You have been putting this off Here is where that stops!
You have been meaning to work on this. Right? You know the gap is there. You’ve probably saved one too many posts about it, watched a few YouTube videos, listened to podcast episodes… The point is, you told yourself you’d start investing in this skill when things “quieten down”.
Newsflash. They are not going to quieten down.
These courses remove every reason not to start. No event to wait for, no schedule to fit around, no prerequisite. Designed to be engaging, highly practicable and easily digestible. Pick the one that speaks to where you are and begin.
72%
of professionals experience mental blanks or verbal freeze in high-stakes moments.Forbes, 2022
The courses
Three fun courses. One method. Confidence that compounds
You don’t need to be a “natural” speaker. You need to learn the skills.
From managing nerves to knowing what to do with your hands, this self-paced course takes you through the foundations: breath, voice, body language and delivery. Learn how to prepare a presentation, cut back on filler words and feel more comfortable speaking in front of others.
$499
USD
8 modules. 90-minutes of content. Lifetime access
Best for:
Anyone new to public speaking, or ready to strengthen the basics — for presentations, meetings and everyday conversations.
Pre-recorded online lessons. Work through them at your own pace, and put the tools into practice as you go.
How to Feel Confident Challenge the self-talk that holds you back and build confidence through action.
Calm Your Nerves Learn practical techniques to manage nervous energy before and during speaking.
Warm Up Your Voice Prepare your breath and voice so you’re ready for your first sentence.
Master Your Body Language Learn how to use posture, eye contact and gestures to support your message.
Own Your Voice Use your voice with more variety and intention to keep people listening.
Get Rid of Filler Words Recognise your filler-word habits and practise pausing instead.
Presentations Made Simple Give your presentation a clear structure so it’s easier to prepare and deliver.
Small Talk Success Practise starting conversations and building connections without overthinking every word.
Bonus:
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Articulate With Confidence
Find your words
Get to the point
Make yourself understood
Ever finished explaining something and thought, “That made so much more sense in my head”?
Learn practical techniques to organise your thoughts, cut back on rambling and give clearer answers, especially when someone puts you on the spot. You’ll work on both what you say and how clearly you say it.
$149
USD
Five short modules · 30 minutes of video lessons · Lifetime access
Best for:
Anyone who loses their train of thought, overexplains or struggles to find the words when it’s their turn to speak.
Pre-recorded and self-paced. Learn in your own time, then practise the tools in everyday conversations.
Articulation Warm-Up Warm up your mouth and voice to help you speak clearly.
Stay Calm Under Pressure Learn techniques to settle yourself and give yourself time to think before answering.
Thought to Speech Fluency Practise putting your ideas into words without getting tangled in your sentences.
Structure Your Thoughts Organise what you want to say so you can get to the point without the unnecessary detours.
Answering Questions on the Spot Use practical frameworks to shape an answer when you haven’t had time to prepare.
Bonus:
Daily Diction Drills
Articulation exercises to practise clearer pronunciation and sharper speech.
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Assert With Confidence
Say what you mean
Say no when you need to
Hold your ground
Saying “no worries” when it’s absolutely worrying you? Let’s work on that.
Learn how to set boundaries, ask for what you need and navigate difficult conversations. We’ll tackle people-pleasing and overexplaining, with practical tools to speak directly and handle pushback without immediately backing down.
What Is Assertive Communication? Understand the difference between being passive, aggressive and assertive.
RIP People-Pleaser Recognise why you say yes when you mean no and challenge the beliefs behind it.
Internal Assertiveness Learn to trust your judgement and take your own needs seriously.
Use of Assertive Language Replace hints, hedging and overexplaining with clear, direct language.
Master Assertive Delivery Use your voice, tone and presence to back up your words.
Dealing with Pushback Learn a framework for responding when someone challenges you or questions your boundary.
Roleplay Assertiveness Practise difficult conversations through guided scenarios and reflection prompts.
You Did It!! Reflect on what you’ve learned and plan how you’ll keep using it.
Bonus:
The Art of Saying No: A video masterclass on declining clearly and holding your boundaries.
30 Assertive Language Swaps: A downloadable reference for more direct, confident communication.
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Before you pick one
Who these courses are for
You want to feel more confident speaking
You avoid presentations, dread speaking in groups or let nerves stop you from contributing. You’re ready to learn the foundations.
You want to get your point across
You lose your train of thought, ramble or struggle to answer on the spot. You want to turn what’s in your head into clear speech.
You want to speak up for yourself
You say yes when you mean no or put off difficult conversations. You want to set boundaries and hold your ground.
You want to learn in your own time
You want practical, pre-recorded lessons you can work through at your own pace, around your actual life.
You’re ready to practise independently
You’re comfortable learning without live coaching or personal feedback, then trying the tools in your own conversations.
Not for you if you want results just from watching
You need to pause, practise and use what you learn. Confidence takes more than finishing the videos.
How you’ll learn
Confidence takes practice Let’s get into it
Knowing what you want to improve is one thing. Knowing how to work on it is where we start.
These self-paced courses give you practical tools to try as you learn. Pause the lesson, practise out loud and take what you’ve learned into your next conversation.
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Learn the tool
Watch the lesson and learn how the technique works.
02
Practise out loud
Say the words. Try the exercise. Give yourself permission to feel awkward.
03
Use it in real life
Try it in a meeting, a presentation or a conversation you’ve been putting off.
You don’t need to wait until you feel confident. You need to start using the skills.
I never thought I'd say these words, but I'm actually starting to really enjoy speaking and being heard.
Ashleigh
Program Manager
I used to be terrified introducing myself on Zoom and now I present in front of hundreds of people at major work events.
Ahlam
Women's Leadership Initiative Manager
I feel confident, energized and prepared to tackle all the little meetings I was terrified to speak up in. I can already see the change in my general confidence which is translating to increased confidence in public speaking.
Suzanne
Major Pursuits Coordinator
I used to always avoid public speaking. Now I'm delivering presentations at sales conferences and I'm even speaking at a mentorship program graduation!
Tahlia
Business Development Executive
Oh my goodness, I just finished your online course and I'm so excited to put into practice what I've just learnt! Even over an online course you have such a gorgeous energy. I feel like I'm already in such a positive headspace about this!
Online course student
I had my speaking event and presentation on Friday night, and I think I absolutely nailed it. I definitely found some of the things I learnt from your course very helpful!
I never thought I'd say these words, but I'm actually starting to really enjoy speaking and being heard.
Ashleigh
Program Manager
I used to be terrified introducing myself on Zoom and now I present in front of hundreds of people at major work events.
Ahlam
Women's Leadership Initiative Manager
I feel confident, energized and prepared to tackle all the little meetings I was terrified to speak up in. I can already see the change in my general confidence which is translating to increased confidence in public speaking.
Suzanne
Major Pursuits Coordinator
I used to always avoid public speaking. Now I'm delivering presentations at sales conferences and I'm even speaking at a mentorship program graduation!
Tahlia
Business Development Executive
Oh my goodness, I just finished your online course and I'm so excited to put into practice what I've just learnt! Even over an online course you have such a gorgeous energy. I feel like I'm already in such a positive headspace about this!
Online course student
I had my speaking event and presentation on Friday night, and I think I absolutely nailed it. I definitely found some of the things I learnt from your course very helpful!
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