Public Speaking with Confidence
➤ Deliver presentations with confidence and clarity
➤ Overcome nervousness in presentations, meetings and interviews
➤ Practical courses, coaching and workplace training
Public speaking that gets results
Build confidence, influence others, and communicate with impact. Learn skills and techniques you'll use professionally and in everyday conversations.
The Sydney Comedy School has helped thousands of people become more confident communicators. Our practical approach focuses on real-world speaking situations, helping you communicate with greater confidence.
Build confidence. Grow your influence. Get ahead.
Develop the confidence and communication skills that help you stand out, unlock new opportunities and advance your career.
Most people start with our Public Speaking Course, where they'll learn practical techniques to become a more confident communicator.
You can also join The Speaking Lab to practise regularly in a supportive group environment, or improve communication across your organisation through our Corporate Workshops.
Looking for personalised support? Book a 1:1 Coaching Session tailored to your next presentation, job interview, speech or important meeting.
All courses have been designed by former ABC journalist, communication trainer, and career strategist Dave Crisante. Dave specialises in helping people become confident, engaging and influential communicators.
Public Speaking Course
A practical course to become a more confident communicator.
Perfect if you're looking to communicate with confidence, influence others and think on your feet.
In this course you'll:
➤ Deliver presentations with greater confidence.
➤ Learn to think on your feet under pressure.
➤ Speak more clearly, naturally and confidently.
➤ Capture and hold your audience's attention.
➤ Handle questions, meetings and conversations with confidence.
Timings: One full day (9:30am-3:00pm), including a 30-minute lunch break. Beginners are welcome.
The Speaking Lab
Build confidence through regular practice and feedback
Perfect if you're looking to keep improving your communication skills in a supportive group environment.
In each session you'll:
➤ Practise presentations, meetings and impromptu speaking.
➤ Receive personalised feedback to accelerate your progress.
➤ Learn practical communication techniques you can use immediately.
➤ Build confidence by speaking regularly.
➤ Develop alongside a supportive community of communicators.
Timings: Monthly. Suitable for anyone who has completed a public speaking course or is looking to continue developing their communication skills.
1:1 Coaching
Personalised coaching for high-stakes speaking situations
Perfect if you're preparing for an important presentation, job interview, keynote, pitch or speech.
In each session you'll:
➤ Receive personalised coaching tailored to your goals.
➤ Practise and refine your presentation in real time.
➤ Learn practical techniques to manage nerves and build confidence.
➤ Improve your structure, delivery and audience engagement.
➤ Leave feeling prepared, confident and ready to perform.
Timings: One-hour coaching sessions are available in person or online by appointment.
Corporate Workshops
Practical communication training for teams
Perfect for organisations looking to build confidence, improve communication and help their people speak with greater impact.
Our workshops help teams:
➤ Deliver more engaging presentations.
➤ Communicate with confidence in meetings.
➤ Think on their feet under pressure.
➤ Build stronger workplace relationships.
➤ Communicate more clearly with clients and colleagues.
Available as: In-person or virtual workshops, tailored to your organisation.
Learn from Dave Crisante
Dave Crisante is an award-winning comedian, founder of The Speaking Lab and Sydney Comedy School, and a former ABC and SBS journalist. He has trained thousands of professionals, researchers and leaders to become more confident communicators, and has delivered workshops for organisations including Microsoft, Canva, LinkedIn, CSIRO, Adobe and Black Dog Institute.
Drawing on a career spanning journalism, speechwriting, comedy and corporate communication, Dave specialises in helping people communicate with confidence, influence others and unlock new opportunities.