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"One of the best storytelling sessions I have attended! Highly Recommend!"

Dawn Osbourne, Diversity and Inclusion Leader, Adobe

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Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech

Storytelling is central to human existence. We have been told stories since before we could understand them and our ability to tell them separates us form every other species on the planet. Our ability to tell stories effectively at work could be the difference between landing that promotion, building valuable client relationships and nailing an important presentation. The problem is, great stories can be as tricky to spot as they are to tell, so understanding what makes a great story is vital. 

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Spot a great story
  • Craft a compelling narrative
  • Use stories as a tool to persuade and inspire

Great communication is about empathy; being finely tuned to both your audience and yourself. In the context of delivering a presentation it’s about getting people to listen, without judgement so that they are open to the message that you want to share. It requires both self and social-awareness, and most importantly of all the ability to adapt your message to the people that you’re speaking to.

Walk away from this workshop with:

  • Increased self awareness; specifically about how and why you communicate the way you do
  • An understanding of how to identify other people's communication styles and,
  • Tailor your presentations accordingly to give yourself the best opportunity to persuade your audience
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech , emotional intelligence
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech , emotional intelligence

Great communication is about empathy; being finely tuned to both your audience and yourself. In the context of delivering a presentation it’s about getting people to listen, without judgement so that they are open to the message that you want to share. It requires both self and social-awareness, and most importantly of all the ability to adapt your message to the people that you’re speaking to.

Walk away from this workshop with:

  • Increased self awareness; specifically about how and why you communicate the way you do
  • An understanding of how to identify other people's communication styles and,
  • Tailor your presentations accordingly to give yourself the best opportunity to persuade your audience

Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation coaching, public speaking workshop, public speaking training, presentation workshop, presentation training, thought leadership, communication coaching

We've been brought up with a rather skewed idea of what a leader should look and sound like; these often extrovert, alpha personalities that seem to have this natural ability to own the room the second they enter it. Yet some of the most influential and inspiring leaders wouldn't describe themselves as naturally gifted communicators. They’re part of a new breed, spearheading a quiet leadership movement that is the perfect antidote to a world full of noise.

In this workshop, we are going to uncover exactly what it takes to lead and inspire the people around you, without needing to full back on your job title. 

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Build credibility in your expertise without coming across as arrogant 
  • Speak with confidence and conviction
  • Work with your fight or flight response rather than against it

Whether it’s a 1:1, team meeting or a company wide all-hands, your ability to connect with your audience online has become a critical skill. It was hard enough with everyone in person, but now you’ve got to compete with a minefield of distractions; unreliable WIFI, noisy children and the 101 other things that the team might be trying to do whilst being present on the call.

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Engage with your audience without the awkwardness
  • Develop your video presence
  • Take an audience from apathy to action
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech

Whether it’s a 1:1, team meeting or a company wide all-hands, your ability to connect with your audience online has become a critical skill. It was hard enough with everyone in person, but now you’ve got to compete with a minefield of distractions; unreliable WIFI, noisy children and the 101 other things that the team might be trying to do whilst being present on the call.

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Engage with your audience without the awkwardness
  • Develop your video presence
  • Take an audience from apathy to action

Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech

Building a story around data is like building a bridge from the rational to the emotional part of your brain. It’s arguably one of the hardest presentation skills to get right, but when you do, it can be an incredibly powerful and persuasive tool to affect change. The problem is, most data driven presentations result in overwhelm, confusion and exhaustion, until now!

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Find compelling narratives within the numbers
  • Prevent death by detail
  • Structure a data story for impact

We've been brought up with a rather skewed idea of what a leader should look and sound like; these often extrovert, alpha personalities that seem to have this natural ability to own the room the second they enter it. Yet some of the most influential and inspiring leaders wouldn't describe themselves as naturally gifted communicators. They’re part of a new breed, spearheading a quiet leadership movement that is the perfect antidote to a world full of noise.

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Build credibility in your expertise
  • Speak with gravitas
  • Use your body language to become a more compelling presenter
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech

We've been brought up with a rather skewed idea of what a leader should look and sound like; these often extrovert, alpha personalities that seem to have this natural ability to own the room the second they enter it. Yet some of the most influential and inspiring leaders wouldn't describe themselves as naturally gifted communicators. They’re part of a new breed, spearheading a quiet leadership movement that is the perfect antidote to a world full of noise.

In this workshop, learn how to:

  • Build credibility in your expertise
  • Speak with gravitas
  • Use your body language to become a more compelling presenter

I asked Alex to put a workshop together that would up my Senior Management team's speaking game and he knocked it out of the park. Each session was crafted to give immediate measurable value and the team has been implementing what they’ve learned ever since.”

Ivan Mazour, CEO and Founder of Ometria

One workshop, huge impact. Here's how it works:

Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech, meeting
Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech

We help you promote the workshop to maximise attendance.

Alex will take care of the whole workshop experience so that you and the team can focus on the most important thing of all, taking your skills to the next level!

Finally, we'll follow up with a workshop recording and resources for anyone that wasn't able to attend.

About Alex

I am a public speaking, presentation and thought-leadership coach that specialises helping leaders craft and deliver messages with impact.

Done right, I believe that public speaking is an incredible catalyst for change. As the Founder of TEDxClapham, some of the talks I worked on went on to change legislation, raise finance and lobby the United Nations. My coaching philosophy?

'What you say matters.'

When people have confidence in the message they want to share, it changes everything. From how they deliver it, to perhaps most importantly of all, who is delivering it.

Alex Merry, public speaking coach, presentation skills, thought leadership, communication training, leadership development, TED talks, keynote speech

FAQ’s

What is the time commitment?

1 hour - 1.5 hours.

Is there a limit to the number of people?
No. These workshops have been delivered to groups of 5-300 people. Alex adjusts the delivery accordingly.

When do the live workshops happen?

The workshops typically take place at lunchtime on a specific day each week to build a routine. Other times are available.


What if someone is unable to attend one of the live workshops?

Don’t worry, a recording of the workshop will be sent the day after and will be available for 7 days.

How can you ensure the workshop is interactive?
The interactivity happens in three ways: 

1. Zoom's chat function - we make that very busy from the first minute!

2. Inviting participants to unmute and receive some coaching live.

3. Through exercises that may be completed solo, or in breakout rooms.

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