Toastmasters International Speech Contest District 71 Winner 2025, Colletor Gumbo

Empowering people to speak with confidence

Greater Peterborough University Technical College (UTC) students presentation workshops

OUR MISSION

Transforming lives with public speaking

We're a social enterprise that empowers people through public speaking. We offer FREE, interactive workshops to local groups, schools and universities. We're funded through paid workshops for businesses and organisations, as well as personal coaching services.

"James has been instrumental in supporting the students at Greater Peterborough UTC. His expertise in presentation skills has helped our young people recognise and build upon their strengths, equipping them with the essential 'Soft Skill' of communication for their futures." ~ Sonia Rogers, Greater Peterborough University (UTC)

Toastmasters International Speech and Evaluation Contest Division H Winners; Geoff Huntington and Colletor Gumbo.

OUR OFFER

Free workshops

We offer FREE, interactive workshops to local groups, schools and universities, where people truly learn by doing.

Paid workshops

We fund our work through paid workshops for businesses and organisations as well as personal coaching services.

OUR IMPACT

Making a difference

Our approach goes beyond teaching public speaking – it transforms lives. The confidence gained through our workshops helps individuals speak up, overcome fear, and express themselves with clarity.

"A year later and my colleagues still speak about the positive impact that this program has in their public speaking journey and is used as a frame of reference to highlight public speaking excellence." ~ Andrea Ramirez, National House Building Council (NHBC)

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OUR BOOK

Claim your free book

'How to speak well' book is packed with 56 pages of secrets to help you develop your communication skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

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