Public Speaking Coaching
As a professional speaker I know how to overcome performance anxiety and develop a natural presenting style that will mean your audience connects with you and can easily absorb and buy into your message.
I bring over a decade of experience to help you develop the key habits you need to become an effective and engaging presenter. With these skills you can present yourself and your message with confidence and at the same time enjoy the process so you look forward to your next talk instead of dreading it!
— Emilie West
Why is public speaking important?
Being an effective and engaging Public Speaker is a key skill to becoming a successful business person or senior leader. Public speaking is by far the most effective way to raise your brand, spread your message and, if you’re looking for more business, get new clients or sell your products.
Yet so many people who are great at their day jobs are terrified of public speaking and avoid seeking and taking great opportunities to speak to a big audience because they are nervous about how they will perform.
By helping you to build goals outside of yourself and create authentic narratives I help you to overcome these fears and become a natural public speaker who enjoys the experience and gets your message across with ease.
How can public speaking coaching benefit me?
I will work with you to:
Present authentically as yourself without having to put on a mask or performance
Create positive goals for your next talk that will help you overcome nerves
Speak with confidence to any audience, any time
Raise your profile - public speaking is the quickest way to build your visibility at work
Effectively get your message across without having to read from or memorise a script
Enjoy the experience of speaking to large groups
Get paid to be a public speaker
Where are the coaching sessions held?
Appointments are held in confidence and are available via video call or in person at your own offices in a Central London location.
Become a Confident Presenter
Digital Course
I love public speaking, but it wasn’t always like that! I understand that it can feel daunting to stand in front of an audience, no matter how big or small, so I created this course to help you become a confident presenter for life!
During the course I share my expert insights and strategies, honed through years of presenting to different audiences and coaching professionals across various industries.
The course is 10 weeks and you’ll receive weekly emails that will have the videos, journal prompts and homework.
You'll also have the option to access the complete course content immediately, allowing you to progress at a faster pace if needed.
Meet Emilie West
Recognised in the Brummel’s ‘Ones to Watch, Top 30 under 40’ city list, Emilie has coached over 200 clients in the banking, legal and service sectors. Before launching Alchemy Coaching in London, Emilie worked for over 14 years in Investment Banking, including senior roles at RBS. Emilie holds a degree in Economics from Warwick University, is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and an accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach for Multi Health Systems EQi assessments.