Public Speaking Training UK

Your voice is already
powerful enough.

Most people aren't bad speakers. They just haven't been shown how to speak the way humans are wired to communicate — instinctively, authentically, and without fear. That's what we teach.

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Does this sound familiar?

Speaking shouldn't feel
this hard.

Millions of people go through their careers — and their lives — holding back because the thought of speaking in front of others fills them with dread. You don't have to stay there.

Fear of Public Speaking

Your heart races. Your mind goes blank. You know what you want to say, but the moment the spotlight lands on you, it disappears. We address the root cause — not just the symptoms.

Forgettable Presentations

You've delivered the slides, but did anything land? Generic presentation training teaches you to perform. We teach you to connect — so your message actually sticks.

Pressure Moments

The best man speech. The boardroom pitch. The all-hands meeting. When it matters most, you need skills that hold up under pressure — not just in practice.

Losing Yourself on Stage

You've read the books on posture, breathing, eye contact — and still don't feel like yourself up there. The goal isn't to perform. It's to speak as the most confident version of you.

What you'll learn

The skills that actually transfer to the real world.

  • Craft a speech that holds attention Structure, pacing, and the Hook–Detail–Reason framework that professional speakers use.
  • Master your voice, body, and presence Tone, pace, stillness, and how to own any stage — from a boardroom to a wedding venue.
  • Speak under pressure Techniques for managing nerves in high-stakes moments — the kind that hold up when it matters.
  • Connect authentically — not perform Stop pretending to be a speaker. Start communicating the way humans are wired to respond to.
  • Video & online delivery skills How to keep people engaged on a screen — increasingly the most important stage of all.
"The weekend was extraordinary. I walked in dreading the first exercise. I walked out giving a speech in front of 30 people — and enjoying it."
— Attendee, Speaker Training Weekend 2024

Who it's for

Anyone who has something
worth saying.

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Corporate Professionals

Managers, leaders, and sales teams who need to present, persuade, and communicate with authority. Includes bespoke corporate public speaking training packages for teams.

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Aspiring Speakers

You want to get on stage — whether that's a TEDx talk, a conference, or simply a team presentation. We'll help you develop the skills and the confidence to do it.

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Best Man & Wedding Speeches

One of the most high-pressure public speaking moments of most people's lives. Our best man speech coaching will help you nail it — and actually enjoy the moment.

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Fear of Public Speaking

If the thought of speaking in front of others stops you in your tracks, you're in the right place. We specialise in helping people move past communication anxiety at its root.

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Online Presenters

Webinars, video calls, online courses, and virtual keynotes all require a distinct skill set. We cover digital presence as part of every programme.

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Authors & Thought Leaders

You've written the book — now learn to speak with the same authority. From podcast interviews to keynotes, we help you translate your ideas into compelling spoken word.

The methodology

Communication the way humans
are actually wired.

Most public speaking training teaches you to perform. The Caveman approach works differently — it works with your instincts, not against them.

Our lead trainer Carl Jones is a professional keynote speaker, the author of The Caveman Principles, and the PSA South West Regional President 2025–2026 — recognised by the Professional Speaking Association as a leading voice in the UK speaking community.

Carl's Speaker Page ↗ The Caveman Principles ↗
Authentic Speaking Skills Stop performing. Start communicating. We strip away the pretence so your natural voice comes through.
Communication Under Pressure The techniques we teach are designed for high-stakes moments — so they work when you most need them to.
Speaking Without Fear Anxiety is a physiological response. We work with it, not around it, using proven psychological frameworks.
Caveman Communication Techniques Storytelling, rhythm, and connection — the instinctive tools that humans have always used to move one another.

Your trainers

Learn from people who
actually do this.

Carl Jones — Keynote Speaker and Lead Trainer

Carl Jones

Lead Trainer & Professional Keynote Speaker

Carl is a professional keynote speaker, qualified adult educator, and the author of The Caveman Principles. With over a decade of experience on stage and in the training room, he brings earned wisdom — not theory — to every session.

  • AET — Award in Education & Training
  • ASC Certificate of Achievement in Speaking
  • Certificate in Applied Public Speaking
  • 10+ years training and evaluating speakers
  • PSA South West Regional President 2025–2026
View Carl's speaker profile ↗
Laura Jones — Learning Coach and Trainer

Laura Jones

Learning Coach & Trainer

Laura is a trained and qualified education coach with over five years of experience coaching and evaluating speakers. Her gift is creating a safe, constructive environment where real growth happens — she's the person in the room who makes honest feedback feel like a gift.

  • Qualified education and learning coach
  • 5+ years coaching speakers at all levels
  • Specialist in constructive feedback and skill development

Online public speaking courses

Start learning today — wherever you are.

Can't wait for the next in-person event? Our online courses give you structured, self-paced speaker training you can work through at your own pace.

  • Speaker training from beginner to confident presenter
  • Best man speech writing and delivery
  • Author to speaker — finding your stage voice
  • Understanding the Caveman Principles in depth
  • Stress, communication, and resilience at work
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Hosted on Elevated Training

Professional eLearning
built for speakers

Our courses are hosted on our dedicated Moodle platform through Elevated Training Ltd — a secure, accessible learning environment with real assessments and certificates on completion.

Self-paced Certified UK-based Expert-led Any device
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Register your interest

Be first to know
when we announce
our next event.

We're planning our next Speaker Training weekend — and we want to know who's in. Register below and you'll be the first to hear when dates are confirmed, with priority access to early-bird places.

No obligation — just a heads-up when it's ready
Priority access to early-bird pricing
We'll never spam you or pass on your details

Questions? Email Carl directly:
carl@carljones.org

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Get in touch

Have a question?
Let's talk.

Whether you want to know more about the next event, discuss corporate training for your team, or just have a question — Carl reads every message personally.

carl@carljones.org
carljones.org — Carl's speaker profile

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