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My name is John Deery. I started and run The Public Speaking Course coaching people how to stand up and successfully speak in public to an audience of any size.
I have worked with people from most professions from all over the UK and many other countries, including many high-profile clients.
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40 customer reviews
Rachel
John is very practical and grounded and was very tolerant of my disability.
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Rory
John is an absolute gent to deal with and was an excellent coach, patient and insightful. Learnt a lot, sorry I didn’t take course sooner. Rory
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Sandra Bro
I was waiting on this course all of my life. When John explained the psychology behind the fear of public speaking, the penny finally dropped. He has a remarkable way of making it all sound simple. Well structured class with physical and vocal exercises and practical tips and tricks. I went home feeling at last ‘I’ve got this.’ Well worthwhile, I would recommend it to everyone. More...
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John Harrold
John delivered a well structured and comprehensive course on both the skill and art of public speaking. The central elements of what it takes to convey your message clearly were practiced, with practical hands on techniques. This was built upon as the day progressed with personalised feedback on how you as an individual can thrive as a speaker. John was a pleasure to work with and understands exactly the hurdles people face, and how to overcome them in speaking in front of an audience. Thanks John, all the very best More...
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Bridget Oleary
Excellent and detailed course. Well worth the investment, skills for life.
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A Watson
I have to say that I enjoyed this course immensely. John just gets it, he knows you are there to push yourself out of your comfort zone and every step of the course is designed to build your confidence and it has worked. I actually took something alot more important away with me than learning how to present in public, and that was to ensure that i learn to live in 'the now' and not think about the future and all of those worries that may never happen. This morning I am going to take my 12 year old daughter out for breakfast (she said to her mum, "why does Dad always work and why doesnt he want to spend anytime with me" which broke my heart) and I am leaving my phone at home. I am going to be with her and i am going to be engaged in everything she has to say. Shamefully, I wouldn't have thought about doing that before meeting John. I cannot recommend this course highly enough, you will get so much more out of it than just the confidence to stand up in front of people Thank you John for this life changing experience. More...
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Tom Featherstone
A very productive session, really got a lot from this. John adds a very personal touch, which helps bring his advice to life.
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Adam Napora
Already began applying the rule number 1, and with more training I believe I can do public speaking seriously well. John is a class person to spend a day with (wouldn’t mind more tbh 😉) and all team mates rocked and were very authentic and passionate. Not easy to dedicate a full day due to busy schedules, young family and all kinds of flu season obstacles, but it was totally worth it! Be brave and do it! More...
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Pat O' Sullivan
Would recommend to anybody who is anxious about public speaking. Great support and tips from John and the group.
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Viviane Pires
For everyone in the grips of public speaking fear, this course will be an eternal gift. It will break through your fear and make you truly understand that there is a way out of the panic stage. For years, I have avoided every situation where public speaking was required, and I no longer believed I could overcome this fear. This course is cliche-free and was a unique experience that changed my perception and challenged my deep-rooted beliefs. Yes, overcoming stage fright is possible! John is exceptional at delivering the message and will guide you through a day that will change your life. More...
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Dermot
Great course and really practical advice. Would recommend.
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Cathy Winston
This was a really enjoyable and engaging day. John is a wonderful teacher and built the day step by step with exercises to build confidence speaking in front of the whole group. He kept us entertained and made it all very relaxed. Highly recommend to anyone who has a fear of presenting or public speaking as this will move you well along the journey. More...
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John Naughton
Excellent. A 5 star public speaking course. However, it also gives more - and makes you think for your personal/ professional development in general. Highly recommend.
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SGT
A very good course, really made me think about public speaking differently. John’s approach, advice and recommendations are solid for removing the barrier preventing me from performing well. Would highly recommend it - should be a must do for everyone in a corporate (or any) work environment. More...
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R M
Didn’t believe a day would be all it took to get in to the right frame of mind and learn some amazing tricks! Really recommend the course!
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Sinead Coppinger
I completed the 1 day course with John in Dublin last month. This weekend I performed my first wedding as a celebrant and all the tips, tricks and advise stood to me and it went great. I couldn't recommend it highly enough, Sinead Dublin More...
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Guy
I recently attended this course run by John Deery and it was excellent. A very different approach to anything I have done before in the past, it centres around the emotional connection and gives you simple tools to work with rather than structure and process which most presentation skills focus on. John shares a lot of his vast experience and breaks down what is for many a very difficult skill to master, but ultimately gives you some control and confidence back. I would recommend anyone who struggles with public speaking to do this course, it was a real eye opener and has given me the confidence boost I was looking for. More...
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Amy
Have been to many public speaking courses and this was by far the best. John was absolutely brilliant, I could not recommend enough. If you are really struggling to break through the fear this is the course for you. You will not regret! More...
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Rob
Excellent day with John. For a highly introverted person I really enjoyed the day that would normally be torture. Great advice that works.
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Colum
John does a great job of helping us to deal with our public speaking worries with a combination of directly addressing how we approach events and also intuitively helping us to change our limiting behaviour. This was more than simply teaching a set of techniques. Each of the participants seemed to arrive at cathartic moments and explore what may have been holding us back all along. However it was not a psychological process but a practical approach to dealing with something that can otherwise hold us back. I very much enjoyed this course and highly recommend it to anyone who is struggling to express their voice in situations in which we inevitably find ourselves. More...
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Amina Ali
This is by far the best Public Speaking course I have been on. It is more than just learning the basic tools of how to public speak, it is about going deep into finding out why emotionally you have a worry about public speaking, and silencing that little voice in your head that makes you fearful. I come away feeling empowered and excited for the next time I have to get up and speak in front of people. I now understand my internal limitations better ! Go for it don’t hesitate ! Believe me you won’t regret it ! More...
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Hugo
I recently attended John's latest course and, given the stellar reviews, my expectations were already high. However, John exceeded all my expectations. The course is fantastic for those who are terrified of public speaking as well as for those who want to refine their skills even further; by the end of the day, we were all able to deliver a speech confidently. This course has not only boosted my confidence in public speaking but also in other areas of my life. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone and develop themselves. More...
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JC
The instructor, John, is excellent - his teaching methods are unique and he aims to get you comfortable with the uncomfortable (public speaking) early in the course. He gives you clear actionable feedback on what you do well and what you need to improve on, which I really appreciated. He’s also very entertaining and has some fascinating life stories. All told, I found the course really useful and great value for money. More...
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Consumer
"Attending the Public Speaking Course with John was truly empowering; his engaging teaching style and valuable feedback helped me build confidence and enhance my communication skills to speak in public, significantly. He was very mindful about my Brazilian (Portuguese) accent and gave tips to overcome some misjudgment about it.” More...
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Jam
A brilliantly helpful course John uses his unique approach to help you breakthrough your fears about public speaking. I found it transformational. Now I'm able to focus much more on what I want to say and how I want to say it. Highly recommend this. More...
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Conor
A great day! John was super helpful and I think almost everyone in our group had a breakthrough! If there’s one take away it’s just to be conscious of being conscious. Quite often we’re not in the present and this is what causes most of our fears. More...
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Claire
If you are thinking about booking this course….. GO FOR IT! It’s definitely worth it. Yes you will be out of your comfort zone but I can promise you that you will feel so much better at the end of it. John is a wonderful tutor and it’s a very supportive environment. I’m really glad I did it, even though I felt like backing out (because of my fear). It’s given me a fresh perspective going forward and definitely given me more confidence. I would honestly recommend this course to anyone. More...
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Thomas
John was fantastic and had the ability to make us overcome our fears and anxiety. His course goes further and breaks down barriers removing negativity from our inner voices, a deep dive into how to control our inner fears and control them. Not only did I learn public speaking tools I left with a positive forward thinking attitude. More...
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Gina Hartnett
Not merely a course - a journey! John pushes you out of your comfort zone - from minute one. He digs into the subconscious barriers to what is holding you back in speaking in public - and deftly plants technique and tricks to overcome those barriers. Awesome!
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Anandita
John was excellent ! Small cohort and he made everyone feel comfortable and confident in their own abilities. The whole day was packed with interactive exercises and there wasn't even a second where I didn't feel fully engaged.
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Julia Cox
I fully enjoyed the course, John made me feel at ease from the start, he created a very encouraging and supportive environment. The people in the group were lovely, there were 8 of us which I think was just the right number, everyone had a lot of speaking practice which included fun activities. I found it liberating speaking in front of the group. John is very funny, kind and intelligent and I very much enjoyed his anecdotes. He treated us all as equals and gave us all constructive feedback, his passion for public speaking and belief that everyone has a right to speak radiated through. I have told several people about the course and I would recommend it to anyone. More...
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Aidan McSharry
As most people joining the course, I was nervous and had my doubts: the idea of talking about myself in front of a group of strangers for a whole day was quite daunting. However, I found the day to be very enriching; John’s course is well organised and he creates a supportive environment which made me excited to get out of my comfort zone and present in front of the others in my group, and sad to have to stop! More...
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Yvonne Cronin
I booked this course as I needed help with interview, presentation and speech nerves. The beating heart, shaky voice and paralysing panic was costing me jobs, and my dignity. John's one day course changed all of that. I gave a presentation today, and had zero nerves, no shaky voice and no panic. I actually throughly enjoyed speaking in front of the group. Afterwards, everyone said it was an excellent presentation and that they really enjoyed listening to me. This change happened in one day. John's curated tips, techniques and approach did this. I look forward now to continue working on his guidance, and growing professionally, personally and enjoying more presence in my own life. Invest in yourself, this will be the best 300 euro you will ever spend. More...
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Fergus O
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I was anxious before signing up, but after chatting with John he put my mind at ease and I am so glad that I went. The day was good fun, John is so insightful and a fantastic teacher and coach. I learned lots of practical tips for presenting but more importantly I gained the the confidence to speak in public. Thank you so much John. More...
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Alison
Life Coaching
John contacted me within an hour or so of me looking for a life coach. He left me a voicemail which straight away made me feel at ease and offered a free 30 minute consultation.
On the consultation John was almost like talking to someone I knew, he made me feel like I was understood and not alone. Also on the consultation John advised that an AA group may have been more suitable as he didn't want to charge me for what AA could have to offer. He put me in contact with a lady from AA who called me the next day and already I feel so positive about the future before I've not even started. I would highly recommend John to anyone, not only did he make me feel not alone, he put me on the right path and for that I am so grateful.
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Melinda Molnar
Public Speaking Lessons
John provided an inclusive session for me with a short notice. He helped to prepare for my interview. I took his advice and followed the techniques he thought me. I attended the interview today and whilst I'm still waiting for the outcome I can definitely amid that I felt confident, relaxed,focused and I very much enjoyed my interview. I can only recommend John who is beyond and more than a regular coach. Thank you so much for the last minute life saving session. More...
Simon
John was excellent. He came to our annual conference and delivered a wonderful motivational speech to 200+ people. We only booked him for an hour due to time constraints, but we could have listened to him for much longer. Highly recommended.
Rob B
For me the course hit the right note and connected in a way that I really think could be a turning point. The biggest take home for me was dealing with the root cause of anxiety. R.B
Monal
I would like to thank John for such a wonderful day. The Public Speaking course was so much more than what I had envisaged it to be. Thank you for not only providing tips on the practicalities of public speaking, but also for opening-up my eyes to the possibilities that lie within me. A gift, that will remain with me for a lifetime I am sure, and not just within the domain of public speaking. More...
Ross
John is passionate about his work and is truly adept in triggering transformative change within the individual. We were taken on a rollercoaster ride around personal energy, voice projection, authenticity and controlling stage fright. Half-way through, one by one we found our voices and at the end, each of us was able to step into our confident presenting personas. Awesome! Ross More...
What do you love most about your job?
Helping people from all walks of life and professions to break through their fear of public speaking and to move forward with their lives. Seeing people do this is a great joy.
What inspired you to start your own business?
It grew naturally without me really doing anything much to kick it off. It was mainly through word-of-mouth from people I have worked with over a number of years. I very much enjoy coaching and mentoring people. It’s more than a business for me. I get personal satisfaction from helping people to communicate effectively. The world needs people who talk to each other. That way, as a society, we can avoid conflict.
Why should our clients choose you?
There is pretty much nothing I haven't seen or heard, human nature being what it is. I never judge people and treat everyone equally. I have worked with the so-called great and the good as well as well as the not-so-great! People from all professions, walks of life and from all over the world.
Anything we discuss is 100% confidential, with anonymity being paramount. I offer an initial free (up to 30-minutes) Zoom or phone call to hear what a potential client is looking for and what their issue is. Feel free to get in touch and take the next step.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes, I can do both. I work in-person and on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, depending on what works best for the client. I can also travel anywhere in the world.
How to Successfully Speak in Public
I have coached thousands of people how to stand up and successfully speak in public to an audience of any size with clarity and confidence. That also includes successfully communicating on Zoom and Microsoft Teams. If you are frightened of public speaking -- and at least 75% of people are, so you are not alone -- get in touch and let me help you break through the fear.
Please visit:
https://www.thepublicspeakingcourse.com
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Motivational Speeches for Companies and Events
I offer a range of motivational speeches for companies and businesses that provide humour, insight, life experience and inspiration. Speeches can vary in length and will be tailored to your specific event. These can be delivered in person or online. For example: Masterclass in How to Successfully Communicate to get your Message Across.
Hosting | Presenting | Comparing
I have presented on behalf of many companies and organisations to tens of thousands of people over a number of years. If you a need a professional MC for your annual conference or important event, get in touch with details and let me help you. I can travel anywhere in the UK or abroad.
Leadership Skills
I have worked privately with many high-profile people ranging from CEOs to politicians. All conversations are confidential and I never discuss a client with anyone. There is pretty much nothing I haven't seen and heard. I can help you resolve both personal and business challenges in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.
How to Communicate on Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Being able to communicate online is becoming more and more important. Whether that be an interview, a presentation or a pitch, it really matters how you come across. I work with private clients and businesses coaching them how to successfully come across online using Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Google Meet. Get in touch and let me help you and your team.
Interview Technique
It's very important that you make the right impression from the start. Being able to convey who you are and why you are the right person for the job is vital. You may only get one chance to do this. I have worked with countless people from CEOs down who have been going for that "big job" to help them achieve their goals. I practice interview technique and I put you through your paces so when the day comes when you are sitting in front of a panel, you are at your very best.
Self Confidence
Sometimes even the most outgoing person can lose their confidence. It happens to people from all walks of life and is more common than you think.
Fear of judgment and social anxiety:
• Concern about how others perceive you: People worry that they will be judged negatively, criticise their ideas, their looks, clothes, appearance or focus on any mistakes. This fear of judgment is tied to the natural human desire for social acceptance and for being liked.
• Fear of embarrassment: A common fear is that you might say something wrong, stumble over words, or go blank, leading to public humiliation. What will he, what will she, what will they think of me?
All this can lead to a Lack of Confidence:
• Self-doubt: People who struggle with low self-esteem and/or lack of confidence, even if on the outside they may look confident, may feel that they’re not qualified or skilled enough to speak in front of others, doubting their knowledge, ability, or authority – also known as impostor syndrome.
I have worked many years helping people overcome their lack of confidence. My techniques are simple, powerful and will change the way you think about yourself. You will be back on your feet again in no time ready to face the world and get on with your life and career.
