SPEAKER TRAINING
A THREE-DAY IMMERSIVE SPEAKER TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT RETREAT WITH A DIFFERENCE
HEART OF SPEAKING 2026: MAY 13-15, PETERBOROUGH, UK
OVERVIEW
Here you will find the brilliance in your own real-life story, step into the power of YOU and use that energy to engage and inspire your audience.
Working in relaxed surroundings, you’ll be learning directly from award-winning speaker trainer, globally-recognised and 4 x TEDx speaker and business coach Taz Thornton.
Assisted by content coach, book mentor and publisher, Asha Clearwater, you’ll learn how to tell your story with self-belief, confidence and ease.
STANDARD PACKAGE – £995 + VAT
Three days of top level speaker training with practical, fun activities designed to stretch that comfort zone, inspire and motivate and help you fine tune your content and delivery so you’re ‘gig’ ready.
Inspiration and motivation delivered in an historic city centre, within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants and the cathedral grounds to wander.
Lunch on us on all three days plus plenty of refreshments to keep us energised and engaged throughout.
A professional photographer on site to chart your progress and capture those winning moments.
Ongoing membership of an exclusive, online support group, for as long as you choose.
Payment instalments are available.
VIP PACKAGE – £1495 + VAT
ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF THE STANDARD PACKAGE
plus…
Dinner with course leaders Taz Thornton and Asha Clearwater, where you can discuss the sessions, ask questions and network.
Two 45-minute coaching calls. One each with Taz and Asha via Zoom or in-person in South Lincolnshire.
Payment instalments are available.
SUPERSTAR PACKAGE – £3795 + VAT
ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF THE STANDARD PACKAGE
plus…
12 months of monthly group coaching with Taz (Plus guest experts), focusing on improving your speaking even further, honing your personal brand, creating your speaker story and marketing materials, getting comfortable with video content, getting the gigs, generating PR, PLUS a speaker slot and promotion at an online summit at the end of the 12 months).
Payment instalments are available.
Whether you’re completely new to speaking or already on the path, want to present at TEDx, develop your own platform or simply gain the skills needed to share a compelling, authentic and motivational story, this is for YOU.
We’ve chosen a modern venue in the heart of Peterborough city centre as our venue, surrounded by beautiful architecture and historic places to explore.
The setting is always important to us when running our award-winning Heart Of Speaking retreats – we want you to be inspired by your surroundings, as well as our teachings and your own awesome potential.
Perhaps you have a fear of public speaking? We’ll help you conquer it in style – your style!
In a world where every third person wants to be a speaker, The Heart Of Speaking offers something unique and ongoing to add to your speaker skillset.
With a maximum of 12 delegates, this exclusive retreat ensures plenty of time for everyone to get the 1-2-1 guidance they need, supported by a group of people with the same aim – to become the best speakers they can be!
BOOK THE HEART OF SPEAKING & RECEIVE:
- 3 days of practical, fun and informative training from Taz Thornton – someone walking her talk in the world of speaking
- Empowering group activities designed to stretch your comfort zone and help you to be your best self
- On-the-spot presentation challenges
- Tips on how to speak off-the-cuff without the need for scripts or auto cues
- Advice on body language, stage presence, confidence, tone and delivery style to help you engage with your audience
- How to build energy in the room, master the art of working with your audience and have people hanging on your every word and wanting to know more – long after you’ve left the stage
- Group discussion and activities around the power of story and storytelling and promotion
- ‘Me’ time to create and fine tune your talk topics
- A chance to step into the Heart Of Speaking Spotlight and showcase what you’ve learned
- Walk away with your own signature TEDx-style talk, to use for your business, your passion, on social media or stages – wherever you choose
- As an added extra, you will also have a chance to purchase professional photographs taken of you on the showcase day