Level 2
Mastering Presence & Impact 4 weeks (In London)
Our 4-week Level 2 Public Speaking Training is designed to elevate your confidence and delivery. This in-person course in London focuses on advanced techniques, combining improvisation, presence, and authentic human connection to help you engage with your audience more deeply and impactfully.
Why do this course?
At the School of Connection, our Level 2 Public Speaking Training builds on the foundation laid in Level 1, taking your understanding of public speaking and self-expression to a deeper level. This course dives further into our core principles of authenticity, vulnerability, and meaningful connection with your audience.
You’ll refine essential skills while learning more advanced techniques, such as mastering the power of pausing, cultivating presence, using storytelling to captivate your audience, and tapping into emotions to create a deeper impact.
Completion of Level 1 is recommended but not essential, as this course is designed to meet you where you are and guide you to the next stage in your public speaking journey.
In addition to the training, you will be given the opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice by delivering a speech to a small audience, allowing you to solidify your skills in a real-world setting.
With our expert coaches, you'll continue to develop your confidence and engage your audience on a more profound level, using new tools and techniques to amplify your message and your presence.
Course Details
Week 1: The Hot Seat
We kick off by explore the power of vulnerability and its role in building trust with your audience. Stepping into the “hot seat,” you’ll face your nerves and self-doubt, gaining confidence and authenticity in the process. This exercise helps you become comfortable in your own skin while fostering genuine connections with those you speak to.
Week 2: Mastering Presence
Learn how to master the art of the pause in order to create presence and amplify your message. You’ll explore how stillness and silence can deepen emotional impact, showing courage, confidence, and conviction in your delivery. By embracing the pause, you’ll enhance both your stage presence and the way your audience connects with your message.
Week 3: The Art of Storytelling
In this session, you’ll learn how to craft and deliver compelling stories that captivate your audience. Using narrative techniques, improvisation, and a touch of playfulness, we’ll guide you through the process of creating engaging stories that take your listeners on an unforgettable journey. We’ll also incorporate clowning exercises to help free up your creativity, bring out your playful side, and make your storytelling even more dynamic.
Week 4: Emotions 2.0
Take a deeper dive into the emotional aspect of public speaking. You’ll explore how to use intention and feeling to guide your delivery, making sure the way you say something impacts your audience on an emotional level. By understanding how your words, tone, and body language shape the emotional experience of your listeners, you’ll learn to connect more deeply and leave a lasting impression.
Real-World Speaking Experience
In addition to the topics we cover each week, the second half of every class is dedicated to speech practice, ensuring you have ample opportunities to speak in front of others. During Weeks 2, 3, and 4, you’ll deliver prepared speeches based on themes from the lessons. These topics are given in advance as homework, allowing you time to reflect and craft your speech around the core techniques we’ve explored, such as pausing, presence, and emotional engagement.
Your teacher will provide individual feedback after each speech, helping you refine your delivery, identify your strengths, and work on areas for improvement.
At the end of the course, you’ll have the incredible opportunity to deliver your speech in front of a real audience. This is your chance to apply everything you’ve learned in a live setting, where you can truly test your ability to connect with others. Speaking to an audience stretches your comfort zone, giving you the invaluable experience of engaging with people in a way that feels both exciting and empowering.
Pay £149 deposit to join
What to Expect
More info on our Public Speaking Training Course..
What you’ll learn:
How to deepen your connection with your audience through presence and intention
Advanced techniques for using pauses, storytelling, and emotion to create impact
How to craft and deliver engaging, meaningful speeches based on lesson themes
How to embody and convey emotions effectively, connecting on a deeper level with your listeners
How to integrate mindfulness and spontaneity into your delivery for more authentic expression
How to stretch your comfort zone by speaking in front of a real audience and applying your learning in a live setting
Course details:
Four sessions over four consecutive weeks
Each class is 3 hours with a short break in the middle (6:30pm-9:30pm for evening courses and 10:30am - 1:30pm for Saturday courses)
Maximum 18 people per group
1 missed class can be redeemed for free (discuss with trainer)
Location:
The Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, Regent's Place, London, NW1 3FE.
Pricing:
£149 upfront deposit required to secure your place
£549 remaining to pay 48 hours before your course starts
(Total price of course is £698)
Option to pay in instalments by buying a “Course Credit using Klarna via our booking page here. Once purchased, you will be emailed directly to arrange which course you’d like to use your credit on.
Terms & Conditions:
You can view the full terms and conditions of our course training/cancellation policy here.
What our students are saying
Don’t just take our word for it, check out what our past students have to say about our public speaking courses and training methods.
FAQs
What happens if I miss a class?
We always allow people to redeem one missed class per course and give them the opportunity to attend that class with another course/cohort - this can be arranged by contacting your trainer.
What is the course format?
Each class follows a structured format: we begin with warm-up and icebreaker exercises to get you engaged. Next, we introduce the theme for the week and guide you through exercises designed to explore that topic. There is a break midway to recharge, and the second half of the class is dedicated to speech practice, where you’ll apply what you've learned and receive valuable feedback.
Is this course right for me?
Whether you get anxiety speaking to people, or performance anxiety and struggle in front of groups, this course is for you. We’ve trained everyone from professionals, leaders and performers, to managers, lawyers and entrepreneurs.
What if I’m really scared and not sure I can do it?
If you’re scared, anxious, sick or terrified, we totally understand. Everyone at SoC has battled public speaking fear. We really get what you’re feeling and experiencing. And there’s no such thing as mistakes ;-)
How long are the courses?
Each course runs for one session a week for four consecutive weeks. The classes are 3 hours long with a break in the middle.
What are the course dates?
Check our latest course dates here.
Do I receive any course material?
Yes, at the end of the course we send you a course handout that has notes from all of the key points across all of the sessions.
How do I know it’s worth the investment?
We understand this is an investment in time and money. Keep scrolling to hear what our students say about the course.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes, you can buy a “Course Credit using Klarna via our booking page here. Once purchased, you will be emailed directly to arrange which course you’d like to use your credit on.
Testimonials
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Shehana Udat
“I'm so glad I did this course. I was looking for something different to the usual corporate focused public speaking course. I wanted something more human that also included the psychology of public speaking and School of Connection provided exactly that. Adam, our trainer, was amazing week on week. He was incredibly supportive and genuine and gave each of us the confidence to step out of our comfort zone.
The course was also incredibly fun! We laughed a lot as a group and towards the end we were all quite comfortable with another. I now much better equipped and confident to stand in front of a crowd and give a compelling speech. Thank you Adam and School of Connection!”
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Qaseem Ahmen
“An excellent course - I would recommend to everyone!
I was originally looking for a technical training course to refine my public speaking skills. I felt I needed to be sharper, more presentable and make better use of language to win over my audience. I am a barrister, so public speaking is what I do all day (whether to clients or in court). I attended the taster session and I was blown right out of my comfort zone when asked to take the hot seat and be "vulnerable". To be honest, I have always avoided vulnerability; not least in a public setting. When everyone in the class was doing the same thing, I quickly realised the barriers I have put up limiting my progress and, crucially, preventing my audience from seeing and understanding my true self. I was so intrigued; it was a no-brainer to attend the seven-week course.
Each week, whatever the activity, the underlying focus was vulnerability. Some weeks I tried to be clever in my speech drafting (being deliberately funny etc), but I realised that being clever had less impact on the audience than speaking the truth from deep within. It is no easy task digging deep - but it is the only way to truly connect with someone and everyone.
After the course, I could not only see and feel the drastic change in my approach to public speaking (and its impact on the audience), but I observed my fellow learners and how they overcame their own challenges and persevered. I realised it is more about how I see myself as opposed to how my audience sees me. This course is a unique experience which one will only appreciate when doing it with an open mind and an honest spirit. Should you choose to, I wish you well on this great journey of discovery.
My deepest gratitude to Adam Hanim and the team at School of Connection.”
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Madalina Marinescu
“My colleagues recommended this course and it lived up to the hype. It really forces you to go out of your comfort zone and approach your conversations with other people from a place of vulnerability.
The course gave me a lot more confidence as well as the tools to deal with the anxiety associated with public speaking.
Rupal made sure to challenge each one of us in the areas where we needed improvement and she's done a fantastic job at guiding us throughout our journey.
I personally really enjoyed the online format as it enabled us to connect with other participants from all over the world and it saved me a lot of time and energy.
I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to be more confident in their public speaking.”