Voice and speech coaching for business and personal success.
Confident Communication in Social and Business Situations
Meetings and presentations can be very stressful experiences. Worries about saying the right thing, being judged or appearing unprepared can seriously affect performance. The good news is that clients can learn techniques for managing stress, building confidence and increasing impact.
We specialise in coaching individuals to communicate with confidence, agility and impact across diverse contexts.
Speaking in Public with Confidence
My objective is to empower clients to manage their nerves, speak with impact, and make purposeful contributions to meetings - shaping people into confident communicators.
Laura FIELD, Director of Spoken Words
Why do I care about Communication Skills?
Why do I care about Communication Skills?
Why do I care about Communication Skills?
Even as a child I was aware of the difference between people who communicated well and those who didn’t. People who communicated well made me feel safe and relaxed. Their communication was straightforward and kind.
It’s a useful exercise, to consider how people have made us feel. Who communicated clearly and without condemnation? Who e
Even as a child I was aware of the difference between people who communicated well and those who didn’t. People who communicated well made me feel safe and relaxed. Their communication was straightforward and kind.
It’s a useful exercise, to consider how people have made us feel. Who communicated clearly and without condemnation? Who encouraged and listened? Who explained their thinking? Who inspired you and helped you to consider other angles and perspectives?
These are some of the key features of good communication skills and they can be learnt and developed.
My Background
Why do I care about Communication Skills?
Why do I care about Communication Skills?
I've been on a long journey of curiosity, exploring communication in many forms. Growing up in a family who had conversations and discussed a wide variety of subjects, set the scene. Over the next few decades, I studied English Literature, then Visual Communications in the U.S., qualified as a teacher, learnt how to teach Shakespeare wi
I've been on a long journey of curiosity, exploring communication in many forms. Growing up in a family who had conversations and discussed a wide variety of subjects, set the scene. Over the next few decades, I studied English Literature, then Visual Communications in the U.S., qualified as a teacher, learnt how to teach Shakespeare with the RSC and ended up with an MA in Professional Voice Practise.
I have worked with businesses and individuals for over 20 years, alongside teaching and examining LAMDA Public Speaking, Communication and Performance, both nationally and internationally. It is this deep understanding of the technical and artistic components of speech which make my coaching so effective.
Client Testimonials
Why do I care about Communication Skills?
Client Testimonials
Read what some of my clients have to say:
'Hi Laura, I had promised to give you feedback about my presentation last Wednesday.
The review with our seniors went really well, I received a lot of positive feedback. Thank you for you support, the frequent rehearsals and your input have helped me to be well prepared and to feel comfortable. T
Read what some of my clients have to say:
'Hi Laura, I had promised to give you feedback about my presentation last Wednesday.
The review with our seniors went really well, I received a lot of positive feedback. Thank you for you support, the frequent rehearsals and your input have helped me to be well prepared and to feel comfortable. Thank you :) Christina W., 09/02/2024 BU'
'Hi Laura, just wanted to send you quick note. I completed one of the big presentations yesterday and it went really really well. I got very positive feedback after it yesterday. Feedback on timing, tone, calmness so it’s all down to your great teaching and training. Many thanks
Gary 16.02.2024 BU'
'Hi Laura,
I SMASHED IT! Thank you so so so much for your help. I was so calm & just taught them, like you said.
I feel very proud of myself but I couldn’t have done it without you. This has been a life changing experience for me.
I’ve had such positive feedback from so many people too.
I’m sure I’ll see you again for more support.
Best wishes
Lucy'
29th February 2024
‘Laura clearly knows her stuff and how to manage teenagers. She was very professional, confident and motivating. The students very quickly responded to her and felt confident about getting involved.’
E. Ellis, Redhill Academy, 21.03.2024
'Good morning Laura,
I would just like to offer my thanks; I have recently received my university grades back for my presentation you helped me prepare for. I got the grades I hoped for and most importantly very positive comments regarding my Oral Skills, I have learnt lessons I am going to take forward into further endeavours and I am extremely pleased.
I hope you have a lovely week and thank you for all the help!
Kind regards,
Tobias T'
June 2024