A public speaking coach who has been there
Dan Deighton started out as a shy introvert. He went on to win five regional public speaking championships and ended up directing 200 public speaking clubs with 4,000 members. He knows what it feels like to dread standing up in front of a room, and he knows what it takes to get past it.
Today he coaches professionals one to one from Sheffield, in person or online.
Who it's for
Most of Dan's clients are mid-to-senior managers, directors and entrepreneurs, plenty of them in finance and fintech. They're good at their jobs, but they feel unheard by senior leadership or freeze when they have to present or take questions.
They're usually busy people without time for a weekly speaking club. They want focused drilling for a particular occasion, such as a webinar, an interview, a pitch or a board meeting.
What you'll work on
- Feeling confident and composed when presenting, especially in Q&As
- Being heard and taken seriously by senior leaders
- Pitching to investors, clients and boards
- Thinking on your feet under pressure
- Handling conflict and pushback calmly
Public speaking classes, a course or a coach?
If you've been searching for public speaking classes or a public speaking course in Sheffield, it helps to know how Dan works. His public speaking training is one to one rather than a group class, so every minute is spent on your presentations, your meetings and your nerves. For groups, he runs team communication training instead.
If a fear of public speaking is what's holding you back, you're in good company. Dan was a shy introvert long before he became a five-time regional champion.
Three ways to work with Dan
Emergency Sprint
A 7-day intensive for a high-stakes meeting, keynote or podcast that's coming up fast.
Confident Communicator Sprint
Five 1-hour sessions over five weeks, covering how to build your authority and how to present and speak in public. There's a version for native English speakers and one for non-native speakers.
Executive Presence Partner
Eight 1-hour sessions over three months, tailored to your needs, with a focus on speaking the language of ROI, handling conflict and presentation skills. More on executive presence coaching.
Public speaking coaching across Sheffield and beyond
Dan provides public speaking coaching across Sheffield and the surrounding areas, including Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, Dronfield and Worksop. If you're further afield, sessions work just as well online.
