Allison

4.9 (27 reviews)

Hourly rate £45
Response Time 16h
Number of students 50+

4.9 (27 reviews)

£45/hr

1^st lesson free

Stress management
Personal development
Public Speaking
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Certified Public Speaking Teacher Ready to Help You Present the Best Version of Yourself through Speech

Lesson location

- Online

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About Allison

Hi y'all! I'm Allison. I am a teacher, PhD student in Law, and a pug mom.

For the last ten years, I have taught public speaking to students from age 8 to 65. I am a certified public speaking instructor, a lecturer, and a former speech and debate competitor and coach. I completed my Bachelors at Rice University (Texas, USA) and my Masters at the University of Oxford and the LSE.

I have been a teacher in the past, and I feel comfortable with any level of student, as well as offering professional guidance on presentations and interviews. Additionally, I served on the student admissions council of a top 15 ranked American university and tutored high school students for college admissions tests. I'd love to offer my assistance however I can!

About the lesson

Have you ever stood up to present to a classroom, a boardroom, or your local council and then suddenly forgot everything you knew? Or maybe you struggle to find the right words to communicate to your boss, colleagues, friends, or family? Perhaps, your child is struggling to express themselves to their teachers or classmates, or you are struggling to have impromptu interactions in public.

If these scenarios are familiar, I might be the right tutor and coach for you!

My teaching method is based on your needs. I have taught 1-to-1 basic classes that cover practices of effective public speaking; simulation classes of interviews, speeches, and business management; and individual and group lessons to children as young as 8 on confidence when speaking or singing.

I have worked with children as young as 8 and adults working in business, energy, healthcare, hospitality, government, influencing, consulting, and professional sport. From students with crippling presentation anxiety to nearly polished speakers, there is no public speaking barrier we can't work through as a team.

For my lessons, I do a diagnostic (free) lesson with all students where we talk through your struggles. Then, I send a plan for the future based on your objectives. My not-so-secret approach is that we make it fun! I want to know what your concerns are and tailor a plan accordingly, and along the way, there will be laughs, mistakes, and learning!

Review

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4.9 (27 reviews)

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Dexter
- 5
Perfect! Hello Allison,

Thank you for your kind words and the wonderful impact you've had on my son. It's been truly rewarding to see him grow more confident and expressive under your guidance. Your professionalism and empathetic approach made all the difference, and he genuinely enjoyed every session with you. We are thrilled about his acceptance into Tonbridge school, and we owe a great deal of the success he had in his interviews to your dedicated tutoring. Thank you once again for your support and for making the learning process so enjoyable and effective.

Best regards,
Shyann
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Dexter
Perfect! Hello Allison,

Thank you for your kind words and the wonderful impact you've had on my son. It's been truly rewarding to see him grow more confident and expressive under your guidance. Your professionalism and empathetic approach made all the difference, and he genuinely enjoyed every session with you. We are thrilled about his acceptance into Tonbridge school, and we owe a great deal of the success he had in his interviews to your dedicated tutoring. Thank you once again for your support and for making the learning process so enjoyable and effective.

Best regards,
Shyann

Allison's response
I had a blast working with Shyann's son! He was getting ready for 11+ interviews and we had so much fun working together to get him ready. He got into his top choice (a very competitive school!). I am so proud of him!
- Allison's response :
  I had a blast working with Shyann's son! He was getting ready for 11+ interviews and we had so much fun working together to get him ready. He got into his top choice (a very competitive school!). I am so proud of him!
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Nicola
- 5
Perfect! I've started working with Allison on my public speaking, and I'm delighted by everything so far! Allison has provided techniques and methods which have helped focus my preparation, and quickly identified my strengths and areas to work on. I would recommend working with her to anyone who has any issue with public speaking or just wants a more methodical approach!
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Nicola
Perfect! I've started working with Allison on my public speaking, and I'm delighted by everything so far! Allison has provided techniques and methods which have helped focus my preparation, and quickly identified my strengths and areas to work on. I would recommend working with her to anyone who has any issue with public speaking or just wants a more methodical approach!

Allison's response
Nicola and I are working on her public speaking. She is a very hard worker and we are taking her skills to that next level of confidence and polish.
- Allison's response :
  Nicola and I are working on her public speaking. She is a very hard worker and we are taking her skills to that next level of confidence and polish.
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Qamara
- 5
Perfect! Allison really blew me away from my first free lesson and I’m so happy to be continuing having lessons with her to improve my public speaking. Not only does she build your confidence and teach you the fundamentals of public speaking she tailors it to your life and what you do. Being a black, young woman in corporate she acknowledges the intersections that black women may face. If you’re a woman of colour who finds public speaking difficult you will not regret pickin Allison as your teacher!
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Qamara
Perfect! Allison really blew me away from my first free lesson and I’m so happy to be continuing having lessons with her to improve my public speaking. Not only does she build your confidence and teach you the fundamentals of public speaking she tailors it to your life and what you do. Being a black, young woman in corporate she acknowledges the intersections that black women may face. If you’re a woman of colour who finds public speaking difficult you will not regret pickin Allison as your teacher!

Allison's response
Very excited starting lessons with Qamara! She's a lovely young woman with lots of potential.
- Allison's response :
  Very excited starting lessons with Qamara! She's a lovely young woman with lots of potential.
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Monica
- 5
Perfect! Allison is clearly an expert in teaching children public speaking - her lessons are fun, engaging and well-structured. Our daughter enjoys learning with Allison and we can't wait to see her transformation! Allison is friendly, professional, and punctual. She offers flexible lesson time. We highly recommend her!
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Monica
Perfect! Allison is clearly an expert in teaching children public speaking - her lessons are fun, engaging and well-structured. Our daughter enjoys learning with Allison and we can't wait to see her transformation! Allison is friendly, professional, and punctual. She offers flexible lesson time. We highly recommend her!

Allison's response
I am very excited to get started teaching Monica's daughter on public speaking and interview skills!
- Allison's response :
  I am very excited to get started teaching Monica's daughter on public speaking and interview skills!
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Claire
- 4
Excellent! Allison is very engaging and a way of putting people at ease. She puts a lot of effort into her lesson planning and i'm looking forward to working with her.
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Claire
Excellent! Allison is very engaging and a way of putting people at ease. She puts a lot of effort into her lesson planning and i'm looking forward to working with her.

Allison's response
I'm very excited to work with Claire on her public speaking skills for her new role at work!
- Allison's response :
  I'm very excited to work with Claire on her public speaking skills for her new role at work!
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Steven
- 5
Perfect! Structured approach. Personable.
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Steven
Perfect! Structured approach. Personable.

Allison's response
I am excited to help Steven take his public speaking skills and confidence to the next level, working beyond just the basics to perfect the areas he has isolated as places to improve.
- Allison's response :
  I am excited to help Steven take his public speaking skills and confidence to the next level, working beyond just the basics to perfect the areas he has isolated as places to improve.
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Nnamdi
- 5
Perfect! Very well structured and informative session. Allison knows her stuff!
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Nnamdi
Perfect! Very well structured and informative session. Allison knows her stuff!

Allison's response
It was great to start lessons with Nnamdi to enhance his public speaking and presentation skills!
- Allison's response :
  It was great to start lessons with Nnamdi to enhance his public speaking and presentation skills!
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Suwi
- 5
Perfect! Allison has a vast experience with helping people achieve their needs and this evident from a first intro session with her. It is clear she is well versed with the issues that people face when it comes to public speaking, which she takes you through in good detail. She has a great personality and is genuine when it comes to ensuring that she can support you, and will be honest if she feels you would benefit from a different tutor. I would honestly recommend her for lessons - she shows great interest in making sure you achieve your goals when it comes to teaching you how to speak confidently and reduce anxiety!
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Suwi
Perfect! Allison has a vast experience with helping people achieve their needs and this evident from a first intro session with her. It is clear she is well versed with the issues that people face when it comes to public speaking, which she takes you through in good detail. She has a great personality and is genuine when it comes to ensuring that she can support you, and will be honest if she feels you would benefit from a different tutor. I would honestly recommend her for lessons - she shows great interest in making sure you achieve your goals when it comes to teaching you how to speak confidently and reduce anxiety!

Allison's response
Suwi is brilliant! She has so much potential for presentations and public speaking and I’m very excited to continue lessons with her!
- Allison's response :
  Suwi is brilliant! She has so much potential for presentations and public speaking and I’m very excited to continue lessons with her!
Ken
- 5
Perfect! This English debate teacher is truly remarkable! Through engaging teaching methods and encouragement, he/she helps students develop excellent debating skills, boost their confidence, and make significant strides in communication. Not only does his/her teaching enhance students' skills, but it also inspires critical thinking and expression. The impact goes beyond mere skills, truly admirable
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Ken
Perfect! This English debate teacher is truly remarkable! Through engaging teaching methods and encouragement, he/she helps students develop excellent debating skills, boost their confidence, and make significant strides in communication. Not only does his/her teaching enhance students' skills, but it also inspires critical thinking and expression. The impact goes beyond mere skills, truly admirable

Allison's response
I am very excited to work with Ken's son and daughter on their public speaking and debating skills! They are both keen to work towards improving their confidence and technique to win debate rounds!
- Allison's response :
  I am very excited to work with Ken's son and daughter on their public speaking and debating skills! They are both keen to work towards improving their confidence and technique to win debate rounds!
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Ara
- 5
Perfect! Allison is very experienced in coaching public speech and presentation, and her coaching is based on scientific research as well as practical tips on how to manage anxiety. She is very structured in her lesson plans which has already given me confidence that I can improve on my fear of public speaking. She is very passionate about the topic and I can tell she enjoys coaching students on public speaking. I would strongly recommend her lessons to anyone who needs help in this area.
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Ara
Perfect! Allison is very experienced in coaching public speech and presentation, and her coaching is based on scientific research as well as practical tips on how to manage anxiety. She is very structured in her lesson plans which has already given me confidence that I can improve on my fear of public speaking. She is very passionate about the topic and I can tell she enjoys coaching students on public speaking. I would strongly recommend her lessons to anyone who needs help in this area.

Allison's response
Ara is very clear at communicating her goals for public speaking, including reducing her nervousness in front of larger crowds and working on polishing her impromptu and presentation skills.
- Allison's response :
  Ara is very clear at communicating her goals for public speaking, including reducing her nervousness in front of larger crowds and working on polishing her impromptu and presentation skills.
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Sarah
- 4
Excellent! Allison was highly organised and competent in our first session. She made me feel supported and welcomed. I'm delighted to be working with her!
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Sarah
Excellent! Allison was highly organised and competent in our first session. She made me feel supported and welcomed. I'm delighted to be working with her!

Allison's response
Sarah is very well-spoken and engaging, but is looking to make her presentation (especially, semi-structured speech) more fluid and natural. I'm excited to help Sarah meet this goal.
- Allison's response :
  Sarah is very well-spoken and engaging, but is looking to make her presentation (especially, semi-structured speech) more fluid and natural. I'm excited to help Sarah meet this goal.
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Vidhi
- 5
Perfect! Allison was very patient and understanding. She went through the tutoring plan and also listened to my concerns and answered my queries. I’m excited to start lessons with her.
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Vidhi
Perfect! Allison was very patient and understanding. She went through the tutoring plan and also listened to my concerns and answered my queries. I’m excited to start lessons with her.

Allison's response
Vidhi is a very confident and well-spoken woman looking to improve her command of English pronunciation and enunciation. I hope to get to help her do this in the coming weeks!
- Allison's response :
  Vidhi is a very confident and well-spoken woman looking to improve her command of English pronunciation and enunciation. I hope to get to help her do this in the coming weeks!
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Othman
- 5
Perfect! I would like to recommend Allison as a public speaking trainer. Her practical and academic background allows her to tailor programs to meet your specific needs. She is also very accommodating to individuals who speak English as a second language. If you are looking to improve your public speaking skills, learning from her would be a wise investment. Personally, I plan to work with her to enhance my strengths and address my weaknesses in public speaking.
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Othman
Perfect! I would like to recommend Allison as a public speaking trainer. Her practical and academic background allows her to tailor programs to meet your specific needs. She is also very accommodating to individuals who speak English as a second language. If you are looking to improve your public speaking skills, learning from her would be a wise investment. Personally, I plan to work with her to enhance my strengths and address my weaknesses in public speaking.

Allison's response
Othman is a kind, ambitious, and talented student. I am excited to work with him on media interview skills and presentations.
- Allison's response :
  Othman is a kind, ambitious, and talented student. I am excited to work with him on media interview skills and presentations.
Saira
- 5
Perfect! I had a trial session with Allison and she just totally wowed me! She completely understood all my fears and anxiety associated with Public Speaking and it made me feel really comfortable and excited to work with her to overcome my fear. A big thumbs up from me :-)
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Saira
Perfect! I had a trial session with Allison and she just totally wowed me! She completely understood all my fears and anxiety associated with Public Speaking and it made me feel really comfortable and excited to work with her to overcome my fear. A big thumbs up from me :-)

Allison's response
Saira is very lovely! She is very funny, smart, and competent. She has some long term anxiety around public speaking that we will spend our lessons working on.
- Allison's response :
  Saira is very lovely! She is very funny, smart, and competent. She has some long term anxiety around public speaking that we will spend our lessons working on.
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Sarah
- 5
Perfect! Decided to go ahead with 2 lessons every week for the month after having my intro session. Allison went through the structure of how she teaches with a few slides and explained her teaching methods! Looking forward to our lessons
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Sarah
Perfect! Decided to go ahead with 2 lessons every week for the month after having my intro session. Allison went through the structure of how she teaches with a few slides and explained her teaching methods! Looking forward to our lessons

Allison's response
Sarah is very clear about and understanding of where she would like to improve. I am excited to help her increase her confidence and skills regarding public speaking.
- Allison's response :
  Sarah is very clear about and understanding of where she would like to improve. I am excited to help her increase her confidence and skills regarding public speaking.
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Seedevie
- 5
Perfect! I had my first free introductory lesson with Allison. She is great and the way of communicating and her plans for teaching are excellent. I hope she is the teacher that suits very well to achieve my targets in speaking and understanding native English speakers, Improving presentation skill and building up my confidence.
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Seedevie
Perfect! I had my first free introductory lesson with Allison. She is great and the way of communicating and her plans for teaching are excellent. I hope she is the teacher that suits very well to achieve my targets in speaking and understanding native English speakers, Improving presentation skill and building up my confidence.

Allison's response
Seedevie has a good grasp of English, but needs help with listening comprehension, speaking clarity, and anxiety management around speaking.
- Allison's response :
  Seedevie has a good grasp of English, but needs help with listening comprehension, speaking clarity, and anxiety management around speaking.
Esther
- 5
Perfect! My daughter & I had a pleasure of chatting to with Tutor Alison and We couldn’t be happier with the zoom meeting with the plans discussed of English as a subject especially preparation of Public Speaking / presentations.
Aliso has the deep understanding of what Miranda is aiming for and Alison had the ability to explain in greater depth of the journey or Pathway preparation of Miranda the forthcoming Student.
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Esther
Perfect! My daughter & I had a pleasure of chatting to with Tutor Alison and We couldn’t be happier with the zoom meeting with the plans discussed of English as a subject especially preparation of Public Speaking / presentations.
Aliso has the deep understanding of what Miranda is aiming for and Alison had the ability to explain in greater depth of the journey or Pathway preparation of Miranda the forthcoming Student.

Allison's response
Miranda is wonderful! She is very clever and confident. I look forward to helping her work on her public speaking skills for school.
- Allison's response :
  Miranda is wonderful! She is very clever and confident. I look forward to helping her work on her public speaking skills for school.
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Anna
- 5
Perfect! Allison is such a great and lovely person! However, I appreciated the most her honesty, during the first ten minutes of our introductory class she found out that my needs didn't match her skills and she immediately told me about this. Later she even provided me with recommendations for tutors that could potentially match my needs. That shows her great professionalism!
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Anna
Perfect! Allison is such a great and lovely person! However, I appreciated the most her honesty, during the first ten minutes of our introductory class she found out that my needs didn't match her skills and she immediately told me about this. Later she even provided me with recommendations for tutors that could potentially match my needs. That shows her great professionalism!

Allison's response
Anna was lovely, but unfortunately my teaching skills did not meet her needs. I gave her a few recommendations.
- Allison's response :
  Anna was lovely, but unfortunately my teaching skills did not meet her needs. I gave her a few recommendations.
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Stella
- 5
Perfect! So far so excellent! Hit the nail on the head.
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Stella
Perfect! So far so excellent! Hit the nail on the head.

Allison's response
Olivia, Stella’s daughter had a great first lesson and I look forward to helping her!
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  Olivia, Stella’s daughter had a great first lesson and I look forward to helping her!
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Sachin
I have had the honor of knowing Allison for nearly 14 years now, and have seen her speak in a wide variety of venues. Allison is a phenomenal public speaker, but more, she is an equally fantastic coach and mentor. She is extremely talented at helping her mentees rigorously research topics of interest and proceed to construct well-structured speeches. But I think what additionally distinguishes Allison is the fact that, above all, Allison centers the growth of the individuals she mentors.

Allison helps her mentees become better public speakers through skill, like other coaches. But Allison also ensures that these skills go hand in hand with building the self-confidence of the mentee she is working with. She sees her mentees as people first and foremost --- I have witnessed many situations in which Allison was far more understanding, empathetic, and constructive then any mentor or coach I have seen before. I believe that anyone lucky to have her as a public speaking coach or mentor is guaranteed to be very successful, with Allison helping build that success on a deeper foundation of her mentees' passion, self-confidence, and other attributes that are core to who they are.
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Sachin
I have had the honor of knowing Allison for nearly 14 years now, and have seen her speak in a wide variety of venues. Allison is a phenomenal public speaker, but more, she is an equally fantastic coach and mentor. She is extremely talented at helping her mentees rigorously research topics of interest and proceed to construct well-structured speeches. But I think what additionally distinguishes Allison is the fact that, above all, Allison centers the growth of the individuals she mentors.

Allison helps her mentees become better public speakers through skill, like other coaches. But Allison also ensures that these skills go hand in hand with building the self-confidence of the mentee she is working with. She sees her mentees as people first and foremost --- I have witnessed many situations in which Allison was far more understanding, empathetic, and constructive then any mentor or coach I have seen before. I believe that anyone lucky to have her as a public speaking coach or mentor is guaranteed to be very successful, with Allison helping build that success on a deeper foundation of her mentees' passion, self-confidence, and other attributes that are core to who they are.
Razanne
Allison has helped take my writing from decent to outstanding. She has provided wonderful guidance, coaching, and edits for writing I have completed in both academic and professional settings, including my graduate thesis and application materials for scholarships and jobs. Allison is also very personable and patient and helped improve my self-confidence as a writer. I highly recommend her!
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Razanne
Allison has helped take my writing from decent to outstanding. She has provided wonderful guidance, coaching, and edits for writing I have completed in both academic and professional settings, including my graduate thesis and application materials for scholarships and jobs. Allison is also very personable and patient and helped improve my self-confidence as a writer. I highly recommend her!
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Tom
Allison wrote many of my speeches while serving on elected positions. I would provide her with my ideas and she put them in speech form and worked with me on delivery. She also reviewed articles for publication and vastly improved them.
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Tom
Allison wrote many of my speeches while serving on elected positions. I would provide her with my ideas and she put them in speech form and worked with me on delivery. She also reviewed articles for publication and vastly improved them.
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Cathy
Allison helped me immeasurably with application essays when I decided to pursue a public health graduate degree, after 30 years of practicing medicine, but no recent academic experience. She can help you organize and assemble your thoughts - and can ably coach you to present them, whether written or spoken. She has the knowledge, insight, and confidence to help you succeed. I can’t recommend her strongly enough!
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Cathy
Allison helped me immeasurably with application essays when I decided to pursue a public health graduate degree, after 30 years of practicing medicine, but no recent academic experience. She can help you organize and assemble your thoughts - and can ably coach you to present them, whether written or spoken. She has the knowledge, insight, and confidence to help you succeed. I can’t recommend her strongly enough!
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Ryan
I have known Allison for many years, starting with our time competing together on a university speech and debate team. By far the most accomplished speaker and communicator I know, Allison also has a knack for passing down those skills to her students. I would 100% trust her to improve anyone's public speaking skills, regardless of experience, age, or background. Learning from her is an absolute joy.
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Ryan
I have known Allison for many years, starting with our time competing together on a university speech and debate team. By far the most accomplished speaker and communicator I know, Allison also has a knack for passing down those skills to her students. I would 100% trust her to improve anyone's public speaking skills, regardless of experience, age, or background. Learning from her is an absolute joy.
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Jon
I work for a large medical corporation in the US. Allison taught me business presentation skills to help me overcome my severe anxiety in presenting. We did speaking drills, structure lessons, and lots of practice speeches. I still feel nervous, but when I give executive level presentations, I no longer worry about how I will sound because I know I have the tools to do a good job.
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Jon
I work for a large medical corporation in the US. Allison taught me business presentation skills to help me overcome my severe anxiety in presenting. We did speaking drills, structure lessons, and lots of practice speeches. I still feel nervous, but when I give executive level presentations, I no longer worry about how I will sound because I know I have the tools to do a good job.
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Adam
Former Oxford grad, now working at Big 4 Consultancy.

I regularly use Allison for support in improving document structure and flow. She reviewed my resume and improved it by leaps and bounds, both visually and grammatically.

Additionally, I used her for coaching and feedback when interviewing for a new corporate role at several Big 4 consultancies, and successfully received multiple offers as a result.

10/10 would recommend.
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Adam
Former Oxford grad, now working at Big 4 Consultancy.

I regularly use Allison for support in improving document structure and flow. She reviewed my resume and improved it by leaps and bounds, both visually and grammatically.

Additionally, I used her for coaching and feedback when interviewing for a new corporate role at several Big 4 consultancies, and successfully received multiple offers as a result.

10/10 would recommend.
David
Alison McKibban has substantial experience as a very successful competitive speaker and as an instructor in speech and debate. Allison was a nationally ranked speech competitor throughout her high school and university years in the U.S. She was in the top 5 current events speakers in the U.S. in 2017. During her competition years, she was universally regarded as among the top 1% of competitive speakers. Allison combined her incredible talent with a passion for speaking on social justice topics; she has extensive experience not merely as a "good speaker," but also as an ethical speaker. Finally, Allison has extensive experience imparting this skill to others. She was an exceptional peer coach at Rice University and has taught at multiple speech and debate summer institutes. As one of her teachers, I am very proud to say that Allison is herself a fantastic teacher. I strongly encourage anyone seeking rhetorical training to take every opportunity to work with Allison McKibban.
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David
Alison McKibban has substantial experience as a very successful competitive speaker and as an instructor in speech and debate. Allison was a nationally ranked speech competitor throughout her high school and university years in the U.S. She was in the top 5 current events speakers in the U.S. in 2017. During her competition years, she was universally regarded as among the top 1% of competitive speakers. Allison combined her incredible talent with a passion for speaking on social justice topics; she has extensive experience not merely as a "good speaker," but also as an ethical speaker. Finally, Allison has extensive experience imparting this skill to others. She was an exceptional peer coach at Rice University and has taught at multiple speech and debate summer institutes. As one of her teachers, I am very proud to say that Allison is herself a fantastic teacher. I strongly encourage anyone seeking rhetorical training to take every opportunity to work with Allison McKibban.
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Rates

Hourly rate

£45

Pack prices

5h: £215
10h: £400

online

£45/h

free lessons

The first free lesson with Allison will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

30mins

Find out more about Allison

1) How long have you been interested in the field of well-being and are you practicing?
I understand well-being to include the ways we prepare ourselves for the stress and anxiety of public speaking, presentations, and professional interactions. As a teacher and coach of these areas, I have been active in this field for 10 years. I received my teaching certification for public speaking in 2013, and have been working in public or private positions since then.
2) Tell us what your discipline can bring to people's lives.
I strongly believe that confidence and clarity in public speaking comes, in part, from relieving the stress and anxiety almost all of my students experience. The lessons and exercises I teach equip students to present themselves through understanding and controlling their breath, voice, and body language, as well as their brains. My field of teaching is here to help students embrace their talents and express themselves in their personal and professional lives with ease.
3) Could you provide some instant top tips to help us feel good in body and mind?
When you are standing up to deliver an answer or a speech, remember:

1. Take a deep breath: imagine the oxygen reaching all the way down your body to your fingertips and toes. Then, exhale out the nerves you feel, pushing them powerfully out.

2. Stand tall: feet planted firmly, shoulders relaxed with your arms at your side, head forward and eyes focused on your audience. Your body language is half the battle!

3. People are lucky to hear your ideas: say they loud and slow. You are here to OWN THE ROOM. This is your time.

4. Keep breathing: take a pause, and with it a deep breath. The audience needs the break to digest what you are saying, and your brain needs the oxygen.
4) How would you describe your method as a practitioner?
My method is all about you! It sounds a bit strange, but I teach bespoke lessons based on your strengths and weaknesses. Nothing is pre-made, and every lesson, exercise, and tip will be customized for your learning. Plus, my secret? We make it fun! Public speaking and presentations can be fun, and we will train your brain to see them that way.
5) With experience, are there things you have learned or unlearned about yourself or others?
Definitely! Teaching is a constantly humbling profession. I am always learning what works and what doesn't work for my students, and how differently each of them learns from one another. Most importantly, I have realised that I am capable of responding to my students and helping all different types of people grow their skills. This has required me to think more creatively, and to remember that sometimes I will need a new approach.
6) Do you have a role model, a person who really inspired you?
My role model is undoubtably my mom. She taught me from a very young age that women are capable of anything they desire to achieve. She believes that young girls need confidence taught to them, and would sit me down to memorise and perform poetry. Through this, she taught me the power of my own voice and helped me find my passion in public speaking.
7) How do you personally relax; what methods work for you?
I find breathing exercises and a working on a puzzle book most relaxing. I use the breathing strategies I teach my students daily, and strongly believe in practicing what you preach (or teach)!
8) Tell us about a memorable lesson
I have a wonderful young woman who I am coaching in public speaking. This week she was able to stand up in front of me and deliver a mini-speech on her three best qualities. Just a few weeks ago, this was unthinkable. She struggled to make eye contact with me and answer basic questions. I have absolutely loved watching her grow to embrace and communicate her brilliance to the world!

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