The Speaking School by The Cheshire Club

Your Voice. Your Power. Your Platform.

Helping you show up confidently and clearly from stage presence to social impact with renowned experts.

Subjects 


Overcoming Fear & Building Confidence

·      Tools to override fear and steady your nerves in real time

·      Speaking techniques grounded in performance psychology

·      A stronger sense of presence - even under pressure

·      Clear strategies for impactful communication in pitches,meetings, and networking

·      The confidence to speak as you - no performing & no more pretending

 

TED-Talk Style Storytelling 

  • Craft and deliver stories that connect, inspire, and elevate your brand
  • Use your personal story as a tool for visibility and impact
  • Define your message and own your narrative

 

Media & PR Training

  • TV, radio, and podcast interview preparation
  • Camera confidence and what producers look for
  • How to pitch to press and get featured 

 

Social Media & Video Confidence

  • Reels, lives, webinars, and Zoom calls - made easy
  • Speak naturally to camera and build trust with your audience
  • Become memorable, magnetic, and media-ready

 

Connecting & Visibility

  • Master the art of strategic connecting and small talk
  • Monetise your knowledge
  • The many layers of visibility 



 Workshop Structure

Each core pillar is offered through a blended format of:

  • Masterclasses – Introductions + deep dives
  • Interactive Workshops – Practice, real-time feedback, skill drills
  • 1:1 Coaching Options – Tailored support for personal challenges



 Featured Experts

 

  • Neil Edge – Ultra-endurance athlete and mental performance coach who cured his own performance anxiety through resilience and mindset training. Neil will lead the "Overcoming Fear & Gaining Confidence" sessions, teaching science-backed tools to thrive under pressure.

 

  • Kerry Daynes – Media Production Psychologist & TV expert (‘The Profiler’ on Faking It: Tears of a Crime), bestselling author, and resilience advocate. Kerry will unpack how to use storytelling, presence, and authentic voice in TED-style talks and media interviews.

 

  • Lucy Allan – Executive TV Producer (Hollyoaks, BBC dramas) with rich experience shaping narratives and guiding speakers behind the scenes. Lucy leads media prep workshops, sharing insights into what producers want and how speakers can deliver.

 

  • Sarah Stephens – PR Strategist & Public Speaker. PR masterclasses on press angles, messaging, and attracting media attention.

 

  • Joanna Scott-Aspray – CEO of The Cheshire Club & Serial Entrepreneur with deep expertise in visibility and personal brand building through networking, strategic connecting & monetising your knowledge


We launch our speaking school on 24th November in Cheshire. 


Book our amazing inaugural event with Neil Edge below. Further events throughout the year - watch out for more exciting news


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