About this Event
Become a More Confident and Effective Communicator
Great communication can make a real difference in business. It's also at the heart of innovation, helping people share ideas, inspire fresh thinking and turn opportunities into action.
Whether you're presenting a new idea, speaking to a client, leading a team, networking or standing in front of an audience, how you communicate can determine how well your message is understood, remembered and acted upon.
In this practical two-hour masterclass, Ian Taylor will share 20 tried-and-tested techniques designed to help you communicate with greater confidence, clarity and impact.
This isn't about becoming a professional public speaker. It's about becoming a better communicator in the situations that matter to your business and career and giving your ideas the best possible chance of being heard.
What can you expect?
This will be a practical, engaging session packed with techniques you can put into action straight away.
You'll discover how to:
- Communicate with greater confidence and authority
- Structure your message so people listen and remember it
- Present new ideas clearly and bring innovative thinking to life
- Engage an audience and hold their attention
- Handle nerves and feel more comfortable speaking in front of others
- Make your communication more memorable and impactful
- Inspire others to understand, embrace and act on your ideas
- Avoid some of the most common mistakes people make when presenting and speaking
You'll leave with practical ideas and techniques you can start using the very next day.
Who is this masterclass for?
Priority given to Stockport Businesses.
The session is ideal for business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who want to become more confident and effective communicators.
You don't need to be a professional speaker. Whether you're sharing a new idea, looking to influence others or simply want to communicate more effectively, this session is for you.
About Ian Taylor
Ian Taylor is an experienced event host, public-speaking coach, author and business owner with 30 years' experience.
He is the author of the 5-star Amazon-rated book Everything You Ever Need To Know To Be The Best Presenter & Public Speaker You Can Be.
Ian also understands the realities of business. At the age of 22, he started a company with a £3,500 Prince's Trust loan and grew it into a multi-million-pound international business based in Oldham, employing 80 people.
That combination of communication expertise and real-world business experience means this isn't simply a masterclass about public speaking. It's about communicating more effectively when it matters and making sure great ideas don't get lost because of how they're presented.
Two hours. 20 practical techniques. Ideas you can start using the very next day.
Event timings
9.30am – Arrival and networking
10.00am – Masterclass begins
12.00pm – Masterclass finishes, networking and departure
Event venue & nearby stays
Stockport College, Wellington Road South, Stockport, United Kingdom
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