Speaking without Freaking

Speaking in public shouldn’t feel like torture, but for many it feels exactly like that.

That’s where I come in, helping you to get past the fear, find your voice and feel confident in using your words.

(You may even find you enjoy it and want to do more)

My aim is simple > make you less speaker-shaped and more you-shaped (with some speaking stuff to help you along)

We do that without complicated frameworks, just simple, practical and hands on steps that don’t leave you feeling like a speaker-clone who has to hold their hands in a place like they are cradling a small rodent.

And we’ll have fun. Lots of fun.

What truly drew me to Dave was his authenticity, his exceptional storytelling ability, and his knack for capturing and holding people's attention.

Every speaker aspires to connect deeply with their audience, and Dave exemplifies this connection effortlessly, which made it a no-brainer for me to work with him.

What his bio doesn't mention is that you're not just getting a coach—you're getting a dedicated cheerleader in your corner, someone who genuinely wants to see you succeed.

I continuously leave our sessions feeling energised and excited to try new approaches. Dave's support doesn't end with the session; he provides invaluable feedback on my learnings in between our meetings, supporting my continual growth.

-Merrisha Gordon ICF PCC

Dave helped me get to the final of the PSA Speaker Factor competition. His guidance, his support his feedback and his way of working made his coaching both effective and a total pleasure. I have also watched Dave on stage: he is a marvellous speaker and a fantastic host... and he can teach you to be that too.

-Daniel Solomons - Founder and Director, Byte Behaviour

I had the pleasure of working with Dave as my speaking coach, and I really appreciated how generous and flexible he was in fitting me into his busy schedule. He has a remarkable ability to quickly identify the areas where you’re struggling most and help you express your ideas clearly and effectively. Dave is incredibly supportive, and his expertise in harnessing the power of storytelling and building a strong structure is second to none.

Working with him left me with real clarity and confidence about what I needed to do. I’ve received so many compliments about how polished and TED-like my talk felt, and I genuinely believe that was down to the structure Dave helped me create. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

-Savannah Hanson - Speaker and Facilitator