Public Speaking Training Without the Dread
Back in June, I wrote about how traditional corporate advice pushes people into aggressive, spotlight-heavy public speaking courses when they want to build confidence. I shared my own experiences from my time at HSBC and Form3, noting that even if you love speaking, those initial jitters are completely real. If you missed that story, you can still read all about why we launched this series in our original post: Speak Up Without the Panic: The Glow & Grow Workshop.
This July, we are changing the narrative.
I am teaming up with the brilliant communication coach Emily Lee to host an intimate, slow-paced creative reset in our sunlit Bermondsey studio that flips traditional training on its head: Glow & Grow: Candle Making and Confident Speaking Workshop.
The Science Behind Tactile Rest and Confident Communication
True confidence does not come from memorising scripts. It comes from a relaxed mind and this happens when your hands are busy crafting.
We have designed this 3-hour boutique event into two perfectly paired phases:
Part 1: Artisanal Soy Wax Candle Making where we start by stepping entirely out of the daily grind and into a hands-on creative session. As you can see in our workshop preview video, you will explore premium fragrances, learn the differences between different artisanal waxes and blend your own custom scent profile before pouring a beautiful soy wax candle with a crackling wooden wick. Working with your hands settles your heart rate, shifts your focus and grounds you in the room.
Part 2: Low-Pressure Confident Communication Once you are completely relaxed and comfortable, Emily will guide you through a gentle, judgment-free session. There are no awkward spotlights or intense public speaking pressure. Instead, you will learn practical, actionable strategies to manage nerves, speak up with ease and command a room with genuine confidence.
Refreshments and Inclusions
True to our signature boutique style, you will be fully looked after while you create. Your ticket covers all necessary premium materials, candle-making safety equipment and a curated selection of fresh, healthy, vegetarian refreshments to keep you energised: smashed avocado and creamy hummus platters and crunchy seasonal vegetable sticks.
Secure Your Early Bird Spot
Because we keep this experience strictly intimate to ensure a supportive, high-quality environment for everyone, spaces are tightly limited.
Our exclusive Early Bird pricing (£99.00) is active right now but will disappear automatically on Saturday 11 July. After that, tickets return to standard General Admission (£125.00).
