PUBLIC SPEAKING Courses

connect with your audience

Are You looking to build your confidence in front of a crowd?

This 2-day intensive course is designed to build your confidence by developing and strengthening tangible skills in public speaking that you can start to rely on.

Taking place at Bristol Old Vic Theatre, this course has a particular focus on creating and communicating content for a large audience or space. These environments can be intimidating, and as a result, we can start to lose control of our natural communication skills.

We will work in a small group of up to 8 participants to help build up and strengthen your communication ability, from speaking on a one-to-one level, to speaking in front of a small group, culminating in a final session on the stage at Bristol Old Vic, where we will work on adapting your delivery for a larger space.

These 2 days are aimed at helping you:

Keep control of your nerves

We will explore how breathing, specifically released and slow breathing, can help you stay focused on the content, calm you nerves, and allow you to say what you want to say.

Structure and connect with your thoughts

Establishing and maintaining a good sense of structure when we speak can be incredibly helpful in not only allowing us to keep control of our thoughts, but also in engaging our audience to really listen.

Get the most out of your voice

This is one of your greatest tools, so understanding how it works will help you keep control of it so that it serves you in your communication. This is about more than projection, it involves working on resonance, vocal fold contact and intonation.

Tell great stories!

We are all natural storytellers. But as with any skill, it requires practice. We will explore how you can use emotion in your storytelling to establish real connection with your content and invite your audience in.

If you still have any questions about the course, feel free to book in for a free 10 minute consultation on the booking page, otherwise you can secure your place on the course below…

Connect With Your Audience: 2-day Public Speaking Course

£375.00

26-27th May 2025 @ Bristol Old Vic Theatre

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“Whether you’re looking to give the biggest speech of your life or just want to communicate more confidently and clearly in every day life, Guy can help you transform your public speaking…
…through a combination of psychology, physiology and performing arts he creates a magic training formula.”

Pete, Senior Manager, NHS

Who will you work with?

This course is designed and delivered by Guy Hughes, founder of The Vocal Studio Bristol. He brings a wealth of firsthand experience working as an actor at some of the leading theatre companies in the UK, including the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare’s Globe, Bristol Old Vic, Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse and Edinburgh Lyceum. He has also worked with and learned from world-famous theatre directors, including most notably Declan Donellan OBE, author of The Actor and the Target, one of the most highly regarded actor training books.

Guy is also a specialist in working with the voice, having taught and delivered workshops in drama schools across the country. His training as a voice coach is based in Estill Voice Training, which he studied at the Royal Academy of Music and with Anne-Marie Speed, founder of The Voice Explained.

Guy is also an associate coach with FuseCo., a collective that provides high-end corporate coaching for founders and entrepreneurs.

“I found The Vocal Studio by researching people online who could help me improve my public speaking confidence and ability.
Guy has been fantastic, unearthing and rewiring certain vocal traits I had to improve my confidence, eye contact and ability to convey messages when speaking in public.
So much so that I have recommended Guy to our Learning and Development Director to help others in my business improve the way they communicate in business.”
– Tom White, CEO, 5Values Consulting Group
"Guy’s approach is both insightful and transformative. He has helped me unlock a stronger, more confident voice and his storytelling techniques have made my presentations far more compelling. Working with him has been truly invaluable!”
– Dr Ahmed Salhin, Principle Data Scientist, Sage
“I wish I had attended sooner! Working with Guy has been transformational for my confidence, storytelling, and public speaking ability. I am naturally quite shy and introverted, and Guy provides the right level of challenge for development, whilst still making me feel supported. I gain so much from every session, and I believe they will be instrumental in enabling me to raise capital for my business.”
— Olivia Coy, Founder & CEO, Remedy
"I worked with Guy to prepare a talk for a large audience. Guy's acting experience gives him a great perspective from which to coach public speakers. He listened to several iterations of my material, and provided concrete, practical guidance on content and delivery. Highly recommended!"
— Kate, Senior Engineer
“I highly recommend the expert public speaking coaching provided by Guy Hughes at The Vocal Studio.
As someone who does a lot of public speaking in my role, I wanted to refine my vocal techniques to improve the clarity and sustainability of my voice. Guy's warm and engaging style immediately puts you at ease and I appreciated how carefully he listened to tailor his approach to my specific needs. His coaching focused on helpful vocal techniques but also storytelling skills that have made my presentations more engaging.
An invaluable experience for anyone looking to elevate their public speaking!”
– Jacob Diggle, Chief Impact Officer, UK Youth
"Guy was instrumental in improving my public speaking for work and even my wedding day speech. He helped to address my shaky breathing when presenting, my presentation structure and even refining my choice of words. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their presenting skills."
– Ian Grainger, Product Manager, BT
“I reached out to Guy as I was finding myself in high pressure speaking situations and I wanted to improve my clarity and impact. He has helped take me back to basics by organising my thought process, teaching me to breathe, and helping me land the points. I really enjoy our sessions and if you are in a similar situation or want to build your speaking confidence, I highly recommend Guy.”
– Harry, VC Investor
“Whether you’re about to give the biggest speech of your life or just want to communicate more confidently and clearly in every day life, Guy can help you transform your public speaking.
Through a combination of psychology, physiology and performing arts, he creates a magic training formula of easy to understand theory and practical techniques, all while modelling best practice himself.
I wish I’d met him years ago!”
– Pete, NHS Senior Manager
"I approached Guy with the honour of being the best man at my friend's wedding. Guy proved to be invaluable in boosting my confidence and arming me with the necessary tools to deliver a great performance. Thanks to his guidance, I felt fully prepared on the day, and to my pleasant surprise, the speech went better than I could have ever imagined. I wholeheartedly recommend Guy for anyone seeking assistance with public speaking, regardless of the scale of the event. My sessions with him were not only productive but also enjoyable.”
— Peter Solomon, Best Man

PUBLIC SPEAKING Courses

connect with your audience

Are You looking to build your confidence in front of a crowd?

26-27th May 2025 @ Bristol Old Vic Theatre

Who will you work with?

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