PUBLIC SPEAKING COACHING

1:1 sessions

Looking to engage your audience?

Whether you’re presenting to colleagues at work, interacting with clients or delivering a speech for a professional or social function, these sessions will help you achieve clear and effective communication.

Using techniques and exercises developed from years of experience working with internationally renowned theatre companies and used to teach and train actors in leading drama schools, we will help to strengthen your vocal and performance techniques in order to improve your delivery. These sessions are about you and your needs and so are designed to be tailored to each individual. This might include work on:

Breath control to help ground you and your delivery
Vocal exercises that bring clarity and projection to your voice
Storytelling skills that will help captivate your audience
Speech content to help craft a clear and compelling story
Performance psychology used to harness nervous energy

Ultimately, the goal for these sessions is to improve your connection with your audience. Through guided 1:1 support, you will be able to convey a clear and compelling message, whilst keeping control of your nerves.

Book in your first session to meet and get started, or book in a free consultation to have a chat and find out more.

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“I wish had attended sessions sooner! Working with Guy has been transformational for my confidence, storytelling and public speaking ability… 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

Who will you work with?

Guy Hughes leads on the public speaking coaching, bringing 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.

Alongside his firsthand experience as an actor, Guy brings many years of experience teaching and delivering workshops in drama schools across the country. His specialist 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.

Testimonials

“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 sessions 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
"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 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
“Guy has been a great teacher! Our first session he helped me reframe a conversational speaking style as a presentational style, which was a great eye opener! I’ve learned so much, so quickly working with him!”
— James Timms, CTO & Co-Founder, Mappa
“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
"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
“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 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
“I am an ideas developer at an Unscripted TV company and frequently have to pitch ideas and speak on panels. Guy’s friendly approach make the sessions fun and enjoyable, and his expertise and knowledge in this area have had a transformative impact on my confidence and on my ability to plan and execute a winning pitch.”
Kate, Director of Development, Boom (Ex Channel 4 BAFTA-Winning Commissioning Editor)

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PUBLIC SPEAKING COACHING

1:1 sessions

Looking to engage your audience?

Who will you work with?

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