The Agile Speaker is a new approach to presentation skills training.

Our digital course, The Agile Speaker, is a comprehensive and complete communication and presentation programme delivered by renowned communication expert Maryanne Johnston, packed with invaluable teachings, resources and templates.

You’re in control: the course is there whenever you need it – accessible online or via our app. Study at the pace and time that suits you. No need to get lots of people together for a workshop at a set time.

The Agile Speaker can be used as a stand alone programme for individuals, as well as for teams looking to create and maintain consistency across their communication.

With 12 months access granted from the point of subscription, The Agile Speaker is the smart way to gain lifelong communication skills and confidence in a flexible way that works around your life.

Individual Development

Build good habits
Feel more confident
Save time preparing well structured communication

Team Development

A common process for preparing and delivering team presentations
A structured plan to support your Marketing department and speakers
Think strategically about Question and Answer sessions

HR Support

Access to a dashboard to keep track on group progress
Tech support – we are on hand to handle any queries within 24 hours
Discount when buying 10+ log ins
Optional 20 min Zoom call lead by Maryanne to introduce the course to groups of 10+

‘I felt the learning outcomes were excellent for the price point. Well researched and well
delivered. There is something in the course for beginners straight through to more advanced
speakers.’

Laura Westring,
Senior Strategic Comms and Culture Manager - Amiqus

The Agile Speaker with Maryanne Johnston

£250.00 Plus VAT per person for a 12 month subscription

Our new e-learning Presentation Skills Course gives you the option of flexible learning.

Available 24/7 via the web or our mobile app
22 short films covering 5 key topics
Includes learning reviews, demos and handouts
Total time to complete the course – 2.5 hours

Companies wanting to buy multiple log ins please contact us for pricing.

Lesson 1 – Delivery: How to come across as relaxed, clear and confident – face to face and online – 50 mins

Pace
Pauses & Eye Contact
How Adrenalin Affects Us
Delivery Techniques
Your Relaxed Conversational Style
Online Presentation
Presentation on Camera
On Screen Presentation

Lesson 2 – Your Toolkit for Preparation: How to save time – 20 Mins

Preparation – Notes
Preparation – Delivery

Lesson 3 – Structuring your content: How to create engaging material – 20 Mins

Understanding your audience
How to make your presentation memorable
How to start and close your presentation

Lesson 4 – Using visual aids: How to support your message, not distract your listener – 20 Mins

Using Visual Aids
Using Visual Aids – Delivery

Lesson 5 – Handling questions: How to plan for Q&A and handle challenging questions – 20 Mins

Introduction to handling questions
Preparation for handling questions
Handling questions
Follow up