Speak Up! Offers high‑energy, practical workshops designed to help young people (age 16-25) build the confidence and communication skills they need for interviews, presentations, group work and everyday life. Students learn how to speak clearly, structure their ideas and express themselves with confidence — even when they feel nervous.

Every session is fast‑paced, supportive and accessible for all learners, including those who are quiet, anxious or unsure of themselves. Through real‑world exercises and guided practice, students build practical communication skills they can use immediately in college, work and social settings.

Workshop Formats

⭐ 2‑Hour Workshop

Quick, high‑impact introduction.
Delivered as a single two‑hour session, this format gives students a fast, practical boost in confidence and communication skills.
Perfect for timetables, tasters and confidence‑building sessions.

⭐ Half‑Day Workshop

More depth, more practice, more personalised support.
Delivered as a three‑and‑a‑half‑hour session, this format gives students extra time to explore techniques, receive feedback and build confidence through guided practice.
Ideal for groups who benefit from extended learning time.

⭐ Full‑Day Masterclass

Immersive, transformational and highly practical.
Delivered as a five‑to‑six‑hour experience, this format includes advanced skills, extended coaching and a final presentation or pitch.
Perfect for enrichment days, employability weeks and intensive confidence‑building programmes.

⭐ 3‑Week Programme

A confidence journey with spaced learning and real growth.
Delivered as a two‑hour session each week over three weeks, this format gives students time to practise, reflect and build confidence between sessions.
Ideal for employability, transitions, supported learning and wellbeing pathways.

Who It’s For

Speak Up! is designed for young people aged 16–25 in: ‍

• Colleges

• Youth groups

• Princes Trust teams

• Employability programmes

• Community organisations

• Supported learning pathways

  (The delivery and content adapts to the needs of each group).

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What Young People Gain:

These are just some of the benefits gained from Speak Up!:‍ ‍

• The ability to communicate without freezing or rambling

• Clearer communication in interviews and presentations

• How posture, presence and movement shapes confidence

• Real‑world speaking practice in a supportive environment

• Practical tools for structuring ideas, pacing, pausing and projecting

• How to command a room with competence and confidence