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    English-Language Public Speaking and Presenting in Utrecht

    Do you have to speak to a group for school or university? Present for business? Does the thought leave you dreading the moment, or simply a little unsure of how best to communicate your message?

    - Speak clearly, strongly and healthily!
    - Be more at ease in front of an audience!
    - Get your point across without it feeling laboured!

    Whatever level of confidence and competence you have in public speaking, there's always room for improvement. Whether you want to focus on how your body language says just as much as your words, work humour and ease into an otherwise stiff delivery, or just get to the end and have your audience take away your key message, I can help you.

    I work in English, but also speak fluent Dutch, so we can switch back and forth if necessary. I can either plan a series of sessions, or you can come to me with specific goals to work on. I can give you homework, or for those with little time, we can simply work in the sessions themselves.

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    Location

    At teacher's location: Hamakerlaan, Utrecht, Netherlands
    At student's location: Around Utrecht, Netherlands

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    General info

    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
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    Duration:
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    The class is taught in:English, Dutch

    About Me

    I'm a native British actor and voiceover artist with 20+ years experience. I've performed at the National Theatre in London, Bristol Old Vic, and stages across the Netherlands. My voice has been heard across six continents (I'm working on Antarctica!) in museums, animations, video games, commercials, audiobooks and more.

    My voice is my work, and helping others find *their* voice is endlessly satisfying. There's little I love more than seeing someone grow into everything they can be as a public speaker and presenter.

    Education

    After starting my career at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, I formalised my training at Exeter University with a degree in Drama. Since moving to the Netherlands I've trained in the Leila Gray Meisner Technique.

    Experience / Qualifications

    20+ years as an actor and voiceover
    Audioguide voice for Rijksmuseum, Verzetsmuseum and more
    Experience teaching all ages 4 and up.

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