Communicate effectively.
Be persuasive.
Articulate Oxford provides high quality, bespoke coaching in public speaking, presentation and communication skills.
Sessions are tailored to the client’s needs and go beyond delivery skills to include how to structure material for clarity and impact, use slides effectively, handle questions confidently and argue persuasively.
ABOUT TESSA
Founder and Coach
Photo by Douglas Fry, Piranha Photography
WHAT I DO
The core offer
Articulate Oxford will help you find your authentic, professional voice in a public space. Whether you have a speech or presentation to prepare for, or you want to improve your communication skills generally, Articulate Oxford can help you.
The aim is that public speaking, communication and persuasion become a rewarding and productive part of your professional life.
A bespoke service
An initial discussion will identify your needs and requirements. The number and scope of sessions will be agreed with you. You will receive a coaching programme that is uniquely tailored for you and which allows you to develop your communication skills in a safe space.
Help with managing nerves
If you struggle to manage your nerves, you will receive coaching in how to develop a helpful mindset and you will be given practical coping strategies.
Using structure to achieve clarity and impact
How you organise your thoughts and material determines how well your audience understands what you say. If this is something you struggle with, you will be taught techniques for making clear points and supporting your arguments.
Coaching in written drafting (without relying on AI!) is also offered.
Development of persuasive skills
Drawing on experience of the courtroom, you will be taught how to be persuasive and how to communicate authoritatively.
“Toolkits” for the unexpected
This is for those situations when you are asked to speak with little notice or when you face a sceptical or even a hostile audience.
Tailored feedback
In every session you will practise presenting and you will receive constructive and specific feedback. This will be followed up by written feedback. You will improve incrementally without feeling overwhelmed.
Continued learning
As a former client you will receive a monthly Newsletter containing advice and guidance as well as additional Updates.
CLIENTS
Who I work with
Articulate Oxford works with professionals, academics and business leaders. There is particular expertise in working with international clients whose first language is not English.
Sessions can be developed and delivered for individuals, businesses and organisations, either face to face or online.
METHOD
My approach
Many able and successful people struggle with public speaking and avoid the speaking opportunities that come their way.
Many people wish they could communicate more effectively. Often, formal education has not prepared us fully for effective oral communication in the workplace.
This can hold you back.
Public speaking and communication skills can be taught with tailored coaching, practice, targeted feedback and encouragement. It is possible to learn to manage nerves.
This is what Articulate Oxford does.
My approach
Effective communication and speaking are a public service.
Stepping up to the podium or speaking at a meeting is not about placing yourself “in the limelight”.
Public speaking should be audience-focussed. You become the “helpful guide”.
Content should be well-researched and truthful.
At Articulate Oxford the aim is to develop unselfish, ethical speakers who seek to make the world a better place in the way that they communicate.
FROM THE NEWSLETTER
