Speaking Success · one-day speaker training for people who get nervous
Nervous about speaking in front of people?
Surprisingly, you don’t need to stop being nervous.
You just need to know you can do it anyway.
A friendly, one-day training with former BBC presenter Andy Haynes.
Small group, no experience needed, and nobody is ever forced to do anything.
Next date: Sunday 31 January 2027. Just 12 places.
Does this sound like you?
You’re in the right place.
Most people who come along were sure they “weren’t a speaker”.
They leave knowing they can stand up and speak, nerves and all.
“All the great speakers were bad speakers at first.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
promise
Nerves welcome. We’ll get you speaking anyway.
If you don’t stand up and speak by the end of the day, at your own pace, come back to the next date free.
No catch, and no awkward questions.
No surprises
What happens on the day
The thought of the training can feel as scary as the speech.
So here’s exactly what to expect.
Your day
9.00amRegistration and refreshments
9.30amWe start
11.00amMorning break
1.00pmLight lunch
3.30pmAfternoon break
6.00pmFinish
A gentle start
Coffee, a warm welcome and a small group.
Tell us who you are, what you do and where you’re from.
That’s all.
Why Andy wants you to feel nervous
Yes, really.
Through a few true stories, you’ll see what nerves are for and how to make them work for you.
Why should people listen to you?
How to earn an audience’s trust before you’ve said much at all.
The habits that let speakers down
Eight common habits that make an audience switch off.
One of them is something most people think helps.
Your elevator pitch
A simple seven-part way to say who you are and what you do, so people want to know more.
You’ll leave with yours written.
Write your talk
Why there are always three talks, and how to put yours together.
Share it
Before you go home, you’ll share your talk with the group, at your own pace.
What you’ll take away
Practical skills you can use the very next day.
Andy’s B-I-G secret
The one hint Andy says is the most useful ever.
It gives you courage, confidence and better posture.
It works every time, and nobody can tell you’re using it.
Nerves on your side
Why the nerves you feel are a good sign, and how to use them.
A strong first minute
Six steps for how you open, so the room is with you from the start.
The eight habits to drop
Including the one most people think helps.
Your pitch and your talk
Your elevator pitch and your own talk, both written and ready to use.
Slides that help, not hinder
Why most PowerPoint slides work against you, and the simple fix.
People like you
“I nearly didn’t come.”
That’s what many past attendees told us.
Here’s what happened next, in their own words.
“I nearly left part way through because I became so overwhelmed… I went from nearly leaving to getting up and speaking.”
Debbie Care · past attendee
“It wasn’t easy but wasn’t as bad as my head was telling me. I enjoyed it even though there was nerves.”
Simon Cribley · past attendee
“I spoke on stage at SIL in front of around 300 property investors.”
Bobby Bains · past attendee
“I’ve become a lot more relaxed following the training and got better at interacting with the audience.”
Vicky Sherwood · past attendee
“Not only is Andy an outstanding speaker himself, but he is able to impart his knowledge and experience to others very effectively.”
Narinder Sharma · past attendee
Your trainer
Hello, I’m Andy.
I spent years presenting at the BBC, making complicated things easy to understand.
I’m a member of the Professional Speaking Association and an accredited business mentor.
Nerves don’t have to stop you, and I’ll show you why.
My job on the day is simple: to make you feel at ease, and to get you speaking.
Next date
Book your place
Nerves are very good at saying “maybe next time”.
Most people who come along nearly didn’t book.
Booking is the brave bit.
After that, we look after you.
Speaking Success
Sunday 31 January 2027
- Registration and refreshments from 9am
- 9.30am to 6pm, with regular breaks
- Birmingham (near the NEC), parking included
- Light lunch and refreshments included
- Small group: 12 places only
£599
Including VAT. Everything for the day is included.
Book my placeSecure card payment by Stripe. Confirmation straight to your inbox.
Can’t make 31 January?
Email [email protected] or call 01905 900 747, and you’ll be the first to hear about the next date.
How booking works
Click “Book my place”
One button, and no calendar to battle with.
Pay securely
Name, email, phone and card. One page, about a minute.
You’re booked
Your confirmation and joining details arrive by email straight away.
Got a question before you book? Call the Andy Haynes Team on 01905 900 747
or email [email protected].
Your questions, answered
Will I be made to speak in front of everyone?
No.
Everything builds up gently, and you choose when you’re ready.
You can also step out to prepare on your own at any time.
What if I freeze or go blank?
That’s exactly why the day builds up gently.
You’ll practise somewhere safe and friendly, with a small group who all feel the same.
I’m not a speaker. Is this really for me?
Yes.
No experience is needed, and most people who come say the same thing before they arrive.
Can one day really make a difference?
Past attendees have gone on to speak on stage and host meetings after the day.
You’ll also leave with your elevator pitch and your own talk, written and ready to use.
What if I don’t manage to speak on the day?
Then come back to the next date free.
That’s our promise.
What if I can’t make 31 January?
Tell us, and you’ll be the first to hear about the next date.
Email [email protected] or call 01905 900 747.
Where is it, and what’s included?
Birmingham, near the NEC, with parking included.
Registration and refreshments are from 9am, and the day runs from 9.30am to 6pm.
A light lunch and refreshments are included.
How do I pay?
By card, through Stripe’s secure checkout.
The price is £599 including VAT, and there’s nothing extra to pay on the day.