Speak with Impact · Public speaking in English
From dreading the stage to owning it.
A four-week live programme for leaders who need to present, pitch, give interviews, answer hard questions and handle small talk in English, especially when it isn't their first language.
- 4 live sessions
- Maximum six participants
- Live online
- €595
Karen's story
"I used to be terrified of it myself."
When I was younger, I'd turn bright red the moment I had to speak in front of others. Knowing I was going red made it worse. I'd stumble over my words and lose my train of thought. In one early presentation, my face turned as red as a tomato, burning bright and impossible to hide. I hated it.
But I realised that if I didn't face that fear, it would hold me back from the things I dreamt of doing.
I went on to speak in boardrooms, on stages, in media interviews and on camera, in more than one language. The nerves don't always disappear, but they no longer control me.
That shift, from hesitation to presence, is the one I help leaders make.
What changes
Leaders who hated speaking, now looking forward to it.
Karen has coached leaders from dreading every presentation to enjoying them, stepping onto high-stakes stages, and winning promotions along the way.
From dread to enjoyment
Nerves stop running the show. You learn to use the energy instead of fighting it.
Onto bigger stages
Conferences, boardrooms, town halls and media interviews, in English, with presence.
At ease in small talk
Networking, receptions and informal moments, where many leaders feel least comfortable, become a chance to build relationships.
Into bigger roles
When people see you speak with authority, they see you as ready for more.
Speaking in the age of AI
AI can write your speech. Only you can deliver it.
AI can draft a talk in seconds and tidy your slides. But presence, voice, eye contact, handling a hostile question and recovering when you lose your thread all happen live, in front of people. That is where speakers are judged, and that is what this programme trains.
AI helps with
- Drafting and editing your script
- Checking your language
- Rehearsing alone
You need people for
- Live feedback from an experienced speaker and coach
- Practising in front of a real audience: your cohort
- Managing nerves and recovering under pressure
- Building the presence people feel when you walk into a room
Leaning on AI-written scripts can leave you less sure of yourself when it matters most. This programme builds confidence that is your own.
The programme
Three sessions to build it. One to deliver it.
You bring a real talk, presentation, pitch or interview you need to give. Over four weekly sessions, you shape it, practise it and deliver it to a supportive international group, with personal feedback from Karen.
Find your message. Know your audience.
Purpose, audience, a clear structure and strategic storytelling. You deliver a 90-second opening and get feedback.
Command the room, even online.
Voice, pace, pauses, body language and presence. Slides only where they help the message.
Speak without a script.
Questions, pushback, interviews and the unexpected, plus small talk and networking: being visible, approachable and at ease in informal conversation. Techniques for staying clear and calm under pressure, including Positive Intelligence tools for quieting the inner critic.
The speaking showcase.
Each participant delivers a six-to-eight-minute talk with live Q&A, then leaves with a personal speaking plan.
A taste of the method
Six things Karen's clients practise.
Breathe from the diaphragm
Deep breathing calms the nervous system and supports your voice.
Start with intention
Know what you want to say, how you want the audience to feel, and what you want them to do.
Rehearse out loud
And in your imagination. Repetition builds ease.
Record yourself
Not to judge, but to learn and improve.
Keep slides clean
People can't listen and read at the same time. Talk to the room, not the screen.
Find your superhero state
Before you get dressed, imagine a superhero costume under your clothes. Your brain responds to what you imagine.
Questions
Before you book.
Do I need to join the Executive Leadership Lab first?
No. Speak with Impact is a standalone programme. Some leaders take it on its own; others take it alongside or after the Lab.
How good does my English need to be?
You should be comfortable taking part in professional conversations in English. The focus is on speaking with impact, not on grammar.
What should I bring?
A real speaking challenge: a presentation, pitch, conference talk, town hall or interview you have coming up, or one you want to get better at.
When is the next cohort?
Dates for the next cohort will be announced soon. Book a call and you will be the first to know.
Can my company pay?
Yes. We can invoice your organisation directly, and can also run a private programme for a team.
Next step
Ready to find your voice in English?
Book a 20-minute call with Karen to talk about your speaking goals and whether Speak with Impact is right for you.
hello@leadershipinenglish.com