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Public Speaking Training & Coaching – Manchester & Worldwide

We help professionals to overcome nerves, build confident communication skills, and step up as charismatic speakers in their space.

With 1-to-1 coaching and corporate team training, delivered in-person & virtually.

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10+ years training professionals to speak in public:

My name is Ed, I know exactly what it's like to:

  • Battle public speaking anxiety
  • Struggle to engage an audience
  • Avoid opportunities out of fear

After struggling for years, I transformed my confidence and learned to enjoy speaking in public.

Now, I help professionals like you achieve the same.

Read Ed's Story

What if speaking felt natural, not nerve-wracking?

Imagine, you’ve developed the skills, you’ve built the confidence — and now:

  • You feel calm, even with all eyes on you.
  • Facing an audience is exciting & enjoyable.
  • You sound clear, credible, and authoritative.

No gimmicks. No picturing anybody naked. Just expert training, from someone who’s been there.

Let's get started!
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Trusted by leaders at top companies.

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"I’d often feel a wave of nerves before presenting, I just couldn’t deliver it in the way I wanted.

Working with Ed changed all of that. I actually enjoy presenting now — something I never thought I’d say!"
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Bal AroraManaging Director, Orlando Reid
"The transformation in the participants was remarkable, and I have no doubt the session provided lifelong learnings for everyone involved.

I cannot recommend him highly enough—this workshop was truly worth every penny!"
Jen Reid, Mulberry
Jen ReadTalent Partner, Mulberry
"Ed is a true coach. He gives you the confidence that you know you need but can’t readily access.

He is astute and patient - never demonstrating boredom when I was going through a presentation for the 10th time."
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Hannah CorkFinance Director, Yorkshire Sculpture Park
"I went from dreading public speaking to being genuinely excited for my next opportunity.

I’m so grateful for Ed’s guidance and can’t wait to work with him again!"
Darren Cassidy, public speaking coaching client, project charisma
Darren CassidyCEO, Net32
"I thought the course was brilliant and came away with so much more confidence and knowledge of myself and how best to prepare for public speaking...

I actually delivered a presentation to 70 a few days after the session and my line manager said it was the best she has seen me speak. So again, thank you!"
Abby Mellors, Mowgli
Abby MellorsHead of HR, Mowgli
“Thank you, Ed. You have helped SkyParlour this year so much with confident presentation skills.

Our team absolutely love your work.”
Angela yore, public speaking team training attendee
Angela YoreFounder & MD, SkyParlour
"Edward helped me improve my public speaking & prepare to speak on world leading podcasts about my journey in technology.

I would certainly recommend Ed for giving you critical feedback on how you speak, even if you are a professional speaker like myself."
Keith Myers public speaking coaching client
Keith MyersFounder, AVimmerse
"When it comes to public speaking, there is no one that I could recommend more highly than my Speaking Coach, Ed Darling.

Working with Ed has elevated my speaking to a level I never knew was possible."
Mohammed Kasujee, public speaking coaching client
Mohammed KasujeeFounder, MK Career Solutions
"Working with Ed as my coach - he’s patient, encouraging, and I’ve got a lot more than I thought I would from the sessions.

I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills!"
Judy Leung public speaking coaching client
Judy LeungFounder, Sweqlink

Public Speaking Training for Professionals and Teams

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1-Day
Masterclass

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Face your fears, find your voice, and master the fundamentals of public speaking.

Our 1-Day Masterclass is the perfect starting point for professionals ready to grow.

In-Person, Manchester, UK.

From
£425

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Individuals

Coaching Programme

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Build unshakeable confidence and become a charismatic speaker in your field.

Our Coaching Programme offers tailored, comprehensive public speaking training for leaders.

In-Person + Virtual.

From
£2,000

Start Your Transformation

Teams

Team Training
& Event Talks

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Get your team presenting with confidence, and communicating their value.

Our Team Training offers high-impact keynote talks, and training courses for corporate teams.

In-Person + Virtual.

From
£2,000

Book a Team Session

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Hey Ed,

Just wanted to share some feedback we had from the delegates after the October Away day 😊 You went down a storm!

– Presentation skills session very good
– The presentation skills session was AMAZING! Very informative and will definitely come in handy.
– Really enjoyed the presentation skills
– Speaker was very engaging and interesting and worked for all aspects of our work
– The presentation was amazing, getting to interact with each other and learning different presentation skills.- there wasn’t a moment which I found it boring or not helpful.

Jess Docksey, Workforce & Education Programme Manager

 

“Absolutely Brilliant training session to do, really enjoyed it. Ed was fab made everyone feel at ease, more confident and relaxed. I will take so much away from this session thanks Ed, you do a great job 👍👏”

Diane Axford — GMCA

 

“Attended an excellent full day session hosted by Ed at Project Charisma, it was a fantastic learning experience and would recommend to anyone who gets the chance.
Ed made everyone feel at ease even when facing our insecurities, individual conversations around the exercises left no question unanswered. A great experience that I can put into practice straight away.”

Siobhan Keane — GMCA

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100% recommendation rate! All attendees gave you a 10 on how likely they would be to recommend the workshop to peers!

Here’s a summary of the group’s feedback from the session:

  • “The workshop was well-timed, with an excellent balance of information, interactive activities, and group work that kept participants engaged.”

  • “Ed, the facilitator, was professional, knowledgeable, and exceptional at delivering clear, constructive feedback. His energy and positivity helped create a safe and supportive environment, which was particularly important given that many participants were outside their comfort zones with public speaking. Ed’s personal story of overcoming anxiety resonated with the group, fostering trust and making the experience more relatable.”

  • “The content was well-structured, breaking down key elements to make the learning process less daunting, and the pacing was comfortable for everyone. The variety of tasks, including the workbook to take away, added value, and the session ultimately empowered participants to deliver speeches with confidence.”

Ideas that resonated with the group the most:

Presentation Structure: Key techniques like planning, the “rule of three,” and the power of pausing.

Audience Engagement: Effective strategies such as the “audience hug” and balanced eye contact (“light housing”).

Public Speaking Elements: Focus on body language, voice modulation, and mindset.

Vocal Variety & Filler Words: Importance of vocal variety and minimising filler words.

Mindset Shift: Emphasis on being prolific over perfect; enthusiasm and charisma over confidence.

All the group have rated themselves as an 8, 9 or 10 in terms of confidence in demonstrating the skills they have learnt in your session.

Other comments:

“This workshop has given me a great toolkit to help build my presenting skills. I feel more empowered in my public speaking and have the confidence to participate in presentations within my role.”

“I thought it was well run, the overall content was excellent. Great feedback throughout the course to support not only the individual but also the group. I would recommend the course strongly to my peers.”

“Was nervous going into the class, worried that it would be a bit school-like or based more in acting (which it was not). Thoroughly enjoyed the experience – would love to do it again later on in the year/next year to look see how my skill has (hopefully) improved.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop and was highly impressed with Ed. Ed’s approach to the subject, his personal story, the layout of the workshop and his energy made for an engaging, memorable and impactful workshop. Ed was able to give helpful feedback to everyone whilst also filled us with encouragement and confidence. I feel he shared some life skills that I will take forward with me in my career and I would love the opportunity to work with him again!”