John Dawson is a public speaking facilitator and coach with over two decades of experience. He has helped thousands of individuals overcome the fear of public speaking and develop confidence in front of an audience. Dawson is a senior speaking circle trainer in the UK and a member of the European Leadership group. He runs about 60 courses a year in London, Bristol, and Manchester, as well as in-house courses for organizations. Dawson's mission is to help people present with authenticity, deep presence, and strong audience connection.

Dawson's educational background includes a diploma in Humanistic Psychology from the University of Bath, a pg diploma in Health Education from the University of the West of England, and a BA Hons in American Studies and Politics from Keele University. He also holds a certificate in Appreciative Inquiry from Lincoln AI.

Before his current position, Dawson worked as a facilitator and coach at Speaking Infront and as a publisher at The Spark Magazine and Blue Sax Publishing. He also volunteered at Badas - Bath Area Drugs Advisory Service.