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?
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Half-Day Masterclass
A focused morning or afternoon session for up to six participants.
Most speaking training asks people to learn a system. This asks them to use what they already have.
In 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, Norwich. Joe also travels nationally to deliver in-house sessions on executive presence, presentation skills and leadership communication.
£425 per person, launch price for early 2027. Up to six participants.
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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.
In-house or off-site
Open Masterclasses run at The Still Room, Keswick Hall — a setting designed to take participants out of the day-to-day and give them space to think, practise and reflect.
Full or half day 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, London and the UK.
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 70 minute 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.
