Our Workshops and programmes have consistently received high acclaim from our clients.
We are very proud of this.



'I had a great time. I feel I can trust myself now to be spontaneous.' 'An absolute success.'

'I put my team through the presentation skills workshop and was delighted with it.
It was an excellent and it also served as a great team bonding exercise.'

'The approach is refreshingly different, absorbing and very testing.'




On performing in front of an audience:

'You will surprise yourself on this programme'

'I have no hesitation in recommending them'

'By far the best training I have ever attended'

'A strong and intelligent mix of practical exercises, intructor-led sessions
and group interaction.'

'This course has the power to really change the way people think and operate
in the work place.'

'It was genuinely eye-opening and a great pleasure to attend.'

On Corporate impact - Corporate theatre:

'the Talking trade were fundamental in helping 50 staff to perform our successful training event, Masterclass, to 700 people in a West End Theatre. Their creativity, involvement and coaching skills were exemplary.'




'Performing in front of an audience is the best course I have ever attended. The teaching style is great and kept me captivated at all times. John and Lawrence make a great team and are truly inspiring; the techniques they taught me have led to people commenting on how dynamic my style of presentation is.' 'Thank you once again for your superb course. Although I found it very difficult, I enjoyed it immensely and the guidance and enthusiasm of John and Lawrence was a huge help in what has always been a difficult area for me.'




‘I spent six years as a professional lecturer and when I took that position I went through an intensive two week course followed by six months of ‘pain’ to get where these guys took us in just two days.’ ‘Hard work but probably the best training I have ever been on.’ 'A really worthwhile use of two days.’

‘Completely priceless.’

‘Brilliant. I can now see how to control the pace and engage an audience.’ ‘I now see business presentations as performances.’ ‘Wow. This workshop should be compulsory for anyone involved in presentations.’




‘A course that tests the mind, stimulates the senses, challenges every presentation norm and then goes on to equip you with the tools and techniques for real presentation impact.’ ‘the Talking trade crew are brilliant at reaching the parts that other presentation coaches don't even get close to.’




‘The course was invaluable and exceptionally inspirational’ ‘I have participated in 6 formal presentation skills courses in my career. Talking Trade is, BY FAR, the most unique and helpful. The concept of treating a presentation like a performance is truly unique… and truly appropriate. I can’t remember much from the other 5 courses I took. I will never forget the key messages from Talking Trade’
‘I have participated in many training sessions over my career, and have trained people in similar sessions, the brilliant job you have done is well above others - you made it an ‘experience’
‘You took me out of my comfort zone in a very safe / gentle manner and I feel that I am better for the journey’
‘Hands down, the most beneficial training I’ve been to! Thank you so much for your time and energy’
‘Thank you so much for the thoughts, learnings and insights. This truly was a marvelous experience that I will recommend to others & reflect on cheerfully for years to come!’


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