Trusted by Leaders and Executives Across the UK and Europe
“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
Why We Are the Top Choice for Public Speaking Coaching in London
Your public speaking coaches help you prepare for presentations, keynotes, investor meetings, board presentations, conferences and other 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.
- Public speaking coaching – trusted by leading businesses for over 15 years.
- Expert coaches – all senior executives with backgrounds as investors, journalists, PR leaders
- Fast results – be transformed in a few hours
- Lasting impact – build skills to last a lifetime
Three Reasons You Want to Work With Us
Common Challenges We Help You Overcome:
• Finding it hard to structure clear, compelling messages?
• Struggling to speak with authority?
• Don’t enjoy public speaking?
We’ll Give You the Skills, Techniques and Confidence You Need:
✔ How to prepare a persuasive talk ✔ How to start with impact ✔ How to engage your audience ✔ Improve leadership communications and public speaking ✔ How to control nerves ✔ How to look and feel confident ✔ How to use powerful language ✔ How to be more persuasive ✔ How to use your hands and body to impress ✔ How to give your voice more impact ✔ How to rehearse and prepare yourself ✔ How to end a talk ✔ How to answer tough questions
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Who This Coaching Is For
Hear from our top coaches in this 2-minute video and get some top tips.
- CEOs, founders and senior executives Leaders preparing for high-stakes talks
- Executives 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
Best for Financial Presentation Training
Best for Investor Presentation Coaching
Public Speaking Support for Every Business Situation
Our leadership & public speaking coaching is designed for executives communicating with demanding audiences — investors, boards, clients and internal teams. Typical events you may be preparing for:
- Internal Presentations
- Industry keynotes
- Leadership town halls
- Investor conferences
- AGM or board presentations
- TED-style talk preparation
- Conference panel discussions and moderation
- Fundraising pitches
- Day-to-day presenting
- Master hybrid and virtual formats
Tailored Coaching Online or Face-to-Face
Flexible Coaching Formats
We work where and when you need us
For Individuals – Executive Public Speaking Coaching
Work 1-to-1 with a dedicated public speaking coach face-to-face or virtually.
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For Teams – Prepare for a Specific Event
We’ll work with you to polish your content, rehearse you, and and get you ready for big events.
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For Companies – Corporate Public Speaking Coaching
Elevate your team’s performance with on-site training.
We travel to offices across The City the UK & internationally to deliver interactive workshops.
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Meet Your Public Speaking Coaches
A hand-picked team of former PR leaders, business executives and financiers with decades of real-world experience
Our coaches have faced live TV cameras, hostile investor rounds and global conference stages.
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 with public speaking skills for over 20 years, helping them become impressive public speakers. He’s a regular speaker at conferences and various business schools.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 speeches and presentations. He regularly moderates events for our banking clients. Follow Paul on LinkedIn
Sandra Davis
David Bond
How Our Public Speaking Coaching Works
Every engagement is tailored, but most follow a similar structure:
- 1. Discovery call – We start with a short conversation to understand your goals and your challenges. • What’s the presentation? • Who’s the audience? • What’s holding you back?
- 2. Session design – We build a coaching plan around your needs. If you’re preparing a keynote, we work on that. If you’re facing a hostile Q&A, we rehearse that.
- 3. Intensive coaching sessions – Sessions typically run 90 minutes to half a day, depending on your needs. You’ll practise on camera, get feedback, and repeat. We work on: • Message structure: Openings, build a your argument, close memorably • Delivery: Voice, pace, pauses, posture, eye contact, movement • Nerves: Practical techniques to manage anxiety • Q&A handling: How to answer difficult questions
- 4. Follow-up and refinement –Many clients book a follow-up session closer to the event for a final rehearsal. We also provide written notes summarising your key needs, so you keep improving after the coaching ends.
“A remarkable communications coach”
a remarkable communications coach. His understanding of corporate communications is unmatched. I highly recommend!
Stephen Muchiri
What Makes Our Public Speaking Coaching Different?
You get tailored public speaking coaching with the best coaches to give you the support you need for personal development. Work at your offices 1:1 or in small groups (generally up to 4 people).
- We work on real presentations. Every session is built around the material you’re actually preparing. You leave ready to deliver a high-impact talk..
- We coach at the top. Our clients include CEOs, board members, government officials and founders of high-growth companies. We know high-stakes communication.
- We’re direct. You get honest, specific feedback—what’s working, what isn’t, and exactly how to fix it.
- We’re fast. You’ll be transfored in a single session.
- We’ve done this for 15+ years. Benjamin Ball Associates was founded in London and has trained professionals across the UK, Europe and beyond. We’ve seen every kind of presentation challenge—and we know what works.
“Absolutely brilliant session”
“Thank you so much for an absolutely brilliant session yesterday! It was exactly what we were hoping for, and you did an incredible job covering such a range of issues with four very different people in such a short session. It really was fantastic – thank you!”
James Alcock, Chief Executive, Plunkett UK
Results You Can Expect
After working with us, clients typically report:
- Greater confidence before and during presentations
- Clearer, more memorable messages
- Reduced anxiety and fewer filler words (“um,” “uh,” “so”)
- Stronger presence—more authority, better eye contact, executive presence
- Better audience engagement and more impactful Q&A handling
Testimonials from 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 Take Your Public Speaking to the Next Level?
Schedule your free consultation with Louise Angus, our client services director.
+44 20 7018 0922
info@benjaminball.com
Public Speaking Coaching FAQs
Pricing depends on the format and scope. A single 60-minute online session starts from £500. Half-day and full-day in-person sessions are priced higher. Contact us for a tailored quote based on your needs.
Yes. We coach clients around the world via Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Online coaching is highly effective—you practise on camera, receive real-time feedback, and improve together. Many clients prefer it for convenience and flexibility.
You’ll spend most of the session practising, not listening. We work on your real material—whether that’s a keynote, a pitch, or a boardroom presentation. You deliver, we give feedback, and you go again. Sessions include video playback so you can see exactly what the audience sees.
You’ll see a significant improvement after a single session. You’ll leave with specific techniques you can apply immediately.
No. We work with professionals at all levels—emerging managers, technical experts, founders, consultants, academics, and senior leaders. If you need to speak with more confidence and impact, coaching can help regardless of your seniority.
Yes. Managing anxiety is a core part of what we do. We teach practical techniques that help you channel adrenaline rather than fight it. These aren’t vague tips; they’re specific methods you can use immediately.
Yes. Many clients come to us with a single high-stakes moment: a conference keynote, a TEDx talk, an investor pitch, an internal event. We build the coaching entirely around that event, so you’re ready to deliver your best.
Our office is in Central London, and we coach clients in person in your offices across the UK and internationally. We also work with clients via Zoom and Teams.
Contact our client services director Louise Angus on +44 7018 0922 to arrange a short discovery call. We’ll discuss your goals, recommend an approach, and give you a clear quote. There’s no obligation.
Further resources:
Looking for flexible online presentation coaching? See our online presentation skills coaching.
If you want in-house public speaking training.
Preparing for investors? Explore our investor presentation coaching.
Need media confidence? See our executive media training page.
Want to prepare executive presentations? See our executive presentation coaching.
