# Presentation Skills & Public Speaking Online Course | Laughton Scott Source: https://laughtonscott.com/communicate-for-success/ > Develop your presentation and public speaking skills with Communicate for Success, an online course designed for experienced professionals and leaders. Online course · Presentation & public speaking # Communicate for Success. ![](https://laughtonscott.com/_astro/hugo-simpson.CHiAdrkP_2v825k.webp) Hugo Simpson’s face-to-face training course online. [Book your free consultation (opens in a new tab)](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wjhldLLjZAVXdjqp3HE7)[Explore the modules](https://laughtonscott.com/communicate-for-success/#course-modules) Meet your course leader2:17 [Read the introduction transcript](https://laughtonscott.com/communicate-for-success/#cfs-transcript) Hugo Simpson Founder, Laughton Scott Introduction Read the transcript The biggest opportunities in business and leadership don't go to the smartest people in the room. They go to the people who can communicate their value clearly, confidently and persuasively. The reality? Well, it's pretty simple. If people don't understand you, they can't buy from you, follow you, invest in you or promote you. I've seen brilliant business owners lose work because they couldn't explain why they were the right choice. I've seen technical experts overlooked for promotion because they struggled to take complex ideas and make them accessible. And I've seen experienced leaders fail to inspire action because their communication didn't reflect the level of their expertise. And that is why I created Communicate for Success. The programme is designed to help professionals communicate with clarity, confidence and influence in the moments that matter most, whether you're pitching for business, presenting to senior stakeholders, leading your team or speaking in front of an audience. One of my clients, the owner of a consulting firm, was losing pitches to competitors with less expertise until she learned to communicate the value of her work more effectively. Another senior technology manager was promoted to director after learning how to explain complex solutions in a way non-technical stakeholders could really and easily understand. That is the impact of effective communication. It changes how people understand you, trust you and respond to your ideas. If you're ready to communicate with greater clarity, confidence and influence, book a call with me. We'll discuss your objectives, the communication challenges you're facing and whether Communicate for Success is the right programme for your next stage of growth. ## Make your expertise heard. An online course to help you present with impact, enhance career progression, and stand out from the crowd. Using proven techniques to achieve transformational and lasting results. From pitching for business to leading your team, how you communicate shapes how people understand you, trust you and respond to your ideas. Listen to Hugo as you explore the programme. [Book your free consultation (opens in a new tab)](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wjhldLLjZAVXdjqp3HE7) What you will gain ## Clarity. Confidence. Influence. The course focuses on both delivery (how you present) and content (what you present), ensuring a complete development of your presentation performance. - Boost your confidence to unlock your full career and business potential - Improve your communication skills to present and pitch with clarity and impact - Win promotions and new clients - Overcome nerves and inspire your audience - Become an assertive and respected leader 1. Who Is It For ## Built for your next step. Experienced professionals and leaders operating in high-pressure environments where communication directly impacts their influence, credibility and career progression. - Pitching for business - Presenting to stakeholders - Leading your team - Speaking to an audience 2. Why this matters ## Let your expertise speak. What if you could unlock the potential inhibited by poor communication skills? What if you could inject more confidence into yourself, your employees or your community? Everybody needs to express themselves in the best possible way. Whether you are negotiating in the halls of power or campaigning on the street, from your first job interview to your last keynote as CEO, it will be your ability to communicate that wins people over. 3. Why Now? ## Because public speaking is often cited as people’s greatest fear. Most professionals do not have the trusted advice and support they need to perform at their best under pressure. As a result, their potential remains untapped and their aspirations unrealised. How it works ## Learn it. Practise it. Make it yours. Structured training, designed to fit around your schedule. - 01 ### Online course Flexible, self-paced training to become a confident and persuasive communicator and leader. - 02 ### Proven plan Follow proven, practical strategies to present with confidence and lead with impact. Impactful leadership is built through practice, not luck. - 03 ### Expert support Your mentor will be available to answer your questions and provide you with any support you may need throughout the programme. Format Online, self-paced Structure 32 lessons across 9 modules Complete workbooks With notes and structured practice [Enrol now (opens in a new tab)](https://joinnow.communicateforsuccess.com/) What You Will Learn ## Presence meets purpose. - 01 ### Mastering Presentation Skills Body language and voice review Master the physical and vocal elements of presenting: posture, gesture, eye contact, pace, and tone, to project confidence and hold any room. - 02 ### Refining Your Presence Speaking with confidence and impact Develop the authoritative presence that commands attention. Learn techniques to project genuine confidence even in high-pressure situations. - 03 ### Mastering Performance Energy Navigating difficult conversations Channel energy and emotion into your delivery. Learn to stay composed, assertive, and impactful in even the most challenging professional conversations. - 04 ### The Power of Relevance Persuasion through storytelling Understand what your audience needs to hear, not just what you want to say. Use relevance and narrative to make your message land and persuade. - 05 ### Crafting a Powerful TFD Understanding your audience Build a compelling, audience-focused structure for every presentation. The TFD framework ensures every message is clear, purposeful, and persuasive. - 06 ### The Art of Storytelling Mastering business writing Transform information into compelling narratives. Apply storytelling techniques to presentations and business writing. Inside the programme ## Your learning journey. Nine modules. Practical exercises. Skills you can return to throughout your career. Open each module to explore the lessons. 1. 01Mastering Your Presentation - Mastering your Presentation - Workbook — Instructions On Recording Yourself 2. 02Presence & Presentation Skills - Refining your presence: Speaking with confidence and impact - Mastering Performance Energy: Techniques for Impactful Communication - Mastering Presentation Skills: Body Language and Voice Review 3. 03Energising Your Communication - 5 Simple Techniques to Energise Your Communication - From Script to Stage: Energise Your Presentations - Mastering Personal Storytelling with Energy Techniques - Recording a Personal Story Using 5 Techniques 4. 04Creating Impactful Content - Creating Engaging and Impactful Content - The Power of Relevance: Persuasion through Storytelling - Crafting a Powerful TFD: Understanding Your Audience for Impact - TFD Exercise 5. 05Storytelling & Narrative - Creating a Compelling Narrative — Avoiding List of Information! - The Art of Storytelling - Transforming Your Message: Crafting a Compelling Story with the Story Wheel - Integrate The Story Wheel Model 6. 06Presenting with Impact - Presenting with Impact programme 7. 07Mastering Business Writing - Mastering Business Writing: Six Principles for Persuasive and Clear Communication - Crafting Clear and Engaging Written Communication for the Workplace - Effective Business Writing Exercise 8. 08Navigating Tough Conversations - Mastering Tough Conversations and Building Strong Relationships - Navigating Tough Conversations with Assertiveness - Exercise: Passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, assertive 9. 09Assertiveness in Action - Staying Assertive in Challenging Conversations - Assertiveness in Action: Real-Life Examples and Techniques - Difficult Conversations Scenarios Your next conversation ## Ready to elevate your communication? Book a free consultation with Hugo to discuss your objectives, or enrol directly in Communicate for Success. [Book your free consultation (opens in a new tab)](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wjhldLLjZAVXdjqp3HE7)[Enrol now (opens in a new tab)](https://joinnow.communicateforsuccess.com/) Questions? [hugo@laughtonscott.com](mailto:hugo@laughtonscott.com)[+44 7949 533731](tel:+447949533731) ![Hugo Simpson, founder of Laughton Scott](https://laughtonscott.com/_astro/hugo-simpson.CHiAdrkP_1xANir.webp) Your course leader ## Meet Hugo Simpson One of the UK’s leading public speaking trainers. Hugo Simpson founded Laughton Scott in 2008, building a trusted communication consultancy that works with CEOs, senior leaders and managers across a range of industries. His work extends beyond the corporate world, supporting professional athletes to communicate effectively in high-pressure environments. His approach is grounded in real-world application. Communicate for Success brings together over two decades of experience coaching professionals through the communication challenges that shape careers, leadership and business. - Over 15 years’ experience coaching FTSE 100 CEOs, CFOs, and CTOs - Former professional actor, trained at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) - Experience working with professional athletes on communication and public presence [Hugo Simpson on LinkedIn (opens in a new tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugo-simpson/) ## Book your free consultation Loading the calendar… [Open the calendar in a new tab](https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/wjhldLLjZAVXdjqp3HE7)