Testimonials

Brunswick Group Advisory Ltd

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The King's Trust (Formerly The Prince's Trust)

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Care Quality Commission

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Better Purpose

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The Honourable Society Of Gray's Inn

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UCL

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Insider Collective

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Blackwood Group

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Purposeful

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Watching That

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Brunswick Group Advisory Ltd . The King's Trust (Formerly The Prince's Trust) . Care Quality Commission . Better Purpose . The Honourable Society Of Gray's Inn . UCL . Insider Collective . Blackwood Group . Purposeful . Watching That .

‘Our training with The Speak. was brilliant. The content was interesting and fun, whilst Bella’s framework was genuinely transferable to our professional work. As a Business Development team, we all came away with tangible ways to be more confident, engaging and persuasive in professional meetings. Thank you!’

AF, Head of Business Development, The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust), London
‘I thought the workshop was great; the best training session I have been to of this style. I thought Bella’s tone, style, pace and format was absolutely spot on. She was really engaging and pitched the session at just the right level for those of us in the room. I found the techniques to be useful and creative - I was pushed out of my comfort zone but she did it well’

Director, Brunswick Group, London
‘Working 1:1 with Bella has been hugely enjoyable and valuable. I would highly recommend The Speak. for their fun, informative, evidence-based and challenging sessions that leave you better able to present and speak.’

GK, Project Manager, Better Purpose, London
‘Bella was incredibly skilled at getting a team who are very serious in their approach, relaxed and happy to participate. Her feedback to everyone in the room was especially impressive and helpful, particularly the tone with which it was delivered. I could not be happier with the session.’

Legal Manager - Criminal Litigation, Prosecutions & Inquests , Care Quality Commission, Leeds
‘We had the pleasure of having Bella join our office for a training session. It was such a brilliant experience. Bella is very approachable, clear and concise and gives great constructive feedback that I feel gave a quite a confidence boost to our team when discussing presentation skills. Would highly recommend.’

HN, Creative Lead, TBA PLC, London
‘I found the training extremely useful for my work and my engagement. Great pro tips on overcoming self doubt and building confidence to speak with diverse audiences. I think the best way to tell that this worked is through the many references I have already heard in meetings about the exercises we did and the things you referenced. I particularly appreciated the tips on how to recover from awkward stumbles. Thanks again for that terrific training.’

Co-CEO, Purposeful, Virtual session for 15 employees internationally
‘Bella is incredible at what she does and really breaks down each layer of the psychology of communication and how we're able to better ourselves.’

Business Development team member, The King’s Trust, London
‘We had the chance to discuss specific concerns, ask questions, and really tailor the content to our individual needs. Bella is also very personable and warm so it felt like a very safe space. Thank you for the workshop; it was really great.’

AA, Senior Associate, Blackwood Group, London
‘We recently welcomed Bella into TBA for a dedicated training session and it was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, she made sure the session was engaging, insightful, and packed with practical tools which our team could immediately apply in both personal and professional settings. Bella was clearly very knowledgeable, personable, and skilled at creating a safe and empowering environment. She hosted interactive exercises, ensuring every member of our team felt involved and supported. The emphasis on authentic communication and practical strategies for public speaking and storytelling was hugely impactful. I highly recommend The Speak. Bella's approach is modern, and very empowering. Thanks for coming in!’

AM, Head of People & Talent Development, TBA PLC, London
‘I have had the pleasure of being supported by Bella over the last few months and she has exceeded my expectations. She has supported me to become more confident with public speaking as well as provided me with practical strategies to enhance my style of presentation. She is knowledgeable, patient and makes you feel extremely comfortable!’

SO, Senior Associate, Better Purpose, Virtual
‘My session with Bella was brilliant. Hugely insightful, and packed full of practical tools and tips that tap into a natural ability I didn't know I had. Any self-consciousness disappeared, as soon as I saw that Bella's method was so technical, professional, and backed by theory. I was able to apply what I learnt to my work immediately, both in-person and online, and while my presenting skills were ok before, this session has levelled them up in a noticeable way.’

SB, Founder, Sussed Consulting Ltd, London
‘It was utterly fantastic! I can't shout enough about how [the course] has already impacted my presenting skills so much. Learning how to make sure you're ready, not only mentally but physically, for a meeting/presentation and how that will benefit you and the way you present!’

Customer Success team member, Watching That Ltd, Virtual
‘I found that the session codified a lot of the soft techniques of oral advocacy into one helpful, engaging and amusing experience that can be applied both inside and outside of a courtroom. I think the session would be an excellent regular feature in the future Gray's Inn programme.’

Student Barrister, The Honourable Society Of Gray’s Inn, London
‘Bella provided a 1-1 session to offer feedback and coaching on my presentation style. She helped me prepare for a presentation as part of an interview for a senior civil service position. She gave detailed and insightful observations about my personal impact and concrete practical suggestions on how to enhance my delivery; everything from how to warm up my voice, what to do with my hands and how to structure my presentation. She gave me confidence and I am pleased to say that following Bella’s support I was offered the role! Highly recommend.’

Private Client, UK Civil Service, London
‘We had the pleasure of having Bella come into our office for presentation and people management training, and it was a fantastic experience. Bella's professionalism, knowledge, and engaging presentation style kept the entire team fully involved. She provided us with valuable insights and practical strategies to improve our teamwork, communication, and leadership. Her ability to adapt the content to meet the specific needs of our team made it feel personalized and relevant. Highly recommend Bella for any organisation looking to enhance their team dynamics and confidence in individuals.’

AP, Project Coordinator, TBA PLC, London
‘I learnt a lot from the session and still have the techniques in the back of my mind - it obviously has great cut through so you're onto something’

CC, CEO, Watching That Ltd, Virtual
‘I really enjoyed the session with Bella which successfully leveraged her acting experience to bring a refreshing new perspective to presenting - meaning I went away with a number of practical ways in which I could think about presentations, improving my confidence in delivering a better presentation every time.’

JM, CFO, Smiths Medical, London
‘Bella tailors the sessions to work best for your needs and your pace. She is very knowledgeable, approachable and enthusiastic. I would definitely recommend her service.’

AW, Psychotherapist, Bell-West Psychotherapy Ltd, London
‘I found this workshop super helpful - particularly on breath which is something I often overlook. You’re also very approachable, even remotely (which can be hard!), and made it much more interactive that I expected without having exercises that might put people on the spot… I definitely learned a lot and look forward to putting it into practice!’

AM, Head of Finance & Compliance, Purposeful, Virtual session
‘Such an enjoyable and useful course. It’s so good to have some tangible tips and techniques that can be easily implemented. I’ll definitely be recommending you!’

KT, Head of Sponsorship & Commercial, The King’s Trust, London
‘Bella helped me curate my best man speech so that it flowed, and then supported me hugely with the delivery. I feel both ready and excited for it now, rather than the overwhelming nerves I had before. I’m so grateful.’

AW, Private Client, London

Above, you'll find firsthand accounts from individuals and teams who have completed my public speaking courses or individual coaching sessions & are applying what they’ve learned in order to become more confident speakers & kick-start their journey to overcoming performance anxiety. They share how their coaching and workshops have helped them gain confidence and refine their delivery skills.

Read their experiences and see how public speaking training can help you overcome similar challenges and achieve your speaking goals.

Testimonials

Brunswick Group Advisory Ltd

.

The King's Trust (Formerly The Prince's Trust)

.

Care Quality Commission

.

Better Purpose

.

The Honourable Society Of Gray's Inn

.

UCL

.

Insider Collective

.

Blackwood Group

.

Purposeful

.

Watching That

.

‘Working 1:1 with Bella has been hugely enjoyable and valuable. I would highly recommend The Speak. for their fun, informative, evidence-based and challenging sessions that leave you better able to present and speak.’

‘Bella was incredibly skilled at getting a team who are very serious in their approach, relaxed and happy to participate. Her feedback to everyone in the room was especially impressive and helpful, particularly the tone with which it was delivered. I could not be happier with the session.’

‘Bella is incredible at what she does and really breaks down each layer of the psychology of communication and how we're able to better ourselves.’

‘We had the chance to discuss specific concerns, ask questions, and really tailor the content to our individual needs. Bella is also very personable and warm so it felt like a very safe space. Thank you for the workshop; it was really great.’

‘It was utterly fantastic! I can't shout enough about how [the course] has already impacted my presenting skills so much. Learning how to make sure you're ready, not only mentally but physically, for a meeting/presentation and how that will benefit you and the way you present!’

‘I found that the session codified a lot of the soft techniques of oral advocacy into one helpful, engaging and amusing experience that can be applied both inside and outside of a courtroom. I think the session would be an excellent regular feature in the future Gray's Inn programme.’

‘I learnt a lot from the session and still have the techniques in the back of my mind - it obviously has great cut through so you're onto something’

‘Bella tailors the sessions to work best for your needs and your pace. She is very knowledgeable, approachable and enthusiastic. I would definitely recommend her service.’

‘Such an enjoyable and useful course. It’s so good to have some tangible tips and techniques that can be easily implemented. I’ll definitely be recommending you!’

‘Bella helped me curate my best man speech so that it flowed, and then supported me hugely with the delivery. I feel both ready and excited for it now, rather than the overwhelming nerves I had before. I’m so grateful.’