“An excellent speech”
“I could feel that the audience was listening to me…. Two people (separately) ..congratulated me on an excellent speech…. “
Senior Exec, UK Financial Regulator
Speak clearly, confidently and with authority in the moments that matter.
Your public speaking coaches from London tailor their support to help you prepare for keynotes, investor meetings, board presentations, conferences and high-stakes internal events.
You’ll work on your real speech or talk, with expert coaches who help you sharpen your message, strengthen your delivery and communicate with impact.
Work with experts, trusted by leading businesses for over 15 years.
Who This Coaching Is For
- CEOs, founders and senior executives preparing for high-stakes talks
- Leaders speaking at conferences, panels and town halls
- Teams needing stronger presence or more persuasive communication
- Anyone who wants to overcome nerves and speak with authority
Trusted by Leaders and Executives across the UK & Europe…
“BBA really helped me think differently about the way I deliver talks and presentations… highly recommended.”
Public Speaking Coaching that Makes a Real Difference
Common Challenges We Help You Overcome:
• Finding it hard to structure clear, compelling messages?
• Worrying about nerves or unexpected questions?
• Struggling to speak with authority?
• Losing people with long explanations?
We’ll Give You the Skills, Techniques and Confidence You Need:
• Master Persuasive Communications
• Project Executive Presence
• Look & Feel Confident
• Give Engaging Speeches
• Handle Tough Questions
• Deliver Powerful Talks
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Speak to our expert client services director now.
Best for Financial Presentation Training
Best for Investor Presentation Coaching
Public Speaking Support for Every Business Situation
Our public speaking coaching is designed for leaders communicating with demanding audiences — investors, boards, clients and internal teams. Typical events you may be preparing for:
- Industry keynotes
- Leadership town halls
- Investor conferences
- AGM or board presentations
- TED-style talks
- Conference panel discussions
- Fundraising pitches
Proven Results From Leading Public Speaking Experts
A Proven Coaching Process for Lasting Confidence
Develop the perfect talk or presentation
Craft Compelling Content
Our coaches help you refine what you say. Take your presentations to the next level.
Build Powerful Stories
Replace dull slides with compelling narratives. Keep your listeners engaged with a powerful structure.
Master Delivery & Presence
Develop a unique voice for the rest of your life. Get better results.
Tailored Coaching Online or Face-to-Face
Flexible Training Formats
For Individuals – Executive Public Speaking Coaching
Work 1-to-1 with a dedicated public speaking coach face-to-face or virtually.
Our private sessions are tailored to your personal style and business goals. Perfect for CEOs, Directors, and spokespeople requiring confidentiality and rapid results.
For Companies – Corporate Public Speaking Training
Elevate your team’s performance with on-site training.
We travel to offices across The City, Canary Wharf, and the West End to deliver interactive workshops designed to improve pitch success rates and client presentations.
Meet Your Public Speaking Coaches
A hand picked team of former PR leaders, business executives and financiers with decades of real-world experience
Benjamin Ball
Ben is founder and is chief coach. As a former corporate financier in the City of London, he’s been supporting senior executives for over 20 years, helping them become impressive public speakers. Follow Ben on LinkedIn
Steve Jacobs
With over 25 years’ experience in corporate and financial public relations, Steve was a founding partner of FTI and was head of comms and IR at Breedon Group plc. He has extensive experience helping business leaders create and deliver amazing talks and presentations. Follow Steve on LinkedIn
Paul Farrow
As a former journalist, stockbroker and partner in a Financial PR firm, Paul brings huge insight into the world of financial communication. He’ll help you write and deliver great presentations and talks. Follow Paul on LinkedIn
“A remarkable communications coach”
a remarkable communications coach. His understanding of corporate communications is unmatched. I highly recommend!
Stephen Muchiri
Why Senior Executives Choose Benjamin Ball Associates
You get tailored public speaking coaching with the best coaches to give you the support you need for personal development.
- Specialists in high-stakes business and investor communication
- Coaches with backgrounds in finance, journalism and PR
- Fast, practical improvements with video-driven coaching
- Tailored programmes built around your real speech or event
Trusted by Leaders Across the Globe
Who We Are – Your Partner of Choice
One of the top teams of public speaking coaches in London
Specialists in business and investor public speaking
Trusted by leading businesses across Europe
Ready to Unlock Your Public Speaking Potential?
Schedule your free consultation with Louise Angus, our client services director.
+44 20 7018 0922
info@benjaminball.com
Public Speaking Coaching FAQs
While every session it tailored, typically we address:
• Introduction – to review and agree expectations for the session
• First presentations & analysis – to show how you appear now
• Use clear messaging – tailor your talk for each audience
• Tell stories – using narrative to get results
• Control your audience – get attention when you want
• Start and end powerfully – grab attention and leave a mark, KISS and avoid a PowerPoint-first approach
• Structure – talk formats to get best results
• Audience-centric communications – it’s all about them
• Using visual aids – what works, what doesn’t and why
• Better emotional intelligence – listening and understanding the audience
• Look & sound professional – use voice and eye contact
• Use powerful language – sound impressive
• Confident body language – use gestures and the body
• Problem solving – how to master the unexpected
• Answering techniques – master challenging questions
• Wrap-up – review the session with tips to focus on
• Next steps – clear plan to continue building skills
• Introduction – to review and agree expectations for the session
• First presentations & analysis – to show how you appear now
• Use clear messaging – tailor your talk for each audience
• Tell stories – using narrative to get results
• Control your audience – get attention when you want
• Start and end powerfully – grab attention and leave a mark, KISS and avoid a PowerPoint-first approach
• Structure – talk formats to get best results
• Audience-centric communications – it’s all about them
• Using visual aids – what works, what doesn’t and why
• Better emotional intelligence – listening and understanding the audience
• Look & sound professional – use voice and eye contact
• Use powerful language – sound impressive
• Confident body language – use gestures and the body
• Problem solving – how to master the unexpected
• Answering techniques – master challenging questions
• Wrap-up – review the session with tips to focus on
• Next steps – clear plan to continue building skills
You work one-to-one or in a small group with an expert coach using a real speech, presentation or upcoming event. We refine your messages, rehearse with video feedback and help you speak with clarity, confidence and authority.
Yes. Many clients come to us with major conference talks, keynote speeches or panel appearances. We help you sharpen the narrative, improve delivery and prepare for audience questions.
Absolutely. We specialise in helping senior leaders overcome nerves, look more assured and speak with a steady, controlled presence. You’ll learn practical techniques that make an immediate difference.
Yes. You can choose face-to-face sessions, online coaching or a mix of both. Online coaching is ideal if you are preparing for a virtual event or have limited time.
Yes. We run small-group sessions for leadership teams and high-potential managers. Sessions are kept intentionally small so everyone has time to practise and receive feedback.
Most clients notice a clear improvement within the first hour. Our approach is practical and focused, so you make fast progress on the areas that matter most.
Yes. We rehearse real questions and pressure-test your answers, helping you stay calm and confident when challenged.
Completely. We work with CEOs, investors and leadership teams on sensitive material every day. All sessions and content are treated in strict confidence.
Speak to our client services director, Louise Angus, on +44 20 7018 0922 or complete the form on this page.
Further resources:
Prefer online presentation coaching? See our online presentation skills coaching.
Preparing for investors? Explore our investor presentation coaching.
Need media confidence? See our executive media training page.