, durable confidence — not the brittle confidence that evaporates the moment something unexpected happens.
Delegates join us from Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and across South Wales. Choose a scheduled classroom date at our Bridgend training venue, join live online, or book the Public Speaking with Confidence course in-house at your own premises anywhere in Wales or the UK.
Who it's for.
Professionals at any level whose speaking confidence is below what their content quality deserves. Particularly useful for technically excellent specialists who get asked to present and find the prospect disproportionately stressful, and for managers stepping into roles with regular speaking visibility for the first time.
What you'll learn.
What public-speaking anxiety actually is
The honest research on speaking anxiety — what causes it, why some of the standard advice is counterproductive, and the cognitive-behavioural framing that distinguishes durable confidence work from the patches and tricks that wear off. The diagnostic that tells you which anxiety pattern is actually yours.
Voice, breath and body — the technique foundation
The working techniques from speech coaching: diaphragmatic breathing, vocal range, pacing and pause, the standing and movement posture that signals confidence and the eye-contact discipline that connects with the room. Lots of practice — this is where the day's biggest gains live.
The exposure ladder and lasting confidence
The structured practice ladder that turns the day's techniques into durable confidence over the weeks following the course. Plus the emergency techniques for the high-stakes presentation next month, and the post-course reflection discipline that compounds practice into lasting capability.
What you'll leave with.
By the end of the day you'll be able to:
- Explain what's happening during nerves and use breathing to settle them quickly
- Use pace, pause and volume so people can follow you easily
- Structure a talk with a clear opening, three points and a strong close
- Handle questions and interruptions without losing your thread
- Speak to a group with noticeably more confidence than you arrived with
Before you book: None. Practice builds gradually in a small, supportive group, starting with very short, low-stakes exercises. Not sure it's the right level? Take the one-minute self-check.
Pairs well with:
Speaking with confidence.
A practical course designed to help you become a more confident, engaging and effective public speaker. Learn how to prepare and structure your message, manage nerves and deliver your ideas with greater clarity and presence. Whether you are speaking to a small group, presenting at work or addressing a larger audience, the course provides practical techniques to help you feel more comfortable and in control.
Building Confidence
Understand why people experience nerves when speaking publicly and learn practical techniques for managing them. Explore confidence, mindset and preparation strategies that can help you feel more comfortable before and during a speaking engagement.
Finding Your Voice
Develop a stronger and more natural speaking style by exploring voice, pace, tone, emphasis and breathing. Learn how small changes in delivery can make your message clearer, more engaging and more persuasive to an audience.
Engaging Audiences
Learn how to connect with an audience and maintain their attention from beginning to end. Explore eye contact, body language, storytelling, audience interaction and practical techniques for making your presentations feel more engaging and authentic.
Speaking with Impact
Bring everything together through practical speaking exercises and feedback. Learn how to structure your message, handle challenging moments and deliver with greater presence, clarity and confidence in a range of professional and public speaking situations.
How confidence builds.
Confidence isn't switched on; it's built in small steps. Here's how the day moves you from understanding the nerves to speaking to the room. Select any stage to jump to it.
Is this course right for you?
Five quick questions, about a minute. You'll get an honest read on whether Public Speaking with Confidence fits where you are now, and which parts of the course will help you most.
This course is fully fundable through ReACT+.
If you've been made redundant or are facing redundancy in Wales, the Welsh Government's ReACT+ scheme can fund up to £1,500 toward this course — plus childcare, travel and accommodation expenses. We'll handle the application.
Benefits of Attending This Course
Develop the confidence and practical skills to speak effectively in any professional setting. Learn how to communicate clearly, engage audiences, manage presentation anxiety and deliver persuasive presentations that inspire confidence and achieve meaningful results.
What delegates said.
A few examples of the kind of feedback delegates might share after completing our Public Speaking with Confidence training — developing confidence, improving delivery and communicating clearly in front of an audience.
I was quite nervous about speaking in front of groups, but the practical exercises helped me understand how to manage those nerves. I left feeling much more confident about presenting at work.
The trainer created a really supportive environment and gave useful feedback throughout the session. I learned some simple techniques that have made a noticeable difference to the way I communicate.
A very practical course with plenty of opportunities to practise. I particularly enjoyed learning how to structure what I want to say and keep an audience engaged without overthinking every word.
Ascent Training Wales · Bridgend.
Our conference room is purpose-built for effective training — bright, modern, and fully equipped for workshops, seminars and accredited sessions.
Llynfi Enterprise CentreHeol Ty Gwyn Industrial Estate
Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 0BQ
Speak with Confidence and Inspire Any Audience
Build Confidence in Public Speaking
Learn practical techniques to overcome nerves, develop confidence and deliver presentations with clarity and professionalism.
Engage and Influence Your Audience
Develop effective communication skills, persuasive delivery techniques and audience engagement strategies that create lasting impact.
Deliver Memorable Presentations
Discover how to structure compelling messages, use confident body language and adapt your speaking style for different audiences and professional settings.
What people get wrong.
Three things we hear before almost every Public Speaking with Confidence course, and what's actually true.
Confident speakers don't get nervous.
Reality
Most still do. The difference is they've learned to work with the adrenaline rather than fight it.
The audience can see how anxious I am.
Reality
Psychologists call it the illusion of transparency: we overestimate how much our nerves show. Audiences usually notice far less than you feel.
Memorising every word makes it safer.
Reality
Word-for-word scripts are fragile; lose one line and the rest can go. A clear structure is far more reliable under pressure.
Common questions.
Quick answers to what most people ask before booking. Still need help? Get in touch.
How long is the course and where is it delivered?
How much does it cost and what's included?
When is the next date available?
Is this course eligible for ReACT+ funding?
Can you deliver this course in-house for our team?
Will I have to speak in front of the group?
Is the course suitable if speaking makes me very anxious?
How should I keep practising after the course?
From the classroom.
Our Bridgend venue is purpose-built for working learning — bright, modern, configurable for cohorts of four to twelve, with quality AV throughout and free parking right outside.
Llynfi Enterprise Centre · Bridgend · More about our venue →
Speak with confidence.
Confident public speaking helps professionals communicate ideas clearly, connect with audiences and make a stronger impact. This practical public speaking with confidence course in Cardiff develops the skills needed to manage nerves, structure presentations and speak with clarity, confidence and professionalism in a range of workplace situations.
Build public speaking confidence
Develop practical techniques to manage nerves, overcome self-doubt and feel more confident when speaking in front of colleagues, clients and audiences.
Speak clearly and professionally
Improve your voice, pace, tone and delivery so you can communicate your message clearly and hold your audience's attention.
Structure powerful speeches
Learn how to organise your ideas into clear, engaging speeches and presentations with a strong introduction, logical flow and memorable conclusion.
Engage your audience
Use effective body language, eye contact, storytelling and audience awareness to create a stronger connection and deliver with greater impact.
Strengthen workplace communication
Apply confident public speaking skills to meetings, presentations, networking, interviews and professional events across Cardiff and Wales.
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Ready when you are.
Book Public Speaking with Confidence for £275 a seat, or send us a brief and we'll come back with a tailored in-house quote for your team within two working days.