Want to feel more confident speaking in front of others? Looking to add humour, warmth, and personality to your presentations — without feel
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.