Public Speaking

Learn to communicate effectively and make that vital first impression

Here at One Stage Ahead we aim to give you communication skills that can take you where you want to be.

In these tough economic times it is vital to make a good first impression and possessing strong and confident communication skills is one way to set you apart from the rest.

Whether you require speech therapy or help with public speaking to try and advance your career, we are here to try and help you succeed. 

The company is lead by Patricia Groves, LGSM (Licentiate of The Guildhall School of Music & Drama), who has over 15 years' experience in the business and regularly provides training and advice to the BBC Radio in speech training.

She trained at the London Academy of Music and Drama and much of her three year degree course is now incorporated into her training sessions and corporate programmes.

Patricia has worked throughout the UK and South Africa with large international companies, including Comet, Health and Safety Executive, the NHS and various law firms through to individual school children.

She has appeared on cable television for Yorkshire Television, showing viewers how to develop children's speech and communication skills.

We can help you communicate effectively in several ways

• Speech training

• Public speaking

• Interview skills

• Breathing and posture

• Body language and relaxation

• Confidence building

• Assertiveness training

• Positive thinking and life coaching

• Acting and drama

• Mime and improvisation