Effective Presentation Skills - BBC's 'Speak for Yourself'
'Speak for Yourself' is a 1-day course designed by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and delivered by Business Learning Solutions to help professionals find their voice and confidently present ideas in a variety of formats—whether it’s at work, at a conference, or on digital platforms. Drawing inspiration from the BBC’s public-speaking ethos, the course emphasises clarity, credibility, and connection.
What You’ll Learn
• Crafting a clear message – Shape your core idea so it lands powerfully with any audience.
• Voice, pace & body language – Use tone, volume, and non‑verbal cues to enhance your delivery.
• Audience awareness – Learn to read reactions and adapt in real-time, ensuring your message resonates.
• Storytelling techniques – Weave narratives to make your content memorable and persuasive.
• Gain practical strategies to manage nerves and unleash your natural speaking presence.
The course is divided into 3 Sections:
• Taking Control of Your Material
• Taking Control of Yourself
• Taking Control of Your Audience
Why It Works
• Developed by the BBC, the course draws on decades of broadcast training and presents proven techniques grounded in clarity and engagement.
• It uses interactive exercises—such as recordings and peer feedback sessions—so participants receive direct insight into audiovisual nuances.
Ideal For
• Early-career team members seeking greater confidence when presenting
• Mid-level managers preparing to lead meetings or pitch internally
• Anyone wanting to polish verbal storytelling and on-screen delivery
Format & Logistics
Typically delivered as a standalone workshop the course includes:
• Guided group practices
• Focused 1:1 feedback
• Tools to sustain and grow new speaking habits
Real‑World Impact
Many report immediate improvements in how they are perceived—more credible, compelling, and clear as can be seen from client comments below:
"Having joined in the session held earlier this week, it was one of the best courses in terms of overall impact I have been on. The noticeable difference in approach and delivery from morning till afternoon was so interesting to witness. You very rarely leave the same day seeing improvement, it normally takes time, but this was evident to see in one day."
"Great training session, very impressed with the quality, structure and content. Simon was an excellent trainer."
"The sessions were professionally run and the whole group that attended thoroughly enjoyed it and took a lot away from it. Brilliant course." - L.M. Operational Optimisation & Transformation Manager at ClearBank
