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Transform your team into confident communicators.

Who pitch, present, and lead with impact.

Chat with Ed about your team.
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Why Your Team Needs Better Public Speaking Skills

Your people are experts in their field, but struggle to communicate with the confidence they deserve:

  • Held back by nerves or low confidence.
  • Lack key skills to engage the room.
  • Avoid opportunities to pitch or present.

Our high-impact public speaking training gives your people the skills & confidence they need – whether they’re leading the meeting, presenting to clients, or speaking externally.

Highly practical training, that’s surprisingly enjoyable… and gets rave reviews from participants!

I'm Ed, Your Public Speaking Trainer.

For years, I struggled with crippling social anxiety and a total phobia of public speaking.

In overcoming it, I became an award-winning actor, a Toastmasters President, and built a career as a paid speaker — training leaders and teams across the UK, US, and Europe.

Now, I bring that hands-on experience directly to teams like yours. Our high-energy training days are fun, practical, and transformative: we build real confidence, sharpen presentation skills, and bring your team together through shared challenge.

The results come fast, and the change lasts — allowing your people to present with clarity, lead with impact, and feel unstoppable in front of any audience.

Ed Darling delivering his keynote talk on Speaking with Impact to an audience of professionals during a corporate public speaking training event

What Our Corporate Team Training Includes:

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Psychology of Body Language

No more shuffling feet or staring at the floor. It’s time to project confidence, and make a positive first impression every time.

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The Voice of Credibility

Ditch the fillers, tune-down the jargon, and develop a charismatic and captivating speaking voice.

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Improvised Speaking Excellence

Structure your thoughts, communicate with clarity, and take on meetings, panels, or Q&A sessions with ease.

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Speaker’s Mindset Shifts

Imposter syndrome, begone! Overcome nerves, develop confidence, and feel comfortable in the spotlight.

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Signature Speech Structure

From dull and boring to audience applauding. Learn the secrets of impactful presentations with our signature speech structure.

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The Keynote Challenge

Prepare, practise, and deliver your own personal speech. With individual feedback, and a professionally recorded video.

Real Results: What Teams Say About Our Training

"Ed ran a fantastic public speaking workshop for my team of around 25 people. The team left feeling energized and excited to put their new skills into practice. Ed is highly engaging, fun to work with, and a true professional. I’d strongly recommend him to anyone looking to take their presentation skills to the next level."
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Bradley CaponVP Sales, Yoobic
"Thank you Ed. You have helped SkyParlour this year so much with confident presentations skill. It's tremendous what you can bring out even in one wee small hour of one-2-one training. Our team absolutely love your work."
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Angela Yore​ Founder and MD, SkyParlour
Ed delivered Public Speaking training to our team here at Tempting Talent. We had great fun and there was a plethora of valuable content that gave instant benefit to our team!

I would certainly recommend Ed and Project Charisma, not just for Public Speaking, but for any business where communication is key. We got excellent tips for both in-person and virtual interactions.
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Rob WhiteDirector, Tempting Talent
"Ed led a session on public speaking during a conference, and it was great to see how he engaged the audience from the first minute and how his easy to follow exercises really worked for the team. Thanks Ed for a great and inspirational session."
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Silvia Mensdorff-PouillyHead of Business Development EMEA Enterprise
"Ed visited our Litchfield office to help some of our senior leaders improve their public speaking. The session was relevant and engaging and everyone took something away from the day from both professional and personal perspectives. I'd highly recommend Project Charisma and we're already looking at booking Ed [again]."
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Sally Helston Operations Director, IFLS
"Ed has an incredible ability to create a warm and safe environment that enables people to challenge themselves, learn and grow! I can honestly say after this session, my fears around public speaking have diminished considerably. Thank you Ed, I can’t wait to put my new skills & techniques into practice!"
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Holly Williams PR Account Executive
"Great session! Thanks you so much, it was very fun and as you say, poweful morning. Thanks Ed. Now to put it all in to practice!"
Jade Kirby, public speaking team training attendee
Jade Kirby (LLB) Human Resource and Office Manager, Rutronik
"For anyone thinking about this... Don't think, just do it! Ed is fantastic and makes stepping out of your comfort zone so much fun. I've enjoyed two training sessions with him and they both ended with the whole group on a real high. 100% recommend."
Emma Scott project charisma team training attendee
Emma Scott Content Strategist

Corporate Training Packages & Pricing

Available around the UK and internationally. 

1-Day Team Training

Team of professionals smiling after completing Project Charisma’s 1-day corporate speaker training workshop

High-impact group training, covering the fundamentals of public speaking and confident communication.

With expert coaching, personalised feedback, and a video recording for every participant.

A practical and highly enjoyable day, that gets rave reviews from participants.

  • In-person or virtual
  • Full / half day options
  • Typically, 8–30 participants

From: £2,000

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Keynote Talks

Ed Darling delivering a keynote talk on practical public speaking skills to an engaged audience at a professional conference
Book Ed’s signature keynote, “Speaking with Impact”, for your next company event or conference.

A high-energy, practical talk on facing fears, building confidence, and speaking with charisma.

Packed with audience participation, practical tips, and personal stories.

  • In-person or virtual
  • 30-60 minutes + Q&A
  • Typically, 50–100+ people

From: £2,500

Enquire about a Keynote

Leadership Training

Woman practising public speaking skills and leadership presence during Project Charisma’s corporate leadership training course

Bespoke training for senior leaders, combining group sessions and 1-to-1 coaching.

I’ll help your senior people step up as charismatic leaders in their space.

Ideal for SLTs preparing for company events, speaking opportunities, and leadership development.

  • In-person + virtual
  • Group training + 1–1 sessions
  • Typically, 5–15 participants

From: £3,000

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Project Charisma x Mulberry UK
The objective:

Deliver 2 x training sessions for mixed teams at Mulberry UK. Helping them to speak with confidence and deliver stronger internal presenations (while making it a fun and enjoyable experience!)

Here's what they said...
"I wanted to share the feedback we had from the group for the session…something nice to boost your week! 😊

All of 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.

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

- Mulberry Team Member
"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."

- Mulberry Team Member
"I thought it was well run, the overall content was excellent. Great feedback through out the course to support not only the individual but also the group. I would recommend the course strongly to my peers."

- Mulberry Team Member
"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."

- Mulberry Team Member
"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!"

- Mulberry Team Member
Finally, from Jen who booked the training...
Credible, Engaging and Memorable.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a workshop on "Presenting & Communicating with Impact" delivered by Ed, and it exceeded all expectations. The session was thoughtfully structured, incorporating engaging and thought-provoking exercises that encouraged active participation from the group.

Ed generously shared his personal experiences and insights, which made the content even more impactful. His tailored feedback for each participant was incredibly valuable, offering personalised tips and guidance that really resonated." [Cont...]
Cont: "The materials and post-workshop resources were crafted with great attention to detail, adding a luxurious touch that is rare to find in training providers.

The workshop not only equipped participants with new skills but also significantly boosted their confidence, culminating in the delivery of impactful speeches by the end. The transformation in the participants was remarkable, and I have no doubt the session provided lifelong learnings for everyone involved. I’m eagerly looking forward to booking Ed and Project Charisma again in the future. I cannot recommend him highly enough—this workshop was truly worth every penny!"

Jen Reid, Talent and Development Partner at Mulberry

Corporate Team Training FAQs

Public speaking training helps your team to speak with clarity, confidence, and credibility.

Whether pitching ideas, leading meetings, or speaking externally – public speaking training provides the skills to engage an audience & land an impactful message.

Your team will learn a host of powerful communication skills – from body language, vocal variety, and improvisation, to structure, storytelling, and speaking on camera.

They’ll learn to handle tough questions, deliver stand-out presentations, and project confidence in leadership roles.

Don’t expect to sit and take notes! Our training is a highly engaging blend of practical learning, team challenges, and expert coaching.
 
We create a “low-pressure, high-impact” environment where people rapidly improve in a way that’s engaging, and effective.
We deliver both in-person & virtual training, across the UK and internationally.
 
We recommend in-person training where possible.

Our training is ideal for any team that needs to communicate with confidence — whether senior leaders, new managers, or a mixture of people from across the business.

We work with teams of all industries and sizes; from global corporates to small startups, and from seasoned executives to future leaders.
Turning nerves into confidence is our speciality. We create a supportive environment, and provide expert coaching to help each person make a step-change in their speaking skills.

Our team training can be suited to match your timeframe; from 45-min keynotes, to half-day, full-day, or longer training programmes.

All our training is delivered bespoke to match your team’s goals, industry, and unique challenges.

We also offer 1-1 coaching sessions, for individuals who require personalised support.

Your team will be up, involved, and improving their public speaking skills within the first 10-minutes.

By the end of the day, they’ll have developed new techniques, faced challenges, and built authentic confidence.

The tools we teach will benefit your team for years to come. 

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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!”