Find Your Comic Voice: Presentation Skills Workshop using stand up comedy

Want to feel more confident speaking in front of others? Looking to add humour, warmth, and personality to your presentations — without feeling forced?
Join Comedy Lab founder Tom Short and communication coach Ric Ford (Life Is A Speech) for a practical, supportive workshop that blends stand-up comedy techniques with public speaking skills.

Whether you’re presenting at work, pitching a project, lecturing, performing, interviewing, or leading workshops — this session will help you develop a stronger, more engaging speaking style.

What You’ll Learn:

• How comedians build confidence and presence on stage
• How to structure stories so people listen
• Ways to use humour naturally (and not awkwardly)
• Techniques for managing nerves and speaking clearly
• How to keep your audience interested and connected

This is a hands-on workshop, with friendly exercises and supportive feedback — no pressure, no “performance”, just learning by doing. Beginners welcome!

Who Is This For?

• Professionals wanting to improve communication
• Teachers, lecturers, facilitators & speakers
• Performers transitioning into public speaking
• Anyone who wants to feel more confident talking in front of others

About the Facilitators:

Tom Short (Comedy Lab) is a comedian, qualified teacher, and lecturer in Comedy Writing & Performance at the University of Salford. He runs comedy workshops across the UK helping people develop their comic voice and creative confidence.

Ric Ford (Life Is A Speech) is a public speaking and communication coach who helps people speak with clarity, confidence, and calm. His work focuses on helping people find the most authentic, grounded version of their voice.

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