“I cannot recommend Philippa enough.

Having developed stage fright and a fear of presenting in public over the years I felt I needed to tackle my fear with a different perspective.

I have tried hypnotherapy which was great but felt like I needed to get up and face the fear head on.

I had a big presentation coming up in a job interview so we got to work straight away.

Philippa was empathetic and very understanding of my trauma, which made me feel very comfortable with her.

We worked on my mechanics which is what I feel I have been lacking all these years. We worked on vocals, physicality, confidence and so much more.

I went into my interview with confidence and poise. I got through it!

I still have to work on my fear but Philippa helped me in so many ways. I stepped into the room and tackled my fear.”

Katie Stoker, Freelance Creative Artworker

“I had one-to-one zoom coaching lessons with Philippa.

The aim for my sessions was to improve my public speaking as a junior pharmacist working on the wards.

Philippa’s coaching helped me build my confidence as a young professional.

Her feedback and exercises helped me to beat my nerves and I still use her teachings.

She is an excellent coach and will guide you towards achieving your goals.”

Tracy Ndungu, Healthcare | Data Science | Innovation

A brilliant testimonial from Antonio:

“Philippa has a keen understanding of classical and contemporary text.

With a wealth of knowledge in language and performance, she brings out the best in any performer who collaborates with her.

We’ve been working together … dissecting scenes and running through character techniques that has hugely impacted my development as an actor … performing work I am incredibly proud of.

It is a joy to work with Philippa and I’d recommend her wholly to many others seeking similar guidance as a performer.”

Antonio Aakeel, Actor

My three hour special event for heads-of departments and members of staff tasked with making presentations to colleagues, parents and the outside world.

Delegates were invited to give their responses to the event, the trainer and how they will use the new knowledge, skills and mindsets.

“Trainer] Enthusiastic and clear speaking … very encouraging … [most useful element] just having a chance to review practice and hear others’ experience.” Kate, Education Lead

“Objectives were achieved as I now feel more confident to deal with public speaking … Philippa was very knowledgeable and personalised everything in her delivery – very interesting … I will use this when I deliver my presentations, whether it’s in teaching sessions or training sessions … I particularly enjoyed this training and found it very useful.” Angie, Education Lead

“[Objectives] fully achieved … [most useful element] feedback on elevator pitch – useful to have tips and pointers … [will use] to support when presenting to a variety of audiences” Nicky, Assistant Head Teacher

“Objectives achieved] Fully … [Trainer] easy to follow and engaging … [most useful element] advice on managing emotions around presenting” Julie, Director of Education

Delegates are invited to consider how well aim and objectives are achieved, responses to the trainer, what was the most useful part of the workshop and how they will use their new knowledge, skills and mindsets

“Greater understanding of training delivery” Samantha, Registered Manager

“Philippa was very engaging and the practical approach to teaching really supported our learning … talking through the ADDIE cycle to learn about planning and implementing training … Really insightful and helpful training – lots of great tips to take away – thank you” Jess, Speech & Language Therapist

“I am developing a new training at present – this training will be very useful … a huge amount of learning in a relatively short space of time” Lisa, Clinical Music Therapist

“[Trainer] Engaging easy to listen to lots of very helpful practical advice … I’m excited to use what I’ve learnt today – soon we have parent training coming up and today’s workshop will be incredibly helpful! … A really brilliant day thank you! I feel more confident about delivering training, thank you so much!!” Kirsten, Occupational Therapist

“[Trainer] Engaging and very interesting … Will use the process to plan next training – will find more opportunities to increase confidence in presentation … Really useful thank you” Charlotte, Occupational Therapist

“Achieved all expectations … Interactive and engaging … [Most useful part of the workshop] Dealing with nerves and confidence building … Enjoyed lots of group work” Mia, Occupational Therapist

“Great course – objectives achieved … [Trainer] Very professional and experienced personal delivery” Poonam, Speech & Language Therapist

“[Aim and objectives] Achieved and inspiring … [Trainer] Really good expertise and knowledge, she gave me a lot of new important information … Thank you so much It’s really important for confidence” Claudia

“Trainer] Really engaging, high level of knowledge and expertise, happy to answer any questions … [Most useful part of the workshop] Understanding that others feel the same way … [How will you use new knowledge, skills and mindsets] Be mindful when creating / structuring the training of how best to engage learners and hold their attention … Thank you, really engaging and useful information” Megan, Trainee Teacher

“[Aim and objectives Thoroughly explained, all met … [Trainer] very engaging and confidently explained everything … [Most useful part of the workshop] Learning how people learn 702010% / the Addy cycle … prep for training beforehand, structuring training, making training engaging and interactive … Enjoyed group work activities and opportunity to get involved” Libby, Teacher

“[Aim and objectives] Fully achieved … [Trainer] First class … [Will] Share with training team and put in practise immediately … Would like to book for more sessions” Donna

“(Objectives achieved) Extremely well …(Trainer) Very knowledgeable, engaging – great ideas to take away to my training …A great day” AJ, Positive Behaviour Support Assistant

“(Will) Stop using ‘ummmmm’ when thinking before speaking … Joshua, Trainer

“(Trainer) Very confident and engaging … (Most useful) Body language, different techniques for facilitation” Ruth, Class Teacher

“(Most useful) practicing different types of delivery … (Will) use more facilitator techniques” Becs, Training Coordinator

“Day was well structured – great to spend some time thinking about you as a trainer … (Trainer) very knowledgeable … clear concise communication … (Will) review our evaluation process to support business and trainers … Brilliant course” Claire, Training Manager and Senior People Partner

Available as an in person group workshop for your writers’ group, or a 1-1 online Power Hour

For writers of fiction, non fiction, poetry and prose who’d like to polish their personal and professional impact when reading from their work at literary events, book launches and workshops

What they’re saying

‘Your workshop about speaking well at Hove Library was so good, it was what we all needed … everyone was happy, they learned and enjoyed the practice … that paragraph about what the audience wants is like a bible to always have in mind. I also liked to receive the tongue twisters and it was fun to try it … it will be lovely if you can come again and give us some text to practice.’ Julia Martínez

‘Very warm, knowledgeable, great delivery … practical advice … thank you very much’ Sarah Agnew

‘I enjoyed it very much – very useful … she speaks very well … knows her subject well … please could you arrange more of this … very helpful and increased my knowledge’ Marjan

‘Amazing … great … 10/10’ Jane

Hove Writers

‘I highly recommend Philippa as a coach, as she has that invaluable ability to get straight to the issue that will be hindering your performance.

After only a couple of teaching sessions, my public speaking performance and gravitas were greatly improved.

Philippa complements this with a broad skill-set and knowledge base, enabling her to advise in other areas too, including social media.

On top of that, Philippa’s teaching style is extremely friendly and supportive.’

Colum Dain, Programme Management, Change Management, IT Director