About this Event
Welcome to The Speakers Lab!
A 6-Week Practical Confidence & Speaking Workshop
Do you know what you want to say… but struggle to say it confidently in meetings, presentations or professional conversations?
This 6-week in person workshop is designed to help you become more confident, clear and impactful when speaking at work, without trying to become someone you’re not.
Whether you avoid speaking up in meetings, overthink presentations, lose confidence under pressure or simply want to communicate with more presence and authority, this course will give you practical tools you can use immediately.
This is not about “performing” or public speaking tricks. It’s about learning how to feel calmer, think clearly under pressure and communicate with confidence in everyday professional situations.
Over 6 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
- Speak with more confidence in meetings
- Manage nerves and overthinking
- Improve your presence and body language
- Become more memorable and impactful
- Handle presentations and workplace speaking situations with greater ease
- Build genuine confidence through practical exercises and repetition
Each session is interactive, supportive and practical, with exercises designed to help you build confidence by doing - not just listening.
Perfect for:
- Junior to mid-level professionals
- People who feel nervous speaking in groups
- Professionals who want to progress in their career
- Anyone wanting to improve workplace confidence and communication
What to expect:
- Small supportive group environment
- Practical weekly exercises
- Real-world speaking practice
- Actionable tools you can apply immediately
- A relaxed, encouraging atmosphere
Confidence is not something you’re born with.
It’s something you build.
Join us in Central London for six weeks of practical speaking and confidence building exercises designed to help you feel more comfortable, capable and confident in professional situations.
Spaces are limited to keep the group personal and interactive.
So whether you’re a beginner or looking to polish your style, join us. Bring your energy and enthusiasm, because The Speakers Lab is all about real practice, real feedback, and real growth. Don’t miss out on this chance to find your voice and own the spotlight!
Dates
Tuesday 9th June - 6pm - 7pm - addressing nerves
Tuesday 16th June - 6pm - 7pm - body language and presence
Tuesday 23rd June - 6pm - 7pm - spontaneous speaking
Tuesday 30th June - 6pm - 7pm - voice technique and emotion
Tuesday 7th July - 6pm - 7pm - storytelling
Tuesday 14th July - 6pm - 7pm - presentations and feedback
Investment
6 week course - £179
What others say about this course
"Kate's workshops are a brilliant way to build confdience in speaking. She is incredibly knowledgable and creates a welcoming, supportive atmosphere that puts everyone at ease."
"The sessions are fun and engaging with games at the start helping to shake off any self consciouslness. In just a few sessions I've learned about posture, eye contact, and speaking from my diaphragm - plus I've even delivered a short speech."
"Since joining Kate's group, I've experienced a boost in my confidence, she's great at helping people find their voices and she's able to identify individual strengths and areas for growth."
About Kate Gilbert
Kate is an actor and executive public speaking consultant and coach who helps leaders and founders communicate with calm, clarity and presence.
With over ten years of coaching experience and a 20-year career as a performer and writer, Kate has worked with executives at organisations including Wall Street firms, KPMG and Ralph Lauren, across industries from banking and architecture to the NHS and sport. As an actor, she's performed alongside Damian Lewis, Jason Donovan, OT Fagbenle and Warren Brown.
Known for her calm, grounded approach, Kate brings warmth, honesty and a belief that “anyone can do this” to her work. Her training blends psychology, purpose and performance techniques drawn from years on stage and in front of the camera.
Participants leave with greater confidence, a shift in mindset and a more empowering relationship with communication. At the heart of Kate’s work is a genuine commitment to helping people move beyond self-doubt, connect more deeply and express themselves fully.
Off stage, Kate can be found leading workshops in confidence or on podcasts, radio interviews and magazines like The Confidence Magazine. If it's a weekend you might find her killing someone in a M**der mystery or playing Sybil Fawlty in a comedy dinner show.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Old Diorama Arts Centre, 201 Drummond Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 179.00
