Transferring to 59e59 New York
Transferring to 59e59 New York
'neatness isn't everything'
- Barney Frank
'neatness isn't everything'
- Barney Frank
SPEECH AND
COMMUNICATIONS COACHING
Joshua Roche/jrspeechcoaching@gmail.com
Modern professional theatre practice is about understanding the mechanics of communication. What is actually going on underneath a conversation? Why do people respond to language? How do we make language feel honest, believable and human?
Several years ago I discovered that these questions are as relevant in the business world as they are on stage. Communicating with honesty, clarity and passion is far easier said than done, wherever you work.
So I began working as a speech and communications coach to Management teams, C-Suite Executives, Politicians, Advocates and anyone who feels nervous about public speaking. I've found my coaching is applicable across a wide range of different sectors, from consultancy firms like Accenture to tech start-ups like Zephr, Signal, Neural Alpha and others, or even architecture practices like McGregor Coxall...
"It was brilliant to work with Josh to practice and improve my public speaking, presentation, articulation and planning skills. The combination of theatre style performance, script writing and corporate delivery was both unique and an incredibly useful and fun process to work through with real practical feedback that I will continue to practice and take forward.”
James Phare, CEO, Neural Alpha
1 - 2 - 1 Sessions
...wherever I work, my coaching is about you, your context and the mechanics of communication. What I've learnt through directing at the RSC and RADA, is retooled into productive, actionable advice on presentation and communication.
A 1-2-1 session is the most effective product I offer, and is appropriate for anyone who would like to improve their confidence and speaking style.
After a preliminary meeting to get a better idea of your role and context, I'll design a bespoke session focused on what you're looking to change. Usually this involves working through some fundamentals, with the second half focused on a presentation you are intending to deliver.
Though my coaching is inspired by ten years in professional theatre, I promise you won't need to do any acting! This session is usually conducted in a meeting room or office at your work place, and can be entirely seated unless you'd like to practice delivering from a lectern or a standing position. We'll also spend time looking at online and hybrid versions of the same presentation.
£350/session (usually 2 hours)
"Josh delivered a brilliant training session. His style is warm, engaging and relaxed - and he manages to teach really practical tools and techniques in way that's fun and memorable. As a consultant, I was able to start using his suggestions straight away and would (and have!) recommend him to any of my clients"
Charlie Cosham, Leadership Coach
Group Workshop
This session is designed for a workshop size of between 8 - 12 people and delivered as an all day event.
I'll design a bespoke all-day workshop for your staff and colleagues that focuses on priorities spoken about in the preliminary meeting. This might focus on interpersonal communication, pitch presentations, client-facing communication, or something else altogether.
I will not be asking your staff to take their shoes off and roll around on the floor. Though this session is a little more active than the others, it is based on a series of practical and conversational exercises to unlock confidence and clarity.
This workshop typically takes place in a large meeting room at your place of work, adjusted to the size of the group.
£1250/session
I found Josh's training very useful, especially the part about setting the intention and emotional connection with the presentation audience. In any job we do half the battle is communicating such that the message lands. He explained that and then practiced frequently with us over the two-day training
Deepti Nawani, Managing Consultant, Accenture
Executive Workshop
This session is designed for 1 - 5 people, typically a management or executive team, who are looking to improve their style of communication or prepare for a particular event.
Taking place in your meeting room, this session is designed according to your purposes, using professional acting techniques to unlock aspects of your communication style that you're looking to improve or change.
The session will involve peer-led feedback in a safe, constructive environment, hence the limited number of participants.
£600/session
"Best public speaking coaching I have ever received. Thank you"
"An opportunity to look at something we've had training on many times in the past in a totally different way "
Workshop Participants, Maximum Performance
If you'd like to book a session or find out more, get in touch at jrspeechcoaching@gmail.com