Private 1:1 Public Speaking Anxiety Coaching
You know your subject. So why does speaking feel so hard?
Stop letting the fear of Public Speaking hold you back at work. Learn to stay grounded, think clearly and communicate with confidence, even when the pressure is on.
Book your free 30-Minute Discovery Call →100% confidential. No pressure. Let’s see if my coaching is the right fit for your goals.
Does this sound familiar?
You're capable and prepared. Until all eyes are on you.
You can be excellent at your job and still struggle when it's time to speak.
Your mind goes blank even though you know your material.
Your voice, breathing or heartbeat changes as soon as you speak.
You spend hours preparing but still worry about making mistakes.
You avoid presentations, meetings or opportunities to be more visible.
The cost isn't just an uncomfortable presentation. It may be the ideas, opportunities and professional visibility you keep holding back.
A Different Starting Point
You don't necessarily need more presentation tips.
You may already know how to structure a great talk. But knowing what to say and being able to say it under pressure are two different skills.
We work on the anxiety response as well as your actual speaking situations, so you can practise communicating when it matters, not just when it feels easy.
How we'll Work Together
A practical route from anxiety to presence.
No generic confidence tricks. We'll work with your triggers, your goals and the real-life situations where you want to perform differently.
Recognise the trigger
Identify what happens before and during difficult speaking situations — and what keeps the cycle going.
Manage the response
Practise grounding, breathing and attention tools that may help you respond more steadily under pressure.
Practise what matters
Work with your actual presentations, meetings, questions and other challenging speaking moments.
Take it into real life
Build a preparation and reflection routine you can use beyond our coaching sessions.
Coaching is tailored to your needs. Individual progress and outcomes may vary.
Real People. Real Experiences.
Don't just take my word for it.
Hear from people who have worked with Ali to develop their public speaking skills and confidence.
In just one day, I was able to control my nerves and make a good presentation.
I felt a major achievement and boost of confidence following the course.
You are helping a lot of people boost their confidence and go up the ladder in their jobs!
Excerpts from feedback on Ali's public speaking training. Individual experiences may vary.
Meet Your Coach
Hi, I'm Ali Parandeh.
I'm a keynote speaker, author and public speaking coach. I've spent more than two decades helping people strengthen the way they communicate and present themselves.
Becoming a better speaker isn't always about what you do with your hands or how you design your slides.
Sometimes the real challenge is what happens when the spotlight is on you.
Our work focuses on helping you navigate that pressure and practise speaking with more clarity and confidence in the situations that matter to you.
- Personal 1:1 sessions
- Practice for real professional situations
- Online coaching wherever you are
Beyond The Stage
The science behind speaking anxiety.
Discover Ali's book: From Anxiety to Presence.
Why do even capable, experienced professionals sometimes freeze when they have to speak in front of others?
In his book, Ali explores the biological mechanisms behind public speaking anxiety and explains why our brains can interpret social judgement as a threat.
Combining science-based insights with practical strategies, the book challenges common myths about public speaking fear and offers a different starting point for developing confidence.
Private 1:1 Coaching
Your speaking challenges are personal. Your coaching should be too.
You don't need to become someone else to become a more confident speaker.
Whether you struggle with presentations, leadership meetings or speaking in front of an audience, we'll focus on the situations that matter to you.
Together, we'll explore what's triggering your anxiety, develop practical strategies and practise new ways of responding when the pressure is on.
Your First Step
Let's talk about what's holding you back.
In a free 30-minute conversation, we'll explore your speaking challenges, what you'd like to change and whether private coaching is the right fit.
- A confidential, one-to-one conversation
- Discuss your specific speaking challenges
- Explore how personalised coaching works
- Decide on your next step without pressure
Online · 30 minutes · No obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
Before we speak.
Is this only for people who give big presentations?
No. We can work on speaking up in meetings, handling questions, presenting to colleagues and clients, and other situations where being heard matters to you.
What if I already know how to give a presentation?
That's common. Our focus can be on how you respond under pressure, alongside practising your real speaking scenarios.
Do I need to commit before the discovery call?
No. The discovery call is free and without obligation. We'll discuss your situation and whether coaching is a suitable fit.
Will I stop feeling nervous completely?
No responsible coach can promise to remove every feeling of nervousness. The aim is to develop useful skills and a more effective way to handle speaking situations.
Is this clinical anxiety treatment?
No. This is professional communication coaching, not diagnosis, psychotherapy or mental health treatment.
Your Next Step
Your ideas deserve to be heard, even when you're nervous.
Let's talk about what happens when you speak under pressure and explore whether personalised coaching could help you move forward.
Book your free 30-Minute Discovery Call →Private · Online · No obligation