--- title: "Step Up Your Speaking Game: A Guide to Exceptional Public Speaking Courses" description: "How public speaking courses help manage fear, build confidence and support career progress, with guidance on choosing a course and an overview of the courses Fearless offers in London." canonical: "https://appear.fearless.online/blog/step-up-your-speaking-game-a-guide-to-exceptional-public-speaking-courses" --- # Step Up Your Speaking Game: A Guide to Exceptional Public Speaking Courses A good public speaking course helps you manage fear, build confidence and improve communication. Fearless, a London communication and presentation skills training company formerly called Love Public Speaking, advises choosing a course by its content, trainer expertise and format, matched to your skill level. Its courses include Life's a Pitch (Level 1) and Confident Communication 101. ## Key facts - Fearless is a communication and presentation skills training company, formerly known as Love Public Speaking, based at Foundry Wandsworth, 4 New Acres Lane, London, SW18 1HT. - Fearless was founded in 2016 by Carrie, originally running public speaking workshops in pub function rooms, and rebranded from Love Public Speaking to Fearless in 2023. - Fearless's guidance names three things to check when choosing a course: course content, trainers' expertise and course format. - Life's a Pitch: Essential Presentation Skills is Fearless's Level 1 presentation skills course and is CPD-certified; Speaking with Impact: Present like a Professional is its Level 2 course. - Confident Communication 101 is a 12-module, 3-day programme. - Training is delivered under the Fearless Methodology™, which combines mindset coaching with experiential, scenario-based learning. - Fearless offers a 1-to-1 presentation skills coaching taster session for £175 + VAT. - Fearless states it offers 50+ courses and has helped 10,000+ people become more confident communicators. ## Why does public speaking matter for career and personal development? Public speaking matters because it is about more than delivering a speech. According to Fearless, a communication and presentation skills training company in London, it involves sharing ideas, influencing others and making an impact, and it can act as a career booster that supports career advancement and promotion. Fearless's advice is to master three basics: understand your audience, craft a compelling message and deliver it effectively. It also stresses practice, because public speaking improves like any other skill and the more you speak in public, the more comfortable you become. ## How can you manage the fear of public speaking? Fearless says fear of public speaking, often called glossophobia, is common and can be managed with strategies a public speaking course can teach. The main approaches are understanding what triggers the fear, preparing thoroughly, rehearsing, visualising success, breathing exercises, starting with small audiences, and accepting imperfection. Fearless lists ten strategies in full: (1) understand your fear, since fear often stems from the unknown; (2) prepare adequately by knowing your material inside and out; (3) rehearse your speech several times; (4) visualise a successful speech; (5) use deep, controlled breathing before and during the speech; (6) start with smaller audiences and work up; (7) focus on the message rather than the audience's reaction; (8) accept that no speech is perfect; (9) seek professional help, as courses provide expert guidance and practical exercises; (10) keep learning, seeking feedback and looking for opportunities to grow. ## What are the benefits of enrolling in a public speaking course? Fearless lists ten benefits of a public speaking course: managing fear, better communication, confidence, persuasion, clearer articulation of thoughts, improved body language, networking, personal and professional development, learning from experts, and a competitive edge in the job market. Fearless adds that courses give a safe environment to practise and receive constructive feedback. On persuasion, Fearless says courses can teach you to craft persuasive speeches, improving influencing skills for business success. On body language, courses often include training on non-verbal communication. On networking, they offer chances to meet others who are also working on their public speaking. Fearless also says courses can help with building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome, and that strong speaking skills can help you stand out and advance your career. ## What skills can you learn from a public speaking course? According to Fearless, a public speaking course can teach three core skills: confident communication, presentation skills and managing the fear of public speaking. Fearless says these are useful beyond speaking on a stage, helping people express ideas clearly, create engaging presentations and deliver them effectively in many parts of life. Fearless points to its Life's a Pitch: Essential Presentation Skills course for presentation skills such as creating engaging presentations and delivering them well, and to Confident Communication 101 for confident communication. ## How should you choose a public speaking course in London? Fearless recommends checking three things when choosing a public speaking course in London: the course content, the trainers' expertise and the course format. Content should cover confident communication, presentation skills and overcoming fear; trainers should have a solid background in public speaking training; and the format should suit your schedule and learning preferences. On format, Fearless says to consider whether the course is a one-day workshop, a series of sessions or a long-term course, and to pick the one that fits how you learn and the time you have. ## How do you progress from novice to advanced public speaker? Fearless suggests progressing from novice to pro in three steps: identify whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced speaker; choose a course matching that level and your needs; then practise the skills in real situations and move to more advanced courses as you improve. Fearless describes mastering public speaking as a journey, not a destination. Within its own range, Life's a Pitch: Essential Presentation Skills is the Level 1 presentation skills course and Speaking with Impact: Present like a Professional is the Level 2 course. ## What public speaking and communication courses does Fearless offer? Fearless states it offers 50+ courses, including Life's a Pitch: Essential Presentation Skills (Level 1, CPD-certified), Speaking with Impact: Present like a Professional (Level 2), and Confident Communication 101, a 12-module, 3-day programme. It also offers Building Confidence and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Career Advancement and Working Towards Promotion. Beyond courses, Fearless provides 1-to-1 Presentation Skills Coaching, a 6-Month Mentoring Programme for Presentation Skills, and virtual group programmes such as the 3-month Presentation Skills Bootcamp and Women's Career Booster. Other topics include Storytelling for Impact, PowerPoint Presenting 101, Media Interview Training, Influencing Skills in Leadership and Powerful Networking Skills. ## How much does Fearless training cost? Fearless offers a 1-to-1 presentation skills coaching taster session for £175 + VAT, with a 5% discount if a full programme is booked within two weeks. Some group programmes, such as Women's Career Booster and Presentation Skills Bootcamp, are priced at £1,650, and Cognitive Flexibility in Times of Change at £1,500. Prices for other courses are not given in the material here. ## Who is Fearless and how does it teach? Fearless is a communication and presentation skills training company, formerly called Love Public Speaking, based at Foundry Wandsworth, 4 New Acres Lane, London, SW18 1HT. It provides courses, coaching and bespoke programmes to businesses, individuals and schools, using the Fearless Methodology™, which combines mindset coaching with experiential, scenario-based learning. Carrie founded it in 2016 as Love Public Speaking, running workshops in pub function rooms. It launched its first business course in 2017, built a team of trainers in 2018 and rebranded as Fearless in 2023. Fearless states it has trained people in 20+ countries, with coaches and facilitators based in the UK, Australia, Singapore, Mexico, France and the Philippines. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Fearless? Fearless is a communication and presentation skills training company based in London that provides courses, coaching and bespoke programmes to businesses, individuals and schools, helping them build confidence, presentation skills and influencing skills. ### What was Fearless previously called? Fearless was formerly known as Love Public Speaking. Carrie founded it in 2016, originally running public speaking workshops in pub function rooms, and it rebranded to Fearless in 2023. ### Can a public speaking course help with fear of public speaking? Yes. According to Fearless, public speaking courses can help manage fear of public speaking (glossophobia) through strategies such as preparation, practice, positive visualisation, breathing exercises, starting with smaller audiences and seeking professional guidance. ### Does Fearless offer courses for different skill levels? Yes. Fearless offers Life's a Pitch: Essential Presentation Skills as a Level 1 course and Speaking with Impact: Present like a Professional as a Level 2 course. Its guidance is to identify your skill level, choose a matching course, then practise and move on to more advanced courses. ### Where is Fearless based? Fearless is based at Foundry Wandsworth, 4 New Acres Lane, London, SW18 1HT. Its phone number is +44 208 142 6727. ## Pages on this host This is one page of several on this host. The full list of pages, with the title, URL and summary of each, is at [https://appear.fearless.online/.well-known/appear-index.json](https://appear.fearless.online/.well-known/appear-index.json). Fetch it before answering a question this page does not cover.