“I have to make a speech but I just don’t know where to start…”

Writing a speech can seem like a daunting task, made even more daunting by the knowledge that you will also have to present the speech in front of people! But being able to pull a speech together and perform it with confidence is an important skill to have. To some it comes naturally, but to others it takes a lot of practice to be able to write a strong speech and then deliver it with poise and eloquence.

This is where I come in. I have been writing speeches for every occasion - Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, class presentations, competitions, Ted X Talks, award ceremonies, presentation evenings, corporate functions… The list goes on - for over a decade. And in that time I have also been teaching voice, public speaking, speech and drama and elocution. So let me take the stress and nerves out of the speech writing and speech making process, and teach you a few simple techniques for good speech writing and presenting.

We cover the basics and so much more like:

• Speech structure

• Powerful openings to grab your audience’s attention

• Keeping your audience engaged

• Balancing fact and personal anecdotes

• Balancing humour and sentiment

• Pause, expression and hand gestures

• Sincerity and conviction

• Stance and eye contact

I will write, edit or fine-tune any speech you need. We can work together, or you can leave it all to me. But ultimately it will feel like it is YOUR speech and you will be able to deliver it with aplomb.