Services

Speaking support built aroundthe moment ahead.

Different speaking situations create different pressures. Dove Public Speaking provides focused support for people preparing for occasions where clarity, confidence and delivery matter.

Explore the services below or get in touch to discuss what you are preparing for.

01

One-to-One Coaching

Private, tailored sessions built entirely around you — your goals, your challenges, and the moment you're preparing for. Whether that's an interview, a conference, or simply feeling more confident day to day.

Who it is for

Individuals who want private, undivided attention on their own speaking — professionals, students, and anyone who would rather work one to one than in a group.

The speaking situation

Any occasion where you personally have to speak and want to be properly prepared: an interview, a conference talk, a difficult meeting, or everyday situations where nerves get in the way.

What John can help with

  • Understanding what you actually need to communicate
  • Structuring what you want to say
  • Language, pace and delivery
  • Rehearsing under realistic pressure
  • Managing nerves so they do not take over

02

Presentations & Pitches

Courtroom-tested techniques for executives and founders — structuring a persuasive argument, commanding a room, and handling tough questions without losing your composure.

Who it is for

Founders, executives, leadership teams and anyone presenting when the outcome genuinely matters.

The speaking situation

Investor pitches, board presentations, conference keynotes, media appearances and interviews — high-stakes rooms where clarity and authority decide the result.

What John can help with

  • Message, argument and structure
  • Audience analysis and objective setting
  • Opening and closing
  • Authority, presence and delivery
  • Questions, challenge and rehearsal under pressure

03

Wedding Speeches

Speech writing and delivery coaching for best men, maids of honour, parents and couples. We help you craft something genuinely funny, heartfelt and memorable — and deliver it with confidence on the day.

Who it is for

Best men, grooms, fathers of the bride, maids of honour and anyone else asked to speak at a wedding.

The speaking situation

A room full of people you know, a subject that matters personally, and one opportunity to get it right.

What John can help with

  • Finding the right stories and deciding what to leave out
  • Structuring the speech
  • Writing and editing
  • Balancing humour and sincerity
  • Rehearsing aloud and preparing for the room

04

Private & Corporate Seminars

Exclusive workshops for leadership teams, private members' clubs and high-end events. An expert-led experience built around your organisation's needs, delivered with the precision of a courtroom advocate.

Who it is for

Organisations, leadership teams, private members' clubs and event organisers who want a session designed around their own people.

The speaking situation

Group settings where a team needs consistent, confident communication — leadership communication, presentation skills, or a full-day confidence programme.

What John can help with

  • A session built around your organisation and its objectives
  • Practical presentation and communication skills
  • Structure, message and delivery for a whole team
  • Interactive exercises rather than theory
  • Follow-on private coaching where individuals need it

05

Public Seminars

Open seminars on confidence, presentation skills and public speaking — for anyone looking to develop in a supportive group setting. An accessible entry point, and a natural first step towards private coaching.

Who it is for

Anyone who wants to become a clearer, more confident speaker and would like to start in a welcoming group setting.

The speaking situation

Everyday speaking situations — meetings, presentations, events — where you want to feel more capable and less anxious.

What John can help with

  • Understanding speaking nerves and how to prepare
  • Structuring and delivering a presentation
  • The fundamentals of public speaking
  • Practical exercises in a supportive group
  • A route into one-to-one coaching if you want to go further

Not sure which oneyou need?

Tell John what you are preparing for and he will point you to the right starting place.

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