Public speaking, acting and on-screen presenting coach and facilitator in London, Oxford and around the world.
I deliver bespoke training in camera presenting, public speaking, acting and communication for businesses, organisations, entrepreneurs, schools, universities, solopreneurs and individuals in London, Oxford, the UK and around the world.
My goal as a public speaking coach, facilitator and presenting coach is to ensure my clients in London, Oxford and beyond learn key communication foundations, develop unstoppable confidence and learn how to craft speeches, presentations and videos that make them truly memorable and get them results.
Meet the Owner; Lead Public Speaking & Presenting Coach London
Tom Brooks is a London and Oxford based presenting and public speaking coach with over 15 years of experience in performance, communication and confidence training. Tom specialises in helping individuals and teams communicate with clarity, confidence and memorability under pressure. He delivers 1 to 1 coaching, small group workshops and large scale sessions for audiences of over 1000 participants across schools, organisations and businesses worldwide.
With a background in acting and performance, Tom works professionally as a presenter, speaker and facilitator. Tom’s approach is practical, highly engaging and rooted in real world communication, creating an environment where individuals feel supported, challenged and able to develop quickly.
Tom’s is also and acting coach and on-screen presenting coach in London, Oxford and beyond. His video production London team has delivered award winning, revenue driving and brand building video campaigns viewed by millions worldwide, working with names including BBC, Channel 4, Adidas, Greenpeace, Oxford University and Getty Images to name a few.
Tom is also highly experienced in educational settings and is DBS checked and safeguarding certified, enabling delivery across schools, family estates, universities and organisations working with young people or vulnerable adults.
For bespoke extra large workshops or team building events Tom curates highly skilled trainers to join his team to ensure outstanding delivery for clients. The team may include professional comedians, entrepreneurs, educationalists, actors, writers, journalists, therapists, award making film makers and more.
Please get in touch to find out how we can help with with extra large group training events and corporate team building in London, Oxford and around the world.
‘Tom is exceptional at taking people with little, to no, acting or presenting experience, and turning them into professionals onscreen. I have hired him on shoots for this very reason’
Rob Cooke, Former BAFTA winning BBC producer
‘Tom has such power, he completely transformed the way I speak and lead’
Agustina, Engineering Consultant
‘Tom is an excellent speaker, I’d highly recommend him.’
Caroline De Moraes, Presenter; BBC (Match Of The Day, Football Focus), Red Bull, Football World Cup (Qatar 2022)
From packaged and bespoke corporate and educational workshops that support with team building, to Keynotes in public speaking and presenting that inspire and educate large groups, or tailor-made coaching to help make individuals or small groups shine, I support my clients in London, Oxford and globally to stand out when it comes to presenting and public speaking.
Your Bespoke Standout Speaker Programmes
Four coaching options designed to help you develop compelling speeches, build lasting confidence and become more engaging, authentic and impactful communicators. Choose the level of personalised coaching and feedback that best suits your goals, availability and budget.
Standout Speaker Essential
Dedicated one-to-one coaching with personalised speech development and individual feedback.
- 12 hours of one-to-one coaching
- Complimentary online preparation session
- Individual speech and script development
- Personalised written feedback
- Video analysis and development resources
Standout Speaker Essential - 2 Person
The full coaching experience for two participants, with shared sessions and individual preparation and feedback.
- 12 hours of shared coaching
- 90-minute shared online preparation session
- Individual speech and script development
- Individual written feedback for both speakers
- Eight video reviews in total
- Opportunities to practise and coach each other
Standout Speaker Essential Flexible
The same individual feedback as Option 2, with shorter coaching sessions that may be easier to fit into busy schedules.
- 10 hours of shared coaching
- 90-minute shared online preparation session
- Individual speech and script development
- Individual written feedback for both speakers
- Eight video reviews in total
- £210 less than Option 2
Standout Speaker Essential Lite
A lower-cost two-person programme retaining the core coaching journey, with shorter sessions and fewer video feedback reviews.
- 10 hours of shared coaching
- 90-minute shared online preparation session
- Individual speech and script development
- Individual written feedback for both speakers
- Four video reviews in total
- £390 less than Option 2
What can you achieve?
Whichever option you choose, the aim is not simply to deliver a successful speech. It's to develop communication skills and confidence that continue to serve you long after the programme.
Stand out and be remembered
Develop a distinctive speaking style and key message that captures attention and leaves a lasting impression on your audience.
Build lasting confidence and authenticity
Develop practical skills, experience, self-belief and authenticity that extend well beyond a single speech.
Become a more dynamic communicator
Strengthen your visual and vocal communication, as well as your speech content, to increase audience engagement.
Turn speaking into business opportunities
Communicate your ideas with greater authority, credibility and confidence, helping you make more impact in professional relationships, generate revenue and build your brand.
Keep improving between sessions
Develop a practical approach to rehearsal, reflection and continuous improvement through exercises, video reviews and personalised feedback.
Manage nerves and high-pressure situations
Learn techniques to stay composed, communicate clearly and respond effectively to difficult or unexpected audience questions.
Become a better coach to yourself
Learn to recognise what makes a performance effective, assess your own delivery and identify constructive improvements. In two-person programmes, you'll also develop peer-coaching skills.
Benefit from my confidence guarantee
If you feel you haven't achieved your agreed speaking goals by the end of the programme, I'll provide one additional coaching session at no extra charge. For two-person programmes, this is one joint session.
Explore your coaching programme
The full coaching journey and practical arrangements are outlined below. Select a section to read more.
What's included in every programme?
- Four personalised coaching sessions, with duration determined by your chosen package.
- Complimentary online preparation to explore speech concepts, audiences, goals and key messages.
- Speech development and preparation, including support with outlines, key messages, structure and scripts.
- Support to find an authentic, confident and competent speaking voice.
- Individual video feedback reviews, with the number determined by your chosen package.
- Personalised preparation and written follow-up feedback.
- In-session video analysis to identify strengths and development opportunities.
- Private personal development hub containing coaching notes, exercises and resources.
- Practical tools for continued improvement and self-assessment.
The coaching journey - preparation and four sessions
Online Preparation Session
We'll explore your speech concepts, clarify your central messages, identify your audiences and begin shaping the structure and scripts. In two-person programmes, the shared session lasts 90 minutes, giving both participants time to discuss their goals and ideas.
Session 1 - Speech Development & Speaking Foundations
Develop and refine the script, structure and content of your speeches while introducing the foundations of confident, engaging public speaking. We'll explore key communication tools and begin applying them directly to your individual delivery.
Session 2 - Confidence, Communication & Delivery
Continue refining your speeches while developing greater confidence, authenticity and vocal and visual communication. We'll work on the individual skills that help each speaker deliver their speech with clarity, energy and conviction.
Session 3 - Standout Speaking & Memorability
By this point, I'll have a more in-depth understanding of what makes each of you unique as a speaker and support you to make this stand out in your speaking. We'll identify your standout qualities, refine your individual style and increase the impact and memorability of your speeches.
Session 4 - Final Rehearsal & Performance
Bring everything together through a complete rehearsal and finalised delivery of your individual speeches. We'll analyse your performances on video and provide detailed feedback to help both participants feel prepared, confident and ready for their real speaking opportunities.
Alternative Session 4 - Live Event Support
If a suitable speaking opportunity arises, the final coaching session may instead be used for live event support.
For two-person programmes, both participants must be presenting or participating at the same event.
This could include approximately 90 minutes of personalised preparation and coaching beforehand, attendance at the event and detailed feedback afterwards. Where practical and appropriate, I may also capture a few video clips and provide the raw footage.
Important: Live event support replaces Session 4 rather than being an additional session. It is subject to event timing, location, agreed coaching time and participants' progress. It is generally most suitable for speakers who already have some experience.
Peer coaching and continued development
My goal isn't simply to coach you - it's to help you become better at coaching yourselves. Through video analysis, you'll learn to recognise what makes a performance effective and identify opportunities for improvement.
Working alongside a peer also gives you someone who can review your practice, exchange constructive feedback and support your progress between sessions, once you've developed a sound understanding of the public-speaking fundamentals.
Additional information, terms and practical arrangements
1. Shared coaching: Two-person packages include joint coaching sessions, with personalised speech development and individual feedback for each participant. Coaching hours are shared rather than provided separately.
2. Speech preparation: Participants are responsible for preparing and practising their individual speeches between sessions, supported by coaching and feedback.
3. Video feedback reviews: Options 1, 2 and 3 include four reviews per person. Option 4 includes two per person. Additional reviews or extended speechwriting support can be arranged separately.
4. Live event support: The alternative final-session format is subject to agreement and suitability. For two-person programmes, both participants must attend the same event. Separate event attendance is not included.
5. Practice space: Venue hire is not included. Sessions can take place at a suitable office in Birmingham or London. I can also help research cost-effective London coaching spaces if required.
6. Confidence guarantee: If the agreed programme goals haven't been achieved by the end of the programme, I'll provide one additional coaching session at no extra charge. For two-person programmes, this is one joint coaching session.
7. Additional services: Professional filming of completed speeches, further coaching, additional event attendance and ongoing membership support are available separately.
8. Payment plan: The total investment is payable in three instalments: 50% upfront, 25% in month two and 25% in month three. The headline monthly figures are equivalent prices for comparison and do not represent three equal payments.
9. Birmingham travel: There may be an opportunity to arrange one Birmingham session without additional travel charges, subject to scheduling alongside my existing early November visit. Other travel arrangements would be agreed separately.
10. Programme comparison: The standard Standout Speaker Foundations programme includes six coaching sessions. These bespoke Essential packages contain four coaching sessions, with the duration and video feedback allowance determined by the option selected.
Payment breakdown for each option
The amounts below are combined programme payments. For Options 2, 3 and 4, they cover both participants.
| Payment | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 | Option 4 |
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| Total | £1,995 | £2,790 | £2,580 | £2,400 |
| Upfront - 50% | £997.50 | £1,395 | £1,290 | £1,200 |
| Month 2 - 25% | £498.75 | £697.50 | £645 | £600 |
| Month 3 - 25% | £498.75 | £697.50 | £645 | £600 |
Benefits: All Programmes
Personal Coaching and Feedback
You’ll work directly with me across the programme, developing your speaking through practical coaching, honest feedback and over 15 years of experience in performance and communication.
Clarity and Structure in Your Message
We’ll shape your presentation into a clear, engaging and well-structured talk that lands with your audience.
Hone your key message and memorability
We’ll help you to refine your key message and create and idea that is worth sharing. We’ll explore engagement methods and rhetorical language devices that subtly leave an imprint on your audience, encouraging them to share your message with others.
Confidence Through Practice
You won’t just talk about improvement, you’ll practise it. Each session builds your confidence through doing, not theory.
In Session Video Feedback and Analysis
We’ll review your delivery on camera during sessions so you can see exactly what’s working and where to refine.
Consistent Development Between Sessions
With regular video feedback each month, you’ll stay engaged and continue improving between sessions.
Your Own Development Hub
All session notes and feedback are stored on your own webpage, so everything is clear, accessible and easy to revisit.
Track Your Progress Over Time
We’ll identify key areas to develop using straightforward data to track how your confidence and delivery improve across the programme.
A Style That Feels Natural to You
Rather than forcing a formula, we’ll develop a speaking style that feels authentic, comfortable and effective.
Flexible Path After 3 Months
At the end of the programme we review your progress and decide next steps, whether that is continued coaching, occasional support or preparing for bigger opportunities. For a moderately confident speaker 6 sessions should be enough. We can discuss if we need additional sessions for online, or if we’re making the progress to explore that within the 6.
Hire Us For Event Filming
Our production team is experienced in event coverage and shoots for websites, socials and more. We can support you with delivery and capturing content on camera. Feel free to ask about our production services.
Guarantee Included
I am confident I can help you with your presenting goals. If you are not satisfied after 3 months/ the end of the sessions I will offer additional support sessions to ensure you are satisfied and reach the level you are aiming for.
Personal Approach
Personable, friendly and able to adapt to your learning style.
Safe, Reliable, Family-Friendly & Trustworthy: I’m DBS checked with years of experience working with young people making family shoots stress-free. My experience running a business and working in other people’s businesses ensures you are taken care of. We were also security checked and trusted to shoot the royal family and our team has worked with top UK brands.
Curious Approach: drawing from my passion for getting to understand others and their business or product, you’ll be able to test ideas on me and ensure information is landing clearly and effectively.
‘The best director I have met for bringing out confidence in people's delivery and performance'
-Tom Shennan, Former Head of BBC Comic Relief Digital, Writer & Director ‘Top 10s - Youtube’
Workshops
Standout Speaker Workshop
Speak with confidence, clarity and presence
Designed for professionals who want to communicate with confidence and presence in meetings, presentations, pitches and live speaking environments.
What We Cover
• Build confidence and presence when speaking
• Structure ideas clearly and deliver with impact
• Develop a standout delivery through voice and body language
• Understand the key ingredients of a memorable speech
• Create a clear and compelling key message
• Utilising storytelling to bring ideas to life
• Overcome nerves, hesitation and internal blocks
• Improve communication for meetings, presentations and events.
What’s Included
• Authentic and highly engaging delivery by a professional presenter trainer
• Interactive workshop that inspires, energises and amuses
• Practical, on your feet speaking exercises
• Coaching on voice, delivery, presence and body language
• Science backed and psychology based techniques
• Two structured speaking opportunities
• Group feedback and individual coaching
• Real time refinement of delivery and messaging
• Smartphone footage used where helpful for feedback
• Memorable delivery that makes the learning easy to digest and apply
Outcomes
• Overcome nerves and internal blocks around speaking
• Experience breakthroughs in confidence within a single session
• Develop greater confidence and presence under pressure
• Communicate more clearly, with structure and purpose
• Deliver messages that are memorable and engaging
• Build confidence that carries into real world speaking situations
• Leave with practical tools that can be applied immediately
Speaking Technique
• Reduce filler words and speak with clarity and precision
• Improve pacing, tone and vocal control
• Develop stronger body language and grounded presence
• Maintain composure under pressure
• Handle memory loss or going off track with confidence
• Deliver messages with clarity, confidence and impact
• Strengthen audience connection through delivery and presence
Team Building
Outcome Data*
Follow Up Packages
Satisfaction Guarantee
Additional Value
Team building experience that builds confidence and connection
Speaking topics relevant to your business or organisation
Personal feedback report and outcome data for each participant (*additional fee)
Guarantee with all bookings (See details in the pricing section)
Stories are savage but here are the numbers…
15+ years experience of teaching, coaching, facilitation & course design
100% of trainees gain significant increase in public speaking confidence & skill
40000+
Workshop participants & clients in London, Oxford and worldwide
Pricing
Flexible workshop delivery for teams, organisations, schools and businesses. Pricing below is for in person delivery.
| Format | Up to 8 people | 9 to 16 people | 17 to 24 people | 25 to 34 people | 35 plus |
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Half day workshop
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Up to 8 people
£895
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9 to 16 people
£1,095
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17 to 24 people
£1,295
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25 to 34 people
£1,495
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35 plus
Custom quote
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Format
Full day workshop
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Up to 8 people
£1,195
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9 to 16 people
£1,395
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17 to 24 people
£1,595
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25 to 34 people
£1,795
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35 plus
Custom quote
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Format
Keynote
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Pricing
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90 minute session
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Additional services
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Outcome Data and Team Progress Report
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Price
£295
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Notes
Available for groups of up to 24 people
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Service
Event filming
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Price
Please enquire
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Notes
Professional event filming available to capture team training, team building, workshop highlights and other events
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Follow up coaching for participants
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Price
Please enquire
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Notes
Individual coaching available after the workshop for participants who would benefit from further support
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- Half day up to 3.5 hours. Full day 3.5-6 hours.
- Workshop pricing is designed to scale cleanly with group size.
- For larger audiences, conferences or bespoke delivery, please enquire for a tailored quote.
- DBS checked for educational and vulnerable settings.
- London travel costs included. Outside of London billed at 0.45p/ mile
Dare To Be Different Workshop
Refine speaking foundations, discover your unique voice & develop unforgettable speeches
What We Cover
• Refine & build on core speaking foundations from Standout Speaker
• Use risk, experimentation and creative thinking to develop original, standout material
• Study the structure and content of the most impactful speeches of all time
• Apply advanced language devices and rhetoric to increase memorability and influence
• Experiment with tone, style and delivery to unearth your unique voice
• Study and develop storytelling that creates show-stopping, memorable moments that guarantee connection
• Explore humour and creative expression to unlock a more dynamic communication style
• Craft a compelling and killer key message that people remember and talk about
• Uncover your own unique material, perspective and voice
• Learn how to read, understand and interact with your audience to ensure your message lands
What’s Included
• A high energy, challenging and supportive environment that encourages bold thinking
• Practical, on your feet exercises designed to push boundaries and unlock new levels
• Deeper exploration of your ideas, stories and communication style
• Carefully designed questions to uncover your or your brand’s ‘X-factor’ and uniqueness
• Space to take risks, test ideas and refine material in real time
• Exposure to new ways of thinking about communication, storytelling and influence
• A focus on breakthroughs, not surface level improvement
• Data informed insights into what makes communication memorable and effective
• Multiple speaking opportunities with real time coaching and feedback
• Science backed and psychology based techniques to support delivery and confidence
• Development and delivery of a memorable draft speech by the end of the session (depending on group size)
• Development and delivery of a polished memorable speech by the end of the session (full day version)
Inspiring Film’s workshops are refreshing, stimulating and fun.
Sally Wainwright (OBE)
Multi BAFTA award winning screenwriter
Last Tango in Halifax, Gentleman Jack, Happy Valley
Who’s it for?
• Speakers who are already 6 out of 10 or above in speaking confidence
• Less confident speakers who are willing to step outside of their comfort zone
• Individuals with experience who want to elevate their communication and impact
• Speakers ready to be bold, take risks and explore new territory
• Those curious to develop professional level speaking techniques and material
• Brands and individuals who want to stand out and be remembered
• Organisations looking to develop speakers who can create real influence and impact
• Leaders, Founders, HR professionals, managers and marketeers who want to better understand what makes their team or brand tick and standout
What People Are Saying
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You have no idea how much you have helped me. I don't know how to thank you
— Ela, business owner
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I'd highly recommend their workshops to individuals and businesses of all sizes
— James Chadburn, Managing Director - Dean Wilson LLP
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I will remember this workshop for the rest of my life. I think you might be a genius.
— Yin, Medical Student
Pricing
Dare to Be Different workshops follow the same pricing structure as Standout Speaker
Half day and full day options available
Video Production
If you are looking for video production, you can see a few samples of our work below, as well as content whereby we’ve supported people to feel relaxed on camera. We specialise in web video, social media content, events and fireside chats.
BBC - Body Positive
Shot by one of our videographers for BBC Body Positive. For those moments when you need high quality credible content.
Smartphone Camera Skills
I supported a CEO friend who is not a videographer to practise and build his confidence shooting on his iphone. He captured moments from my trip to Dubai and I did the edit.
The video got strong engagement on Linkedin and was a great way to showcase a different part of my interests - my audience hadn’t realised I was sporty prior to this!
Pretty Little Thing: Comfortable on camera
Shot for mothers day for Pretty Little thing, this video captures our ability to help non actors to feel comfortable on camera.
Comic Relief: On Camera warmth & Personality
Shot for Comic Relief’s Sports Relief by one of our videographers, this sample shows simple social editing and bringing out warmth and personality on camera.
Coffee Culture
Shot on location using natural lighting, this video has a few shots that show tasteful culture shots that can work for lifestyle too. We were also chosen as the video team to film King Charles’ visit to Oxford.
Directing Non Actors
I lead a 1 day workshop with this group of students who had never presented or spoken on camera before. I supported them to write the script and work on camera for the first time.
The video got the charity 30,000 views (with an audience of just 1000), plenty of new followers and a significant increase in regular donations.
It was also one of a series of videos that I produced and directed for the charity, which helped them to win Zimbabwean Community Organisation of the Year.
Coaching Corporates & Individuals
This tongue and cheek video was made to convert clients for our Shoot Smart: Smartphone Training For Businesses course. So far it has given us 4 x ROI and is evergreen, so will continue to make sales for us. It has helped us to gain 7 clients and develop our pipeline. Although distinct in style, hopefully you may find some of the tips useful!