John Dawson

Helping you re-think public speaking to make it simpler, smaller and more like a chat. If public speaking was no longer scary, what could you do?

John Dawson, Public Speaking Coach and Trainer

John Dawson is an experienced public speaking coach and trainer who has been helping people develop confidence in public speaking for over 23 years.1 He runs public speaking courses in Bristol, London and Manchester, delivering around 30 two-day courses per year.2

Dawson's approach focuses on building authentic confidence and overcoming anxiety around being the center of attention.2 His definition of public speaking is broad, encompassing not just formal speeches and presentations, but also situations like speaking up in meetings where one feels pressure.2

Some key facts about John Dawson:

He has worked with over 8,000 people who struggled with public speaking anxiety1
He trained in relational presence work in 2000 and has co-led the European Facilitators Group for over a decade1
He has added to his training by studying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help with his coaching1
He was the founding editor and publisher of The Spark Magazine in Bristol for 15 years before transitioning to public speaking coaching1
He is married and has been a photographer since age 121

Dawson's public speaking courses aim to help participants overcome the fear of presenting, learn to be the center of attention with ease, and feel confident in front of any audience.2 He has been praised by past attendees for his unique and effective approach.2