Speak with Confidence & Free your Voice! Presentation skills coaching & training in the UK

Alan Mars has adapted the self-preparation techniques used by performing artists for use in business & commercial settings. He is an Alexander Technique and voice teacher who has taught in several top London drama and music schools.

Alexander Technique is known as a method for dealing with the aches and strains of modern life - posture, bad backs, stress management. So what possible relationship could it have to presentation skills and using your voice effectively?

Alexander (1869 - 1955) was an actor who suffered from breathing and voice problems. He developed his method out of a seven-year period of self-observation using a three-way system of mirrors; the equivalent of video-feedback today. Alexander returned to the stage free of his vocal and breathing difficulties.

The Alexander Technique has been part and parcel of the actor and musicians training since the late 19th century. It is part of the curriculum in all major music and drama schools throughout the UK, Europe, USA & Australia.

The difference between preparing yourself for a presentation, an acting role or singing a song is really just a question of emphasis. In all major respects the processes are identical. The Alexander Technique can make a major contribution to your rehearsal skills in all these areas and a huge contribution to the quality of your final performance. Alan has taught these skills within many top British companies.

A course on public speaking and presentation skills that applies to both formal and informal settings.

• Reducing nerves and increasing confidence.
• Reading and responding to different audiences.
• Dealing with larger and smaller audiences.
• Using voice and body effectively on stage.
• Suitable for both experienced and novice presenters.

Exploring the spectrum of communication from everyday business and personal interactions through to informal presentation skills.

• Listening skills.
• Positive strategies for dealing with difficult people.
• Influencing with integrity.
• Remaining centred under pressure.
• Adapting body and voice use for different people and situations.
• A highly practical course.

A highly practical course applying theatre rehearsal skills to management theory.

• Increasing personal flexibility and impact.
• Empowering yourself and others.
• Mixing and matching management styles for different people.
• Different styles of leadership.
• Building personal status and gravitas.
• Giving status to others.

EVERYDAY ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE - Moving Through Life with Greater Ease

Many people come to the Alexander Technique because of physical problems: back, neck or shoulder pain, RSI, stress, vocal or breathing disorders etc. Alexander Technique teachers use a combination of gentle manual guidance and verbal coaching to help their pupils bring about increasing ease and poise in their everyday activities.

• Understanding "posture" and alignment in sitting, standing, walking and bending.
• Effective breathing and stress management.
• There is no singing or presenting involved in this course!

SINGING & THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE; "Non-singers" welcome!

• Singing & voice lessons based on the principles of the Alexander Technique.
• Opening & expanding your voice, body & confidence.
• Alexander Technique principles for singing & everyday life.
• Exploring basic voicework, centering techniques & songs.
• Breathing easily & effectively