The Focus
Joe helps business professionals become clearer, calmer and more compelling speakers in presentations, meetings, pitches and high-stakes conversations.
What a Masterclass covers:
Nerves under pressure - learning to channel adrenaline rather than fight it. Performers live and die by this skill, and it translates directly to high-stakes business moments. The body reacts the same way whether you're stepping onto stage or into a boardroom.
Adaptability - exploring practical methods to take ownership of what we’re saying regardless of the circumstances. What happens if the tech fails us? What if an audience member throws us a curve ball question? Preparation leads to inspiration if we rehearse in a creative environment.
Presence and non-verbal communication - bringing awareness to our body language and assessing when to magnify or adjust it. Your non-verbal cues should reinforce your message, not undercut it — we'll work out where yours help and where they fight you.
Quality of listening - It’s an old cliché but “Acting is reacting”. The same applies in business settings. The deeper we listen, the more information we can draw from our team and clients. This practice is not just about what we do but how we receive and respond.
Breath and voice - to encourage natural projection and clarity of thought. Joe has been trained by some of the world’s leading voice experts for stage and screen, notably Cicely Berry and Ros Steen.
You - We remember the person more than the presentation. How can we showcase your individual qualities without them feeling contrived or performed?
Half Day Masterclass
A focused morning or afternoon session for up to six participants — available as a standalone or as a bolt-on to an existing programme.
Most speaking training asks people to learn a system. This asks them to use what they already have.
In three to four hours, each participant works on the foundations that every effective speaker draws on — breath, voice, body language, and the quality of their listening. Then they present to the group and receive live, personalised feedback in the room.
The result is immediate and practical. Participants leave with a clearer sense of what they're already doing well, what's getting in their way, and one or two things they can change before their next pitch, presentation, or difficult conversation.
Half-Day Masterclasses are held at The Still Room, Keswick Hall, Norfolk. Joe also travels nationally to deliver in-house sessions on executive presence, presentation skills and leadership communication.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements and availability.
One - Day Intensive
Next date: Autumn 2026 — registration opening soon
A full-day Masterclass for up to twelve participants.
The half-day gives you the foundations. The full day gives you the chance to use them.
The morning covers the same ground every effective speaker needs — breath, voice, body language, and listening. But the afternoon is where the real work happens. Each participant presents to the group, receives live one-to-one feedback, and then goes again.
That second attempt is where the change occurs. It's not something you can rush, and it's not something a half-day has room for.
Participants come from different organisations, which means the room itself becomes part of the training — fresh eyes, honest reactions, and the low-stakes pressure of presenting to people who don't already know you.
You'll leave with a clearer sense of your strengths, a more honest picture of what's holding you back, and techniques you can apply immediately.
One-Day Intensives are held at The Still Room, Keswick Hall, Norfolk. Joe also travels nationally for in-house sessions.
Get in touch to discuss pricing and availability.
Team Masterclasses
A tailored day for your team, shaped around your business and the speaking situations they actually face — pitches, board updates, conference appearances. Get in touch for a quote.
Where the work happens
Open Masterclasses run at the Still Rooms, Keswick Hall — a setting designed to take participants out of the day-to-day and give them space to think, practise and reflect.
In-house Masterclasses can run at Keswick Hall or at your offices — whichever suits the team and the goal. Some clients prefer the reset of an off-site day; others want to rehearse in the actual environment they'll speak in. Joe travels across East Anglia and the UK.
Half-Day Masterclass
A focused morning or afternoon session for corporate teams - available as a standalone or as a bolt-on to an existing programme.
Get in touch to discuss your requirements and availability.
One-to-One Coaching
Ongoing coaching tailored to your specific situation — a looming keynote, a nervous habit, or a desire to refine your overall presence.
Available as blocks of five one-hour sessions (recommended for meaningful progress) or as single sessions focused on a specific upcoming event.
Every one-to-one engagement begins with a free 20-minute phone call with Joe to agree your goals and check we're a good fit.
Get in touch to discuss pricing and availability.
