Find your voice
in the spotlight
with the Actor-Led Practice (ALP) method for confident public speaking!
For people who have tried communication books, podcasts or one-offs, but nothing seems to stick under pressure...
Find your voice
in the spotlight
with the Actor-Led Practice (ALP)
method for confident public speaking!
For people who have tried communication books, podcasts or one-offs, but nothing seems to stick under pressure...
Supporting world-leading professionals at...
Supporting world-leading professionals at...
This training completely transformed the way I approach public speaking. Can't recommend it highly enough.
- Matt Hall, Account & Commercial Director @ Artemis
This training completely transformed the way I approach public speaking. Can't recommend it highly enough.
- Matt Hall, Account & Commercial Director @ Artemis
Who is this for?
If you're the kind of professional to yes to any of the following, then our training method was built for you...
You spend hours preparing for your presentations, but then your mind blanks or your words tumble out like a runaway train.
You’ve tried books, podcasts, or workshops to improve your confidence, but nothing seems to stick under pressure.
You walk away from presentations frustrated, replaying what you should have said, and fear public speaking might never be for you.
What's the problem?
The Communication Pressure Paradox
Why your skills vanish when all eyes are on you
Speaking under pressure is unavoidable.
At work with meetings, panels and presentations but outside work too: weddings, birthdays, events - it keeps showing up.
Around 70% of people fear public speaking. That ranks even higher than sharks.
You've read the books, watched the TED Talks, joined a workshop or two. But then the pressure hits:
your hands shake
your mind goes blank
you ramble
And you think: “Why can’t I just say what I mean?”
The real problem? The Communication Pressure Paradox: when the spotlight turns on you, your skills disappear because we never practice using them under pressure.
What's the problem?
The Communication Pressure Paradox
Why your skills vanish when all eyes are on you
Speaking under pressure is unavoidable.
At work with meetings, panels and presentations but outside work too: weddings, birthdays, events - it keeps showing up.
Around 70% of people fear public speaking. That ranks even higher than sharks.
You've read the books, watched the TED Talks, joined a workshop or two. But then the pressure hits:
your hands shake
your mind goes blank
you ramble
And you think: “Why can’t I just say what I mean?”
The real problem? The Communication Pressure Paradox: when the spotlight turns on you, your skills disappear because we never practice using them under pressure.
The #1 reason this happens when public speaking?
Read-only training
It's just in one ear and out the other
Reading, webinars, and one-off workshops give you ideas but no real practice under pressure. And without training in the arena itself, you fall into three traps:
1. Underdeveloped Muscles
It’s like stepping into a Champions League final without ever kicking a ball. Except the reading makes you painfully aware of how far you are from where you want to be.
2. Nervous Prep
To avoid being caught off guard, you over-script and try to control every detail. But curveball questions, shifting audiences, or tech glitches are the norm, and they leave you frozen, exposed, and feeling like a deer in headlights.
3. Compensation Paradox
Relaxed and curious: you’re engaging. But under pressure, you overthink and try to “act like a proper speaker.” Forced posture, pace, and tone rob you of authenticity, leaving you robotic and disconnected.
The #1 reason this happens when public speaking?
Read-only training
It's just in one ear and out the other
Reading, webinars, and one-off workshops give you ideas but no real practice under pressure. And without training in the arena itself, you fall into three traps:
1. Underdeveloped Muscles
It’s like stepping into a Champions League final without ever kicking a ball. Except the reading makes you painfully aware of how far you are from where you want to be.
2. Nervous Prep
To avoid being caught off guard, you over-script and try to control every detail. But curveball questions, shifting audiences, or tech glitches are the norm, and they leave you frozen, exposed, and feeling like a deer in headlights.
3. Compensation Paradox
Relaxed and curious: you’re engaging. But under pressure, you overthink and try to “act like a proper speaker.” Forced posture, pace, and tone rob you of authenticity, leaving you robotic and disconnected.
The failed public speaking outcome?
At best, you look stiff. At worst, you fall apart. In the heat of the moment your knowledge deserts you, and you end up second-guessing, over-explaining, or coming across stronger than you meant.
So you avoid these situations. Others pass you over. Opportunities slip by. Over time, these moments chip away at your confidence, credibility, and enjoyment at work.
You’re left treading water in your role, undervalued and unable to win trust when it matters most.
Speaking up feels less like an opportunity… and more like a threat.
The solution for public speaking?
The Actor-Led Practice (ALP) training method
Break free by practicing with actor support, using the same scenarios you face in real life
The only way to break free from Read-Only Training is to practise under the same scenarios and pressures you face in real life — with live guidance from professionals who understand performance under pressure. That’s exactly what our actor-led practice method delivers.
✅ Practice Under Pressure, Not Just in Theory
Instead of hiding behind notes or rehearsing alone, you’ll practice your real public speaking challenges — tough questions, curveballs, unexpected distractions. You build the muscle memory to stay composed when it counts.
✅ Train Your Triggers
Actors are experts in handling nerves, presence, and improvisation under pressure. With our coaching, you’ll learn to spot your triggers, work with them, and keep your composure — even if the spotlight turns harsh.
✅ Enhance Your Authentic Presence
No more of that silly “public speaking voice.” We help you strip away forced techniques and then strengthen what’s already there — using actors' tools for voice, body language, and presence. The result: communication that feels natural to you and engaging to your audience.
This is the system that fixes what’s broken. It turns information into embodied skill, theory into lived confidence, and time spent into results that actually stick.
Thank goodness!
The better public speaking outcome?
Public speaking stops being a threat and becomes a strength.
When you train under pressure with our actor-led practice method, you stop dreading the spotlight and start using it.
→ You stay composed when nerves hit — so your ideas land clearly and calmly.
→ You speak naturally, without over-prepping — so people connect with you, not a stiff performance.
→ You handle curveballs with confidence — no more panic when questions or surprises come.
→ You leave the room proud, not second-guessing — with credibility that sticks.
And suddenly, everything else gets easier:
→ Team meetings feel lighter, not draining.
→ Presentations become opportunities, not threats.
→ You get noticed for the right reasons — trusted, respected, and ready for bigger roles.
Speaking up stops holding you back. It starts moving you forward.
Client results from our training
This training has been the best investment in my personal development I have ever made.
George Clifford, Senior Product Manager @ Kraken Tech
It's exciting to see the amount of progress I've been able to make in a relatively short space of time.
Kirsten Burns, Senior Analyst @ Beauhurst
A fascinating, enjoyable session, full of insight. A big thank you to Andy. I would highly recommend Actor Inside to anyone looking for public speaking training.
Jenna Bell, Strategy & Services Director @ Differentiated
These sessions have made a huge difference to both the confidence and quality of our work.
Mridula Pore, CEO @ Peppy Health
Try our method for yourself
with our online coaching for
confident public speaking!
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Try our method for yourself
with our online coaching for
confident public speaking!
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Our tailored, individual online coaching sessions are designed to help you stay calm and clear under the pressure of public speaking.
With the help of the Actor-Led Practice (ALP) method, you’ll go from dreading speaking challenges to feeling composed and confident. Whether it’s in team meetings, client updates, industry panels, or even life beyond work (like that looming wedding toast).
Why do coaching?
When you train under pressure with our actor-led practice method, you stop avoiding public speaking and start embracing it...
Gain the actor's toolkit
From confident improvisation, to using storytelling to gain buy-in for your ideas, explore the frameworks that support top performers' communication on stage and screen.
Rehearse your challenging scenarios
Every coaching session revolves around practice of the situations that matter to you, so you can hit the ground running in the real thing.
Supportive feedback in a safe space
Get help identifying what's holding you back, and test out fresh approaches that can take your communication impact to the next level.
Why do coaching?
Gain
the actor's toolkit
From confident improvisation, to using storytelling to gain buy-in for your ideas, explore the frameworks that support top performers' communication on stage and screen.
Rehearse
your challenging scenarios
Every coaching session revolves around practice of the situations that matter to you, so you can hit the ground running in the real thing.
Supportive feedback
in a safe space
Get help identifying what's holding you back, and test out fresh approaches that can take your communication impact to the next level.
Book your free taster today!
Meet us, get tailored public speaking advice, and try out the Actor-Led Practice (ALP) method with us for free.
Here’s what you’ll get from the call:
Goal setting – share what you’d most like to improve, and we’ll help you shape clear, ambitious goals for the session and beyond.
Real practice – try a short exercise or speaking moment with live guidance, so you can feel the difference straight away.
Tailored advice – ask questions and get practical suggestions for your upcoming speaking moments and next training steps with us.
Interested in group training or in-person options? Ask us about availability in your free coaching taster session.
Book your
free coaching taster
Meet us, get tailored public speaking advice, and try out the Actor-Led Practice (ALP) method with us for free.
Here’s what you’ll get from the call:
Goal setting – share what you’d most like to improve, and we’ll help you shape clear, ambitious goals for the session and beyond.
Real practice – try a short exercise or speaking moment with live guidance, so you can feel the difference straight away.
Tailored advice – ask questions and get practical suggestions for your upcoming speaking moments and next training steps with us.
Interested in group training or in-person options? Ask us about availability in your free coaching taster session.
Not happy with your results?
100% moneyback guarantee
We don’t expect you to take a leap of faith. For our premium coaching courses, if you show up for all your sessions and still feel you haven’t made the progress you wanted, let us know - and we’ll return your full fee.
No hoops. No awkward conversations. Just our commitment to providing training that deliver real change.
Of course, we’ve seen again and again that practicing under pressure with actor-led coaching creates real change — but now you can decide for yourself, risk-free too. This is your chance to see what you’re truly capable of in the spotlight.
Need help?
We’ve answered some of the most common questions here.
And if you’re still unsure about timing, packages, or fit, just drop us a quick message and we’ll be happy to help.
Unfortunately a lot of training focuses on the theory of what ‘good’ looks like — but without the practice necessary to apply it.
Our Actor-Led Practice (ALP) method builds real skill through live rehearsal and actor-supported feedback, so you can train the same way you’ll perform: in the moment, with all the nerves, curveballs and distractions that usually throw you off. It’s the difference between knowing what to do, and being able to do it when it matters.
Before your first coaching session, we’ll explore your goals and any specific speaking moments you’d like to work on. Your coach will then shape each exercise, practice, and feedback moment around those priorities.
Every practice round is designed to help you perform better in your real context.
Not at all. Some clients join to prepare for an upcoming talk; others simply want to build lasting confidence for future opportunities. Every coaching session uses real-world scenarios drawn from your day-to-day communication.
So whether you’ve got a team update next week or just want to stop dreading the spotlight, it’s equally effective.
Absolutely. This isn’t about performing like an actor. It’s about using actor techniques to communicate more naturally and confidently as yourself.
Most clients who start with nerves find that practicing in a safe space with their coach makes them feel a lot more comfortable too.
Yes. In-person, group and shared coaching sessions are available — ask about these on your consultation call.
Yes! It's sometimes possible to expense your training through your organization's learning and development budget, for supporting your communication quality at work.
If you’d like your employer to cover the cost, we can provide any supporting information or invoice you need to help with this — just ask.
Each session blends three things:
I) A short check-in on your current speaking challenges, progress, and priorities.
II) Live practice — you’ll rehearse the real-world speaking moments that matter to you, with actor-coach feedback.
III) Clear, practical takeaways you can use straight away.
Everything is collaborative and at your pace. You’ll finish each session with sharper awareness, new tools, and clear next steps.
Absolutely— our clients include experienced leaders, founders, and senior managers who want to refine their impact, not just fix nerves. We focus on how to stay authentic, credible and composed under pressure, even in high-stakes moments like pitches, panels or media appearances. It’s fully tailored, so we cover professional-level coaching, as well as entry-level support.
Yes. You can enhance your training by adding private access to your session recordings, transcripts, and coaching summaries via a secure online client portal. It’s a useful space to revisit your progress and capture key learning points as you grow, and is available with all our packages.
Yes, you can spread the cost of your training across multiple months for a small admin fee if that's helpful.
An environment where it's easy to try new things without feeling embarrassed... I know it's helped me tonnes.
- Maria Eppey, Legal Associate @ Beauhurst
An environment where it's easy to try new things without feeling embarrassed... I know it's helped me tonnes.
- Maria Eppey, Legal Associate @ Beauhurst
A note from our Founder
We've been there
"I know what it feels like to dread speaking up — the nerves, the blank mind, the overthinking. It’s the same pressure actors face every time they step on stage. The difference? We get trained to handle it.
That’s what this course is about: passing on those tools so you can feel steady, clear, and proud of how you show up when it matters.
Because honestly, the hardest part of this training isn’t the speaking — it’s deciding to start. Once you’re in, the practice, the guidance, and the support do the rest.
I’ve seen people go from shaky and hesitant to composed and engaging in just a few hours (no, really).
And since you’ve read this far, I’d love to help you take that first step. Let's find your voice, and make that next speaking moment one to be proud of."
– Andy (Founder & Lead trainer)
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