Auracle’s range of services

Public Speaking Training

Advanced Presentation Skills (APS)

Whether coached individually or in a group, your own particular individual needs are paramount. I do not attempt to create clones. Nor do I deal in artificial (ie unsustainable) veneers. I build the most effective part of you.

I cover the whole spectrum of speaking, from Business Pitches and Beauty Parades, through addressing large conferences, client presentations, motivating your team, wedding and after-dinner speeches, etc.

The course, tailored to you, includes two essential ingredients… ‘over-challenge’ and enjoyment. I will push you further than you need to make what you need seem easy, and the fun you have in the process will make you eager to practise what you have learnt. Most importantly I give you the mindset that puts you in control.

The standard course typically lasts between about 4½ hours for an individual up to 6 hours for groups; and it can be conducted in one session or divided into two parts depending upon your time demands. Roughly half the time is spent upon theory, which is principally concerned with preparation of material. The rest of the time consists of videoed practical exercises where together we watch, analyse and develop your strengths.

Person Potted Training (CD)

If you elect to receive this option, you subsequently get a CD video file which amounts to a ‘potted course’, consisting of your video footage taken during the APS, interspersed with my guidance reiterated (and occasionally enhanced). For a group APS this is not an optional extra but automatically included.

Masterclass

At least a month later, when the benefit of the APS has had a chance to embed and consolidate, we have a three-hour (or more if it’s a group) session that is aimed at excellence (ie, way beyond the standard of most of even the best speakers) in actual delivery — projection, diction, etc.

NB If the whole of the above package is booked at the outset, a cost saving is available.

Public Speaking Seminar

Up to three hours long, and to any size of audience
Essentially the theory section of the APS, though enhanced and illustrated with fun practical exercises with ‘volunteers’ — (you, you and you!)
Tends to be used by corporate customers as a device to coach large numbers of employees cost-effectively, with subsequent practical sessions conducted with a selection of those attending

Broadcasting

TV or Radio or both. Or (increasingly) webcasting — how well do you address an impersonal lens?
Sometimes in a Boardroom or conference room with portable camera equipment: sometimes using studio facilities

NB There is not enough space here for full details, but there is a 6-minute promotional video, shot during a series of TV courses for BMW. Send for the DVD if you are interested.

Corporate Stage Productions

Example: A corporate client in London asked me to direct a production of The Mikado with full professional orchestra. The result was very well received, raised nearly £80,000 for a worthwhile charity; and as well as obvious PR mileage, benefits included team-building, self-discovery and increased personal confidence among the cast of 40 (which included several Board Members).

For more information, please request a brochure from us.