Mastering Great Performances in Public Speaking

"Good examples given. Will go back to these and learn from them!"

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Public speaking and Presenting can strike fear into even the most experienced professionals, and yet we need to do it every day to get our messages across and build connections with people and organisations.

This course gives participants the tools to perform at their best in different situations in order to communicate in a compelling way. Working with an experienced trainer, you will be given a chance to enhance your own public presentation skills and you will also be given new frameworks and tips to share within your organisation.

At the Civil Service College, we tailor our courses to each attendee’s role and organisations, ensuring that each delegate gets the most out of the training. Our courses and trainers are continuously updated and evaluated to ensure that we are always delivering the best service possible.

Key Training Features

Who Can Attend

Learning Outcomes


 Key Training Features:

  • Analysis of what great performers do - and what they don't do
  • A study of the power of body language
  • Tips on how to prepare for a public appearance
  • Defining the type of communicator you are and want to be
  • Iterative practice of your presentation style

Who Can Attend:

Professionals at any stage of their career who want to enhance their public speaking and presentation skills.


Learning Outcomes:

  • Participants will learn how to prepare for presentations, both in terms of building compelling content, and achieving the right mindset.
  • You will learn how to command a room – both in real life, and virtually.
  • Tips for continuous improvement – you will leave with ideas you can work on to build on the day’s learning.

Summary

Duration

10:00 - 16:00

Price

£625 + VAT

Location

Civil Service College London

Dates

Face to Face 27 November 2025 Book2

Face to Face 16 April 2026 Book8

Virtual 14 July 2026 Book8

Face to Face 17 September 2026 Book8

Lead Trainer

Matthew Greenough

Matthew Greenough

Matt had a successful career in politics, which culminated in his role as Chief Special Adviser in the Welsh Government, leading to the role of Director of Communications for the Labour Party in Wales in 2016.

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Matthew Greenough

Matthew Greenough

Matt Greenough is passionate about words, and the power they have to shape decisions, calm crises, and inspire change.

He enjoyed a successful career in UK politics, culminating in his role as Chief Special Adviser in the Welsh Government, where he led on communications, strategy, and speechwriting for the First Minister of Wales. Matt has worked on high profile campaigns for the Labour Party, including serving as Campaign Director for Sadiq Khan and as Director of Communications for Welsh Labour.

Today, as founder of Words Matter Ltd, Matt advises leaders and organisations around the world, from UN agencies and international financial institutions to national governments and global NGOs. He helps them craft compelling messages, deliver powerful speeches, and manage communications under pressure. 

Working at the intersection of politics, policy, and purpose, Matt brings wide-ranging expertise in speechwriting, crisis communications, executive presentation, and persuasive storytelling.

 

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