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| As an individual, working within a company, if you are to fulfil your potential, the ability to confidently communicate your ideas is particularly important. For an organisation, with hundreds of people responsible for your messages, you will want to know that they are communicating at the highest possible level. For a charitable organisation, to change hearts and minds, all you have is your message - your success is in how it is communicated. Whatever industry or occupation you find yourself in, if communication is important, you will find this to be a most useful resource. |
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| Why is it so difficult? | |||||||
It is the second greatest fear apparently. If stress is caused by a perception of threat, then the threat with public speaking is clear. People fear they will freeze, forget everything, look foolish and that the audience will judge them. The more significant the audience and the subject, the bigger the threat. As a result, the motivation is less about communicating at the highest level and more about survival. In addition, planning is often avoided and in the delicate process of communication, planning and forethought is everything. Most people are unaware of the many factors that can affect a presenter's ability to give of their best, and the audience's ability to give that presenter their complete attention. We provide solutions to all these issues. |
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| About The Speakers Studio | |||||||
| What is the Speaker's Studio? | |||||||
The Speaker's Studio is a public speaking consultancy which offers a singular and complete approach to presentation and public speaking. The methods we use include a blend of personal coaching, classroom training
and e-coaching. This blend enables us to offer a learning process that
is unprecedented. |
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| Who should use The Speaker's Studio | |||||||
We work with organisations and people in public life who need to be able to communicate well. We work at all levels, from absolute beginners to accomplished speakers. We work across all industries. Within our training and coaching team you will find the experience you need whether you are launching a new product, a new company or a satellite. If you are serious about developing your abilities in this area, you
should certainly speak to us about the options open to you. |
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| Our Principles | |||||||
Everything we offer is based on what is best for the client or the learner:
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| Our Services | |||||||
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| Our Training & Coaching Team | |||||||
The simplicity of the planning model, the comprehensive support materials and the overall quality of learning will be valuable for the individual learner. But most important will be their relationship with their coach. We have built a team of independent thinkers and presentation experts to help people with the process of planning and the process of learning. Within our Training and Coaching Team you will find high-level experience across a wide range of subjects - from business to politics to comedy. They all have a passion for this rather dry pursuit of penetrating, organising and then communicating a subject. But they are also great coaches, with a common drive to help other people learn and develop. |
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| The Speaker's Studio Online | |||||||
| What is the purpose of The Speaker's Studio Online? | |||||||
As a member of The Speaker's Studio Online, you will log on to your own personalised homepage where you can:
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| Who is the service aimed at? | |||||||
If presentation and public speaking is part of your life, this service is for you. If your organisation is interested in the penetration of a recognizable standard of communication and presentation, this approach is definitely for you. |
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| Private Membership to The Speaker's Studio Online | |||||||
| How do I join The Speakers Studio Online? | |||||||
Click on the icon for "Join the Speakers Studio" and complete the simple form. |
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| How much does it cost to join The Speakers Studio Online? | |||||||
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| What do I get when I join? | |||||||
When you join The Speaker's Studio Online, you will be allocated a personal homepage. You will then complete an evaluation and induction with one of our expert coaches. This will ensure that you understand all the features of the system and how to get the best from the service. In addition, 15 minutes of E-Coaching time will be credited to your account and you will have the support of your coach as you plan your next important presentation. If communication is central to your work or development, membership to The Speaker's Studio Online can really help you at those key moments when you need to communicate your ideas with clarity and impact. |
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| How long is my membership valid for? | |||||||
Twelve months. To extend membership, an administration fee of £15 is payable annually. |
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| E-Coaching | |||||||
| What exactly is an E-Coach? | |||||||
An E-Coach is a member of our Training and Coaching Team, chosen for extensive and high-level experience in the art of public speaking. They come from all walks of life. Our Training and Coaching Team. |
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| How does E-Coaching work? | |||||||
When you join The Speaker's Studio Online, you will be taken through an induction process by a member of our Training and Coaching Team. Based on your area of interest and the needs of a presentation you will choose a coach from our team. You can discuss this with your induction coach and the profiles inside the site are designed to help you with this decision. When you have selected the member of our team you would most like to work with, your induction coach will set this up for you. Your coach can do any or all of the following:
If you are working on a presentation, your coach can see the work you have done at all stages of the planning process, not just what you have decided to say but importantly what you have chosen to omit. The more work you save in your homepage, the higher the standard of coaching they can provide. You should discuss your specific needs and the level of help required and your coach will make sure that the time available is used most effectively. |
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| How much does an E-Coach cost? | |||||||
We would like to emphasise that you choose the level and the scope of the help our coaches provide. They can provide feedback, take you through a learning process, offer specific advice or involve themselves fully in the communication of your message. This will be clarified through the induction process and again in discussions with your coach. Whatever help you require, if the message is important enough, we think
you will find it to be well worth it. |
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| How and when can I contact my E-Coach? | |||||||
You can request e-coaching at any time through the personal mailbox in your homepage. As you go through the planning model, key stages are also signposted where e-coaching can have most impact. An E-Coaching request goes directly to your coach. They will respond within six working hours. Please note this is only possible during our working hours which are between 9am and 6pm, GMT, Monday to Friday. If you need support outside these hours, please contact us for details of our personal coaching programmes. |
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| Does an E-Coach work offline too? | |||||||
All members of the Training and Coaching Team work on our training programmes and undertake personal coaching assignments. More information on these activities is contained in the section on Personal Coaching. |
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| The Speakers Studio Organisational Programmes | |||||||
| What is an Organisational Programme? | |||||||
The Speaker's Studio design and deliver bespoke training programmes in the areas of presentation, public speaking and media skills. As a client, your people will have access to the following options:
With The Speaker's Studio Online, we are able to offer a new approach to organizational learning. The result is a more complete learning process, at the exact moment it is needed, for a fraction of the current spend. All your people will have their own personal homepage where they can:
What is offered through an organisational programme is more than the sum of its parts. It will produce an open and recognizable standard, right across your
organization, from top to bottom. |
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| Which organisations already use our programmes? | |||||||
We work with some of the most prestigious organisations and agencies in the UK. An up to date client list is available from admin@speakersstudio.co.uk |
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| Privacy and Confidentiality | |||||||
| How safe is the work I save on your site? | |||||||
The only person with automatic access to the information stored on your homepage is you. We use the Invectis V12 security system which is said to be the most secure on the market. The only time we have access to your work is when you authorise this access for coaching. This is temporary access and all our coaches are bound by confidentiality agreements. Our Privacy Policy provides full details on levels and methods of protection.
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| How confidential are the discussions I have with my e-coach? | |||||||
For many of our clients, confidentiality and security of information is of paramount importance. The Speakers Studio has many measures in place to ensure our clients' privacy is 100% guaranteed. These include:
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| Who built your site? | |||||||
Lucid Business Solutions built The Speaker's Studio Online. It was a fully collaborative venture and the development of the site was totally organic. It is unusual to find designers who are prepared to work in this way but it was essential to us as we were developing a new approach to learning and there was no template. If you ever need a web design company who are flexible and prepared to work with you on the development of your idea, Lucid may be the answer. Communication has been excellent, their approach to problem solving unexpected and the general standard of both design and construction is as good as I have experienced. I recommend Lucid to everyone. Graeme Kerr Director |
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